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Acoustic stimulation of the brain may ease persistent symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury

New research indicates that acoustic stimulation of the brain may ease persistent symptoms in individuals who experienced mild traumatic brain injury in the past.

22 Nov 2023

Whole grain consumption associated with slower memory decline in Black people

Black people who eat more foods with whole grains, including some breads and cereals, quinoa, and popcorn, may have a slower rate of memory decline compared to Black people who eat fewer whole grain foods, according to a study published in the November 22, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

22 Nov 2023

Reducing cholesterol esters protects the brain against Alzheimer's-like damage

In Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, cognitive decline is driven by the overaccumulation of a normal brain protein known as tau.

22 Nov 2023

Repurposed drugs hold promise for targeting cancer stem cells

In a review published in the journal Genes & Diseases, researchers from ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), advocate for the repurposing of non-cancer drugs to target these elusive CSCs.

22 Nov 2023

MRI scans reveal distinct brain changes in people with long COVID

People with long COVID exhibit patterns of changes in the brain that are different from fully recovered COVID-19 patients, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

22 Nov 2023

AI model predicts lung cancer risk in never-smokers using routine chest X-rays

Using a routine chest X-ray image, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can identify non-smokers who are at high risk for lung cancer, according to a study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

22 Nov 2023

Anti-rheumatic drugs could have a preventive effect on autoimmune thyroid disease

Anti-rheumatic drugs used for rheumatoid arthritis might prevent the development of autoimmune thyroid disease, according to a new observational study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal of Internal Medicine.

22 Nov 2023

A novel theoretical framework for understanding and treating autism spectrum disorder

This study delves into the behavioral complexities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by introducing the rigid-autonomous phase sequence (RAPS) formation concept.

22 Nov 2023

Study finds among outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19, treatment with fluvoxamine does not reduce duration of symptoms

Researchers investigate the effects of high-dose fluvoxamine among patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.

22 Nov 2023

Study links high dietary amino acid intake to increased type 2 diabetes risk

The association between dietary amino acid intake and the incidence of Type 2 diabetes.

22 Nov 2023

Eating more ultra-processed foods may increase risk of upper aerodigestive tract cancers

Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of upper aerodigestive tract (including the mouth, throat and oesophagus), according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

22 Nov 2023

Is food insecurity among older adults associated with higher subsequent dementia risk and memory decline?

The current research published in JAMA Network Open sought to identify the presence of a link between food insecurity and dementia using longitudinal data and compensating for other variables that may vary over the course of life.

22 Nov 2023

Combined application of therapeutic viruses and nanomaterials to revolutionize cancer therapy

Using oncolytic viruses (OVs) in combination with nanomaterials as a novel approach to cancer treatment.

22 Nov 2023

Excessive diet soft drink consumption is associated with the occurrence of liver disease

The association between diet soft drink intake and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

22 Nov 2023

Significant genetic variations linked to cannabis use disorder identified in major global ancestries

Multi-ancestry genome-wide association study of cannabis use disorder.

22 Nov 2023

Study shows lasting effects of COVID-19 on nursing home residents

COVID-19 raced through nursing homes many times over the past few years, as the virus spread rapidly among vulnerable older adults living close together.

21 Nov 2023

Scientists create living phlegm replica to study cystic fibrosis infections

Scientists have engineered a living material resembling human phlegm, which will help them to better understand how a certain kind of infection develops on the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis.

21 Nov 2023

Hearing loss may lead to microstructural differences in temporal lobe and frontal cortex

Hearing loss affects more than 60 percent of adults aged 70 and older in the United States and is known to be related to an increased risk of dementia. The reason for this association is not fully understood.

21 Nov 2023

St. Jude scientists discover potential CAR T cell therapy target for brain and solid tumors

Findings from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are moving the field of cancer immunotherapy one step closer to treating brain and solid tumors.

21 Nov 2023

MSU researchers discover why inflammation in the gut causes visceral pain

Researchers at Michigan State University may have discovered why visceral pain is so common in people who have experienced inflammation in their guts, including patients with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.

21 Nov 2023

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Acoustic stimulation of the brain may ease persistent symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury

Whole grain consumption associated with slower memory decline in Black people

Reducing cholesterol esters protects the brain against Alzheimer's-like damage

Repurposed drugs hold promise for targeting cancer stem cells

MRI scans reveal distinct brain changes in people with long COVID

AI model predicts lung cancer risk in never-smokers using routine chest X-rays

Anti-rheumatic drugs could have a preventive effect on autoimmune thyroid disease

A novel theoretical framework for understanding and treating autism spectrum disorder

Study finds among outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19, treatment with fluvoxamine does not reduce duration of symptoms

Study links high dietary amino acid intake to increased type 2 diabetes risk

Eating more ultra-processed foods may increase risk of upper aerodigestive tract cancers

Is food insecurity among older adults associated with higher subsequent dementia risk and memory decline?

Combined application of therapeutic viruses and nanomaterials to revolutionize cancer therapy

Excessive diet soft drink consumption is associated with the occurrence of liver disease

Significant genetic variations linked to cannabis use disorder identified in major global ancestries

Study shows lasting effects of COVID-19 on nursing home residents

Scientists create living phlegm replica to study cystic fibrosis infections

Hearing loss may lead to microstructural differences in temporal lobe and frontal cortex

St. Jude scientists discover potential CAR T cell therapy target for brain and solid tumors

MSU researchers discover why inflammation in the gut causes visceral pain

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