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Novel approach sheds light on the interactions between SARS-CoV-2 viruses and human placenta

Until now, scientific evidence has been inconclusive regarding the ability of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, to replicate in the human placenta.

7 Jul 2023

Candidate genes for inflammatory bowel disease identified

A study of the genetic variation that makes mice more susceptible to bowel inflammation after a high-fat diet has identified candidate genes which may drive inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in humans. The findings are published as a Reviewed Preprint in eLife.

5 Jul 2023

Spicing up rheumatic disease treatment: Study explores role of herbs and spices in improving patients' condition

Research explores the potential benefits of herbs and spices in rheumatic diseases, highlighting their bioactive compounds and medicinal properties. It provides an updated review of their mechanisms of action and summarizes human studies in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Fibromyalgia.

4 Jul 2023

SIRT1: Unlocking the secrets to better vascular health through resveratrol and energy restriction

Research investigates the effects of SIRT1 activation through resveratrol supplementation and energy restriction on vascular function in adults. The study reveals that both interventions increase circulating SIRT1, reduce sympathetic activity, and have positive impacts on vascular reactivity, indicating potential benefits for vascular health.

3 Jul 2023

Resistance training could be a simple and affordable therapy for Alzheimer's patients

Regular physical exercise, such as resistance training, can prevent Alzheimer's disease, or at least delay the appearance of symptoms, and serves as a simple and affordable therapy for Alzheimer's patients.

3 Jul 2023

New study uncovers effects of beer compound on cartilage cells in osteoarthritis

Formononetin (FNT), an isoflavonoid present in beer, was investigated for its effects on chondrocytes, the cells responsible for joint health. While low levels of FNT showed no harm and reduced inflammation, excessive exposure promoted catabolic responses, shedding light on the relationship between beer consumption and osteoarthritis risk.

3 Jul 2023

Caffeine found to be most effective for treating birth asphyxia

Brain damage caused by oxygen deficiency at birth is one of the main causes of death in newborns worldwide. Using a small animal model, researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and DZNE tested treatment with 25 different active agents.

3 Jul 2023

How does space affect the immune system of astronauts?

Research explores the effects of microgravity and radiation on the immune system in space conditions. It emphasizes the need to understand these effects for future long-duration space missions and highlights knowledge gaps for further investigation.

2 Jul 2023

Trial shows no benefit of prescribing an opioid for people with acute back or neck pain

Opioid pain-relieving medicines are not more effective than a placebo in relieving acute back and neck pain and may even cause harm, according to a world-first trial led by the University of Sydney.

28 Jun 2023

Multi-faceted device provides rapid hemorrhage management

A multi-faceted device for effectively treating deep, non-compressible, and irregularly-shaped wounds has been engineered by the scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI).

28 Jun 2023

Seven risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males identified

Colorectal cancer incidence and deaths are declining for individuals age 50 and older, but are increasing for those under 50.

27 Jun 2023

Brain organoids provide new insights into HSV-1 encephalitis

The herpes simplex virus-1 can sometimes cause a dangerous brain infection. Combining an anti-inflammatory and an antiviral could help in these cases, report scientists with the Rajewsky and Landthaler labs and the Organoid Platform at the Max Delbrück Center in Nature Microbiology.

22 Jun 2023

Tranexamic acid use linked to decreased incidence of heterotopic ossification after elbow trauma surgery

For patients undergoing surgery for elbow trauma, treatment with the hemostatic drug tranexamic acid (TXA) is associated with a decreased incidence of heterotopic ossification (HO) – a common complication of abnormal bone formation, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

22 Jun 2023

Uncovering Hidden Diversity in Human Gut Anatomy

In this interview, we spoke to researchers involved in a recent study that found significant variation in the anatomy of human guts.

22 Jun 2023

Low-level laser therapy and associated photobiomodulation is the most effective treatment for tinnitus

Low-level laser therapy and associated photobiomodulation is the most effective of the known treatments for tinnitus, according to a study comparing the main therapies in current use, conducted by Brazilian scientists affiliated with the Optics and Photonics Research Center.

21 Jun 2023

Apple-shaped obesity associated with greater inflammation and mortality in COVID-19 patients

Eating an apple a day may keep the doctor away, but having an apple shape is not nearly as healthy. Now, researchers from Japan have shown that people who carry their weight in their bellies may be at greater risk of poor outcomes if they catch COVID-19.

20 Jun 2023

Study reveals that wine consumption has an inverse relationship to cardiovascular mortality

Researchers aimed to understand the association between wine consumption and cardiovascular health.

20 Jun 2023

Battle against RSV: Computational design paves way for new polyvalent vaccine

Research focuses on the design of a multi-epitope polyvalent vaccine against Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections. The study utilizes computational methods and immunoinformatics tools to predict potential vaccine candidates and their interactions with Toll-like receptors (TLRs).

19 Jun 2023

Herbal extracts for mental health: Are they safe for pregnant women?

Researchers evaluate the T-cell modulating effects of St. John’s wort, valerian, hops, lavender, and California poppy.

18 Jun 2023

Broader search needed for successful management of eosinophilic gastritis

The good news: a monoclonal antibody treatment called benralizumab proved quite effective in a clinical trial at depleting the number of eosinophils found in the blood and digestive tract tissues of patients with eosinophilic gastritis.

16 Jun 2023

Anti Inflammatory News and Research

Novel approach sheds light on the interactions between SARS-CoV-2 viruses and human placenta

Candidate genes for inflammatory bowel disease identified

Spicing up rheumatic disease treatment: Study explores role of herbs and spices in improving patients' condition

SIRT1: Unlocking the secrets to better vascular health through resveratrol and energy restriction

Resistance training could be a simple and affordable therapy for Alzheimer's patients

New study uncovers effects of beer compound on cartilage cells in osteoarthritis

Caffeine found to be most effective for treating birth asphyxia

How does space affect the immune system of astronauts?

Trial shows no benefit of prescribing an opioid for people with acute back or neck pain

Multi-faceted device provides rapid hemorrhage management

Seven risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males identified

Brain organoids provide new insights into HSV-1 encephalitis

Tranexamic acid use linked to decreased incidence of heterotopic ossification after elbow trauma surgery

Uncovering Hidden Diversity in Human Gut Anatomy

Low-level laser therapy and associated photobiomodulation is the most effective treatment for tinnitus

Apple-shaped obesity associated with greater inflammation and mortality in COVID-19 patients

Study reveals that wine consumption has an inverse relationship to cardiovascular mortality

Battle against RSV: Computational design paves way for new polyvalent vaccine

Herbal extracts for mental health: Are they safe for pregnant women?

Broader search needed for successful management of eosinophilic gastritis

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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