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Researchers uncover the role of inherited genetic variants in rare type of blood cancer

Large-scale genetic analysis has helped researchers uncover the interplay between cancer-driving genetic mutations and inherited genetic variants in a rare type of blood cancer.

17 Jan 2024

Behavioral activation vs antidepressants: Which wins for heart failure patients with depression?

The efficacy of antidepressant medication management (MEDS) against behavioral activation psychotherapy (BA).

17 Jan 2024

Study finds vaccination against COVID-19 consistently reduced the risk of long COVID symptoms

Researchers examine whether COVID-19 vaccines could prevent long COVID symptoms.

17 Jan 2024

Unlocking the anti-inflammatory secrets of bergamot byproducts

The positive effect of bergamot derivatives.

17 Jan 2024

Review of traditional treatments and novel nutritional interventions for sickle cell disease

Nutrition-related studies involving sickle cell disease (SCD) patients, particularly those in Africa.

17 Jan 2024

CGRP antagonists and dietary changes show promise for migraine treatment

Review in "Medicina" explores advancements in migraine therapy, highlighting the role of CGRP antagonists and dietary interventions like ketogenic and low-glycemic diets in reducing migraine frequency and severity.

17 Jan 2024

Phase 3 trial shows acoramidis safe and effective for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

Pumping over 100,000 times a day, the heart is a critical muscle needed to deliver oxygen and nutrients to our organs to sustain healthy bodily function.

16 Jan 2024

Spider venom molecule meets benchmarks to treat heart attack and stroke

A spider venom molecule being investigated by a University of Queensland team has met critical benchmarks towards becoming a treatment for heart attack and stroke.

16 Jan 2024

AI shows the same accuracy as a cardiologist in detecting rheumatic heart disease

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to detect rheumatic heart disease (RHD) with the same accuracy as a cardiologist, according to new research demonstrating how sophisticated deep learning technology can be applied to this disease of inequity.

16 Jan 2024

Dietary factors influencing GLP-1 secretion: a new perspective in diabetes and obesity treatment

Researchers in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition review the impact of diet on GLP-1 secretion in metabolic conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes, highlighting its potential in treatment and prevention.

16 Jan 2024

Research projects aim to develop breakthrough digital technology for improving heart and brain health

A special issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association spotlights the progress of ongoing projects aimed at developing breakthrough digital technology solutions to improve heart and brain health on a global scale.

16 Jan 2024

Chronic inflammation and poverty join forces to increase mortality risk

A new study led by a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions researcher finds that people with chronic inflammation living in poverty have more than double the risk of dying from heart disease and nearly triple the risk of dying from cancer within the next 15 years.

16 Jan 2024

TRPC3 emerges as key player in preventing damage from alcohol-associated liver disease

Excessive alcohol intake is strongly associated with alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) which accounts for 25% and 30% of deaths from cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Impairment of Ca2+ influx and Ca2+-mediated signaling in ALD suggests that Ca2+ channels are important in ALD pathological progression.

16 Jan 2024

Night-time artificial light exposure linked to increased risk of age-related macular degeneration

A study in South Korea finds that higher exposure to outdoor artificial light at night significantly increases the risk of developing exudative age-related macular degeneration.

16 Jan 2024

CDC report highlights urgent need for guideline adherence in prescribing antifungal medications

The CDC's study on Medicare Part D beneficiaries reveals high prescription rates and costs for topical antifungal medications, emphasizing the need for proper prescribing guidelines amid rising antimicrobial-resistant fungal infections.

16 Jan 2024

Palliative telecare provides lasting quality of life improvements for chronically ill patients

Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that a team intervention, provided by phone, leads to persistent improvements in depression, anxiety, and quality of life for people managing chronic illnesses.

16 Jan 2024

Conscience's open science competition yields hits for new Parkinson's drugs

As part of its pioneering approach to drug discovery, the Canadian nonprofit Conscience announced today that its first open science competition has resulted in the identification of seven promising molecules, or "hits," that show potential for new, more effective drugs for familial Parkinson's disease.

16 Jan 2024

Medical community calls for unified action on climate and biodiversity crises as global health emergency

An editorial in BMC Public Health urges the United Nations and health professionals to declare the intertwined climate and biodiversity crisis as a global health emergency, emphasizing the need for integrated solutions to address these interdependent issues.

16 Jan 2024

Study reveals the emotional and social fallout of antidepressant discontinuation

Coming off antidepressants is known to trigger physical symptoms, such as restlessness, fatigue and excessive sweating, but new research suggests people can also experience emotional and social difficulties, and changes in their thinking patterns when they stop taking antidepressants like Prozac.

16 Jan 2024

Higher antioxidant intake linked to lower back pain risk in women, study finds

Study investigates the link between dietary antioxidant intake and low back pain, revealing that higher antioxidant levels, particularly selenium and zinc, may reduce the likelihood of low back pain in American women.

16 Jan 2024

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Researchers uncover the role of inherited genetic variants in rare type of blood cancer

Behavioral activation vs antidepressants: Which wins for heart failure patients with depression?

Study finds vaccination against COVID-19 consistently reduced the risk of long COVID symptoms

Unlocking the anti-inflammatory secrets of bergamot byproducts

Review of traditional treatments and novel nutritional interventions for sickle cell disease

CGRP antagonists and dietary changes show promise for migraine treatment

Phase 3 trial shows acoramidis safe and effective for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

Spider venom molecule meets benchmarks to treat heart attack and stroke

AI shows the same accuracy as a cardiologist in detecting rheumatic heart disease

Dietary factors influencing GLP-1 secretion: a new perspective in diabetes and obesity treatment

Research projects aim to develop breakthrough digital technology for improving heart and brain health

Chronic inflammation and poverty join forces to increase mortality risk

TRPC3 emerges as key player in preventing damage from alcohol-associated liver disease

Night-time artificial light exposure linked to increased risk of age-related macular degeneration

CDC report highlights urgent need for guideline adherence in prescribing antifungal medications

Palliative telecare provides lasting quality of life improvements for chronically ill patients

Conscience's open science competition yields hits for new Parkinson's drugs

Medical community calls for unified action on climate and biodiversity crises as global health emergency

Study reveals the emotional and social fallout of antidepressant discontinuation

Higher antioxidant intake linked to lower back pain risk in women, study finds

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