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Researchers harness the power of AI to enhance assessment of the heart's right ventricle

In a milestone study, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the assessment of the heart's right ventricle, which sends blood to the lungs.

4 Jan 2024

New migraine diagnosis triples crash risk for older adults

A new study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus finds that older adult drivers who are recently diagnosed with migraines are three times as likely to experience a motor vehicle crash.

3 Jan 2024

Mount Sinai study provides a mechanistic explanation for variations in individual responses to drugs

Mount Sinai researchers have shown for the first time that a person's beliefs related to drugs can influence their own brain activity and behavioral responses in a way comparable to the dose-dependent effects of pharmacology.

3 Jan 2024

"Genetic priority score" promises to revolutionize drug development

Driven by the need for a better way to prioritize targets for drug development, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has led the development of a novel "genetic priority score" (GPS) that will integrate various types of human genetic data into a single easy-to-interpret score.

3 Jan 2024

Brain receptor discovery opens door to new therapies for addiction and mental health

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered insights into the potential mechanism of action of the antipsychotic medication asenapine, a possible therapeutic target for substance use and neuropsychiatric disorders.

2 Jan 2024

Research illustrates how racism is deeply interrelated with poor health outcomes

A team of health equity researchers from several institutions has leveraged a complex web of data to test a hypothesis: That structural racism is associated with resources and structures at the neighborhood level that are closely associated with poor health.

21 Dec 2023

Unraveling nuanced roles of JAK inhibitors in inflammation

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have gained a deeper understanding of the nuanced roles of JAK inhibitors, or modulators, in inflammation across various cell types and tissues.

21 Dec 2023

How fasting makes the brain and gut work together for weight loss

Worldwide, more than one billion people are obese. Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers.

20 Dec 2023

New statistical technique improves disease prediction for people of African descent

A team of scientists from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has developed a groundbreaking statistical technique, "BridgePRS," to enhance disease prediction in people of non-European ancestry, particularly those of African descent.

20 Dec 2023

Mount Sinai wins $1.3 million NIH award to expand the New York City Virus Hunters program

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has received more than $1.3 million from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand the New York City Virus Hunters program.

14 Dec 2023

Novel machine learning tool predicts gain- and loss-of-function variants across the genome

In a novel study, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai introduced LoGoFunc, an advanced computational tool that predicts pathogenic gain- and loss-of-function variants across the genome.

14 Dec 2023

Blocking an allergy pathway unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified an allergy pathway that, when blocked, unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

6 Dec 2023

Housing instability heightens Alzheimer's risk in veterans

In a recent study published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Veterans with housing instability were 53% more likely to receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia (ADRD) than those with stable housing.

6 Dec 2023

Weight loss leads to dynamical changes in brain function and gut microbiome

Worldwide, more than one billion people are obese. Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. But permanently losing weight isn’t easy: complex interactions between body systems such as gut physiology, hormones, and the brain are known to work against it. One method for weight loss is intermittent energy restriction (IER), where days of relative fasting alternate with days of eating normally.

4 Dec 2023

Traumatic memories represented differently in the brain, study finds

A new analysis of the brain activity of people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the first to reveal that traumatic memories are represented in the brain in an entirely different way than sad autobiographical memories.

30 Nov 2023

Dementia patients often receive different treatment after hospital transfer, study finds

It is common for individuals seeking medical care for symptoms of concern to go to the nearest hospital. Physicians there may determine the facility cannot provide the care they believe the patient needs and recommend transfer to another hospital offering a higher level of care or specialized services.

28 Nov 2023

Geriatrics News and Research

Researchers harness the power of AI to enhance assessment of the heart's right ventricle

New migraine diagnosis triples crash risk for older adults

Mount Sinai study provides a mechanistic explanation for variations in individual responses to drugs

"Genetic priority score" promises to revolutionize drug development

Brain receptor discovery opens door to new therapies for addiction and mental health

Research illustrates how racism is deeply interrelated with poor health outcomes

Unraveling nuanced roles of JAK inhibitors in inflammation

How fasting makes the brain and gut work together for weight loss

New statistical technique improves disease prediction for people of African descent

Mount Sinai wins $1.3 million NIH award to expand the New York City Virus Hunters program

Novel machine learning tool predicts gain- and loss-of-function variants across the genome

Blocking an allergy pathway unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer

Housing instability heightens Alzheimer's risk in veterans

Weight loss leads to dynamical changes in brain function and gut microbiome

Traumatic memories represented differently in the brain, study finds

Dementia patients often receive different treatment after hospital transfer, study finds

Hormone therapy for transmasculine individuals may be safer than previously thought

Study shows lasting effects of COVID-19 on nursing home residents

Study provides the first national estimate of family caregivers' pain and arthritis experiences

Bioengineered human heart muscle cells and micro-tissues take flight to space

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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