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Do peripheral artery disease risk factors impact men and women differently?

How major risk factors relate to hospitalization or mortality.

20 Oct 2023

Dr. Anthony Lang reveals new model for studying Parkinson’s disease at the 26th World Congress of Neurology

During a plenary lecture at the 26th World Congress of Neurology, Dr. Anthony Lang, professor of neurology and Jack Clark Chair for Parkinson's Disease Research, University of Toronto, revealed a groundbreaking new model for identifying and studying Parkinson’s disease. This new approach will help researchers investigate biological aspects of the disease that may be detectable many years before symptoms begin to show.

20 Oct 2023

Clinical study evaluates safety and efficacy of methylone in patients with severe PTSD

Clerkenwell Health, the modern mental health company specializing in matching patients with cutting-edge psychiatry treatments, today announced that it is taking part in Transcend Therapeutics’ Phase 2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of methylone in patients with severe PTSD.

20 Oct 2023

Blood pressure variations can raise the risk of dementia and vascular problems in older people

A new study by Australian researchers has shown that fluctuating blood pressure can increase the risk of dementia and vascular problems in older people.

20 Oct 2023

Linking perinatal events to juvenile idiopathic arthritis-uveitis

Researchers investigate perinatal events associated with the manifestation of juvenile idiopathic arthritis and the development of JIA-uveitis.

20 Oct 2023

Mediterranean diet intervention may not improve breast cancer prognosis in high-risk patients

Researchers discuss the results of a randomized controlled trial to explore the impact of diet on breast cancer recurrence.

20 Oct 2023

Coffee consumption reduces risk of migraines, but not other neurological diseases

Researchers use Mendelian randomization to establish a causal link between coffee consumption and reduction in migraine risk.

20 Oct 2023

Exploring the impact of solid oat polar lipid-enriched breakfasts on metabolic health

Researchers investigate if oat polar lipid compounds improve glucose tolerance, gut hormonal responses, and triglyceridemia.

20 Oct 2023

Low serotonin levels observed in long COVID and other viral infections

Researchers identify a pathophysiological mechanism linking serotonin reduction to the multifaceted etiology of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19.

20 Oct 2023

How ketamine treatment elicits long-lasting anti-depressive effects

Researchers discuss the mechanisms responsible for the sustained antidepressant effects of ketamine by examining ketamine-NMDAR interactions.

20 Oct 2023

New study investigates the relationship between PTSD, diet, and the gut microbiome

The human gut microbiome has a significant impact on our health. Research has shown that it can influence the development and response of emotions, but the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the gut microbiome has been unexplored.

19 Oct 2023

Consistent lack of sleep may raise the risk of developing depressive symptoms

Consistently sleeping less than five hours a night might raise the risk of developing depressive symptoms, according to a new genetic study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

19 Oct 2023

First-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy improves symptoms in patients with adrenal conditions

A first-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy that more closely replicates the natural circadian and ultradian rhythms of our hormones has shown to improve symptoms in patients with adrenal conditions.

19 Oct 2023

UCSF dementia experts to join peers at annual Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's disease conference

Dementia experts from UC San Francisco will join their peers from around the globe at the annual Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease (CTAD) conference in Boston from Oct. 24 to 27.

19 Oct 2023

Ferroptosis regulation of GLS2 as a potential therapeutic strategy against liver diseases

A new editorial paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on October 19, 2023, entitled, "GLS2 shapes ferroptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma."

19 Oct 2023

Steroid use linked to increased concussion risk in high school athletes

Higher body mass index and increased aggression caused by steroid use could increase the potential for sustaining a concussion, researchers say.

19 Oct 2023

Potato starch supplement may help prevent gvhd in bone marrow transplant patients

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Michigan conducted a phase I pilot study to assess the feasibility of using potato starch as a dietary intervention to modify the gut microbiome in bone marrow transplant patients.

19 Oct 2023

New method uses extracellular vesicles to enhance immunotherapy responses in glioblastoma

A team of researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has developed a new method for using extracellular vesicles to enhance responses to immunotherapy in glioblastoma, potentially opening the door for wider use of engineered messenger RNA (mRNA) for cancer therapy.

19 Oct 2023

Collaborative team receives NCI grant to study how to improve immunotherapy for diffuse midline gliomas

Each year, approximately 200 to 300 children in the United States are diagnosed with diffuse midline gliomas (DMG), a tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord.

19 Oct 2023

Brain natriuretic peptide plays a role in activating atopic dermatitis

Researchers from North Carolina State University have pinpointed a particular peptide's role in activating atopic dermatitis, or eczema. The work could lead to more effective treatments for the condition.

19 Oct 2023

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Do peripheral artery disease risk factors impact men and women differently?

Dr. Anthony Lang reveals new model for studying Parkinson’s disease at the 26th World Congress of Neurology

Clinical study evaluates safety and efficacy of methylone in patients with severe PTSD

Blood pressure variations can raise the risk of dementia and vascular problems in older people

Linking perinatal events to juvenile idiopathic arthritis-uveitis

Mediterranean diet intervention may not improve breast cancer prognosis in high-risk patients

Coffee consumption reduces risk of migraines, but not other neurological diseases

Exploring the impact of solid oat polar lipid-enriched breakfasts on metabolic health

Low serotonin levels observed in long COVID and other viral infections

How ketamine treatment elicits long-lasting anti-depressive effects

New study investigates the relationship between PTSD, diet, and the gut microbiome

Consistent lack of sleep may raise the risk of developing depressive symptoms

First-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy improves symptoms in patients with adrenal conditions

UCSF dementia experts to join peers at annual Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's disease conference

Ferroptosis regulation of GLS2 as a potential therapeutic strategy against liver diseases

Steroid use linked to increased concussion risk in high school athletes

Potato starch supplement may help prevent gvhd in bone marrow transplant patients

New method uses extracellular vesicles to enhance immunotherapy responses in glioblastoma

Collaborative team receives NCI grant to study how to improve immunotherapy for diffuse midline gliomas

Brain natriuretic peptide plays a role in activating atopic dermatitis

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