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Repeated fasting for multiple orthopedic surgeries linked to poor recovery outcomes

People who have multiple orthopedic surgeries during the same hospital stay are more likely to suffer malnutrition due to repeated or prolonged fasting, which can slow recovery and increase the risk of death, according to a study of more than 28 million patients presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024 annual meeting.

20 Oct 2024

Cleveland Clinic integrates AI-powered platform to enhance digestive disease care

To expand access to care for patients, Cleveland Clinic has added Ayble Health, an AI-enabled digital care platform, to its multidisciplinary care model for the treatment of chronic digestive diseases.

20 Oct 2024

New AI-powered robot project to support Alzheimer's caregivers

Jennifer Martindale-Adams, EdD, and Linda Nichols, PhD, professors in the Department of Preventive Medicine in the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, are members of a team led by Xiaopeng Zhao, PhD, professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, that was recently awarded $401,090 grant from the National Institute on Aging for the development of the RISE project, "Robot-based Information and Support to Enhance Alzheimer's Caregiver Health."

20 Oct 2024

Policymakers rethink diet-related interventions with a tool that focuses on lived realities

Researchers propose a tool to help policymakers address dietary inequalities by considering people's lived realities, including economic, social, and material factors. This tool aims to improve the effectiveness of nutrition-related interventions.

20 Oct 2024

Music aids recovery after surgery

Looking for a creative way to quicken your recovery from surgery? The key may be found in listening to music, according to research presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2024 in San Fransisco, California.

18 Oct 2024

New study reveals molecular mechanism in Alzheimer's disease

A research team at the Institute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona (UBneuro) has led a study describing a new molecular mechanism that affects RNA processing and alters the process of protein synthesis in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.

18 Oct 2024

Understanding cardiovascular risks in endometriosis patients

Endometriosis increases the risk of cardiovascular events.

18 Oct 2024

Mountain town confronts an unexpected public health catastrophe

Before Hurricane Helene, had you stopped by one of the many breweries, art galleries, or award-winning restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina, and spoken with anyone who lives in these parts — including me — most would have told you they felt pretty safe from climate disasters.

18 Oct 2024

Surprising discovery in yeast could open the door to new cancer treatments

The discovery of a surprising way yeast used to brew beer can survive starvation could open the door to new treatments for cancer.

18 Oct 2024

Researchers identify protein linked to cardiovascular health in progeria

A new University of Maryland-led discovery could spur the development of new and improved treatments for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), a rare genetic disorder with no known cure that causes accelerated aging in children.

18 Oct 2024

New protein found to protect cells from age-related decline

McMaster University researchers have discovered a previously unknown cell-protecting function of a protein, which could open new avenues for treating age-related diseases and lead to healthier aging overall.

18 Oct 2024

Unraveling the complexities of childhood appetite self-regulation

The foundation for healthy eating behavior starts in infancy. Young children learn to regulate their appetite through a combination of biological, psychological, and sociological factors. In a new paper, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign propose a model that explores these factors and their interactions, providing guidelines for better understanding childhood appetite self-regulation.

18 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover the potential of JAK inhibitors to treat life-threatening skin disease

Researchers identified Janus kinase inhibitors as a promising treatment for the severe drug-induced skin condition toxic epidermal necrolysis, by analyzing patient biopsies with deep visual proteomics.

17 Oct 2024

New study reveals two-thirds of diabetic men suffer from erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects up to 66% of diabetic men globally, with risk factors like age, long-term diabetes, and obesity playing a significant role. The study emphasizes the urgent need for early diagnosis and effective diabetes management to reduce the burden of ED

17 Oct 2024

Gum disease tied to higher thrombosis risk: Could periodontal therapy help save lives?

The connection between gum disease and thrombosis underscores the role of oral health in reducing thrombotic disease risk and improving patient outcomes.

17 Oct 2024

Gut bacteria protect against PFAS-induced kidney harm

New research has revealed that the connection between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage may be tied to dysregulation of the gut microbiome, which is made up of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in the digestive tract.

17 Oct 2024