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Biochemists reveal how to prevent cancer cells from becoming resistant to chemotherapy

Biochemists from RUDN University described how to prevent cancer cells from becoming resistant to chemotherapy drugs.

16 Oct 2023

Can creatine and resistance training trim your body fat percentage?

Study reveals that resistance training combined with creatine supplementation effectively reduces body fat percentage in adults under 50 without affecting absolute fat mass. Findings are consistent across variables like age, BMI, and exercise frequency, suggesting a uniform impact.

16 Oct 2023

Survey highlights gaps in the UK public's awareness of childhood cancer signs and symptoms

There are significant gaps in the UK public's awareness of the tell-tale signs and symptoms of cancer in children and teens, with just a third of adults expressing confidence in being able to recognize them, find the results of a nationally representative survey published online in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood.

16 Oct 2023

Study sheds light on early life risk factors for ankylosing spondylitis

Having older siblings and childhood tonsil removal are linked to a heightened risk of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of chronic inflammatory arthritis, finds a large study published in the open access journal RMD Open.

16 Oct 2023

Immersive VR interventions effective in reducing pain and distress among cancer patients

Immersive virtual reality - digital technology that allows a person to experience being physically present in a non-physical world - seems to ease the pain and distress felt by patients with cancer, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available evidence published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.

16 Oct 2023

ChatGPT outperforms doctors in following clinical guidelines for depression treatment

ChatGPT, the AI language model capable of mirroring human conversation, may be better than a doctor at following recognized treatment standards for clinical depression, and without any of the gender or social class biases sometimes seen in the primary care doctor-patient relationship, finds research published in the open access journal Family Medicine and Community Health.

16 Oct 2023

Falling folate levels sound alarm for urgent UK food fortification

A study from the University of Cambridge used UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey data from 2008-2019 to examine folate levels, particularly in females of reproductive age. The study found a significant decline in both RBC and serum folate concentrations across all age groups, emphasizing the need for mandatory folic acid fortification in the UK.

16 Oct 2023

Virtual reality therapy shows promise for treating hoarding disorder

Many people who dream of an organized, uncluttered home à la Marie Kondo find it hard to decide what to keep and what to let go. But for those with hoarding disorder - a mental condition estimated to affect 2.5% of the U.S. population - the reluctance to let go can reach dangerous and debilitating levels.

16 Oct 2023

Widely available prescription drug can improve IBS symptoms

A cheap and widely available prescription drug can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in patients seen in GP surgeries, new research presented today at UEG Week 2023 has found.

16 Oct 2023

Are all fats equal in heart disease risk? New veteran study suggests not

The study examines how specific types of fatty acids, rather than generalized fat categories, influence the risk of cardiovascular diseases in U.S. veterans. It finds that saturated and trans fats increase risk, while certain unsaturated fats may offer protective benefits, underscoring the need for more nuanced dietary guidelines.

16 Oct 2023

New project to explore nurse-moderated social VR experience for hemodialysis patients

Penn Nursing, with partners from the Annenberg Virtual Reality ColLABorative and New York University's Rory Meyers College of Nursing, have been awarded 2023 grant from the Hillman Emergent Innovation: Serious Illness and End of Life program to study the use of social virtual reality (VR) in enhancing the treatment experience and reducing loneliness in people undergoing hemodialysis.

16 Oct 2023

Women more likely than men to develop depression after traumatic brain injury

Women are nearly 50% more likely than men to develop depression after suffering a concussion or other traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to an analysis of nine studies and nearly 700,000 people presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2023 annual meeting.

16 Oct 2023

Finding the correlation between cancer and stroke risk

Patients with a previous or current cancer diagnosis are more likely to have a stroke than the general population, but how are specific cancers and treatments associated with stroke risk?

16 Oct 2023

Insilico Medicine to present scientific data on novel anti-cancer assets at major cancer conferences

Clinical stage artificial intelligence (AI) drug discovery company Insilico Medicine ("Insilico") has been invited to present scientific data on its novel anti-cancer assets at three major upcoming cancer conferences -- the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) conference in Madrid Oct. 20-24, 2023; the Society of Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) conference Nov. 1-5, 2023 in San Diego; and the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) Dec. 5-9, 2023.

16 Oct 2023

Stress and depression more common in female heart attack patients with blocked arteries

Stress and depression are known to increase risk of heart attack, especially among women. They've also been linked to worse recovery.

16 Oct 2023

Study links long COVID to gut inflammation and serotonin deficiency

Patients with long COVID – the long-term symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, or memory loss in the months or years following COVID-19 – can exhibit a reduction in circulating levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin, according to new research published today in Cell.

16 Oct 2023

AI chatbot ChatGPT may not be accurate enough for self-diagnosis

ChatGPT, a sophisticated chatbot driven by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, has been increasingly used in health care contexts, one of which is assisting patients in self-diagnosing before seeking medical help.

16 Oct 2023

Study shows outsized toll of dementia on family caregivers and finances

Most people think of dementia as something that affects a person's brain. But a new study shows just how much damage it does to a person's wallet and bank account too – as well as the higher demands it places on their family members.

16 Oct 2023

Two 'big gun' antibiotics may be safer for the kidneys than previously thought

Two 'big gun' antibiotics thought to cause kidney failure in ICU patients with a severe bacterial infection, especially when combined with another antibiotic, may be safer for the kidneys than previously reported, following a randomized trial led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

16 Oct 2023

Medicaid plays critical role in the health and well-being of adults with Down syndrome

Life expectancy has increased substantially for people in the United States with Down syndrome, from a median age of 4 years old in the 1950s to 57 years old in 2019.

16 Oct 2023

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Biochemists reveal how to prevent cancer cells from becoming resistant to chemotherapy

Can creatine and resistance training trim your body fat percentage?

Survey highlights gaps in the UK public's awareness of childhood cancer signs and symptoms

Study sheds light on early life risk factors for ankylosing spondylitis

Immersive VR interventions effective in reducing pain and distress among cancer patients

ChatGPT outperforms doctors in following clinical guidelines for depression treatment

Falling folate levels sound alarm for urgent UK food fortification

Virtual reality therapy shows promise for treating hoarding disorder

Widely available prescription drug can improve IBS symptoms

Are all fats equal in heart disease risk? New veteran study suggests not

New project to explore nurse-moderated social VR experience for hemodialysis patients

Women more likely than men to develop depression after traumatic brain injury

Finding the correlation between cancer and stroke risk

Insilico Medicine to present scientific data on novel anti-cancer assets at major cancer conferences

Stress and depression more common in female heart attack patients with blocked arteries

Study links long COVID to gut inflammation and serotonin deficiency

AI chatbot ChatGPT may not be accurate enough for self-diagnosis

Study shows outsized toll of dementia on family caregivers and finances

Two 'big gun' antibiotics may be safer for the kidneys than previously thought

Medicaid plays critical role in the health and well-being of adults with Down syndrome

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