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Study adds new evidence on the link between Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease

New research conducted in mice offers insights into what's going on at the molecular level that could cause people with diabetes to develop Alzheimer's disease.

25 Mar 2024

Quibim introduces QP-Liver for enhancing liver disease diagnosis through MRI analysis

Quibim, a global company pioneering imaging biomarkers for precision medicine, is today announcing the launch of a new product, QP-Liver, which improves the diagnosis of diffuse liver diseases through highly accurate quantification of tissue fat and iron from MRI scans. It has been given a CE and UKCA mark for the European Union and United Kingdom respectively, meaning it is cleared to be used in those markets.

24 Mar 2024

Study highlights global fertility decline and its implications for the future

The world is approaching a low-fertility future. Although by 2100 more than 97% of countries and territories will have fertility rates below what is necessary to sustain population size over time, comparatively high fertility rates in numerous low-income countries, predominantly in western and eastern sub-Saharan Africa, will continue to drive population increases in these locations throughout the century.

21 Mar 2024

Scientists shed light on key immune regulators involved in Alzheimer’s and other disorders of lipid-rich tissues

Using novel genetic and genomic tools, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have shed light on the role of immune cells called macrophages in lipid-rich tissues like the brain, advancing our understanding of Alzheimer's and other diseases.

21 Mar 2024

Risk factors for serious inflammatory conditions in IBD patients identified

Investigators at Cedars-Sinai have identified risk factors that make inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients susceptible to developing serious conditions in other parts of their bodies.

20 Mar 2024

New treatment approach improves recurrence-free survival in early breast cancer patients

A new treatment approach that combines a targeted therapy drug with hormone therapy significantly increased the amount of time a person with stage 2 or 3 HR-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer lives without the cancer returning, according to a new study co-led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators.

20 Mar 2024

Immune cell protein identified as potential target for rare liver cancer treatment

Fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) is a rare liver cancer with a poor prognosis if not addressed early with surgery. The disease is caused by a single genetic mutation that creates a fusion protein.

20 Mar 2024

Developing mRNA lipid nanoparticles for treating oral squamous cell carcinoma

A study aiming to develop a Lipid nanoparticles (LNP) platform for treating oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) utilizing p53 mRNA was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 48th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, on March 13-16, 2024, in New Orleans, LA, USA.

19 Mar 2024

Lower income and education levels increase risk of alcohol-related medical conditions

Men and women with lower income or education levels are more likely to develop medical conditions related to alcohol abuse compared to similar individuals with a higher socioeconomic status.

19 Mar 2024

Study sheds new light on how CVD is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

UiB-research sheds light on how CVD is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy - but not for everyone.

19 Mar 2024

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Study highlights the artichoke's nutritional benefits and its potential to improve cardiovascular health, exhibit neuroprotective effects, and offer antimicrobial properties, emphasizing its value beyond dietary use.

18 Mar 2024

Kallistatin expression increases after weight loss, study reveals

After weight loss, people with overweight and obesity express more of the protein Kallistatin* in subcutaneous white adipose tissue.

18 Mar 2024

Dietary intake post-birth triggers hepatocyte specialization

In mammals, the liver detects the body's energy demand at any given moment and mobilizes nutrient reserves to meet it.

18 Mar 2024

Mouse models shed light on the effects of metformin use during pregnancy on offspring

With the rise in gestational diabetes and metabolic disorders during pregnancy, metformin is also being prescribed more frequently.

18 Mar 2024

Spleen stiffness measurement could revolutionize the diagnosis and management of portal hypertension

Portal hypertension (PHT) is a severe complication of chronic liver disease, like cirrhosis, where increased pressure builds up in the portal vein.

18 Mar 2024

Clinical trial aims to provide a surgical solution for patients with 'inoperable' pancreatic tumors

A clinical trial from Keck Medicine of USC aims to provide a surgical solution for patients with a form of advanced pancreatic cancer previously considered inoperable.

18 Mar 2024

Gout not just for Victorians: 1 in 40 Brits have this extremely painful disease

If you thought gout was an outdated condition affecting portly, red-faced Victorians, think again.1 in 40 Brits now have this extremely painful disease, making it the UK’s most common form of inflammatory arthritis. Cases among people in their 20s and 30s have increased by 30%, and faster monitoring and treatment is needed, says a leading expert.

18 Mar 2024

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Study adds new evidence on the link between Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease

Quibim introduces QP-Liver for enhancing liver disease diagnosis through MRI analysis

Study highlights global fertility decline and its implications for the future

Scientists shed light on key immune regulators involved in Alzheimer’s and other disorders of lipid-rich tissues

Risk factors for serious inflammatory conditions in IBD patients identified

New treatment approach improves recurrence-free survival in early breast cancer patients

Immune cell protein identified as potential target for rare liver cancer treatment

Developing mRNA lipid nanoparticles for treating oral squamous cell carcinoma

Lower income and education levels increase risk of alcohol-related medical conditions

Study sheds new light on how CVD is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Kallistatin expression increases after weight loss, study reveals

Dietary intake post-birth triggers hepatocyte specialization

Mouse models shed light on the effects of metformin use during pregnancy on offspring

Spleen stiffness measurement could revolutionize the diagnosis and management of portal hypertension

Clinical trial aims to provide a surgical solution for patients with 'inoperable' pancreatic tumors

Gout not just for Victorians: 1 in 40 Brits have this extremely painful disease

Nanoparticles turbocharge turmeric's curcumin for enhanced health benefits

New drug candidate designed at the atomic level could help halt emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

New analysis sheds light on cancer incidence and mortality trends in the UK

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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