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Research highlights long-term health effects of hormone therapy in transgender individuals

New research from Karolinska Institutet shows that long-term sex hormone treatment in transgender individuals can lead to significant changes in body composition and risk factors for cardiovascular disease, particularly in transgender men.

28 Nov 2024

CBT and rehabilitation likely to improve long covid symptoms

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a program of physical and mental rehabilitation probably improve symptoms of long covid, but the effects are modest, finds a review of the latest evidence published by The BMJ today.

27 Nov 2024

Unveiling INST10's role in neural development and cell identity

The Wistar Institute's Alessandro Gardini, Ph.D., and lab have shed new light on how certain biological processes determine the development of neural cells. Their findings on a molecular "bridge" complex demonstrate a new level of detail in the understanding of early neural development - which is fundamental for the further understanding of neurodevelopmental syndromes.

27 Nov 2024

Lower pulmonary gas exchange may be linked to impaired cognitive function in long COVID patients

In patients with long COVID, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with impaired cognitive function, according to a study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

26 Nov 2024

University of Oklahoma professor honored with prestigious Palade Prize for pancreatic cancer research

Min Li, Ph.D., a George Lynn Cross Professor of Medicine, Surgery and Cell Biology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and Associate Director for Global Oncology at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, will receive the 2024 Palade Prize from the International Association of Pancreatology.

26 Nov 2024

Wearable electrical nerve stimulation device can reduce pain and fatigue linked to long COVID

A wearable electrical nerve stimulation device can provide relief to people experiencing the persistent pain and fatigue linked to long COVID, a study co-led by UCLA and Baylor College of Medicine researchers suggests.

25 Nov 2024

Groundbreaking research sheds light on mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome

Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome (MTDPS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a marked decrease in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA).

25 Nov 2024

Urinary pentosidine reveals muscle and performance health in young men

This study explores urinary pentosidine as a potential biomarker for muscle strength and physical performance in young men, revealing significant inverse correlations with key musculoskeletal parameters. Findings suggest its potential role in assessing glycation stress and guiding health interventions.

24 Nov 2024

NREM sleep boosts cognitive performance through brain synchronization

While it's well known that sleep enhances cognitive performance, the underlying neural mechanisms, particularly those related to nonrapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, remain largely unexplored.

23 Nov 2024

Study suggests a key to kick-start the heart's own repair mechanism

After severe heart failure, the ability of the heart to heal by forming new cells is very low. However, after receiving treatment with a supportive heart pump, the capacity of a damaged heart to repair itself with new muscle cells becomes significantly higher, even higher than in a healthy heart.

21 Nov 2024

UVA researchers discover how blood pressure medications affect kidneys

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's ability to filter and purify blood.

21 Nov 2024

First 'blueprint' of human skeletal development offers new insights into bone formation

The first 'blueprint' of human skeletal development reveals how the skeleton forms, shedding light on the process of arthritis, and highlighting cells involved in conditions that affect skull and bone growth.

21 Nov 2024

Researchers seek to develop noninvasive diagnostics for chronic fatigue syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex and long-term illness characterized by extreme fatigue that doesn't improve with rest, and can worsen with physical activity.

21 Nov 2024

Jaw muscle size linked to sarcopenia risk in older adults

As populations age, the prevalence of sarcopenia - a progressive loss of muscle mass and function - has become an increasingly urgent public health concern. Sarcopenia increases the risk of falls and frailty, reduces the quality of life for older adults, and heightens the likelihood of requiring long-term care. Preventing sarcopenia is, therefore, crucial for alleviating this healthcare burden.

20 Nov 2024

Decoding the genetic roots of stroke and heart attack

In a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers at Karolinska Institutet show that genetic traits influence the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques, which over time will affect the risk of such lesions to cause a stroke or heart attack. The new knowledge can be used to improve the risk assessment and treatment of patients with atherosclerosis in the future.

20 Nov 2024

Cardiorespiratory fitness trumps BMI in predicting risk of death and heart disease

As rates of obesity, as defined by body mass index (BMI), continue to climb in the United States, so have efforts to lose weight, including a new era of weight-loss drugs.

20 Nov 2024

Kyushu University team develops antibody to fight age-related muscle atrophy

We all age. And while humanity's life expectancy has increased dramatically in the modern era, we still struggle with the inevitable health issues our bodies face as we get up in the years.

19 Nov 2024

Study defines three subtypes of Chiari type-1 malformation to guide treatment

Roughly 4% of the population is affected by a congenital brain malformation that has eluded researchers' efforts to find causes and treatments.

19 Nov 2024

How vitamin B3 could be the secret to living longer and protecting your heart

Dietary niacin intake reduces risks of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in US adults, with benefits more pronounced in non-diabetic individuals and linked to NAD metabolism improvements.

18 Nov 2024

Common heart failure drug reduces risk of chemotherapy-induced heart damage in cancer patients

A commonly prescribed medication for heart failure was linked to a lower risk of heart damage, or cardiotoxicity, among high-risk cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment using anthracyclines, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024.

18 Nov 2024

Muscle News and Research

Research highlights long-term health effects of hormone therapy in transgender individuals

CBT and rehabilitation likely to improve long covid symptoms

Unveiling INST10's role in neural development and cell identity

Lower pulmonary gas exchange may be linked to impaired cognitive function in long COVID patients

University of Oklahoma professor honored with prestigious Palade Prize for pancreatic cancer research

Wearable electrical nerve stimulation device can reduce pain and fatigue linked to long COVID

Groundbreaking research sheds light on mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome

Urinary pentosidine reveals muscle and performance health in young men

NREM sleep boosts cognitive performance through brain synchronization

Study suggests a key to kick-start the heart's own repair mechanism

UVA researchers discover how blood pressure medications affect kidneys

First 'blueprint' of human skeletal development offers new insights into bone formation

Researchers seek to develop noninvasive diagnostics for chronic fatigue syndrome

Jaw muscle size linked to sarcopenia risk in older adults

Decoding the genetic roots of stroke and heart attack

Cardiorespiratory fitness trumps BMI in predicting risk of death and heart disease

Kyushu University team develops antibody to fight age-related muscle atrophy

Study defines three subtypes of Chiari type-1 malformation to guide treatment

How vitamin B3 could be the secret to living longer and protecting your heart

Common heart failure drug reduces risk of chemotherapy-induced heart damage in cancer patients

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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