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Exploring how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence periodontal diseases

In a research, led by the University of Granada, in which researchers from the Universidad Europea del Atlántico (European University of the Atlantic, UNEATLANTICO), such as Mario Cordero and Maurizio Battino, it has been studied how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence certain aspects of periodontal diseases.

5 Feb 2024

New points-to-consider in the diagnosis, treatment of systemic hyperinflammatory syndromes

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) are life-threatening systemic hyperinflammatory syndromes.

5 Feb 2024

Black garlic may have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties

The anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties of black garlic (BG).

5 Feb 2024

New study reveals cefoxitin as effective first-line treatment for intraamniotic infections

The effectiveness of Cefoxitin in the treatment of Endometritis and Intraamniotic Infections (IAI).

5 Feb 2024

UVA scientists develop new approach to machine learning for identifying heart drug

University of Virginia scientists have developed a new approach to machine learning – a form of artificial intelligence – to identify drugs that help minimize harmful scarring after a heart attack or other injuries.

5 Feb 2024

Xist lncRNA identified as key trigger in female-biased autoimmune diseases

Researchers uncover that the Xist ribonucleoprotein complex, unique to females, is a key driver of sex-biased autoimmunity, offering new insights into autoimmune disorders' higher prevalence in women.

4 Feb 2024

Moderate kimchi intake linked to lower obesity rates, study shows

Study finds moderate kimchi consumption linked to lower obesity rates in South Korean adults, with specific types of kimchi associated with reduced abdominal obesity.

4 Feb 2024

Breakthrough obesity treatments on the horizon, rivaling surgery's success

New obesity pharmacotherapies, including GLP-1 receptor agonists and combinations of entero-pancreatic hormones, show promise in achieving significant weight loss, potentially rivaling bariatric surgery's effectiveness.

4 Feb 2024

Lentils lower cholesterol and sugar response, study finds

Twelve weeks of daily lentil consumption significantly improves fasting cholesterol, postprandial glucose, and inflammation in overweight adults, offering a dietary strategy to enhance metabolic health without gastrointestinal distress.

4 Feb 2024

Gut health linked to Alzheimer's progression, study suggests diet as potential therapy

Study reviews the intricate relationship between diet, gut microbiome diversity, and Alzheimer’s disease progression, suggesting gut health could play a key role in managing the disease.

3 Feb 2024

CAR T cells target senescent cells, improve healthspan in mice

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells have transformed the treatment of blood cancers in recent years. And there have been positive signs the "living drugs" can be harnessed against other diseases, like autoimmune disorders.

2 Feb 2024

New vaccine may be potential off-the-shelf treatment for pancreatic, colorectal cancer

A new vaccine shows encouraging early results as a potential off-the-shelf treatment for certain patients with pancreatic or colorectal cancer, according to a study co-led by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK).

2 Feb 2024

New inhibitor drug shows promise in preventing diabetic eye and kidney disease

New research has shown a new type of inhibitor drug could prevent microvascular diabetic complications, such as diabetic eye and kidney disease.

2 Feb 2024

Speech Accessibility Project starts recruitment of U.S. and Puerto Rican stroke survivors

The Speech Accessibility Project has begun recruiting U.S. and Puerto Rican adults who have had a stroke.

2 Feb 2024

Study shows how low dose of cadmium produces deleterious stress in lung epithelial cells

Cigarette smoke exposure is associated with the development and severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, which is the third leading cause of death worldwide.

2 Feb 2024

Proteogenomics reveals new target for beating drug resistance in acute myeloid leukemia

Doctors have nearly a dozen new targeted drugs to treat patients with acute myeloid leukemia, or AML, yet three of four patients still die within five years.

2 Feb 2024

Engrailed-1 protein promotes pancreatic cancer progression and metastasis

Pancreatic cancer is the No. 3 cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and only 12% of patients survive five years after being diagnosed.

2 Feb 2024

NAEC develops updated guidelines to improve quality of care for people with severe epilepsy

The National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) has developed updated guidelines that outline the comprehensive services and resources epilepsy centers should provide to improve quality of care for people whose epilepsy is not well-controlled.

2 Feb 2024

Single-port robot introduced in the Mountain West for head and neck surgical cancer patients

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) proudly introduces the first and only single-port robot in the Mountain West for head and neck surgical oncology patients.

2 Feb 2024

MACUSTAR extends Europe-wide clinical study on intermediate age-related macular degeneration

The MACUSTAR consortium is extending the duration of a Europe-wide clinical study on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) under the coordination of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB).

2 Feb 2024

Medical Condition News

Exploring how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence periodontal diseases

New points-to-consider in the diagnosis, treatment of systemic hyperinflammatory syndromes

Black garlic may have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties

New study reveals cefoxitin as effective first-line treatment for intraamniotic infections

UVA scientists develop new approach to machine learning for identifying heart drug

Xist lncRNA identified as key trigger in female-biased autoimmune diseases

Moderate kimchi intake linked to lower obesity rates, study shows

Breakthrough obesity treatments on the horizon, rivaling surgery's success

Lentils lower cholesterol and sugar response, study finds

Gut health linked to Alzheimer's progression, study suggests diet as potential therapy

CAR T cells target senescent cells, improve healthspan in mice

New vaccine may be potential off-the-shelf treatment for pancreatic, colorectal cancer

New inhibitor drug shows promise in preventing diabetic eye and kidney disease

Speech Accessibility Project starts recruitment of U.S. and Puerto Rican stroke survivors

Study shows how low dose of cadmium produces deleterious stress in lung epithelial cells

Proteogenomics reveals new target for beating drug resistance in acute myeloid leukemia

Engrailed-1 protein promotes pancreatic cancer progression and metastasis

NAEC develops updated guidelines to improve quality of care for people with severe epilepsy

Single-port robot introduced in the Mountain West for head and neck surgical cancer patients

MACUSTAR extends Europe-wide clinical study on intermediate age-related macular degeneration

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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