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Lactate's role in driving cancer cachexia uncovered

Study highlights the significant role of lactate in promoting cancer cachexia via activation of the adipose-specific G-protein-coupled receptor 81 (GPR81), suggesting new therapeutic targets for this condition.

20 Mar 2024

Study finds higher burden of neurologic disease after influenza than COVID-19 hospitalization

People who have an influenza infection are more likely to need medical care for neurologic disorders within the next year than people who have a COVID-19 infection, according to a study published in the March 20, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

20 Mar 2024

Study reveals cellular dynamics of multiple sclerosis lesions

Using advanced methodology, scientists in Sweden were able to reveal at the cellular level how lesions in multiple sclerosis develop.

20 Mar 2024

Free weekly fresh produce linked to improved nutrition and reduced cardiovascular risk

Programs that provided free, weekly home delivery of fresh fruits and vegetable from local farms helped improve recipients' nutrition levels, physical activity levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, held March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

Aging affects regulatory T cells' ability to promote myelin regeneration

Regulatory T lymphocytes are cells that are responsible for regulating the immune system and have regenerative functions in many contexts, including myelin restoration.

20 Mar 2024

Skin biopsy test shows promise in diagnosing Parkinson's disease and synucleinopathies

In a paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), neurologists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) showed that a simple skin biopsy test detects an abnormal form of alpha-synuclein, the pathological hallmark of Parkinson's disease and the subgroup of neurodegenerative disorders known as synucleinopathies, at high positivity rates.

20 Mar 2024

Astrocyte immune memory in multiple sclerosis pathology revealed

Immunological memory - the ability to respond to a previously encountered antigen, or foreign substance, with greater speed and intensity on re-exposure is a hallmark of adaptive immunity.

20 Mar 2024

Microneedles offer a promising solution for the treatment of diabetic wounds

The global population of patients with diabetic wounds is expected to rise to between 9.1 million to 26.1 million by 2030.

20 Mar 2024

Study shows barriers to dementia diagnosis based on race, ethnicity, and location

Getting dementia diagnosed can be a long and difficult process for anyone, but some may face additional challenges based on race or ethnicity and where they live, according to a study led by Washington State University researchers.

20 Mar 2024

AI-based mobile app can diagnose melanoma with very high precision

A mobile app that uses artificial intelligence, AI, to analyze images of suspected skin lesions can diagnose melanoma with very high precision.

20 Mar 2024

SARS-CoV-2-associated ARDS can damage the heart without direct infection

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage the heart even without directly infecting the heart tissue, a National Institutes of Health-supported study has found.

20 Mar 2024

Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

A small, long-term study of almost 500 children in Massachusetts has found that regularly drinking sugary drinks and 100% fruit juices during childhood and adolescence may be linked to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes among boys than girls, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

Pembrolizumab enhances breast cancer treatment regardless of age or menopausal status

New data from the KEYNOTE-756 phase 3 clinical trial show that adding the immunotherapy drug, pembrolizumab, to chemotherapy before and after surgery for breast cancer leads to better outcomes for patients regardless of their age or menopausal status.

20 Mar 2024

Medical Condition News

Lactate's role in driving cancer cachexia uncovered

Study finds higher burden of neurologic disease after influenza than COVID-19 hospitalization

Study reveals cellular dynamics of multiple sclerosis lesions

Free weekly fresh produce linked to improved nutrition and reduced cardiovascular risk

Aging affects regulatory T cells' ability to promote myelin regeneration

Skin biopsy test shows promise in diagnosing Parkinson's disease and synucleinopathies

Astrocyte immune memory in multiple sclerosis pathology revealed

Microneedles offer a promising solution for the treatment of diabetic wounds

Study shows barriers to dementia diagnosis based on race, ethnicity, and location

AI-based mobile app can diagnose melanoma with very high precision

SARS-CoV-2-associated ARDS can damage the heart without direct infection

Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

Pembrolizumab enhances breast cancer treatment regardless of age or menopausal status

Semarion introduces SemaCyte Multiplexing Platform to enhance cell assay data quality and speed during drug discovery

Social activities offer protection against cognitive decline in long-term care residents

Immune cell protein identified as potential target for rare liver cancer treatment

E-cigarette users experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers

UQ study aims to understand experiences of ADHD in adult women

Study highlights causal associations between gut microbes and hypothyroidism

Physical activity is directly related to the risk of depression in married women, but not in married men

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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