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Inulin fiber exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease, study finds

Inulin, a type of fiber found in certain plant-based foods and fiber supplements, causes inflammation in the gut and exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease in a preclinical model, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

2 May 2024

Scientists uncover a cell responsible for repairing damaged liver tissue

A type of cell responsible for repairing damaged liver tissue has been uncovered for the first time by a team of scientists, including Professor Rajiv Jalan (UCL Liver & Digestive Health).

2 May 2024

Study sheds light on the complexities of achieving optimal vitamin D status across diverse populations

A new study from Trinity College Dublin scientists sheds light on the complexities of achieving optimal vitamin D status across diverse populations.

2 May 2024

Study reveals how photobiomodulation improves cognitive alterations from chronic stress

Some neurological disorders can be improved through photobiomodulation, a non-invasive technique based on the application of low-intensity light to stimulate altered functions in specific regions of the body.

2 May 2024

Central and peripheral clock synchronization vital for optimal tissue function

Discovered in the 1970s, circadian clocks are essential for the regulation of biological time in most cells in the human body.

2 May 2024

New discovery offers dietary solution for pulmonary hypertension

Blood vessels in the lungs aren't like the others in the body. This difference becomes clear in pulmonary hypertension, in which only the lungs' blood vessels stiffen progressively, leading to chronic lung disease, heart failure and death.

2 May 2024

Researchers highlight critical need for more effective treatments for women with bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) affects about one-quarter of reproductive-age women and is linked to adverse health outcomes, such as increased HIV risk.

2 May 2024

Bird flu detected in cow's milk: Insights from an infectious disease expert

In light of the United States Food and Drug Administration's announcement that bird flu has been discovered in cow's milk, board-certified infectious disease physician Carl Abraham, M.D., assistant professor at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM), shares insights on what the general public should know.

2 May 2024

Study reveals global underassessment and undertreatment of chronic hepatitis B

New evidence reveals global underassessment and undertreatment of chronic hepatitis B (HBV), especially among women and Asian minorities in the West, a new study in the Journal of Hepatology, published by Elsevier, details.

2 May 2024

Investigating fertilized ACL surgery's impact on return to play in athletes

The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is now accepting applicants for an observational trial focused on fertilized anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

2 May 2024

Glycoengineered stem cells enhance brain recovery after cardiac arrest, study finds

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have identified an innovation in stem cell therapy to regenerate neural cells in the brain after cardiac arrest in an animal model.

2 May 2024

Income inequality linked to 10-year gap in life expectancy, study reveals

During the past 40 years, the gap between rich and poor Americans has continued to widen in terms of health and mortality, as well as income.

2 May 2024

AI model mimics randomized clinical trials for determining optimal stroke prevention treatment

Scientists have designed a new artificial intelligence model that emulates randomized clinical trials at determining the treatment options most effective at preventing stroke in people with heart disease.

2 May 2024

New vaccine approach shows promise in targeting less variable region of influenza virus

Duke researchers have opened a new avenue in the attack against influenza viruses by creating a vaccine that encourages the immune system to target a portion of the virus surface that is less variable.

2 May 2024

Study reveals molecular changes in 19 organs due to exercise

The health benefits of exercise are well known but new research shows that the body's response to exercise is more complex and far-reaching than previously thought.

2 May 2024

Rapamycin shows promise in slowing Alzheimer's disease progression linked to seizures

Protein imbalances that increase brain cell excitability may explain why individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) who also experience seizures demonstrate more rapid cognitive decline than those who do not experience seizures.

2 May 2024

Virtual reality: A promising tool for teen stress reduction

Social media. The climate crisis. Political polarization. The tumult of a pandemic and online learning. Teens today are dealing with unprecedented stressors, and over the past decade their mental health has been in sustained decline.

2 May 2024

ChatGPT falls short in heart risk assessment

Despite ChatGPT's reported ability to pass medical exams, new research indicates it would be unwise to rely on it for some health assessments, such as whether a patient with chest pain needs to be hospitalized.

2 May 2024

ELRIG UK announces Profs Ijeoma Uchegbu and Marcus Schindler as keynote speakers at Drug Discovery 2024

Drug Discovery 2024: Connecting Minds, Transforming Science, Empowering Community will take place at ExCeL London from 2–3 October.

From ELRIG (UK) Ltd. 2 May 2024

New brain connectivity maps offer insights into human consciousness

In a paper titled, "Multimodal MRI reveals brainstem connections that sustain wakefulness in human consciousness," published today in Science Translational Medicine, a group of researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, and Boston Children's Hospital, created a connectivity map of a brain network that they propose is critical to human consciousness.

2 May 2024

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Medicine News and Research

Inulin fiber exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease, study finds

Scientists uncover a cell responsible for repairing damaged liver tissue

Study sheds light on the complexities of achieving optimal vitamin D status across diverse populations

Study reveals how photobiomodulation improves cognitive alterations from chronic stress

Central and peripheral clock synchronization vital for optimal tissue function

New discovery offers dietary solution for pulmonary hypertension

Researchers highlight critical need for more effective treatments for women with bacterial vaginosis

Bird flu detected in cow's milk: Insights from an infectious disease expert

Study reveals global underassessment and undertreatment of chronic hepatitis B

Investigating fertilized ACL surgery's impact on return to play in athletes

Glycoengineered stem cells enhance brain recovery after cardiac arrest, study finds

Income inequality linked to 10-year gap in life expectancy, study reveals

AI model mimics randomized clinical trials for determining optimal stroke prevention treatment

New vaccine approach shows promise in targeting less variable region of influenza virus

Study reveals molecular changes in 19 organs due to exercise

Rapamycin shows promise in slowing Alzheimer's disease progression linked to seizures

Virtual reality: A promising tool for teen stress reduction

ChatGPT falls short in heart risk assessment

ELRIG UK announces Profs Ijeoma Uchegbu and Marcus Schindler as keynote speakers at Drug Discovery 2024

New brain connectivity maps offer insights into human consciousness

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