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Kyoto scientists map double whammy gene clusters for anxiety disorders

Anxiety disorders (ADs) affect more than 280 million people worldwide, making them one of the most common mental health conditions. ADs have a genetic basis as seen from inheritance in families, and people with one subtype of AD tend to have another subtype, suggesting a shared genetic basis.

19 Dec 2023

AGA releases the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on management of pouchitis

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on the management of pouchitis, the most common complication people with ulcerative colitis experience following surgery to remove their colon.

19 Dec 2023

UCL scientists receive £997,000 from the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge

Scientists at the UCL Institute of Immunity & Transplantation (IIT) are part of a team to receive £997,000 from the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge, a new partnership involving The Steve Morgan Foundation, Diabetes UK and JDRF.

19 Dec 2023

Rising cannabis use among adults with severe psychological distress linked to increased psychiatric care

Study examines the increasing trend of cannabis use among U.S. adults with severe psychological distress (SPD) from 2009-2019, revealing a significant link to increased psychiatric hospitalizations and outpatient mental health care.

18 Dec 2023

Digital algorithm ePOCT+ successfully reduces antibiotic prescriptions in children, combating antimicrobial resistance

Study demonstrates how the ePOCT+ digital algorithm effectively guides healthcare providers in prescribing antibiotics for children, significantly reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and addressing antimicrobial resistance without compromising patient outcomes.

18 Dec 2023

Common heart medication causes false positives on Alzheimer's blood test

Researchers from the University of Gothenburg, in collaboration with colleagues from University of Glasgow, present data that the drug Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) which is commonly used for the treatment of cardiac failure leads to a marked reduction in plasma Aβ ratio, a candidate blood test for Alzheimer's disease (AD).

18 Dec 2023

New study challenges "gold standard" opioid treatment for cancer pain

Researchers examining the data on opioids for pain caused by cancer have found surprisingly large gaps in evidence regarding the true benefits of these medicines for cancer pain.

18 Dec 2023

Two new practice parameters offer recommendations for treating anaphylaxis and atopic dermatitis

Two new practice parameters from the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters (JTFPP) offer evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis and atopic dermatitis (AD) in pediatric and adult patients.

18 Dec 2023

“Forever chemicals” could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms

In a new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health, two "forever chemicals" spurred cancer cells in the lab to migrate to new positions, an indication that the chemicals could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms.

18 Dec 2023

New technique reveals hidden communication network in tumors

A study conducted by pre-PhD researcher Pablo S. Valera and recently published in PNAS demonstrates the potential of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to explore metabolites secreted by cancer cells in cancer research.

18 Dec 2023

Leaky gut linked to depressive disorders: New insights into microbiota-induced epigenetic changes

A study in the journal Genes highlights how a leaky gut can lead to depressive disorders through changes in gut microbiota-derived metabolites, emphasizing the role of diet, environmental factors, and probiotics in managing these conditions.

18 Dec 2023

Social vulnerability linked to unhealthy lifestyles and poor health in the US, study finds

Study in The American Journal of Medicine reveals that increased social vulnerability in the US leads to worse lifestyle behaviors and health characteristics, with distinct geographic disparities calling for precision medicine approaches.

18 Dec 2023

Shattering myths: Study reveals new insights on type 1 diabetes and obesity link

Review examines the relationship between type 1 diabetes and weight disorders, debunking myths about T1D and offering recommendations for future research and therapeutic interventions.

18 Dec 2023

COVID-19 hospitalization linked to greater long-term health risks than seasonal influenza

Study reveals that hospitalized COVID-19 patients face higher long-term risks of death and health adversities across multiple organ systems compared to those hospitalized with seasonal influenza.

18 Dec 2023

Study reveals altered time perception in early Alzheimer's stages, offering potential early diagnostic marker

Study investigates time perception in Alzheimer's disease and its preclinical stage, subjective cognitive decline (SCD), revealing specific alterations in temporal processing that could be early markers of cognitive decline.

18 Dec 2023

Alarming rise in infective endocarditis-related deaths among 25-44 year olds in the U.S.

Study examines the trends in infective endocarditis-associated deaths in the U.S. from 1999 to 2020, highlighting a significant increase in mortality among young adults aged 25-44, particularly in states heavily impacted by the opioid crisis.

18 Dec 2023

Smartwatches prove effective in detecting heart arrhythmias in children

Study explores the use of smartwatches for diagnosing arrhythmias in children, revealing their potential to identify cardiac irregularities that traditional methods may miss.

18 Dec 2023

New study casts doubt on effectiveness of opioids for cancer pain

The world's largest review on opioid medicines for cancer pain has found it is unclear whether some commonly used opioid medicines are better than a placebo and suggests that non-opioid medicines, including aspirin, may be as effective as opioids.

18 Dec 2023

Scientists identify genetic and epigenetic culprits behind bilateral Wilms tumor

Children with bilateral Wilms tumor have a tumor in each of their kidneys - a condition that strongly suggests an underlying genetic or epigenetic predisposition driving the disease.

18 Dec 2023

Experts call for valuing patient "lived experiences" in diagnostic decisions

Experts today call for more value to be given to patients' 'lived experiences' as a study of over 1,000 patients and clinicians found multiple examples of patient reports being under-valued.

18 Dec 2023

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Kyoto scientists map double whammy gene clusters for anxiety disorders

AGA releases the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on management of pouchitis

UCL scientists receive £997,000 from the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge

Rising cannabis use among adults with severe psychological distress linked to increased psychiatric care

Digital algorithm ePOCT+ successfully reduces antibiotic prescriptions in children, combating antimicrobial resistance

Common heart medication causes false positives on Alzheimer's blood test

New study challenges "gold standard" opioid treatment for cancer pain

Two new practice parameters offer recommendations for treating anaphylaxis and atopic dermatitis

“Forever chemicals” could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms

New technique reveals hidden communication network in tumors

Leaky gut linked to depressive disorders: New insights into microbiota-induced epigenetic changes

Social vulnerability linked to unhealthy lifestyles and poor health in the US, study finds

Shattering myths: Study reveals new insights on type 1 diabetes and obesity link

COVID-19 hospitalization linked to greater long-term health risks than seasonal influenza

Study reveals altered time perception in early Alzheimer's stages, offering potential early diagnostic marker

Alarming rise in infective endocarditis-related deaths among 25-44 year olds in the U.S.

Smartwatches prove effective in detecting heart arrhythmias in children

New study casts doubt on effectiveness of opioids for cancer pain

Scientists identify genetic and epigenetic culprits behind bilateral Wilms tumor

Experts call for valuing patient "lived experiences" in diagnostic decisions

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