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New study confirms: Anti-inflammatory inhalers reduce severe asthma complications

This study highlights the benefits of anti-inflammatory inhalers in asthma management, showing reduced complications and modest improvements in symptom control.

30 Oct 2024

Curcumin shows promise in preventing and treating oral submucosal fibrosis

Researchers explore the mechanisms, therapeutic potential, and clinical applications of curcumin in preventing and treating oral submucosal fibrosis.

30 Oct 2024

Higher zinc intake linked to increased endometriosis risk, study finds

Researchers explore the association between zinc intake and endometriosis risk.

30 Oct 2024

Conference explores cutting-edge approaches to skin rejuvenation

The Skin Aging and Challenges 2024 conference, organized on November 5-6 at Corinthia Palace Malta, will bring together leading scientists and researchers to explore the latest advancements in skin health, anti-aging, and cellular rejuvenation.

30 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover link between smell and inflammation

Researchers from the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences, in collaboration with The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities, reveal a powerful link between olfactory loss and inflammation in a staggering 139 medical conditions. This research – led by professor emeritus Michael Leon, and researchers Cynthia Woo and Emily Troscianko – emphasizes a little-known but potentially life-altering connection: the role our sense of smell plays in maintaining our physical and mental health.

30 Oct 2024

Professor Vicki Clifton shares discoveries about placenta's influence on maternal mental health

In a revealing Genomic Press Interview published in Brain Medicine on October 29, 2024, Professor Vicki Clifton shares transformative discoveries about the placenta's unexpected influence on maternal mental health, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of pregnancy-related anxiety and depression.

29 Oct 2024

Enzyme from gut microbe shows promise in fighting childhood malnutrition

The study highlights FAAH's role in gut microbiota, showing its potential in improving growth and health in malnourished children through dietary intervention.

29 Oct 2024

Low vitamin D associated with increased depression risk in pregnancy and after birth

Research indicates that low vitamin D levels may contribute to anxiety and depression in pregnant women, emphasizing the importance of adequate supplementation.

29 Oct 2024

Could vitamin D be the missing link in managing type 2 diabetes? Recent study weighs in

Vitamin D's role in type 2 diabetes management is evolving, with evidence suggesting it may improve blood sugar levels and reduce diabetes-related inflammation.

29 Oct 2024

Research identifies respiratory transmission potential of H5N1 virus

A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, isolated from the eye of a farm worker who became infected through contact with dairy cows, was lethal in mice and ferrets infected in a high-containment laboratory environment, according to a new study in Nature.

28 Oct 2024

NIH grants $2.6 million to explore the effects of high blood-pressure drugs in CKD patients

The National Institutes of Health awarded a four-year, $2.6 million grant to researchers at Case Western Reserve University to study how high blood-pressure drugs affect patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

28 Oct 2024

Link between inflammatory bowel disease and spondyloarthritis revealed

There is a strong connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and spondyloarthritis - a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints.

28 Oct 2024

Ozempic effective for patients with chronic kidney damage

In a 24-week trial, semaglutide led to a 52% reduction in albuminuria and improved kidney health in individuals with chronic kidney disease and obesity.

28 Oct 2024

New research explores how antimicrobial exposure affects Parkinson’s disease risk

Antibiotic exposure shows potential protective effects against Parkinson's, while antifungal use is linked to increased risk, indicating microbiome involvement.

28 Oct 2024

Investigating the relationship between COPD and liver disease in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the misfolding and accumulation of the mutant variant of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) within hepatocytes, which limits its access to the circulation and exposes the lungs to protease-mediated tissue damage.

26 Oct 2024

Novel multi-biomarker approach enhances chronic kidney disease risk assessment

Prior efforts to identify novel kidney biomarkers as risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression have typically evaluated proteins individually, which limits their prognostic power.

26 Oct 2024

New trial shows felzartamab reduces proteinuria in IgA nephropathy patients

IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is an autoimmune kidney disease driven by immune cells that express a protein called CD38 on their surface.

26 Oct 2024

MMRI professor receives $3.7 million NIH grant to support research on pulmonary embolism

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded a $3.7 million grant to support a project led by Principal Investigator, Chase Kessinger, Ph.D., assistant professor of biomedical research and translational medicine at Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) to research the third most common cause of cardiovascular death, pulmonary embolism (PE).

26 Oct 2024

Long-term PM2.5 exposure increases asthma risk

Asthma is currently an incurable disease that severely impairs quality of life, with recurring symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.

26 Oct 2024

Diabetes drug semaglutide proves beneficial for patients with chronic kidney damage and obesity

The diabetes drug semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, has a positive effect for patients with chronic kidney damage and obesity. They

26 Oct 2024

Inflammation News and Research

New study confirms: Anti-inflammatory inhalers reduce severe asthma complications

Curcumin shows promise in preventing and treating oral submucosal fibrosis

Higher zinc intake linked to increased endometriosis risk, study finds

Conference explores cutting-edge approaches to skin rejuvenation

Researchers uncover link between smell and inflammation

Professor Vicki Clifton shares discoveries about placenta's influence on maternal mental health

Enzyme from gut microbe shows promise in fighting childhood malnutrition

Low vitamin D associated with increased depression risk in pregnancy and after birth

Could vitamin D be the missing link in managing type 2 diabetes? Recent study weighs in

Research identifies respiratory transmission potential of H5N1 virus

NIH grants $2.6 million to explore the effects of high blood-pressure drugs in CKD patients

Link between inflammatory bowel disease and spondyloarthritis revealed

Ozempic effective for patients with chronic kidney damage

New research explores how antimicrobial exposure affects Parkinson’s disease risk

Investigating the relationship between COPD and liver disease in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

Novel multi-biomarker approach enhances chronic kidney disease risk assessment

New trial shows felzartamab reduces proteinuria in IgA nephropathy patients

MMRI professor receives $3.7 million NIH grant to support research on pulmonary embolism

Long-term PM2.5 exposure increases asthma risk

Diabetes drug semaglutide proves beneficial for patients with chronic kidney damage and obesity

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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