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A catch-22 trips up some in legal guardianship who try to regain independence

Ten years ago, Nicholas Clouse was riding shotgun in his friend's Camaro when the car jerked and he felt himself flying through the air. Clouse's head slammed against the passenger-side window.

7 Jan 2022

Exercise interventions could improve symptoms and quality of life for people with asthma

Interventions aimed at promoting physical activity in people with asthma could improve their symptoms and quality of life – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

7 Jan 2022

FIND trial: Higher vitamin D intake does not affect mortality or cardiovascular disease, cancer risk

A trial by the University of Eastern Finland found that taking a much higher dose of vitamin D than recommended for five years did not affect total mortality or the incidence of cardiovascular disease or cancer in older men and women.

7 Jan 2022

Evaluating the response of lung cancer patients to COVID-19 mRNA vaccination

Researchers examine the efficacy of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in NSCLC patients.

6 Jan 2022

Study highlights adverse impact of COVID-19 pandemic on cardiovascular disease management

Researchers estimate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its management in the United Kingdom.

6 Jan 2022

In vivo generation of engineered CAR T cells can reduce fibrosis and restore cardiac function after heart injury

A novel immunotherapy strategy using in vivo generation of transient engineered chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells, through the delivery of modified mRNA, can reduce fibrosis and restore cardiac function in a mouse model of heart failure, researchers report.

6 Jan 2022

Study estimates the global prevalence of dementia in 2050

The number of adults (aged 40 years and older) living with dementia worldwide is expected to nearly triple, from an estimated 57 million in 2019 to 153 million in 2050, due primarily to population growth and population aging.

6 Jan 2022

World renowned medical oncologist joins Henry Ford Cancer Institute

Internationally renowned medical oncologist Philip A. Philip, M.D., Ph.D., has joined Henry Ford Cancer Institute as director of Gastrointestinal Oncology and Neuroendocrine Oncology, medical director of Research and Clinical Care Integration, and co-leader of the Henry Ford Pancreatic Cancer Center.

6 Jan 2022

Model of neuromuscular junction could accelerate new treatments for neuromuscular diseases

The neuromuscular junction - where nerves and muscle fibers meet - is an essential synapse for muscle contraction and movement.

6 Jan 2022

Some heart surgery patients may be able to control postoperative pain without opioids

Many patients who undergo heart surgery may be able to safely and effectively control postoperative pain without opioids after hospital discharge, according to research published online today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

6 Jan 2022

New study links anxiety and PTSD to increased myelin in brain's gray matter

A recent study links anxiety behavior in rats, as well as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military veterans, to increased myelin - a substance that expedites communication between neurons - in areas of the brain associated with emotions and memory.

6 Jan 2022

Switching to smokeless tobacco associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk in smokers

Regular smokers are at heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease, but crushing the butts in favor of a "smokeless" alternative like chewing tobacco, snuff or tobacco lozenges may go a long way toward bringing the danger down to a more normal level, a new UCLA-led study shows.

6 Jan 2022

WVU receives funding from National Eye Institute for retinal degeneration research

Inherited retinal degeneration can make even the most mundane tasks - like cooking, driving and walking down the sidewalk - difficult or impossible, and it can't be cured.

6 Jan 2022

Salk professor receives $1.2 million from Larry L. Hillblom Foundation for diabetes research

Professor Ronald Evans will receive $1.2 million over four years as part of a Network Grant from the Larry L. Hillblom Foundation to examine a molecular pathway that regulates blood sugar and fat independent of insulin.

6 Jan 2022

More is better than less when it comes to physical activity and cardiovascular disease

In this interview, we speak to Esmée Bakker about her latest research which investigated the impact physical activity has on cardiovascular disease.

6 Jan 2022

Many young adults diagnosed with cancer experienced psychological distress during COVID-19

Many adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer are experiencing high psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in Psycho-Oncology.

6 Jan 2022

Study examines if antidepressants can benefit patients with osteoarthritis

A clinical trial published in Arthritis & Rheumatology recently examined whether duloxetine, a medication that is prescribed to treat depression and may also reduce chronic pain, can benefit patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis.

6 Jan 2022

Researchers set out to determine the brain and gravity’s effect on eyesight

Colonizing Mars is no longer solely the work of science fiction but a potential future option for people who desire to live among the weightless. For headline grabbers like Jeff Bezos, NASA and Elon Musk, space colonization - or space settlement, a preferred term recommended by Bill Nye - is a big goal for the 21st century.

6 Jan 2022

New engineered nanomaterials help capture chemotherapy drugs to avoid tissue damage

Standard chemotherapies may efficiently kill cancer cells, but they also pose significant risks to healthy cells, resulting in secondary illness and a diminished quality of life for patients. To prevent the previously unavoidable damage, researchers, led by Penn State, have developed a new class of nanomaterials engineered to capture chemotherapy drugs before they interact with healthy tissue.

6 Jan 2022

Food pantry clients experienced economic hardship and psychological distress during COVID-19

A novel study by UT Southwestern researchers who conducted interviews as the nation shut down due to COVID-19 tells the stories of those who routinely faced hunger before the pandemic upended their lives. The research, which could be used to improve the response in future emergencies, finds food pantry clients experienced increased economic hardship, food insecurity, and psychological distress.

6 Jan 2022

Medical Condition News

A catch-22 trips up some in legal guardianship who try to regain independence

Exercise interventions could improve symptoms and quality of life for people with asthma

FIND trial: Higher vitamin D intake does not affect mortality or cardiovascular disease, cancer risk

Evaluating the response of lung cancer patients to COVID-19 mRNA vaccination

Study highlights adverse impact of COVID-19 pandemic on cardiovascular disease management

In vivo generation of engineered CAR T cells can reduce fibrosis and restore cardiac function after heart injury

Study estimates the global prevalence of dementia in 2050

World renowned medical oncologist joins Henry Ford Cancer Institute

Model of neuromuscular junction could accelerate new treatments for neuromuscular diseases

Some heart surgery patients may be able to control postoperative pain without opioids

New study links anxiety and PTSD to increased myelin in brain's gray matter

Switching to smokeless tobacco associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk in smokers

WVU receives funding from National Eye Institute for retinal degeneration research

Salk professor receives $1.2 million from Larry L. Hillblom Foundation for diabetes research

More is better than less when it comes to physical activity and cardiovascular disease

Many young adults diagnosed with cancer experienced psychological distress during COVID-19

Study examines if antidepressants can benefit patients with osteoarthritis

Researchers set out to determine the brain and gravity’s effect on eyesight

New engineered nanomaterials help capture chemotherapy drugs to avoid tissue damage

Food pantry clients experienced economic hardship and psychological distress during COVID-19

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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