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Beyond the gut: Crohn's disease's oral clues for timely diagnosis

The oral manifestations of CD.

12 Oct 2023

Does your gut microbiome play a role in therapeutic outcomes?

The role of the gut microbiome and its metabolites in altering the therapeutic outcomes

12 Oct 2023

Fighting tuberculosis: Breakthrough analysis reveals mixed strain infections

The drug-resistant genotypes in mixed strain infection (MSI) samples of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

12 Oct 2023

California bans controversial ‘excited delirium’ diagnosis

California is the first state to ban doctors and medical examiners from attributing deaths to the controversial diagnosis known as "excited delirium," which a human rights activist hailed as a "watershed moment" that could make it harder for police to justify excessive force.

12 Oct 2023

What is the recommended viewing distance for digital devices?

How viewing distance from digital devices, such as smartphones and computers, affects binocular vision.

12 Oct 2023

Is there an association between vitamin D deficiency and sepsis mortality?

The impact of deficient serum vitamin D levels on sepsis prognosis.

12 Oct 2023

Impact of caffeine consumption on oxidation of fats: common themes and future research

The association between caffeine consumption and fat oxidation.

12 Oct 2023

Unlocking hope: Promising treatments for cognitive impairment in HIV patients on the horizon

Researchers examine the mechanisms responsible for the increased risk of neurocognitive impairment in HIV patients and explore potential treatments.

12 Oct 2023

Ethnicity and the effect of potentially modifiable risk factors on dementia

The effects of potentially modifiable risk factors on dementia vary among people of South Asian, Black, and White ethnicities.

12 Oct 2023

Genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon identified

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London’s Precision Healthcare Research Institute (PHURI) and the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have identified the genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon. Their findings, published today (12 October) in Nature Communications, could lead to the first effective treatments for people with Raynaud’s.

12 Oct 2023

University of Manchester's new publication offers insight on causes and challenges of poor mental health

The University of Manchester has marked World Mental Health Day today (10 October) with the launch of a new publication offering insight on the causes and challenges of poor mental health, together with a suite of recommendations to help policymakers improve the lives of millions.

12 Oct 2023

Analysis suggests the need for pharma research into non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Analysis of the online conversations among patients with Parkinson’s Disease suggests a need for pharmaceutical research to be targeted at treating the non-motor symptoms of the disease.

12 Oct 2023

Early pregnancy obesity linked to heart risks and complicated births

Study reveals a significant link between obesity in early pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes, which in turn are associated with elevated cardiovascular disease risk later in life. The findings suggest the importance of early interventions to mitigate long-term health risks.

12 Oct 2023

Could young blood be the key to reversing age-related cognitive decline?

Researchers at the University of Auckland identify platelet factor 4 (PF4) in young blood as a key player in reversing age-related cognitive decline in mice. The study offers a promising avenue for treating dementia-related conditions and enhancing brain function in aging populations.

11 Oct 2023

New AI software achieves 100% detection rate for melanoma

Skin cancer detection using artificial intelligence (AI) software has rapidly improved, new research has shown, with the latest software reaching a 100% detection rate for melanoma.

11 Oct 2023

Saline injection treatment for calcific tendinopathy provides no meaningful benefit over placebo

A saline injection treatment widely used for calcific tendinopathy - a common, painful condition caused by a build-up of calcium in the rotator cuff tendons of the shoulder - provides no meaningful benefit over placebo, concludes a trial published by The BMJ today.

11 Oct 2023

Is "double jeopardy" of midlife and old age stalling America's life expectancy?

Study reveals that the stagnation in U.S. life expectancy since 2010 is more significantly impacted by increased mortality rates in those above 65 years old than in working-age adults. Termed "double jeopardy," this finding highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions to improve health outcomes across age groups.

11 Oct 2023

Medical Condition News

Beyond the gut: Crohn's disease's oral clues for timely diagnosis

Does your gut microbiome play a role in therapeutic outcomes?

Fighting tuberculosis: Breakthrough analysis reveals mixed strain infections

California bans controversial ‘excited delirium’ diagnosis

What is the recommended viewing distance for digital devices?

Is there an association between vitamin D deficiency and sepsis mortality?

Impact of caffeine consumption on oxidation of fats: common themes and future research

Unlocking hope: Promising treatments for cognitive impairment in HIV patients on the horizon

Ethnicity and the effect of potentially modifiable risk factors on dementia

Genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon identified

University of Manchester's new publication offers insight on causes and challenges of poor mental health

Analysis suggests the need for pharma research into non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Early pregnancy obesity linked to heart risks and complicated births

Could young blood be the key to reversing age-related cognitive decline?

New AI software achieves 100% detection rate for melanoma

Saline injection treatment for calcific tendinopathy provides no meaningful benefit over placebo

Is "double jeopardy" of midlife and old age stalling America's life expectancy?

AI helps neurosurgeons identify brain tumor types on the spot

World-first clinical trial offers new hope in the treatment of mild cognitive impairment among older people

New glutamine sensor could revolutionize early diagnosis and treatment of geriatric diseases

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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