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Study identifies racial and ethnic differences and emerging trends for deadly liver cancer

A new analysis of liver cancer has identified racial and ethnic differences and emerging trends for this highly fatal disease.

5 Sep 2023

Early onset cancers exacting heaviest toll on young adults over the past three decades

There's been a striking 79% increase in new cases of cancer among the under 50s around the world over the past three decades (1990-2019), finds research published today in the open access journal BMJ Oncology.

5 Sep 2023

Research shows how resistant starch could slow down progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

The prebiotic resistant starch could play an important role in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the future.

5 Sep 2023

Physician-assessed aortic stenosis severity correlates with clinical outcomes, study shows

The diagnosed severity of aortic stenosis strongly correlates with clinical outcomes, new Kaiser Permanente research shows.

5 Sep 2023

Targeting the ORAI1 calcium channel could provide new approach to treating oral cancer

An essential protein that acts as a gatekeeper for calcium entering cells promotes the growth of oral cancer and generates pain, according to a new study published in Science Signaling led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry.

5 Sep 2023

Experts call for changes to how drugs are tested and labeled for people with obesity

A new opinion piece published in Health Affairs Forefront raises questions around current approaches to assess drug safety and effectiveness in people with obesity.

5 Sep 2023

New ARDS definition could expand diagnosis and treatment options

In a new report posted online in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, a global consensus conference of 32 critical care experts with broad international representation and from diverse backgrounds has proposed a new definition of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

5 Sep 2023

Can e-cigarette use cause asthma?

Using e-cigarettes can significantly increase the risk of asthma.

5 Sep 2023

NGS-based screening identifies rare and novel thalassemia mutations in Ganzhou, China

Around 5.2% of the global population carries abnormal hemoglobin genes. Each year, 300,000 to 500,000 children are born with severe hemoglobinopathies worldwide, with approximately 80% of these cases occurring in developing countries.

5 Sep 2023

Workers pay the price while Congress and employers debate need for heat regulations

Sometimes the heat makes you vomit, said Carmen Garcia, a farmworker in the San Joaquin Valley of California. She and her husband spent July in the garlic fields, kneeling on the scorched earth as temperatures hovered above 105 degrees.

5 Sep 2023

How SARS-CoV-2 hijacks Fragile X proteins to fuel infection: New clues in COVID-19 and genetic disorders

Study explores the interaction between SARS-CoV-2's non-structural protein 3 (NSP3) and proteins related to Fragile X mental retardation (FMRPs), shedding light on COVID-19 pathophysiology. The research suggests that the virus exploits these host cell proteins for effective infection and possibly interferes with antiviral defense mechanisms, offering new insights into the genetic basis of Fragile X syndrome.

5 Sep 2023

Can ChatGPT be a diabetes consultant? Study probes the potential and pitfalls

This comprehensive study explores ChatGPT's ability to answer questions about diabetes, comparing it to human experts in a Danish diabetes center. While familiar users could more often spot the AI-generated answers, the research underscores the need for rigorous evaluation and safe integration of AI in healthcare.

5 Sep 2023

Gut microbes play a starring role in insulin resistance, opening doors for new diabetes treatments

The study reveals a strong association between gut microbial carbohydrate metabolism and insulin resistance, pointing to gut microbes as a key player in metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Targeting these microbial activities could offer a new therapeutic pathway for improving insulin resistance and overall metabolic health.

4 Sep 2023

Pandemic pounds: Study reveals COVID-19's impact on pregnancy weight gain patterns

The study reveals that gestational weight gain (GWG) increased during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and plateaued in the later stages, affecting especially those who were overweight or obese. It highlights the influence of the pandemic on pregnancy-related outcomes, including pre-pregnancy weight and GWG.

4 Sep 2023

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Study identifies racial and ethnic differences and emerging trends for deadly liver cancer

Early onset cancers exacting heaviest toll on young adults over the past three decades

Research shows how resistant starch could slow down progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Physician-assessed aortic stenosis severity correlates with clinical outcomes, study shows

Targeting the ORAI1 calcium channel could provide new approach to treating oral cancer

Experts call for changes to how drugs are tested and labeled for people with obesity

New ARDS definition could expand diagnosis and treatment options

Can e-cigarette use cause asthma?

NGS-based screening identifies rare and novel thalassemia mutations in Ganzhou, China

Workers pay the price while Congress and employers debate need for heat regulations

How SARS-CoV-2 hijacks Fragile X proteins to fuel infection: New clues in COVID-19 and genetic disorders

Can ChatGPT be a diabetes consultant? Study probes the potential and pitfalls

Gut microbes play a starring role in insulin resistance, opening doors for new diabetes treatments

Pandemic pounds: Study reveals COVID-19's impact on pregnancy weight gain patterns

Evaluating the risks of fish allergy from thermostable allergens in canned fish

What are the efficacy and safety of psilocybin in patients with major depressive disorder?

Study highlights risks of high-dose naloxone in opioid overdose response

Study explores the biology of post-COVID-19 cognitive deficits

Wild boars and Hepatitis E: Whats the zoonotic risk?

New cancer therapy shows promise in mouse models, slows or reverses tumor growth

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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