display Latest news from McMaster University on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/cases-of-oropouche-are-spiking-mcmaster-expert-available-to-discuss/?sc=rsin /articles/cases-of-oropouche-are-spiking-mcmaster-expert-available-to-discuss/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:05:12 EST McMaster University /articles/it-s-world-alzheimer-s-month-mcmaster-expert-available-to-discuss-symptoms-risk-reduction-and-importance-of-education/?sc=rsin /articles/it-s-world-alzheimer-s-month-mcmaster-expert-available-to-discuss-symptoms-risk-reduction-and-importance-of-education/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:05:52 EST McMaster University /articles/researchers-crack-a-key-celiac-mystery/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-crack-a-key-celiac-mystery/?sc=rsin Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:00:00 EST An interdisciplinary team of medical and engineering researchers has spent the last six years working to unlock a significant piece of the puzzle in the search for a cure: how and where the gluten response begins. McMaster University /articles/researchers-develop-promising-therapy-treatment-that-can-kill-glioblastoma-cells-in-newly-discovered-brain-pathway/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-develop-promising-therapy-treatment-that-can-kill-glioblastoma-cells-in-newly-discovered-brain-pathway/?sc=rsin Fri, 02 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST A new pathway that is used by cancer cells to infiltrate the brain has been discovered by a team of Canadian and American research groups led by the Singh Lab at McMaster University. The research also reveals a new therapy that shows promise in blocking and killing these tumors. McMaster University /articles/new-study-highlights-global-disparities-in-activity-limitations-and-assistive-device-use/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-highlights-global-disparities-in-activity-limitations-and-assistive-device-use/?sc=rsin Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:05:14 EST A new study of over 175,000 people in 25 countries revealed that individuals in low- and middle-income countries face greater challenges with daily activities and are less likely to use assistive devices compared to those in high-income countries. McMaster University /articles/researchers-develop-a-way-to-make-lifesaving-phages-accessible-transportable-and-much-easier-to-use/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-develop-a-way-to-make-lifesaving-phages-accessible-transportable-and-much-easier-to-use/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Jul 2024 05:00:00 EST Researchers have developed a simple new way to store, identify, and share phages, making them more accessible to clinicians trying to save patients with antimicrobial-resistant superbugs. McMaster University /articles/expert-available-fourth-human-case-of-bird-flu-confirmed-in-the-u-s/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-available-fourth-human-case-of-bird-flu-confirmed-in-the-u-s/?sc=rsin Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:05:57 EST McMaster University /articles/new-simple-test-detects-rare-fatal-genetic-heart-condition/?sc=rsin /articles/new-simple-test-detects-rare-fatal-genetic-heart-condition/?sc=rsin Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:00:00 EST A team of international researchers has revealed a new, simple clinical test to detect Calcium Release Deficiency Syndrome (CRDS), a life-threatening genetic arrhythmia that causes dangerously fast heartbeats and can lead to severe complications such as sudden cardiac arrest and death. McMaster University /articles/canadian-researchers-develop-a-painless-patch-for-continuous-smartphone-monitoring-of-critical-health-data/?sc=rsin /articles/canadian-researchers-develop-a-painless-patch-for-continuous-smartphone-monitoring-of-critical-health-data/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:05:41 EST Researchers at two Ontario universities have developed a pain-free, wearable sensor that can continuously monitor levels of blood sugar, lactates and other critical health indicators for weeks at a time, sending results to a smartphone or other device. McMaster University /articles/global-trial-confirms-benefit-of-antacids-on-bleeding-prevention-for-ventilated-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/global-trial-confirms-benefit-of-antacids-on-bleeding-prevention-for-ventilated-patients/?sc=rsin Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:40:00 EST Critically ill patients are at risk of stress-induced upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Now, a global trial led by McMaster University researchers confirms that a widely available drug does prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding. McMaster University /articles/potential-and-pitfalls-mcmaster-experts-available-to-discuss-artificial-intelligence/?sc=rsin /articles/potential-and-pitfalls-mcmaster-experts-available-to-discuss-artificial-intelligence/?sc=rsin Fri, 31 May 2024 13:05:35 EST McMaster University /articles/dementia-fighter-orienteering-helps-brain-and-body-alike-with-greater-benefits-for-those-who-move-quickest/?sc=rsin /articles/dementia-fighter-orienteering-helps-brain-and-body-alike-with-greater-benefits-for-those-who-move-quickest/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 May 2024 09:05:38 EST The sport of orienteering, which simultaneously combines exercise with challenging navigation, may be better for the brain than exercise alone, according to new research from kinesiologists at McMaster University. McMaster University /articles/sitting-pretty-canadian-research-sheds-light-on-sedentary-behaviour-of-seniors/?sc=rsin /articles/sitting-pretty-canadian-research-sheds-light-on-sedentary-behaviour-of-seniors/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 May 2024 14:05:12 EST McMaster University /articles/antibodies-in-vaccine-induced-blood-clots-show-the-same-fingerprints-as-those-triggered-after-common-cold/?sc=rsin /articles/antibodies-in-vaccine-induced-blood-clots-show-the-same-fingerprints-as-those-triggered-after-common-cold/?sc=rsin Wed, 15 May 2024 17:00:00 EST McMaster University /articles/new-research-challenges-widespread-beliefs-about-why-we-re-attracted-to-certain-voices/?sc=rsin /articles/new-research-challenges-widespread-beliefs-about-why-we-re-attracted-to-certain-voices/?sc=rsin Mon, 13 May 2024 12:05:17 EST New insights into how people perceive the human voice are challenging beliefs about which voices we find attractive. Previous studies have linked vocal averageness and attractiveness, finding that the more average a voice sounds, the higher it is rated in attractiveness. McMaster University /articles/providing-end-of-life-care-at-home-has-environmental-benefits-study/?sc=rsin /articles/providing-end-of-life-care-at-home-has-environmental-benefits-study/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 May 2024 11:05:55 EST McMaster University /articles/common-dementia-medication-doesn-t-increase-risk-of-death-life-threatening-heart-abnormalities/?sc=rsin /articles/common-dementia-medication-doesn-t-increase-risk-of-death-life-threatening-heart-abnormalities/?sc=rsin Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:05:22 EST Researchers with McMaster University have found that a commonly prescribed dementia medication doesn't increase the risk of death or certain heart rhythm problems, contrary to past warnings. McMaster University /articles/mcmaster-researchers-create-first-ever-guidelines-to-help-kids-build-tolerance-to-food-allergens/?sc=rsin /articles/mcmaster-researchers-create-first-ever-guidelines-to-help-kids-build-tolerance-to-food-allergens/?sc=rsin Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:05:00 EST Researchers with McMaster University have crafted the first-ever guidelines to help prepare families who plan to build their child's tolerance to common food allergens. McMaster University /articles/researchers-invent-artificial-intelligence-model-to-design-new-superbug-fighting-antibiotics/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-invent-artificial-intelligence-model-to-design-new-superbug-fighting-antibiotics/?sc=rsin Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:00:00 EST Researchers at McMaster University and Stanford University have invented a new generative artificial intelligence model which can design billions of new antibiotic molecules that are inexpensive and easy to build in the laboratory. McMaster University /articles/leading-tuberculosis-researcher-available-for-comment-ahead-of-world-tb-day/?sc=rsin /articles/leading-tuberculosis-researcher-available-for-comment-ahead-of-world-tb-day/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:05:23 EST McMaster University