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Bridging science and practice: FSU experts support autism awareness

April is Autism Acceptance Month, an opportunity to raise public awareness and support for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

18 Apr 2024

Understanding the unique types and triggers of asthma

If you don't have asthma, you might think all types of asthma look and act the same. You'd be wrong. There are many different types of asthma, and each has its own triggers – and all need to be kept under control.

18 Apr 2024

First-of-its-kind AI tool predicts patient response to cancer drugs at single-cell resolution

With more than 200 types of cancer and every cancer individually unique, ongoing efforts to develop precision oncology treatments remain daunting.

18 Apr 2024

Integrating stop smoking support with lung cancer screening could save lives

A new study has found that by offering stop smoking support as part of the national lung cancer screening programme, there is potential to save lives, and dedicated funding must be considered by policy makers.

18 Apr 2024

Occupational cognitive demands may help stave off memory and thinking problems later in life

The harder your brain works at your job, the less likely you may be to have memory and thinking problems later in life, according to a new study published in the April 17, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

18 Apr 2024

ApoA-IV surge after bariatric surgery enhances insulin secretion and energy expenditure

Bariatric surgery has emerged as an effective means of reducing weight in morbidly obese individuals, while also significantly improving diabetes. Currently, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are two of the most commonly performed bariatric surgeries.

18 Apr 2024

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intrusive thoughts, changes in mood, and other symptoms after exposure to trauma can greatly impact a person's quality of life.

18 Apr 2024

Optimize postprandial glycemic control with tailored exercise prescriptions

Researchers elucidate various exercise parameters influence post-meal glucose responses in healthy and diabetic individuals.

18 Apr 2024

The role of yogurt in diabetes and obesity prevention

The role of yogurt as a nutritious food in preventing and managing diabetes and obesity.

18 Apr 2024

Phase 2 trial reveals Lixisenatide may reduce motor disability in Parkinson’s patients

A trial of lixisenatide to assess its effects in early Parkinson’s disease.

18 Apr 2024

New trials show promise for immune checkpoint blockers in early-stage lung cancer

A dendritic cell (DC) vaccine targeting patient-specific neoantigens to patients with resected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

18 Apr 2024

Exploring the benefits of blueberries: Studies link extract to reduced cognitive aging

Wild blueberry extracts (WBE) may improve cognitive performance.

18 Apr 2024

Seasonal influenza triggers significant school closures, especially in southern states, study finds

Study examined closures of United States (US) schools due to 11 influenza seasons between 2011 and 2022.

18 Apr 2024

Study suggests a promising new approach to understanding autism

Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity.

17 Apr 2024

Study reveals long-term consequences of atrial fibrillation

The lifetime risk of atrial fibrillation (a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate) has increased from one in four to one in three over the past two decades, finds a study from Denmark in The BMJ today.

17 Apr 2024

New research pinpoints key pathways in prostate cancer's vulnerability to ferroptosis

Review examines the role of ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of cell death, in prostate cancer, exploring its underlying molecular mechanisms and potential for targeted therapeutic strategies.

17 Apr 2024

Antipsychotics for dementia associated with elevated risks of serious adverse outcomes

Antipsychotic use in people with dementia is associated with elevated risks of a wide range of serious adverse outcomes including stroke, blood clots, heart attack, heart failure, fracture, pneumonia, and acute kidney injury, compared with non-use, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

17 Apr 2024

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Bridging science and practice: FSU experts support autism awareness

Understanding the unique types and triggers of asthma

First-of-its-kind AI tool predicts patient response to cancer drugs at single-cell resolution

Integrating stop smoking support with lung cancer screening could save lives

Occupational cognitive demands may help stave off memory and thinking problems later in life

ApoA-IV surge after bariatric surgery enhances insulin secretion and energy expenditure

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

Optimize postprandial glycemic control with tailored exercise prescriptions

The role of yogurt in diabetes and obesity prevention

Phase 2 trial reveals Lixisenatide may reduce motor disability in Parkinson’s patients

New trials show promise for immune checkpoint blockers in early-stage lung cancer

Exploring the benefits of blueberries: Studies link extract to reduced cognitive aging

Seasonal influenza triggers significant school closures, especially in southern states, study finds

Study suggests a promising new approach to understanding autism

Study reveals long-term consequences of atrial fibrillation

New research pinpoints key pathways in prostate cancer's vulnerability to ferroptosis

Antipsychotics for dementia associated with elevated risks of serious adverse outcomes

Salk scientists explain how CBN protects the brain against aging and neurodegeneration

Phase 3 trial shows overall survival benefit from adjuvant therapy in kidney cancer patients

Experts recommend shortening the blanking period after atrial fibrillation ablation

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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