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Study highlights metabolic surgery's role in diabetes prevention

Patients with pre-diabetes and severe obesity who had metabolic and bariatric surgery were 20-times less likely to develop full-blown type 2 diabetes over the course of 15 years than patients with the condition who did not have surgery, according to a new study presented today at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting.

11 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

Study reveals bidirectional link between depression and memory decline in older adults

Depressive symptoms are linked to subsequent memory decline in older people, while poorer memory is also linked to an increase in depressive symptoms later on, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL and Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

11 Jun 2024

Study reveals limitations of cognitive tests in diagnosing concussions among college athletes

When college athletes are evaluated for a possible concussion, the diagnosis is based on an athletic trainer or team physician's assessment of three things: the player's symptoms, physical balance and cognitive skills.

11 Jun 2024

Metabolic surgery proven most effective for sustained weight loss over GLP-1 drugs and lifestyle interventions

Systematic reviews of medical literature between 2020 to 2024 show bariatric surgery, also known as metabolic or weight-loss surgery, produces the greatest and most sustained weight loss compared to GLP-1 receptor agonists and lifestyle interventions.

11 Jun 2024

Mount Sinai researchers use AI to identify 17 key genes in heart disease

Using an advanced artificial intelligence tool, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified rare coding variants in 17 genes that shed light on the molecular basis of coronary artery disease (CAD), the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.

11 Jun 2024

New findings show 1 in 4 Canadians with bipolar disorder achieve complete mental health

New research conducted by the University of Toronto and published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports highlights that among Canadians previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder, 43% were free of all bipolar symptoms and approximately 1 in 4 (23.5%) had achieved complete mental health.

11 Jun 2024

Study uncovers two types of dysbiosis in cystic fibrosis

Chronic lung diseases are often accelerated and exacerbated by polymicrobial infections. An international study team led by MedUni Vienna has identified two types of these so-called dysbioses in cystic fibrosis.

11 Jun 2024

How do extreme weather conditions impact maternal health in low-income and middle-income countries?

The disruption of infrastructure and decreased access to health and medical services due to extreme weather events.

11 Jun 2024

Innovative blood test boosts accuracy of lung cancer screening

A blood-based, cell-free deoxyribonucleic acid (cfDNA) fragmentome assay for lung cancer detection.

11 Jun 2024

Heavy cannabis use increases the risk of cardiovascular disease for women, study finds

Whether cannabis use is linked to mortality.

11 Jun 2024

New omega-3 therapy shows promise in treating newborn brain injuries

A novel therapeutic approach for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic (HI) brain injury.

11 Jun 2024

Skin cancer awareness urged for sun-exposed elite swimmers

Only a small proportion of elite swimmers regularly checked their skin for signs of cancer despite being at increased risk, according to University of Queensland research.

10 Jun 2024

Patient perspectives highlight urgent need for research on smell and taste disorders

Researchers and patient advocates from the Monell Chemical Senses Center, Smell and Taste Association of North America (STANA), and Thomas Jefferson University came together during the COVID-19 pandemic to incorporate patient voices in efforts to prioritize research areas focused on improving care for people with smell and taste disorders.

10 Jun 2024

Medical Condition News

Study highlights metabolic surgery's role in diabetes prevention

Microgravity and galactic radiation: Dual threats to astronaut kidney health

Study reveals bidirectional link between depression and memory decline in older adults

Study reveals limitations of cognitive tests in diagnosing concussions among college athletes

Metabolic surgery proven most effective for sustained weight loss over GLP-1 drugs and lifestyle interventions

Mount Sinai researchers use AI to identify 17 key genes in heart disease

New findings show 1 in 4 Canadians with bipolar disorder achieve complete mental health

Study uncovers two types of dysbiosis in cystic fibrosis

How do extreme weather conditions impact maternal health in low-income and middle-income countries?

Innovative blood test boosts accuracy of lung cancer screening

Heavy cannabis use increases the risk of cardiovascular disease for women, study finds

New omega-3 therapy shows promise in treating newborn brain injuries

Skin cancer awareness urged for sun-exposed elite swimmers

Patient perspectives highlight urgent need for research on smell and taste disorders

Crinecerfont: A promising compound for reducing corticosteroid dependence in CAH patients

Ashwagandha boosts memory and mood in clinical trial

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Western diet linked to higher wheezing rates in children

Transplanting healthy skin may be an effective strategy for treating rare skin diseases

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