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Synchronized vasomotion enhances brain function in mice

Compared with computers, the brain can perform computations with a very low net energy supply. Yet our understanding surrounding how the biological brain manages energy is still incomplete.

26 Apr 2024

Children living in higher altitude areas of India may be more vulnerable to stunted growth

Living at higher altitudes in India is linked to an increased risk of stunted growth, with children living in homes 2000 metres or more above sea level 40% more at risk than those living 1000 metres below, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

26 Apr 2024

Cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol show promise in diabetes inflammation fight

Researchers reviewed the impact of cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol on oxidative stress and inflammation in type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting their potential to improve metabolic regulation and reduce complications.

26 Apr 2024

Study: Antibiotic use in moderate COVID-19 linked to clinical deterioration

Antibiotic treatment of adults hospitalized with moderate COVID-19 is associated with clinical deterioration, despite the drugs being given to over 40% of patients, according to new research being presented at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April)

25 Apr 2024

CASGEVY gene therapy eliminates vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell patients

In a landmark study, an international consortium led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) published the final results of a key clinical trial of the gene therapy CASGEVY (exagamglogene autotemcel) for the treatment of sickle cell disease in patients 12 years and older with recurrent vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs).

24 Apr 2024

Anesthetic midazolam boosts survival after cardiac arrest

If a patient is successfully resuscitated after a cardiac arrest and circulation resumes, they are not out of the woods yet.

24 Apr 2024

Immune dysfunction mechanism discovered in stroke and heart attack patients

Every year, between 250,000 and 300,000 people in Germany suffer from a stroke or heart attack.

23 Apr 2024

Research explores how moms' obesity reprograms babies

Research increasingly suggests that when a woman with obesity becomes pregnant, a process of "fetal reprogramming" increases the risk that her baby will face problems like obesity, Type 2 diabetes and liver disease earlier in life.

23 Apr 2024

Young mouse plasma found to reverse aging in older mice

Researchers demonstrate that small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) from young mice plasma can reverse aging effects in older mice by enhancing mitochondrial function and energy metabolism.

22 Apr 2024

ApoA-IV surge after bariatric surgery enhances insulin secretion and energy expenditure

Bariatric surgery has emerged as an effective means of reducing weight in morbidly obese individuals, while also significantly improving diabetes. Currently, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are two of the most commonly performed bariatric surgeries.

18 Apr 2024

Discovery of new vascular cell type may pave way for novel strategies to treat cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and myocardial infarction, are the world's leading causes of mortality, accounting for over 18 million deaths a year.

18 Apr 2024

Study suggests a promising new approach to understanding autism

Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity.

17 Apr 2024

New research pinpoints key pathways in prostate cancer's vulnerability to ferroptosis

Review examines the role of ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of cell death, in prostate cancer, exploring its underlying molecular mechanisms and potential for targeted therapeutic strategies.

17 Apr 2024

Study finds low and high GI diets boost endurance performance over low-carb diets

A study published in Sports Medicine – Open evaluated how carbohydrate intake and glycemic index affect endurance training outcomes, showing significant effects on metabolic flexibility and glycogen storage.

16 Apr 2024

Roasted green tea boosts mental task performance, study finds

Study examines how the consumption of green tea and roasted green tea affects human responses during mental tasks, demonstrating that roasted green tea can enhance performance and reduce fatigue.

15 Apr 2024

Childhood traumatic experiences may get "under the skin" later in life

A University of Michigan study has shown that traumatic experiences during childhood may get "under the skin" later in life, impairing the muscle function of people as they age.

15 Apr 2024

U-M study reveals potential pathway to reverse lung fibrosis

The most common type of lung fibrosis -; scarring of the lungs -- is idiopathic, meaning of unknown cause.

13 Apr 2024

Normothermic regional perfusion could increase the number of patients receiving lung transplants

Re-perfusing the lungs of an organ donor after the heart has irreversibly stopped beating with a technique called normothermic regional perfusion (TA-NRP) could potentially increase the number of patients receiving lung transplants, according to researchers at the Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) in Prague.

13 Apr 2024

Intraoperative anemia linked to higher female mortality after heart bypass surgery

Women are at higher risk of death when undergoing heart bypass surgery than men. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have determined that this disparity is mediated, to a large extent, by intraoperative anemia-;the loss of red blood cells during surgery.

13 Apr 2024

Are we eating what's really good for us? New insights into macronutrients and chronic disease

Review explores the impact of macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats on health, emphasizing the need for precision in dietary guidance to manage and prevent chronic diseases effectively.

11 Apr 2024

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Synchronized vasomotion enhances brain function in mice

Children living in higher altitude areas of India may be more vulnerable to stunted growth

Cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol show promise in diabetes inflammation fight

Study: Antibiotic use in moderate COVID-19 linked to clinical deterioration

CASGEVY gene therapy eliminates vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell patients

Anesthetic midazolam boosts survival after cardiac arrest

Immune dysfunction mechanism discovered in stroke and heart attack patients

Research explores how moms' obesity reprograms babies

Young mouse plasma found to reverse aging in older mice

ApoA-IV surge after bariatric surgery enhances insulin secretion and energy expenditure

Discovery of new vascular cell type may pave way for novel strategies to treat cardiovascular diseases

Study suggests a promising new approach to understanding autism

New research pinpoints key pathways in prostate cancer's vulnerability to ferroptosis

Study finds low and high GI diets boost endurance performance over low-carb diets

Roasted green tea boosts mental task performance, study finds

Childhood traumatic experiences may get "under the skin" later in life

U-M study reveals potential pathway to reverse lung fibrosis

Normothermic regional perfusion could increase the number of patients receiving lung transplants

Intraoperative anemia linked to higher female mortality after heart bypass surgery

Are we eating what's really good for us? New insights into macronutrients and chronic disease

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