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Small, autonomous device can be adhered to the skin to measure the changing size of tumors

Engineers at Stanford University have created a small, autonomous device with a stretchable and flexible sensor that can be adhered to the skin to measure the changing size of tumors below.

19 Sep 2022

Smartphones can detect blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70%, study shows

First, pause and take a deep breath. When we breathe in, our lungs fill with oxygen, which is distributed to our red blood cells for transportation throughout our bodies. Our bodies need a lot of oxygen to function, and healthy people have at least 95% oxygen saturation all the time.

19 Sep 2022

Study establishes a direct link between disruption of circadian clocks and lipid changes in diabetics

A team from Geneva, Switzerland, shows that the disruption of lipid temporal profiles in type 2 diabetes stiffens the membrane of pancreatic endocrine cells, which could alter their function.

19 Sep 2022

Proactive simple surgical procedure could be effective for treating diabetic foot ulcers

Performing proactive surgery to adjust the mechanics of the foot, appears to be effective to treat diabetic foot ulcers, a common and debilitating complication of diabetes, without the potential complications and at significantly lower cost compared to conservative management.

19 Sep 2022

Study reveals pathological mechanisms of synaptic dysfunction in patients with Huntington's disease

Huntington's disease (HD) is a hereditary brain disease caused by a mutation in the huntingtin gene. HD is a neurodegenerative disease without a cure that, after the onset of the disease at around 40 years of age, causes changes in personality and symptoms of dementia along with uncontrollable convulsive movements, ultimately leading to death.

19 Sep 2022

First multi-center, large-scale registry of severe asthma patients launched in Singapore

A research network formed by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore's (NTU Singapore) Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), Changi General Hospital (CGH), Singapore General Hospital (SGH), and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) has set up the Singapore Severe Asthma Registry (SSAR), the first of its kind in the country.

19 Sep 2022

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, studies report

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders, or NH/PIs, comprising more than 20 ethnic groups hailing from Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia, are understudied despite being the third fastest growing racial group in the United States. Two studies now report that NH/PIs have been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

19 Sep 2022

Soy protein diet increases susceptibility to Clostridioides difficile infection

According to a recent study published in the journal Cell Reports, a diet rich in soy protein increases human Clostridioides difficile susceptibility by increasing the gut amino acids (AAs) levels and promoting the growth of Lactobacillus.

18 Sep 2022

Patients with autoimmune diseases at greater risk of complications after heart attack

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers assessed midterm and management outcomes of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) among patients with rheumatic immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs).

18 Sep 2022

Daily multivitamin improves cognitive function in seniors

In a recent study published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, researchers in the United States investigated whether daily administration of a cocoa extract (CE, comprising 500 mg flavanols, including 80 mg epicatechins, 50 mg/day theobromine (50 mg/day), and 15mg/day caffeine) and/or an MVM (multivitamin-mineral) for three years protected cognitive functions among older men and women.

18 Sep 2022

COVID-19 increases risk of developing Alzheimer's by 50-80% in older adults

In a recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers investigated whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections could trigger the development of new-onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD)

18 Sep 2022

BU researcher urges the U.S. to create a National Long COVID Compensation Program

While the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, the U.S. continues to face a national health challenge – the effective and equitable care of individuals with Long COVID.

16 Sep 2022

Study supports the importance of healthy diet for better cognitive function across races, ethnicities

Dietary choices and their consequences may certainly influence cognitive function. A new study led by investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, along with outside collaborators expands on previously published work (focused on Puerto Rican individuals in the U.S.) by including additional races and ethnicities.

16 Sep 2022

Study investigates the link between protein intake and skeletal muscle mass in kidney transplant recipients

Conventional wisdom holds that low protein intake is essential for kidney disease patients. However, scientists from Osaka Metropolitan University demonstrated that it might not always be the case with their recent study on the relationship between protein intake and skeletal muscle mass in kidney transplant recipients.

16 Sep 2022

Study identifies a promising target for polycystic kidney disease treatment

Blocking the inhibition of PKD1 and PKD2 gene expression by deleting a binding site for microRNAs hindered the formation and growth of kidney cysts in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) models, UT Southwestern researchers reported.

16 Sep 2022

Azerbaijan Thalassemia Center and BGI partner to improve thalassemia screening in Azerbaijan

On 6th September 2022, the Azerbaijan Thalassemia Center and BGI held a virtual signing ceremony to seal a Collaboration Agreement. The partnership aims to improve thalassemia screening in Azerbaijan through genetic technology.

16 Sep 2022

Research may open the way to developing treatments for rare movement disorders

Spinal cerebellar ataxia 6 (SCA6) is an inherited neurological condition which has a debilitating impact on motor coordination.

16 Sep 2022

JGU researchers seek to gain a better understanding of depression

Human beings and fruit flies have very little in common - at first sight. However, studying these flies it is in fact possible to find out more about human nature, particularly when it comes to depressive disorders.

16 Sep 2022

Aerobic exercise training shows potential to restore function in individuals with thalamic atrophy

Thalamic atrophy needs to be considered in clinical studies of the functional abilities of individuals with multiple sclerosis, according to findings reported by a team of experts.

16 Sep 2022

New patient visits climbed in 2021 and cardiology compensation returned to pre-pandemic levels

MedAxiom, the premier source for cardiovascular organizational performance solutions, has released its 10th annual Cardiovascular Provider Compensation and Production Survey Report that includes data from the largest number of providers since its debut.

16 Sep 2022

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Small, autonomous device can be adhered to the skin to measure the changing size of tumors

Smartphones can detect blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70%, study shows

Study establishes a direct link between disruption of circadian clocks and lipid changes in diabetics

Proactive simple surgical procedure could be effective for treating diabetic foot ulcers

Study reveals pathological mechanisms of synaptic dysfunction in patients with Huntington's disease

First multi-center, large-scale registry of severe asthma patients launched in Singapore

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, studies report

Soy protein diet increases susceptibility to Clostridioides difficile infection

Patients with autoimmune diseases at greater risk of complications after heart attack

Daily multivitamin improves cognitive function in seniors

COVID-19 increases risk of developing Alzheimer's by 50-80% in older adults

BU researcher urges the U.S. to create a National Long COVID Compensation Program

Study supports the importance of healthy diet for better cognitive function across races, ethnicities

Study investigates the link between protein intake and skeletal muscle mass in kidney transplant recipients

Study identifies a promising target for polycystic kidney disease treatment

Azerbaijan Thalassemia Center and BGI partner to improve thalassemia screening in Azerbaijan

Research may open the way to developing treatments for rare movement disorders

JGU researchers seek to gain a better understanding of depression

Aerobic exercise training shows potential to restore function in individuals with thalamic atrophy

New patient visits climbed in 2021 and cardiology compensation returned to pre-pandemic levels

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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