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New insights into sporadic early-onset Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most prevalent neurodegenerative disease globally, poses a significant threat to human health.

17 Nov 2023

Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of cognitive decline in older adults

Old people who follow a Mediterranean diet are at a lower risk of cognitive decline, according to a study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research.

17 Nov 2023

AGA guideline recommends biomarkers for Crohn's disease management

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a new evidence-based guideline recommending the use of blood and stool-based biomarkers to help manage Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

17 Nov 2023

Pioneering collaboration aims to fight against pancreatic cancer

In a significant global initiative coinciding with World Pancreatic Cancer Day on Thursday, November 16, the soon-to-launch Botton-Champalimaud Pancreatic Cancer Centre in Portugal, in partnership with the Jreissati Pancreatic Centre at Epworth in Australia and the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre - Pancreatic Cancer Programme in the United Kingdom, announces a pioneering collaboration.

17 Nov 2023

New report highlights urgent need to improve thalassemia awareness among Azerbaijan women

5.2% of the global population carry hemoglobin abnormalities, resulting in 300,000 to 400,000 children born with severe hemoglobinopathies annually.

17 Nov 2023

CMA clarifies cooperation on combination therapies to speed up patient access to vital treatments

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today issued a statement clarifying that certain types of engagements between competing drug firms working on 'combination therapies' will not be prioritized for investigation - making it easier for drug firms to work together to develop vital treatments for use in the NHS.

17 Nov 2023

Is there a causal link between polyunsaturated fatty acids and osteoarthritis?

The causal effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA).

17 Nov 2023

Consumption of UPFs increases the risk of cancer and cardiometabolic multimorbidity

The association between UPF consumption and cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes.

17 Nov 2023

Beyond insulin: Medi-Cal expands patient access to diabetes supplies

June Voros sprang from her couch as a high-pitched beep warned her that she needed a quick dose of sugar.

17 Nov 2023

AI-enhanced autism therapy: How multi-stage ensemble learning is changing the game By Pooja

Anticipating and identifying characteristics that impact or contribute to autism spectrum disorder therapy.

17 Nov 2023

New study provides comprehensive picture of perioperative cardiac arrest in the UK

A new study ‒ that has examined all cardiac arrests occurring during or soon after surgery in more than 300 UK hospitals over a one-year period ‒ has identified that this extremely dangerous and often fatal event occurs in 3 per 10,000 surgeries requiring anesthesia.

16 Nov 2023

Lasting heart concerns in kids post-MIS-C: Study urges ongoing cardiac checks

Researchers evaluated the long-term cardiovascular effects in children after treatment for MIS-C, a condition linked to COVID-19. They found that regardless of initial heart injury, most children displayed persistent cardiac abnormalities, underscoring the importance of ongoing cardiac monitoring post-recovery.

16 Nov 2023

Scientists uncover "genomic tug of war" that influences chemotherapy's effectiveness

Some patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, like acute myeloid leukemia, benefit from a chemotherapy drug called decitabine that stunts cancer growth. But many others are resistant to decatibine's effects or become resistant over time.

16 Nov 2023

Diabetes linked to higher colorectal cancer risk in low-income African-Americans, study shows

JAMA Network Open study finds that diabetes increases colorectal cancer risk among low-income African-American individuals, with stronger associations observed in women, smokers, and those recently diagnosed, suggesting that glycemic control and colonoscopy screenings could mitigate risk.

16 Nov 2023

Study highlights variable use and rising costs of antivirals in treating pediatric influenza in the U.S.

The Pediatrics study analyzes trends in antiviral usage among U.S. children and adolescents with influenza, revealing significant variations in dispensing rates and costs, and low usage among children under six years, emphasizing the need for improved treatment strategies.

16 Nov 2023

Maternal smoking linked to reduced childhood type 1 diabetes risk, effects fade in adulthood

The Lancet Regional Health-Europe study finds that maternal smoking during pregnancy may lower the risk of type 1 diabetes in children, but this protective effect diminishes in adulthood, with adult smoking showing no significant impact on type 1 diabetes risk.

16 Nov 2023

Photobiomodulation in Alzheimer's mouse model falls short in preventive impact

Study assesses the effectiveness of photobiomodulation (PBM) treatment in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease and finds no significant impact on behavioral performance or neurodegeneration, suggesting the need for further research into PBM's therapeutic potential.

16 Nov 2023

Study suggests optimal blood pressure targets for Asian adults with type 2 diabetes

Keeping blood pressure in check could save lives among Asian adults with type 2 diabetes, suggests a sizable new study of more than 80,000 patients in Singapore. But how low should it go?

16 Nov 2023

B-BiTE modality enhances anti-myeloma effects of clinically available antibodies

Multiple myeloma still appears to be an incurable hematological malignancy. One of the reasons is that myeloma cells can be heterogenous and acquire resistance after anti-myeloma treatment.

16 Nov 2023

Insulin manufacturers extend market exclusivity through additional patents, study finds

Over the last four decades, insulin manufacturers have extended their periods of market exclusivity on brand-name insulin products by employing several strategies, including filing additional patents on their products after FDA approval and obtaining many patents on delivery devices for their insulin products.

16 Nov 2023

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New insights into sporadic early-onset Alzheimer's disease

Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of cognitive decline in older adults

AGA guideline recommends biomarkers for Crohn's disease management

Pioneering collaboration aims to fight against pancreatic cancer

New report highlights urgent need to improve thalassemia awareness among Azerbaijan women

CMA clarifies cooperation on combination therapies to speed up patient access to vital treatments

Is there a causal link between polyunsaturated fatty acids and osteoarthritis?

Consumption of UPFs increases the risk of cancer and cardiometabolic multimorbidity

Beyond insulin: Medi-Cal expands patient access to diabetes supplies

AI-enhanced autism therapy: How multi-stage ensemble learning is changing the game By Pooja

New study provides comprehensive picture of perioperative cardiac arrest in the UK

Lasting heart concerns in kids post-MIS-C: Study urges ongoing cardiac checks

Scientists uncover "genomic tug of war" that influences chemotherapy's effectiveness

Diabetes linked to higher colorectal cancer risk in low-income African-Americans, study shows

Study highlights variable use and rising costs of antivirals in treating pediatric influenza in the U.S.

Maternal smoking linked to reduced childhood type 1 diabetes risk, effects fade in adulthood

Photobiomodulation in Alzheimer's mouse model falls short in preventive impact

Study suggests optimal blood pressure targets for Asian adults with type 2 diabetes

B-BiTE modality enhances anti-myeloma effects of clinically available antibodies

Insulin manufacturers extend market exclusivity through additional patents, study finds

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