Biomedical and Health Sciences
Beta-carotene is found in most living organisms and contributes to the red, orange, and yellow coloration in various life forms. In humans, beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A, which p…
Translational Medical Science
Purpose: Understanding the coordination of glucose metabolism across brain regions can provide insights into energy distribution in cerebral function. This study aims to explore the interreg…
Translational Medical Science
Conventional methods for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) early diagnosis are often considered not cost-effective and sometimes invasive. Although recent AD studies focus on blood biomarker-based me…
Biomedical and Health Sciences (inferred)
Glioblastoma multiforme is one of the deadliest forms of brain tumors. Many genes are associated with its formation, progression, and survival, but no consensus has been reached on which som…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Long Covid (LC) is a condition that can occur after Sars-Cov-2 infection or as a result of vaccinations (Post-Covid Vaccination Syndrome (PCVS)). There is a wide range of over 200 registered…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Gut microbes play an important role in maintaining our health and disease susceptibility. Multiple diseases including type 2 diabetes (T2DM), obesity, and metabolic syndrome are associated w…
Biomedical and Health Sciences (inferred)
Levetiracetam, otherwise known as Keppra, is an anti-seizure medication. It is used to prevent seizures in people who have epilepsy. To test how Keppra affects seizure severity and duration,…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Endometriosis is associated with infertility in 30% to 50% of the millions affected worldwide. Decidualization, a key endometrial differentiation process that facilitates embryo implantation…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Knee arthroplasty for severe arthritis is being frequently performed worldwide in varied clinical settings due to increased patient awareness and longer life expectancy. Intraoperative vascu…
Translational Medical Science
There is an increasing consumer demand for effective natural products with fewer synthetic chemicals. In the United States, antiperspirants and deodorants are very common hygiene items used…
Translational Medical Science
Fourth Award
Radiology, an important branch of medicine, relies on imaging techniques such as X-rays to diagnose diseases and injuries, yet a shortage of radiologists in underserved areas causes delays i…
Translational Medical Science
Studies have shown that, compared to other racial/ethnic groups in the United States, Puerto Rican children have disparities that result in higher prevalence of chronic diseases and rates of…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The ketogenic diet is commonly used to prevent seizures in children with drug-resistant epilepsy. However, due to its unpleasant taste and difficulty in adherence, many children must receive…
Biomedical and Health Sciences (inferred)
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults worldwide, yet under-resourced regions lack sufficient ophthalmologists for accurate early detection and preven…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
An estimated 30-50% of people with HIV experience HAND (HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder). HAND may be influenced by ferroptosis, i.e., iron-regulated cell death linked to oxidative st…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of garlic extract against E. cloacae infections. First, inhibition zones were created using lawns of E. cloacae and sterile disks soaked with d…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The use of GLP-1 agonists, including Ozempic and Exenatide, has increased by almost 40-fold between 2017 and 2021. These drugs are widely used to regulate glucose metabolism in type 2 diabet…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Cognitive decline poses a significant public health challenge among aging populations. Green tea contains epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a catechin widely hypothesized to protect against n…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Today, up to 3.6 million Americans suffer from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) —a group of debilitating conditions, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, that cause chronic infl…
Translational Medical Science
One in 14 people is affected by Alzheimer's Disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that impairs cognitive function and daily activities, resulting in a declined quality of pa…
Translational Medical Science
Fourth Award
Chronic wounds are a major health concern, especially among the elderly and people with conditions like diabetes. Without proper treatment, they can lead to infection, tissue loss, or even a…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
In 2019 almost five million deaths were attributed to antibiotic resistance. If there is no future medical development to address this rising issue, the estimated death rate between now and…
Biomedical and Health Sciences (inferred)
1 in 5 individuals develop cancer in their lifetime. Primarily due to treatment inefficiency, cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide. Deciphering immune cell-cancer cell interactions…
Translational Medical Science
Irregularities in heart rhythm, known as arrhythmias, are often indicative of cardiac diseases. Electrocardiograms (ECGs) are the standard method for detecting arrhythmias, recording electri…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Dental composites are widely used in restorative dentistry and typically require a dry environment for optimal bonding, which is challenging to maintain in the inherently moist conditions of…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Obesity and overweight are part of an increasing global epidemic that affects millions of people around the world in many different areas. In 2022, the World Health Organization estimated th…
Translational Medical Science
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a very common disease affecting millions of people worldwide. In light of its widespread prevalence, researchers are looking for therapeutic targets they can influe…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Energy drinks are very popular; however, excessive consumption has been linked to various health risks, including anxiety, dehydration, and cardiovascular complications. This study aimed to…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Liposarcoma (LPS) is a form of cancer derived from fat tissue. Despite the fact that the 5 year survival rate for LPS patients with metastasis is only 15%, treatment for LPS hasn’t been adva…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Preliminary data shows that cigarette smoke is associated with gene expression changes in whole blood and skin. However, little is known about the epigenetic and genetic response to smoking…