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Study reveals global underassessment and undertreatment of chronic hepatitis B

New evidence reveals global underassessment and undertreatment of chronic hepatitis B (HBV), especially among women and Asian minorities in the West, a new study in the Journal of Hepatology, published by Elsevier, details.

2 May 2024

Glycoengineered stem cells enhance brain recovery after cardiac arrest, study finds

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have identified an innovation in stem cell therapy to regenerate neural cells in the brain after cardiac arrest in an animal model.

2 May 2024

AI model mimics randomized clinical trials for determining optimal stroke prevention treatment

Scientists have designed a new artificial intelligence model that emulates randomized clinical trials at determining the treatment options most effective at preventing stroke in people with heart disease.

2 May 2024

Rapamycin shows promise in slowing Alzheimer's disease progression linked to seizures

Protein imbalances that increase brain cell excitability may explain why individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) who also experience seizures demonstrate more rapid cognitive decline than those who do not experience seizures.

2 May 2024

UQ research finds molecular doorways to help deliver drugs into the brain

A University of Queensland researcher has found molecular doorways that could be used to help deliver drugs into the brain to treat neurological disorders.

2 May 2024

Simple blood test could allow doctors to determine a person’s risk for stroke or cognitive decline

A simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk for stroke or cognitive decline during their lifetime, according to a new UCLA Health study.

2 May 2024

ChatGPT falls short in heart risk assessment

Despite ChatGPT's reported ability to pass medical exams, new research indicates it would be unwise to rely on it for some health assessments, such as whether a patient with chest pain needs to be hospitalized.

2 May 2024

Aspirin shows no benefit in preventing breast cancer recurrence, study finds

Whether aspirin decreases the risk of invasive cancer events among survivors of breast cancer.

2 May 2024

Survey highlights misconceptions on sun protection and skin cancer prevention

A new national survey by the Orlando Health Cancer Institute finds nearly a third (32%) of Americans agree that a tan makes people look better and healthier, a dangerous beauty standard that experts say can lead to risky behavior when it comes to sun exposure.

2 May 2024

Researchers unveil unique autoantibody profiles in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) all have a unique and diverse set of antibodies that are involved in the development of the disease.

2 May 2024

Disparities in colorectal cancer screening revealed among European nations

The use of fecal testing and colonoscopies for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening.

2 May 2024

High testosterone levels in older men associated with greater risk of atrial fibrillation

Researchers investigated whether higher endogenous testosterone levels increase atrial fibrillation (AF) risk among healthy older males.

2 May 2024

First FDA-approved cellular therapy for metastatic melanoma available in South Florida

Patients in South Florida with metastatic melanoma will soon have access to the first cellular therapy for this advanced form of skin cancer, following its recent approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

2 May 2024

New drug candidate reverses obesity in mice by transforming liver metabolism

A mitochondrial transcription inhibitor (IMT) shifted metabolism in high-fat diet mice toward fatty acid oxidation, leading to weight loss, reduced liver fat, and improved glucose tolerance.

1 May 2024

Gut microbiome study challenges established cancer biomarkers, identifies new bacterial links to colorectal cancer

Study identified that several specific bacterial species were significantly associated with colorectal cancer, challenging previous assumptions about established biomarkers once adjusted for important covariates.

1 May 2024

New biomarkers identified for predicting psychosis risk in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

A recent study led by UC Davis Health researchers provides new insights into the molecular changes linked to the rare genetic condition 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, or 22q.

1 May 2024

Psilocybin found to be more effective than controls for treating depression symptoms

Psilocybin - the active ingredient in "magic" mushrooms - is a more effective treatment for symptoms of depression than controls, providing further support for its potential as an antidepressant, suggests a study published by The BMJ today.

1 May 2024

Brief episode of anger may negatively impact blood vessels' ability to relax

A brief episode of anger triggered by remembering past experiences may negatively impact the blood vessels' ability to relax, which is essential for proper blood flow, 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.

1 May 2024

Research identifies a unique protein fingerprint linked to very short sleep and increased diabetes risk

Study highlights the association between sleep duration and proteomic fingerprints, finding that very short sleep is linked to proteins involved in inflammation and cell death that increase the risk of diabetes mellitus (DM) but not coronary heart disease (CHD).

1 May 2024

Machine learning tool can speed the diagnosis of undiagnosed patients with rare immune disorders

Researchers say a machine learning tool can identify many patients with rare, undiagnosed diseases years earlier, potentially improving outcomes and reducing cost and morbidity. The findings, led by researchers at UCLA Health, are described in Science Translational Medicine.

1 May 2024

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Study reveals global underassessment and undertreatment of chronic hepatitis B

Glycoengineered stem cells enhance brain recovery after cardiac arrest, study finds

AI model mimics randomized clinical trials for determining optimal stroke prevention treatment

Rapamycin shows promise in slowing Alzheimer's disease progression linked to seizures

UQ research finds molecular doorways to help deliver drugs into the brain

Simple blood test could allow doctors to determine a person’s risk for stroke or cognitive decline

ChatGPT falls short in heart risk assessment

Aspirin shows no benefit in preventing breast cancer recurrence, study finds

Survey highlights misconceptions on sun protection and skin cancer prevention

Researchers unveil unique autoantibody profiles in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Disparities in colorectal cancer screening revealed among European nations

High testosterone levels in older men associated with greater risk of atrial fibrillation

First FDA-approved cellular therapy for metastatic melanoma available in South Florida

New drug candidate reverses obesity in mice by transforming liver metabolism

Gut microbiome study challenges established cancer biomarkers, identifies new bacterial links to colorectal cancer

New biomarkers identified for predicting psychosis risk in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

Psilocybin found to be more effective than controls for treating depression symptoms

Brief episode of anger may negatively impact blood vessels' ability to relax

Research identifies a unique protein fingerprint linked to very short sleep and increased diabetes risk

Machine learning tool can speed the diagnosis of undiagnosed patients with rare immune disorders

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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