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Blood-based biomarkers could revolutionize Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment

A recent review outlines the necessary factors for widespread implementation and interpretation of Alzheimer's disease blood-based biomarkers (BBMs) at the population level, emphasizing the potential for early detection and improved diagnosis.

14 Jun 2024

Low-sodium alternatives could have a positive impact on the Indonesian health

Excess sodium intake and a lack of potassium are major contributing factors towards high blood pressure in Indonesia, prompting calls for low-sodium potassium-rich salt substitutes (LSSS) to be readily available to improve health and curb health costs.

13 Jun 2024

Study confirms no causal link between COVID-19 and ischemic priapism

A study in the International Journal of Impotence Research found no causal link between COVID-19 and ischemic priapism, with priapism occurring across all COVID-19 severity levels and treatments remaining effective.

13 Jun 2024

Chronic kidney disease may be linked with tooth loss in postmenopausal women

Kidneys play a critical role in overall health by removing waste products from the blood. When they fail to sufficiently filter out foreign elements, several serious, lifethreatening, medical conditions can result.

12 Jun 2024

Microgravity and galactic radiation: Dual threats to astronaut kidney health

The structure and function of the kidneys is altered by space flight, with galactic radiation causing permanent damage that would jeopardize any mission to Mars, according to a new study led by researchers from UCL.

11 Jun 2024

Vigorous exercise linked to lower dementia risk in hypertensive individuals

The effect of vigorous physical activity (VPA) on the risk of incident mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and probable dementia.

10 Jun 2024

Overweight, obesity in adolescence and early adulthood linked to increased stroke risk in women

In an analysis of more than 50 years of health data, women who had overweight or obesity at age 14 or 31 were more likely to have an ischemic (clot-caused) stroke before age 55, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

6 Jun 2024

Researchers discover age-related changes in the lipid metabolism of mice

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) have discovered numerous age-related changes in the lipid metabolism of mice, across both organs and sexes.

4 Jun 2024

Older individuals with multimorbidity at increased risk of hospitalization during hot weather

Australians are no strangers to long, hot summers, but new Griffith University research has looked at the impact of hot weather on patients with pre-existing chronic diseases and how it increases their risk of being hospitalized.

4 Jun 2024

Study: Fewer than one-quarter of heart attack patients receive dietary counseling in the aftermath

Although diet is the leading contributor to premature death from heart disease in the United States, fewer than one-quarter of people who undergo major heart events receive dietary counseling in the aftermath, a study finds.

4 Jun 2024

Long-term health risks linger for severe COVID-19 patients three years after hospitalization

Three years after severe COVID-19 hospitalization, significant risks of mortality and long-term symptoms persist, impacting overall health and quality of life.

2 Jun 2024

The nutritional value of ready-to-use meat alternatives in Belgium

Researchers compare the nutrient content of ready-to-use meat alternatives with real meat products.

31 May 2024

Pregnant women less likely to suffer long COVID, study finds

A new study in EClinicalMedicine found that SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy is linked to a lower risk of developing post-acute sequelae (PASC) compared to infection outside of pregnancy.

29 May 2024

Study finds kidney complications following heart failure hospitalization

In a study of Medicare beneficiaries, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital found that one year after hospitalization for heart failure, 6 percent of patients had progressed to dialysis.

29 May 2024

Semaglutide shows significant kidney benefits in non-diabetic obese patients with heart disease

A recent study in Nature Medicine shows semaglutide reduces kidney risks in non-diabetic obese patients with cardiovascular disease by 22%. The SELECT trial results highlight semaglutide's benefits for kidney function and overall cardiovascular health.

28 May 2024

Oral semaglutide shows promising results for type 2 diabetes in routine clinical settings

Semaglutide and its effects on glycemic control, body weight (BW), and tolerability in routine clinical practice.

28 May 2024

Taking semaglutide once weekly may lower the chances of kidney disease, says study

The effects of semaglutide (administered once weekly) on the outcomes of kidney disease.

28 May 2024

Study finds rise in hospitalizations for ischemic priapism

Researchers analyzed nationwide data from Germany to evaluate trends and outcomes in hospitalized cases of high- and low-flow priapism, finding increased hospitalizations for ischemic priapism and reduced cases linked to sickle cell disease.

26 May 2024

SELECT trial shows semaglutide reduces kidney decline in obese patients

The SELECT Trial has revealed the potential of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, in combating kidney function decline among individuals with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular disease but without diabetes.

25 May 2024

Flavonoid-rich diet slashes type 2 diabetes risk by up to 28%, new study reveals

Increasing the intake of flavonoid-rich foods significantly reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study in Nutrition & Diabetes.

23 May 2024

Kidney Disease News and Research

Blood-based biomarkers could revolutionize Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment

Low-sodium alternatives could have a positive impact on the Indonesian health

Study confirms no causal link between COVID-19 and ischemic priapism

Chronic kidney disease may be linked with tooth loss in postmenopausal women

Microgravity and galactic radiation: Dual threats to astronaut kidney health

Vigorous exercise linked to lower dementia risk in hypertensive individuals

Overweight, obesity in adolescence and early adulthood linked to increased stroke risk in women

Researchers discover age-related changes in the lipid metabolism of mice

Older individuals with multimorbidity at increased risk of hospitalization during hot weather

Study: Fewer than one-quarter of heart attack patients receive dietary counseling in the aftermath

Long-term health risks linger for severe COVID-19 patients three years after hospitalization

The nutritional value of ready-to-use meat alternatives in Belgium

Pregnant women less likely to suffer long COVID, study finds

Study finds kidney complications following heart failure hospitalization

Semaglutide shows significant kidney benefits in non-diabetic obese patients with heart disease

Oral semaglutide shows promising results for type 2 diabetes in routine clinical settings

Taking semaglutide once weekly may lower the chances of kidney disease, says study

Study finds rise in hospitalizations for ischemic priapism

SELECT trial shows semaglutide reduces kidney decline in obese patients

Flavonoid-rich diet slashes type 2 diabetes risk by up to 28%, new study reveals

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