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Tuberculosis linked to increased risk of cancer, study finds

A population-wide observational study to be presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) shows an association between tuberculosis (TB) and cancer, with those with current or previous TB more likely to have a diagnosis of a variety of cancers, including lung, blood, gynaecological and colorectal cancers.

1 Apr 2024

Stem cell therapy safe and potentially beneficial for spinal cord injury patients

A Mayo Clinic study shows stem cells derived from patients' own fat are safe and may improve sensation and movement after traumatic spinal cord injuries.

1 Apr 2024

Smartphone app shows promise in detecting early signs of frontotemporal dementia

UCSF-led research shows smartphone cognitive testing is comparable to gold-standard methods; may detect FTD in gene carriers before symptoms start.

1 Apr 2024

Lancet study reveals alarming global obesity trends in 2022

New study released by the Lancet shows that, in 2022, more than 1 billion people in the world are now living with obesity.

1 Apr 2024

For-profit companies open psychiatric hospitals in areas clamoring for care

A for-profit company has proposed turning a boarded-up former nursing home here into a psychiatric hospital, joining a national trend toward having such hospitals owned by investors instead of by state governments or nonprofit health systems.

1 Apr 2024

Irritable bowel syndrome not linked to higher Parkinson's risk, study finds

Research investigates the association between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Parkinson's disease (PD), revealing that IBS is not linked to an increased overall risk of PD. Subgroup analyses suggest that certain IBS populations may have a lower risk of developing PD.

31 Mar 2024

Turning back the clock on aging immune systems: New treatment rejuvenates elderly defenses

Study demonstrated that selectively reducing myeloid-biased hematopoietic stem cells (my-HSCs) in aged mice rejuvenated the immune system, enhanced lymphopoiesis, reduced inflammation, and improved responses to viral infection, highlighting a potential strategy for countering age-related immune decline.

31 Mar 2024

Heavy drinkers who cut back see major heart health benefits, study finds

Study shows that heavy drinkers who reduced their alcohol intake experienced a significantly lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, underscoring the potential benefits of alcohol reduction on heart health.

31 Mar 2024

Space travel alters human vascular cell function, study finds

Study investigates the transcriptomic changes in human vascular smooth muscle cells exposed to spaceflight, revealing significant alterations in gene expression affecting cellular function and phenotype.

31 Mar 2024

Research identifies optimal body weight to reduce cardiovascular risk in diabetes patients

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), identifies the optimum body weight range for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize their risk of dying from any cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, heart disease, stroke, and chronic kidney disease.

30 Mar 2024

WHO calls for urgent action on rising neurological conditions worldwide

A major new study released by The Lancet Neurology shows that, in 2021, more than 3 billion people worldwide were living with a neurological condition.

30 Mar 2024

Innovative tool could safeguard cancer patients from chemotherapy-induced kidney damage

Using patient data from six major U.S. cancer centers, Brigham researchers and collaborators developed a risk prediction model for moderate-to-severe kidney injury after receiving the chemotherapy drug cisplatin in the largest, first generalizable study of its kind.

30 Mar 2024

New study to test novel psychedelic compound as potential treatment for alcohol use disorder

Modern mental health company Clerkenwell Health announced today that it is working with clinical-stage biotechnology company Beckley Psytech on a Phase IIa study investigating whether a novel psychedelic compound, combined with psychological support, could be an effective treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD).

29 Mar 2024

Study reveals protein structure similarities in Alzheimer's and Down syndrome

More than 90% of people with Down syndrome, the most common chromosomal disorder in humans and the most frequent genetic cause of intellectual disability, are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease by ages 55-60.

29 Mar 2024

Veteran study reveals medical challenges in men with Klinefelter and Jacobs syndromes

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and collaborators across the country have conducted the largest and most diverse study of men with extra X or Y chromosomes in the US using a large dataset of military veterans.

29 Mar 2024

Vegan diet benefits individuals with type 1 diabetes, study shows

A low-fat vegan diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans reduces insulin needs and improves insulin sensitivity and glycemic control in people with type 1 diabetes, according to a first-of-its-kind study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in Clinical Diabetes.

29 Mar 2024

Prescribing AUD medication at hospital discharge lowers risk of readmission

For adults hospitalized for alcohol-related reasons, receiving a prescription for an alcohol use disorder (AUD) medication at the time of discharge may lower their risk of return to hospital within 30 days of discharge, including emergency room visits and readmissions.

29 Mar 2024

AI-based tool revolutionizes prediction of immune response to cancer

In the ongoing fight against cancer, scientists around the globe are exploring innovative approaches to unlock the mysteries of the human immune system - the complex network of organs, cells and proteins that defends the body against disease.

29 Mar 2024

Uncovering gender-specific genetic alterations in cancer

Recent research spearheaded by Chunmei Cui at the State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, China, casts a new light on the nuanced interplay between gender and cancer, uncovering significant sex-specific disparities in copy number alterations (CNA) across various cancer types.

29 Mar 2024

Polypills prove effective in reducing cardiovascular disease and mortality

A new study from researchers at Washington University Medical School in St. Louis bolsters previous findings that polypills are beneficial in preventing heart attacks and strokes and reducing deaths among people with cardiovascular risk factors, including high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

29 Mar 2024

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Tuberculosis linked to increased risk of cancer, study finds

Stem cell therapy safe and potentially beneficial for spinal cord injury patients

Smartphone app shows promise in detecting early signs of frontotemporal dementia

Lancet study reveals alarming global obesity trends in 2022

For-profit companies open psychiatric hospitals in areas clamoring for care

Irritable bowel syndrome not linked to higher Parkinson's risk, study finds

Turning back the clock on aging immune systems: New treatment rejuvenates elderly defenses

Heavy drinkers who cut back see major heart health benefits, study finds

Space travel alters human vascular cell function, study finds

Research identifies optimal body weight to reduce cardiovascular risk in diabetes patients

WHO calls for urgent action on rising neurological conditions worldwide

Innovative tool could safeguard cancer patients from chemotherapy-induced kidney damage

New study to test novel psychedelic compound as potential treatment for alcohol use disorder

Study reveals protein structure similarities in Alzheimer's and Down syndrome

Veteran study reveals medical challenges in men with Klinefelter and Jacobs syndromes

Vegan diet benefits individuals with type 1 diabetes, study shows

Prescribing AUD medication at hospital discharge lowers risk of readmission

AI-based tool revolutionizes prediction of immune response to cancer

Uncovering gender-specific genetic alterations in cancer

Polypills prove effective in reducing cardiovascular disease and mortality

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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