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Caregivers' perceived age affects wellbeing of dementia patients

The felt age of spousal caregivers is connected to the felt age of their loved ones living with dementia, according to a study from the University of Surrey.

11 Jun 2024

New robot system used to improve treatment for debilitating eye disease

Researchers from King's, with doctors at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, have successfully used a new robot system to improve treatment for debilitating eye disease.

11 Jun 2024

H5N1 influenza outbreak in Texas dairy cattle sparks multi-species transmission concerns

Study identifies H5N1 influenza as the cause of an outbreak among dairy cattle in Texas, highlighting the risk of multi-species viral transmission and potential implications for human health.

11 Jun 2024

Few UK Alzheimer's patients suitable for new disease-modifying drugs, study finds

Few people in the UK with early stage Alzheimer's disease are likely to be suitable for the latest drugs which aim to halt progress of the condition, yet many are nevertheless likely to be referred for these treatments, finds research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

11 Jun 2024

Study finds short-term side effects of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines boost long-term antibody response

Short-term adverse effects of COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations are linked to higher and longer-lasting neutralizing antibody responses, indicating robust immune efficacy.

11 Jun 2024

Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy linked to increased risk of hypertension and preeclampsia

Study links phthalate exposure during pregnancy to a higher risk of hypertensive disorders, including preeclampsia. Findings highlight the need for preventive strategies to reduce this risk.

11 Jun 2024

Study reveals unconscious fear of exercise in knee osteoarthritis patients

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while physical activity is known to ease symptoms, only one in 10 people regularly exercise.

11 Jun 2024

Antioxidants combat high-fat diet-induced female reproductive issues, study reveals

Researchers in Italy review how antioxidants from biological matrices can protect against reproductive issues caused by high-fat diets in women.

11 Jun 2024

Precision medicine in sepsis care: Identifying and treating the PHES subgroup in children

Sepsis – the leading cause of mortality in children around the world – can present with a wide range of signs and symptoms, making a one-size-fits-all treatment strategy ineffective.

11 Jun 2024

Attenuated virus helps eliminate cancer in mice

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that an attenuated (weakened) virus can help eliminate cancer in mice.

11 Jun 2024

High-flow oxygen technique equally safe as traditional anesthesia in pediatric tubeless airway surgery

A new high-flow oxygen technique is as safe as standard anesthetic methods during tubeless upper airway surgery in children, according to University of Queensland research.

11 Jun 2024

Biden administration advances plan to remove medical debt from credit scores

Americans would no longer have to worry about medical debts dragging down their credit scores under federal regulations proposed Tuesday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

11 Jun 2024

Next-generation soft robots with sensory e-skin enhance patient care

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scientists have created innovative soft robots equipped with electronic skins and artificial muscles, allowing them to sense their surroundings and adapt their movements in real-time, according to the paper, "Skin-Inspired, Sensory Robots for Electronic Implants," in Nature Communications.

11 Jun 2024

Revolutionary AI tool detects multiple cancers in whole-body PET/CT scans

A novel AI approach can accurately detect six different types of cancer on whole-body PET/CT scans, according to research presented at the 2024 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting.

11 Jun 2024

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

Social determinants of health linked to higher prediabetes rates in adolescents

Food insecurity, low household income and not having private health insurance are associated with higher rates of prediabetes in adolescents, independent of race and ethnicity, according to a new JAMA Network Open study by University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researchers.

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

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Caregivers' perceived age affects wellbeing of dementia patients

New robot system used to improve treatment for debilitating eye disease

H5N1 influenza outbreak in Texas dairy cattle sparks multi-species transmission concerns

Few UK Alzheimer's patients suitable for new disease-modifying drugs, study finds

Study finds short-term side effects of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines boost long-term antibody response

Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy linked to increased risk of hypertension and preeclampsia

Study reveals unconscious fear of exercise in knee osteoarthritis patients

Antioxidants combat high-fat diet-induced female reproductive issues, study reveals

Precision medicine in sepsis care: Identifying and treating the PHES subgroup in children

Attenuated virus helps eliminate cancer in mice

High-flow oxygen technique equally safe as traditional anesthesia in pediatric tubeless airway surgery

Biden administration advances plan to remove medical debt from credit scores

Next-generation soft robots with sensory e-skin enhance patient care

Revolutionary AI tool detects multiple cancers in whole-body PET/CT scans

Study highlights metabolic surgery's role in diabetes prevention

Microgravity and galactic radiation: Dual threats to astronaut kidney health

Social determinants of health linked to higher prediabetes rates in adolescents

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

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