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Renewed classification of primary iron overload syndromes based on Hep25/FP system

The clinical introduction of hepcidin25 (Hep25) has led to a more detailed understanding of its relationship with ferroportin (FP) and divalent metal transporter1 in primary iron overload syndromes (PIOSs).

29 Apr 2024

American Heart Association funds four new projects to evaluate the role of race in predicting heart disease risk

People with heart disease may receive different care because of how race is interpreted in health risk calculators and other tools that help clinicians make treatment decisions.

29 Apr 2024

Heart Failure 2024: Cutting-edge science and stimulating discussions in heart failure management

Cutting edge science and stimulating discussions in heart failure management are in store at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

29 Apr 2024

Study reveals brown fat's built-in mechanism and potential obesity treatment

Brown fat, also known as brown adipose tissue (BAT), is a type of fat in our bodies that's different from the white fat around our belly and thighs that we are more familiar with.

29 Apr 2024

Pandemic-induced social isolation: Assessing its impact on older adults' wellbeing

Researchers explore the effects of social isolation in adults 50 years of age and older during the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 Apr 2024

New book outlines simple recollection-boosting techniques to improve learning

The mysteries of how memory works are explained in a new book that suggests anyone can boost their powers of recall – and that losing your keys is normal.

29 Apr 2024

Study reveals disparities in palliative care for people with opioid use disorder

Compared with people without opioid use disorder, those with opioid use disorder were less likely to receive palliative care in clinics and in their homes, and were dying at younger ages of causes other than opioid use, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.231419.

29 Apr 2024

Sino Biological finalizes the acquisition of SignalChem Biotech, strengthening global presence and expanding product portfolio

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SCA4 genetic breakthrough: Unveiling the cause of a devastating neurological disease

Some families call it a trial of faith. Others just call it a curse. The progressive neurological disease known as spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4) is a rare condition, but its effects on patients and their families can be severe.

29 Apr 2024

Research uncovers Blautia bacteria's crucial role in gut health and disease protection

A low-fiber “Western diet” causes damage to the protective mucus barrier in the gut, and such damage can increase the risk of inflammation and infection.

29 Apr 2024

Exposed to agent orange at US bases, veterans face cancer without VA compensation

As a young GI at Fort Ord in Monterey County, California, Dean Osborn spent much of his time in the oceanside woodlands, training on soil and guzzling water from streams and aquifers now known to be contaminated with cancer-causing pollutants.

29 Apr 2024

What Florida’s new 6-week abortion ban means for the South, and traveling patients

Monica Kelly was thrilled to learn she was expecting her second child.

29 Apr 2024

Majority of AI clinical trials report positive outcomes, yet concerns over generalizability persist

The state of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in clinical practice.

29 Apr 2024

Do SARS-CoV-2 infections cause long-term loss of smell and taste?

The long-term smell and taste-associated outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) using validated psychophysical tests.

29 Apr 2024

Ancient grains show promise for type 2 diabetes

A meta-analysis in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases finds that ancient grains like oats, brown rice, and millet may improve lipid profiles in type 2 diabetes patients, but variations in study designs call for further research to confirm these benefits.

29 Apr 2024

Study questions the need for endotype-specific diets in diabetes management

Study finds minor differences in dietary adherence and its impact on cardiovascular and kidney outcomes across diabetes endotypes, indicating limited evidence for endotype-specific dietary guidelines.

28 Apr 2024

Study reveals high levels of antibiotic resistance in meat sold for consumption

New research presented at the ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) has found substantial levels of resistance to critically important antibiotics in meat sold for human and animal consumption.

28 Apr 2024

Expert warns of the continuous dangers posed by polio and other enteroviruses

Consistently high vaccination rates and global health surveillance programs have helped eliminate poliomyelitis (polio) in almost all countries of the world, except Afghanistan and Pakistan.

28 Apr 2024

New study reveals global risk distribution of visceral leishmaniasis

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a vector-borne disease posing increasing public health concerns.

28 Apr 2024

State Parties to the International Health Regulations take major step towards agreeing on the package of amendments

In the eighth meeting of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (WGIHR), which was suspended yesterday until 16 May, State Parties to the IHR took a major step towards agreeing on the package of amendments which will be put forward to the World Health Assembly, which takes place from 27 May–1 June.

28 Apr 2024

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Renewed classification of primary iron overload syndromes based on Hep25/FP system

American Heart Association funds four new projects to evaluate the role of race in predicting heart disease risk

Heart Failure 2024: Cutting-edge science and stimulating discussions in heart failure management

Study reveals brown fat's built-in mechanism and potential obesity treatment

Pandemic-induced social isolation: Assessing its impact on older adults' wellbeing

New book outlines simple recollection-boosting techniques to improve learning

Study reveals disparities in palliative care for people with opioid use disorder

Sino Biological finalizes the acquisition of SignalChem Biotech, strengthening global presence and expanding product portfolio

SCA4 genetic breakthrough: Unveiling the cause of a devastating neurological disease

Research uncovers Blautia bacteria's crucial role in gut health and disease protection

Exposed to agent orange at US bases, veterans face cancer without VA compensation

What Florida’s new 6-week abortion ban means for the South, and traveling patients

Majority of AI clinical trials report positive outcomes, yet concerns over generalizability persist

Do SARS-CoV-2 infections cause long-term loss of smell and taste?

Ancient grains show promise for type 2 diabetes

Study questions the need for endotype-specific diets in diabetes management

Study reveals high levels of antibiotic resistance in meat sold for consumption

Expert warns of the continuous dangers posed by polio and other enteroviruses

New study reveals global risk distribution of visceral leishmaniasis

State Parties to the International Health Regulations take major step towards agreeing on the package of amendments

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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