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Liver stiffness becomes crucial indicator for post-treatment hepatitis C risk assessment

Hepatitis C can be cured in almost all cases with modern medication. However, if advanced liver damage is already present at the time of cure, there is still a residual risk of liver cancer and complications of portal hypertension, such as abdominal fluid, bleeding from the digestive tract and confusion.

14 Aug 2024

Job strain and effort-reward imbalance linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

Work-related stress caused by job strain and an imbalance between efforts applied vs. rewards received may increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

14 Aug 2024

Study finds no clinically useful biomarkers for long COVID in routine lab tests

Whether tests in current use were adequate to identify post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC).

14 Aug 2024

Impact of physical activity on gut microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome

The impact of different types and intensities of physical exercise on the gut microbiota and symptom alleviation in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

14 Aug 2024

COVID-19 vaccine rollout phases linked to decreased anxiety and depression in US adults

The various COVID-19 vaccine rollout phases impacted the prevalence of depression and anxiety at the population level among adults in the country.

14 Aug 2024

New targets for improved cancer immunotherapy

In the past two decades, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer treatment, showing promising results against various solid tumors. This study reviews recent developments in ICIs, focusing on new targets like T cell immunoreceptors with Ig and ITIM domains (TIGIT), T cell immunoglobulin and mucin domain-containing protein 3 (TIM-3), and lymphocyte activation gene-3 (LAG-3). These targets aim to overcome resistance mechanisms limiting the effectiveness of current therapies, such as anti-PD-1 and anti-CTLA-4. By identifying and developing these new ICIs, researchers hope to improve treatment outcomes and provide new therapeutic options for cancer patients.

14 Aug 2024

Early detection key to beating ovarian cancer

'Symptom triggered testing', prompted by symptoms such as pain, abdominal bloating/swelling, and feeling full soon after starting to eat, can pick up early stage aggressive ovarian cancer in 1 in 4 of those affected, finds a data analysis, published online in the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer.

14 Aug 2024

Preterm babies show diverse cognitive and behavioral patterns

About thirteen million babies each year are born prematurely, with preterm birth linked to increases in risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), problems with social development, and lower grades.

13 Aug 2024

Exploring the distinct characteristics of Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma

This review offers an in-depth exploration of Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (NLPHL), highlighting its distinct characteristics across various domains such as epidemiology, clinical presentation, histopathology, immunophenotype, genetic findings, and challenges in differential diagnosis.

13 Aug 2024

Study reveals overlooked cognitive deficits in adults with documented childhood maltreatment

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London and City University of New York suggests that the cognitive difficulties associated with childhood maltreatment, and particularly neglect, have been grossly underestimated in previous studies.

13 Aug 2024

Dopaminergic drug levodopa linked to better sleep in Parkinson’s patients

A study involving 22 Parkinson's disease (PD) patients has shown that use of the dopaminergic drug levodopa improves sleep quality.

13 Aug 2024

Are personality traits linked to psychiatric disorders? Genome-wide study reveals genetic connections

Researchers identified 208 significant loci for neuroticism, revealing complex genetic influences on personality traits and their links to psychiatric conditions like depression and anxiety.

13 Aug 2024

Largest multi-omics study identifies new genetic landscapes in colorectal cancer

The Institute of Intelligent Medical Research (IIMR) of BGI Genomics, in collaboration with Sweden's Uppsala University, has published the largest multi-omics study of colorectal cancer (CRC) to date.

13 Aug 2024

Nanoparticles offer new hope for treating red meat allergies linked to tick bites

Nanoparticles delivered intravenously in mice can block the allergic reactions to red meat caused by the bite of the lone star tick, new research led by the University of Michigan shows.

13 Aug 2024

Study reveals the prevalence and size distribution of solid lung nodules in non-smokers

A new study of more than 10,000 non-smoking adults found that solid lung nodules were present in a considerable portion of study participants.

13 Aug 2024

Decline in psychological wellbeing may signal early mild cognitive impairment

Feeling that your life lacks purpose and that there are few opportunities for personal growth in older age may precede the development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a frequent precursor of dementia, suggests research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

13 Aug 2024

Medical Condition News

Liver stiffness becomes crucial indicator for post-treatment hepatitis C risk assessment

Job strain and effort-reward imbalance linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

Study finds no clinically useful biomarkers for long COVID in routine lab tests

Impact of physical activity on gut microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome

COVID-19 vaccine rollout phases linked to decreased anxiety and depression in US adults

New targets for improved cancer immunotherapy

Early detection key to beating ovarian cancer

Preterm babies show diverse cognitive and behavioral patterns

Exploring the distinct characteristics of Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma

Study reveals overlooked cognitive deficits in adults with documented childhood maltreatment

Dopaminergic drug levodopa linked to better sleep in Parkinson’s patients

Are personality traits linked to psychiatric disorders? Genome-wide study reveals genetic connections

Largest multi-omics study identifies new genetic landscapes in colorectal cancer

Nanoparticles offer new hope for treating red meat allergies linked to tick bites

Study reveals the prevalence and size distribution of solid lung nodules in non-smokers

Decline in psychological wellbeing may signal early mild cognitive impairment

World's first rapid TBI blood test debuts at Orlando Health

Two studies uncover how immunotherapies work together to activate immune responses in melanoma

IU research sheds light on urea cycle defects and fatty liver disease

Scientists awarded $7.7 million grant to develop treatment for rare brain disorder

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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