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Exploring the role of chemokines in atrial fibrillation development

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Chemokines are a subclass of cytokines, a large family of small secreted proteins that communicate via G protein-coupled heptahelical chemokine receptors on the cell surface.

29 Sep 2024

New breath-based test for lower respiratory tract infections shows 100% sensitivity in critical care settings

Researchers have developed a breath-based in vitro assay that accurately detects lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) by measuring neutrophil elastase activity. This non-invasive test offers high diagnostic sensitivity and could revolutionize LRTI detection.

29 Sep 2024

From patient to physician: EJ Beck's medical journey at NYU Langone Health

As a child, EJ Beck was treated for a rare pediatric thyroid cancer at NYU Langone Health. About 10 years after the scan that declared her cancer-free, Beck was accepted into her No. 1 choice for a medical school: NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

27 Sep 2024

Study highlights potential for targeting macrophages to improve rheumatoid arthritis outcomes

Currently there are no cures for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) which affects 40,000 people in Ireland. The disease costs an estimated €20,000 per patient, per year with an overall cost to the health system of ~€544 million.

27 Sep 2024

A randomized trial of mexiletine and lamotrigine in adults with non-dystrophic myotonia

The study, published in Lancet Neurology, detailed the "head-to-head" trial implemented by the researchers to test two drugs, mexiletine and lamotrigine, on people with the condition.

27 Sep 2024

Height growth in girls shows unexpectedly wide variation post menstruation

There is unexpectedly large variation in height growth in girls after their first period. Every second girl grows either more or less in length than the 6-8 centimeters that is considered standard.

27 Sep 2024

Study highlights inequities in emergency care for unintentional ingestions in children

Unintentional injuries like falls, drownings and poisonings are the leading cause of death in patients ages 1-4, and a significant portion of these deaths are linked to unintentional ingestions - such as swallowing a drug or poison.

27 Sep 2024

Exclusive breastfeeding linked to lower asthma risk in infants

Infants who were exclusively fed breast milk during their hospitalization at birth were 22% less likely to develop asthma in early childhood, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition in Orlando.

27 Sep 2024

A few rural towns are bucking the trend and building new hospitals

There's a new morning ritual in Pinedale, Wyoming, a town of about 2,000 nestled against the Wind River Mountains.

27 Sep 2024

Revolutionary blueprint aims to enhance nurse's impact on patient outcomes

A groundbreaking article published in the latest issue of Nursing Outlook proposes a significant shift in how nursing care is measured within acute and critical care settings.

26 Sep 2024

Scientists unravel the process of pore formation in cells

The formation of pores by a particular protein, gasdermin D, plays a key role in inflammatory reactions. During its activation, an inhibitory part is split off. More than 30 of the remaining protein fragments then combine to form large pores in the cell membrane, which allow the release of inflammatory messengers.

26 Sep 2024

Hormone hepcidin identified as potential trigger for psoriasis

Scientists may have uncovered the root cause of psoriasis, a chronic and sometimes debilitating skin disease that affects 2-3% of the global population. The condition is characterized by red, scaly patches that impact the quality of a patient's life and can sometimes be life-threatening.

26 Sep 2024

Climate change to drive increased hospitalizations from diarrheal diseases in Dhaka

By 2100, hospitalizations from diarrheal diseases are predicted to increase in the city of Dhaka in Bangladesh as a result of climate change, even if global warming stays under 2 degrees Celsius.

26 Sep 2024

Cleveland Clinic identifies bacterium that weakens gut immune defense

Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered a new bacterium that weakens the immune system in the gut, potentially contributing to certain inflammatory and infectious gut diseases.

26 Sep 2024

Research reveals 36% higher heart defect risk in IVF babies

The risk of being born with a major heart defect is 36% higher in babies who were conceived after assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to results of a very large study published in the European Heart Journal today (Friday).

26 Sep 2024

Novel gene responsible for some inherited retinal diseases identified

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their colleagues have identified a gene responsible for some inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), which are a group of disorders that damage the eye's light-sensing retina and threatens vision.

26 Sep 2024

New genetic mutation may cause a form of early-onset Parkinsonism

A team of scientists led by Prof. Patrik Verstreken (VIB-KU Leuven) has identified a new genetic mutation that may cause a form of early-onset Parkinsonism.

26 Sep 2024

Insufficient sleep during pregnancy associated with neurodevelopmental risks in offspring

Pregnant women who do not get enough sleep may be at higher risk of having children with neurodevelopmental delays, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

26 Sep 2024

Study highlights gender differences in genetic risk for psychotic disorders

A team of researchers from the University of Barcelona and the Centre for Biomedical Research in the Mental Health Network (CIBERSAM) has published a pioneering study that reveals significant findings in the field of genetic psychiatry from the perspective of separate gender analysis.

26 Sep 2024