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AI technology in mammograms could predict heart disease in women

Mammograms, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) models, may reveal much more than cancer, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).

20 Mar 2025

Early use of anti-obesity medication doubles weight loss

Adding an anti-obesity medication just one month after behavioral therapy begins-rather than waiting the currently recommended six months-can more than double weight loss for patients who struggle initially with lifestyle changes alone, according to new research published in Nature Medicine from a team at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

18 Mar 2025

FDA-approved drug for chronic kidney disease may help mitigate antibiotic resistance

Increased antibiotic use can lead, seemingly paradoxically, to more problematic infections, as the bacteria evolve to resist the treatment.

18 Mar 2025

Keto controversy? Experts say it’s here to stay

Low-carb and ketogenic diets offer sustainable solutions for chronic disease, enhancing metabolic health and supporting weight loss through dietary changes.

18 Mar 2025

Higher BMI in adolescence worsens genetic risk for high blood pressure, study finds

Adolescent BMI amplifies genetic risk for high blood pressure, with sex-specific differences in how BMI modifies SBP susceptibility in adulthood.

17 Mar 2025

Study links maternal postpartum depression to emotional overeating in children

Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their children.

17 Mar 2025

Experts release new guidelines on JAK inhibitors for chronic inflammatory diseases

Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKis) are an important treatment option for people with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

17 Mar 2025

Advances in organ preservation techniques and future prospects

A review article published in Engineering delves into the crucial field of organ preservation, exploring its history, current techniques, and future prospects.

14 Mar 2025

New research aims to unravel genetic mysteries of polycystic kidney disease

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a family of genetic disorders that causes clusters of cysts to form on the kidney, is among the most common genetic disorders, affecting some 500,000 people in the United States.

14 Mar 2025

How gut health shapes heart disease risk — and what you can do about it

A new review highlights how gut microbiome imbalances contribute to cardiovascular disease by altering short-chain fatty acids, TMAO, and inflammatory pathways. The study emphasizes the potential of prebiotics, probiotics, and dietary changes to restore gut health and reduce heart disease risk.

13 Mar 2025

RSV hospitalization rates rise with age and chronic conditions in older adults

Among older adults in Spain, hospitalization rates from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection increases progressively with age and is more likely among people with other health issues and who live in nursing homes, according to a study published in Eurosurveillance.

13 Mar 2025

Clinical trial tests herpes virus-based therapy for neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury

A modified herpes virus that targets spinal cord nerve cells to treat neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury is underway in a first-in-human clinical trial by UTHealth Houston at TIRR Memorial Hermann.

12 Mar 2025

New insights into screening and treatment for diabetic retinal disease

Diabetes affects more than 1 in 10 adults worldwide and has been accompanied by an increase in vision-threatening diabetic retinal disease.

12 Mar 2025

New device developed to non-invasively break up kidney stones

A team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), belonging to the Research Institute for Molecular Imaging Technologies (I3M), has developed, together with the NITIUV Group of the La Fe Health Research Institute (IIS La Fe) in Valencia and the Biomechanics Institute of Valencia, a new device - in the prototype phase - to break up kidney stones.

12 Mar 2025

Would you know if something was wrong? This breakthrough device helps men detect silent health risks

Thursday, 13 March 2025 is World Kidney Health Day, with this year’s theme being "Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health".

12 Mar 2025

Automated insulin delivery systems are safe and effective for older adults with type 1 diabetes

New research from Washington State University in collaboration with five other institutions suggests that automated insulin delivery (AID) systems are safe and effective for use by older adults with type 1 diabetes.

11 Mar 2025

HSS research highlights faster recovery methods after knee surgery

At this year's American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting, investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) presented several significant studies, with three focused on new ways to help patients recover faster after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), also known as knee replacement surgery.

11 Mar 2025

Gender gaps in peripheral vascular disease impact diagnosis and treatment

The disparities between men and women in prevalence, risk factors and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have a profound impact on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for women, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

11 Mar 2025

Harnessing lncRNAs for early diagnosis and intervention in acute kidney injury

A new review published in Genes & Diseases on long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) highlights their critical role in the development, diagnosis, and potential treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The findings emphasize the importance of exosomal lncRNAs, which function as molecular regulators in kidney pathology and hold promise for future biomarker discovery and therapeutic advancements.

11 Mar 2025

One in three young people estimated to live with pediatric onset chronic conditions

The prevalence of chronic conditions has risen to unprecedented levels over the past twenty years, with nearly 1-in-3 young people estimated to now be living with pediatric onset conditions that significantly affect their lives, new research suggests.

10 Mar 2025

Kidney News and Research

AI technology in mammograms could predict heart disease in women

Early use of anti-obesity medication doubles weight loss

FDA-approved drug for chronic kidney disease may help mitigate antibiotic resistance

Keto controversy? Experts say it’s here to stay

Higher BMI in adolescence worsens genetic risk for high blood pressure, study finds

Study links maternal postpartum depression to emotional overeating in children

Experts release new guidelines on JAK inhibitors for chronic inflammatory diseases

Advances in organ preservation techniques and future prospects

New research aims to unravel genetic mysteries of polycystic kidney disease

How gut health shapes heart disease risk — and what you can do about it

RSV hospitalization rates rise with age and chronic conditions in older adults

Clinical trial tests herpes virus-based therapy for neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury

New insights into screening and treatment for diabetic retinal disease

New device developed to non-invasively break up kidney stones

Would you know if something was wrong? This breakthrough device helps men detect silent health risks

Automated insulin delivery systems are safe and effective for older adults with type 1 diabetes

HSS research highlights faster recovery methods after knee surgery

Gender gaps in peripheral vascular disease impact diagnosis and treatment

Harnessing lncRNAs for early diagnosis and intervention in acute kidney injury

One in three young people estimated to live with pediatric onset chronic conditions

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