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Researchers take step toward developing cell therapy treatment for MS

An international team has shown that the injection of a type of stem cell into the brains of patients living with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is safe, well tolerated and has a long-lasting effect that appears to protect the brain from further damage.

27 Nov 2023

Infant face preference linked to genetics

Whether infants at five months of age look mostly at faces or non-social objects such as cars or mobile phones is largely determined by genes.

27 Nov 2023

New signaling mechanism implicated in the development of ventricular fibrillation

A study led by Guadalupe Sabio and José Jalife at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid has identified a new signaling mechanism implicated in the development of ventricular fibrillation, a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat.

27 Nov 2023

Study sheds light on the complex relationship between serum lipids, lipid-modifying targets, and cholelithiasis

A new study published in the journal Gut has shed light on the complex relationship between serum lipids, lipid-modifying targets, and cholelithiasis, a common condition characterized by the formation of gallstones.

27 Nov 2023

More than half of low-income unmarried couples have positive co-parenting relationships

Despite the many challenges they face, slightly more than half of unmarried low-income couples with children have positive co-parenting relationships, a new study found.

27 Nov 2023

Siloxane emissions during the use of hair care products can pose health repercussions

Hair products often contain ingredients that easily evaporate, so users may inhale some of these chemicals, potentially posing health repercussions.

27 Nov 2023

Ethnicity and literacy impact likelihood of clinical discussions on breast density

How social and demographic profiles influence physicians in their readiness to discuss breast density with their patients and vice versa.

27 Nov 2023

Health care is front and center as Desantis and Newsom go mano a mano

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis and Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom — political rivals from opposite coasts and proxies for red and blue America — are set to square off for a first-of-its-kind debate Nov. 30 in Georgia.

27 Nov 2023

Abiomed announces enrollment of first patient in landmark RECOVER IV trial for AMI cardiogenic shock

Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, announces the first patient in the world has been enrolled in the landmark RECOVER IV randomized controlled trial (RCT).

27 Nov 2023

New artificial intelligence algorithms facilitate diagnosis of difficult cancers

New artificial intelligence algorithms are developed to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of cancerous tumors that are difficult to interpret clinically.

27 Nov 2023

Genome haplarithmisis sheds light on complex genetic landscape of miscarriages

A new study published in Nature Medicine reports on a chromosomal analysis of over 1,700 spontaneous early miscarriages.

27 Nov 2023

Stronger quadriceps may reduce knee replacement risk

Stronger quadriceps muscles, relative to the hamstrings, may lower the risk of total knee replacement, according to research being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

27 Nov 2023

Study finds disparities in imaging access for cognitive impairment among Black patients

Black patients underwent medical imaging for cognitive impairment years later than white and Hispanic patients and were less frequently tested with MRI, according to research being presented this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

27 Nov 2023

1 in 10 prescription drugs has industry-sponsored patient support program

About 1 in 10 prescription drugs - mainly brand-name and expensive drugs and those for rare diseases - has a manufacturer-sponsored patient support program, which usually includes financial, nursing and educational supports.

27 Nov 2023

Defining community well-being: A qualitative study unveils insights towards a community-driven approach

Researchers investigate the factors that community members prioritize for their well-being.

27 Nov 2023

Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care

After years of debilitating bouts of fatigue, Beth VanOrden finally thought she had an answer to her problems in 2016 when she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder.

27 Nov 2023

Progressive and anti-abortion? New group plays fast and loose to make points

This summer pedestrians, drivers, and passengers in Washington, D.C., saw a new type of graffiti among the usual urban scrawls: anti-abortion advocacy designed to troll this ultra-blue city.

27 Nov 2023

The future of functional foods: Leveraging Dendrobium officinale for optimal gut health and disease prevention

The structure, extraction, health benefits, and mechanisms of Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides (DOPs).

27 Nov 2023

Fermented foods may have fueled human brain growth, new evolutionary theory proposes

Review in Communications Biology suggests that the external fermentation of foods may have played a key role in the expansion of the hominid brain. The "external fermentation hypothesis" posits that early hominins' practice of fermenting foods externally contributed to brain growth and gut reduction, offering a novel perspective on human evolution and dietary practices.

26 Nov 2023

Navigating climate dynamics: Epidemiological modeling examines the mortality impact of variable temperatures in Europe

Study evaluates the effect of using weekly and monthly aggregated data instead of daily records to estimate the temperature-mortality relationship in Europe. It finds that while these aggregated models capture major trends, they tend to underestimate the impact of extreme temperatures.

26 Nov 2023

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Researchers take step toward developing cell therapy treatment for MS

Infant face preference linked to genetics

New signaling mechanism implicated in the development of ventricular fibrillation

Study sheds light on the complex relationship between serum lipids, lipid-modifying targets, and cholelithiasis

More than half of low-income unmarried couples have positive co-parenting relationships

Siloxane emissions during the use of hair care products can pose health repercussions

Ethnicity and literacy impact likelihood of clinical discussions on breast density

Health care is front and center as Desantis and Newsom go mano a mano

Abiomed announces enrollment of first patient in landmark RECOVER IV trial for AMI cardiogenic shock

New artificial intelligence algorithms facilitate diagnosis of difficult cancers

Genome haplarithmisis sheds light on complex genetic landscape of miscarriages

Stronger quadriceps may reduce knee replacement risk

Study finds disparities in imaging access for cognitive impairment among Black patients

1 in 10 prescription drugs has industry-sponsored patient support program

Defining community well-being: A qualitative study unveils insights towards a community-driven approach

Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care

Progressive and anti-abortion? New group plays fast and loose to make points

The future of functional foods: Leveraging Dendrobium officinale for optimal gut health and disease prevention

Fermented foods may have fueled human brain growth, new evolutionary theory proposes

Navigating climate dynamics: Epidemiological modeling examines the mortality impact of variable temperatures in Europe

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