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High-precision mapping tools can pinpoint where schistosomiasis persists down to the household level, potentially transforming efforts to eradicate the disease, which affects 250 million people, a 13-year study has found. Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection that affects more than 250 million people worldwide. SciDev.Net. “This is evidence that will help us improve our efforts to eradicate infectious diseases,” Carleton said, explaining that the “last push” is often the most difficult because the parasites settle in small pockets. The study was a collaboration between the Colorado School of Public Health and China’s Sichuan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, with support…

It was just nine months ago that Idolsia announced a CEO change, appointing Srishti Gupta, MD, to its executive team starting July 2025. Now, without any explanation, Mr. Gupta has left the Swiss pharmaceutical company and stepped down from its board of directors. On Monday morning, Idorcia said that Gupta and the board had “mutually agreed” that she would resign. Idosia is searching for a new CEO, while Chairman of the Board Jean-Paul Crozel, MD, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the pharmaceutical company. “It is a great honor to lead Idorsia and work with such a talented and…

Eli Lilly recorded sales of $408 million in the first full year in the U.S. for its eczema treatment Evgris, which was launched in 2025. Now, after positive results in a Phase 3 trial of an IL-13 inhibitor, an Indianapolis drug company is poised to offer the drug to a younger group of patients. The study, which included 363 patients ages 6 months to 18 years with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, met key secondary endpoints by reducing disease symptoms while providing skin clearance and itch relief at 16 weeks, Lilly reported Monday. Participants received either a placebo or a…

In materials scientist Steven Wilson’s lab at the University of California, Santa Barbara, researchers study the physics behind unusual states of matter while designing materials that can support properties useful for future quantum technologies. In a study published in natural materialsWilson’s team describes a new way to create unconventional magnetic states by exploiting a phenomenon known as frustration of long-range order in materials. These states may eventually be relevant to quantum technology. Wilson emphasized that the research focuses on basic science rather than direct applications. “This is fundamental science that aims to address fundamental questions. It aims to investigate what…

This work is desmog and exxonno news. ExxonKnews is a reporting project of the Climate Integrity Center.. Scott Eustis is doing everything he can to keep Louisiana alive. The veteran wetlands and fisheries researcher and lifelong resident says he’s certain what caused the damage to the state’s delicate wetlands and drowned coastline: the oil drilling that employed his grandfather decades ago. “My grandfather worked for these companies,” Eustis said. “If he were still alive, he would say straight up: ‘They owe us the land.'” For a century, oil companies have dredged canals through coastal wetlands, cut open swamps to access…

Strong state pollution standards help clean the air and protect the public from harmful car and truck pollution. this week, Nurses Alliance for a Healthy Environment launched campaign They highlighted the endangerment study and the devastating impact of rolling back greenhouse gas emissions standards for vehicles, and called on state leaders to step up and take action. As one of the most trusted messengers in public health, the voices of nurses are critical to raising awareness about the dangers of rescinding endangerment findings. Research shows that they are on the verge of extinctionwas issued in 2009 following the Supreme Court’s…

People with high levels of narcissism are more likely to lash out using certain types of passive-aggressive behaviors when they feel ignored or excluded by others. Recent research published in psychology journal It turns out that these people tend to retaliate against social exclusion by indirectly provoking peer criticism. These results reveal how covert hostility operates in everyday social and professional relationships. Psychologists define narcissism as a personality trait characterized by intense focus on oneself, belief in personal superiority, and a constant desire for approval. It exists on a spectrum, meaning that most people have some level of narcissistic traits,…

Elevated lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is an independent genetically determined risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and its levels above 50 mg/dL affect 20–30% of the world’s population. Despite its therapeutic limitations, interest in Lp(a) is increasing due to its prognostic value and the emergence of targeted therapies. However, with the increase in guideline-based Lp(a) testing, clinicians’ responses to elevated concentrations remain unclear, especially in the absence of guideline-based treatment indications. In a new study and presentation at the American College of Cardiology, researchers found that elevated Lp(a) was associated with earlier and more frequent initiation of preventive drug therapy. These…

With Kerendia’s new Phase 3 victory, Bayer is one step closer to bringing this powerful drug to a wider range of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Kelendia, also known as Filenone, met criteria in Bayer’s late-stage FIND-CKD study in nondiabetic adults with CKD, enabling the study to meet its primary endpoint, the company announced Monday. In this trial, Bayer’s drug helped patients chart a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in renal function decline compared to placebo, as measured by the slope of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), which is used as a surrogate endpoint for clinical renal outcomes and…

Bread has been a staple food for thousands of years, and sourdough is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Many people appreciate its natural ingredients, nutritional benefits, and unique flavor. However, the biological process behind sourdough fermentation remains surprisingly complex. What exactly happens during this fermentation, and how does wheat fiber affect the final quality of the bread? These questions guided Victor González Alonso’s doctoral research at the Vrije Universiteit Bruxelles (VUB) to study how a particular wheat fiber called arabinoxylan acts during sourdough fermentation. “Wheat accounts for the majority of calories and fiber consumed in Europe, and arabinoxylan plays an…