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Novel peptide helps prevent seizures, protects neurons in research models of both Alzheimer's and epilepsy

A novel peptide augments the brain's natural mechanism to help prevent seizures and protect neurons in research models of both Alzheimer's and epilepsy, scientists report.

16 Aug 2022

Study uncovers a key role for MKK3/6–p38γ/δ signaling pathway in cardiac hypertrophy

A study carried out by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) and led by Dr. Guadalupe Sabio has identified a key role for the MKK3/6–p38γ/δ signaling pathway in the development of cardiac hypertrophy.

16 Aug 2022

After wiping out $6.7 billion in medical debt, this nonprofit is just getting started

Soon after giving birth to a daughter two months premature, Terri Logan received a bill from the hospital. She recoiled from the string of numbers separated by commas.

16 Aug 2022

What is the prevalence of COVID-associated neurologic complications in hospitalized US children?

Researchers assessed the prevalence of neurologic complications in children hospitalized with COVID-19.

16 Aug 2022

Research analyzes the impact of virtual tours on older adults experiencing social isolation

Scientists have long known that social isolation is associated with a number of health problems, including increased risks for stroke and heart disease, as well as mental decline and even premature death. The risks are especially acute for older adults, who are more likely to be socially isolated and lonely. The coronavirus pandemic only exacerbated the problem due to the need for social distancing, particularly to protect the health of the world's elderly population.

16 Aug 2022

Cancer-related fatigue contributes to balance problems following exposure to chemotherapy for breast cancer

For many women who have undergone chemotherapy for breast cancer, cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a persistent side effect – and one that contributes to ongoing balance problems, suggests a paper in Rehabilitation Oncology, official journal of APTA Oncology, an academy of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

15 Aug 2022

For medically vulnerable families, inflation’s squeeze is inescapable

Deborah Lewis rose from bed before dawn and signed in to her phone so she could begin delivering fast food, coffee, and groceries to residents in this western patch of the Mojave Desert where test pilot Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier generations ago.

15 Aug 2022

SARS-CoV-2 S protein and RNA fragments remain in convalescent SARS-CoV-2 patients with PASC

Researchers evaluated circulating SARS-CoV-2 elements in long coronavirus disease.

15 Aug 2022

Manageable amounts of daily physical activity could be the most beneficial approach, research shows

So… should I exercise a little bit every day, or exercise for longer once a week?

15 Aug 2022

How does birth weight affect long-term risk of mortality among men and women?

Researchers evaluate the relationship between birth weight and cause-specific mortality.

14 Aug 2022

What are the unique traits of Long COVID?

In a new study, researchers identified distinctive characteristics of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) via immune profiling.

12 Aug 2022

Remdesivir activates urotensin II receptor and induces cardiomyocyte dysfunction

In newly released research, scientists assessed the cardiac effects of remdesivir.

12 Aug 2022

What is the association between diet of lactating mothers and breast milk oxidant-antioxidant status?

Researchers assessed the association between maternal diet and the oxidant-antioxidant status in breast milk.

12 Aug 2022

Vaccines and monoclonal antibodies being developed for respiratory syncytial virus

A new study reviews recent advancements made in the development of RSV immunoprophylactic measures.

11 Aug 2022

Elevated acetate levels reprogram gut microbiota during alcohol intake

Chronic alcohol use is a major cause of liver damage and death: Approximately 30,000 persons in the United States die annually from alcoholic liver diseases, such as cirrhosis.

11 Aug 2022

Electrical body stimulation combined with sound activates the brain's somatosensory cortex

A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team has found that electrical stimulation of the body combined with sound activates the brain's somatosensory or "tactile" cortex, increasing the potential for using the technique to treat chronic pain and other sensory disorders.

11 Aug 2022

$Women on vegetarian diet have higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters$

Women on vegetarian diet have higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters

A study of over 26,000 middle-aged UK women reveals those with a vegetarian diet had a 33% higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters.

11 Aug 2022

COVID-19 infection in pregnant women linked to increased risk of adverse outcomes

COVID-19 infection in pregnant women is associated with increased risk of adverse outcomes compared to women who are not pregnant, according to a review published in JACC: Advances from the American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease in Women Committee.

11 Aug 2022

Study finds high level of resilience among children and adolescents living with glaucoma

Children and adolescents living with glaucoma develop a high level of emotional and social resilience to cope with this rare, chronic eye condition, a new Flinders University study reveals.

11 Aug 2022

Appropriate and acceptable health checks can help improve outcomes in people experiencing homelessness

Appropriate and acceptable health checks for people experiencing homelessness can help reduce long-term physical and mental stresses, a new study shows.

11 Aug 2022

Chronic News and Research

Novel peptide helps prevent seizures, protects neurons in research models of both Alzheimer's and epilepsy

Study uncovers a key role for MKK3/6–p38γ/δ signaling pathway in cardiac hypertrophy

After wiping out $6.7 billion in medical debt, this nonprofit is just getting started

What is the prevalence of COVID-associated neurologic complications in hospitalized US children?

Research analyzes the impact of virtual tours on older adults experiencing social isolation

Cancer-related fatigue contributes to balance problems following exposure to chemotherapy for breast cancer

For medically vulnerable families, inflation’s squeeze is inescapable

SARS-CoV-2 S protein and RNA fragments remain in convalescent SARS-CoV-2 patients with PASC

Manageable amounts of daily physical activity could be the most beneficial approach, research shows

How does birth weight affect long-term risk of mortality among men and women?

What are the unique traits of Long COVID?

Remdesivir activates urotensin II receptor and induces cardiomyocyte dysfunction

What is the association between diet of lactating mothers and breast milk oxidant-antioxidant status?

Vaccines and monoclonal antibodies being developed for respiratory syncytial virus

Elevated acetate levels reprogram gut microbiota during alcohol intake

Electrical body stimulation combined with sound activates the brain's somatosensory cortex

Women on vegetarian diet have higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters

COVID-19 infection in pregnant women linked to increased risk of adverse outcomes

Study finds high level of resilience among children and adolescents living with glaucoma

Appropriate and acceptable health checks can help improve outcomes in people experiencing homelessness

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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