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The role of emotion regulation in predicting suicidal risk in depressed individuals

Depressed individuals who reflexively attempt to dampen their initial emotional responses to reminders of their negative memories have a low tolerance for distressing emotional stimuli in general and may respond to stress in their daily lives with greater upticks in suicidal thoughts.

26 Nov 2024

Study unlocks the secrets of beta cell regeneration

Prof. Heiko Lickert is the director of the Institute of Diabetes and Regeneration Research at Helmholtz Munich, professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and member of the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD).

26 Nov 2024

Nasal spray shows promise in combating Alzheimer's

A future treatment for Alzheimer disease may involve a nasal spray. Researchers at Università Cattolica and Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS have discovered that by inhibiting the brain enzyme S-acyltransferase (zDHHC) through a nasal-spray drug, they can counteract the cognitive decline and brain damage typical of the disease.

26 Nov 2024

A prospective study of antibiotic use and clinical factors in patients with suspected pneumonia

This study explored how chest X-ray results influence antibiotic initiation by general practitioners in France when managing patients with suspected pneumonia.

26 Nov 2024

Hormone therapy in early menopause proves safe but lacks cognitive benefits

Early menopausal hormone therapy neither benefits nor harms long-term cognition, offering reassurance but no protection against cognitive decline in healthy women.

26 Nov 2024

GLP-1 receptor agonists prove effective for kidney and cardiovascular outcomes

The biggest and most comprehensive analysis of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists on kidney and cardiovascular outcomes shows they have significant benefits in people with and without diabetes.

25 Nov 2024

New funding expands study of brain changes in bipolar disorder

Leila Nabulsi, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher in computational neuroscience at the Keck School of Medicine of USC's Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) has received funding to expand research on the neurocircuitry that underlies bipolar disorder.

25 Nov 2024

Revolutionary strategy offers hope for type 1 diabetes treatment

Regenerative medicine holds the extraordinary promise that future patients in need of new cells, tissues or organs will no longer have to rely on donors. Organ shortages and cell type mismatches will become past problems, replaced by safe, on-demand options for anyone who needs a transplant.

25 Nov 2024

How neural and hormonal gut-brain communication shapes metabolism and health

Interoception research reveals how gut-brain communication via neural, hormonal, and microbial pathways regulates metabolism, hunger, and overall health, offering insights for therapeutic innovations.

25 Nov 2024

Addressing the challenges of cognitive impairment detection in primary care

Early detection of cognitive impairment is essential for improving patient outcomes, but primary care settings face significant challenges in screening. This special report summarizes key points and gaps in knowledge about methods for detecting cognitive impairment in primary care clinics.

25 Nov 2024

Peer support program shows promise for cancer patients in Vietnam

Having cancer can be one of the most physically and emotionally draining experiences of a person's life, but navigating this disease without adequate support or resources makes this journey even more burdensome.

25 Nov 2024

New therapy from UI Health becomes the first FDA-approved treatment for brittle type 1 diabetes

A new therapy for brittle type 1 diabetes, the only treatment currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is available exclusively at UI Health in Chicago.

25 Nov 2024

New brain biomarker could enable early diagnosis of psychosis

The current standard of care for psychosis is a diagnostic interview, but what if it could be diagnosed before the first symptom emerged? Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester are pointing toward a potential biomarker in the brain that could lead to more timely interventions and personalized care.

25 Nov 2024

Multiomic signatures identified for rapid detection and treatment of high-risk T-ALL

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have discovered the underlying biology that identifies a subset of patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who have a higher risk version of the disease and are more likely to relapse despite treatment.

25 Nov 2024

Temozolomide and radiation combination improves survival in low-grade glioma patients

Both radiation and temozolomide, a generic chemotherapy treatment in pill form, have meaningful single-modality anti-tumor activity against slow-growing, low-grade gliomas.

25 Nov 2024

Study highlights barriers to long-term recovery for opioid use disorder patients

A new study led by Thomas Jefferson University researchers highlights critical healthcare gaps that hinder long-term recovery for people living with opioid use disorders (OUD) in Philadelphia.

25 Nov 2024

Knowing your family health history is key to reducing heart attack or stroke risk

Research shows that as much as half of your risk for heart disease can come from your family genes. Experts from the American Heart Association, celebrating a century of lifesaving service as the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, say knowing your family health history is an important step to reducing your risk for a heart attack or stroke.

25 Nov 2024

Medical Condition News

The role of emotion regulation in predicting suicidal risk in depressed individuals

Study unlocks the secrets of beta cell regeneration

Nasal spray shows promise in combating Alzheimer's

A prospective study of antibiotic use and clinical factors in patients with suspected pneumonia

Hormone therapy in early menopause proves safe but lacks cognitive benefits

GLP-1 receptor agonists prove effective for kidney and cardiovascular outcomes

New funding expands study of brain changes in bipolar disorder

Revolutionary strategy offers hope for type 1 diabetes treatment

How neural and hormonal gut-brain communication shapes metabolism and health

Addressing the challenges of cognitive impairment detection in primary care

Peer support program shows promise for cancer patients in Vietnam

New therapy from UI Health becomes the first FDA-approved treatment for brittle type 1 diabetes

New brain biomarker could enable early diagnosis of psychosis

Multiomic signatures identified for rapid detection and treatment of high-risk T-ALL

Temozolomide and radiation combination improves survival in low-grade glioma patients

Study highlights barriers to long-term recovery for opioid use disorder patients

Knowing your family health history is key to reducing heart attack or stroke risk

Targeted intervention substantially boosts colorectal cancer screening rates

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

Brain volume loss linked to Alzheimer's treatment may be caused by amyloid plaque removal

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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