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Early warning sign for myeloma found in bone marrow fat cells

A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on January 16, 2024, entitled, "Bone marrow adipocytes provide early sign for progression from MGUS to multiple myeloma."

22 Jan 2024

Scientists discover new genetic cause of inherited kidney disease

Genetic changes or mutations can cause hereditary kidney disease, which can eventually lead to dialysis or the need for kidney transplantation. Identifying the cause of inherited kidney disease is the first step in identifying a treatment.

22 Jan 2024

New biomarkers could help detect lupus nephritis earlier

New biomarkers with improved diagnostic performance for early detection of lupus nephritis have been discovered in the University of Houston lab of Chandra Mohan, a pioneer in lupus research.

22 Jan 2024

Cancer drug holds promise for shrinking polycystic kidney cysts

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), the most common form of polycystic kidney disease, can lead to kidney enlargement and eventual loss of function.

22 Jan 2024

Early intervention crucial for faster back pain recovery

Low back pain is a major cause of disability around the globe, with more than 570 million people affected.

22 Jan 2024

Thinning brain tissue predicts dementia up to a decade before symptoms

A ribbon of brain tissue called cortical gray matter grows thinner in people who go on to develop dementia, and this appears to be an accurate biomarker of the disease five to 10 years before symptoms appear, researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called UT Health San Antonio) reported.

22 Jan 2024

UMass Amherst researcher aims to tackle bone damage in metastatic cancer

For some patients whose cancer has spread to their bones, the ensuing treatment can be more physically damaging than the original disease, leading to increased bone loss and fracture.

22 Jan 2024

Non-destructive cancer grade probing system evaluates malignancy grade of model glioma cells

A water-soluble, luminescent europium complex enables evaluation of malignancy grade in model glioma tumor cells.

22 Jan 2024

Aerobic exercise could help combat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

According to a study conducted on animal models and published in the journal Metabolism, aerobic exercise could help fight the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the most common liver disease worldwide: it affects nearly 24% of the global population and it usually causes a certain stigma among the affected people.

22 Jan 2024

Innovative diabetes detection method with DiaNet v2, utilizing retinal imaging technology

Innovative diabetes detection method with DiaNet v2, utilizing retinal imaging technology.

22 Jan 2024

High blood pressure during pregnancy is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes

The link between blood pressure (BP) control and potential adverse outcomes in the perinatal period.

22 Jan 2024

‘A complete waste of a wonderful mind and body’: Qualitative study of parents’ challenges with their adolescents’ screen use

Understanding parental perceptions on the management of adolescent screen use.

22 Jan 2024

The Mediterranean Diet may be able to improve your sleep

Researchers review the associations between following a Mediterranean diet and sleep quality.

22 Jan 2024

Scientists discover a possible therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension

A team led by Dr. Guadalupe Sabio at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid has discovered a possible therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension.

22 Jan 2024

Deep brain stimulation may improve quality of life in Parkinsons disease

Researchers compare the impact of medication alone or deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nuclei in quality of life in Parkinson's patients.

22 Jan 2024

Study shows lasting benefits of weight loss and diabetes remission for the heart and kidneys

Researchers in the School of Population Health at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have provided new evidence of the health benefits of weight loss efforts that lead to diabetes remission for type 2 diabetes patients.

22 Jan 2024

Air pollution affects the heart at surprisingly low levels, but diet may offer protection

Exposure to air pollutants, even at very low concentrations, was associated with adverse changes in cardiometabolic risk factors in a recent Finnish study

22 Jan 2024

Study reveals surprising power of CD4+ T cells against melanoma

In the study led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) and published in Science Immunology, the researchers found that CD4+ T cells, traditionally called ‘helper T cells’ for their role in aiding the activation of other immune cells, are remarkably effective in controlling melanoma.

22 Jan 2024

Virtual reality distracts from chronic pain while boosting exercise

Boosting exercise is often on the agenda in the new year, but if you’re struggling to stick to a new fitness regime, University of South Australia research shows that virtual reality (VR) will not only make exercise feel easier but also ease chronic pain

22 Jan 2024

How does social adversity influence biomarkers of stress and inflammation in children?

A recent study assessed whether social adversity affected the biomarkers of inflammation and stress in children.

22 Jan 2024

Medical Condition News

Early warning sign for myeloma found in bone marrow fat cells

Scientists discover new genetic cause of inherited kidney disease

New biomarkers could help detect lupus nephritis earlier

Cancer drug holds promise for shrinking polycystic kidney cysts

Early intervention crucial for faster back pain recovery

Thinning brain tissue predicts dementia up to a decade before symptoms

UMass Amherst researcher aims to tackle bone damage in metastatic cancer

Non-destructive cancer grade probing system evaluates malignancy grade of model glioma cells

Aerobic exercise could help combat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Innovative diabetes detection method with DiaNet v2, utilizing retinal imaging technology

High blood pressure during pregnancy is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes

‘A complete waste of a wonderful mind and body’: Qualitative study of parents’ challenges with their adolescents’ screen use

The Mediterranean Diet may be able to improve your sleep

Scientists discover a possible therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension

Deep brain stimulation may improve quality of life in Parkinsons disease

Study shows lasting benefits of weight loss and diabetes remission for the heart and kidneys

Air pollution affects the heart at surprisingly low levels, but diet may offer protection

Study reveals surprising power of CD4+ T cells against melanoma

Virtual reality distracts from chronic pain while boosting exercise

How does social adversity influence biomarkers of stress and inflammation in children?

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