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Beyond exhaustion: study identifies fatigue as key factor limiting functionality in long COVID patients

Researchers assess self-documented long COVID symptoms among care-seeking individuals.

13 Jun 2023

Repeat intraocular corticosteroid injections improve vision in people with persistent or recurrent uveitic macular edema

Repeat treatment with corticosteroid injections improved vision in people with persistent or recurrent uveitis-related macular edema better than two other therapies, according to results from a clinical trial funded by the National Eye Institute.

13 Jun 2023

Study provides a new and promising strategy for future cancer immunotherapies

CD8+ T cells, a vital component of the immune system that provides immunity against cancer, have been the focal point of anti-cancer therapies.

13 Jun 2023

Breaking barriers: hydrogel reservoir unleashes the potential of HSV-1 virotherapy in cancer

Researchers evaluated the therapeutic efficacy of Navoximod.

13 Jun 2023

Sleep-disordered breathing more prevalent among short-snouted dogs, study reveals

University of Helsinki researchers tested a new method of diagnosing sleep-disordered breathing in dogs using a neckband developed for human sleep apnoea diagnostics.

13 Jun 2023

Carb conundrum: debunking the link between pasta and obesity

Researchers reviewed existing data on the impact of diet patterns with high pasta content on body weight.

13 Jun 2023

Cracking the code: omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids' impact on glucose metabolism

Researchers explored the impact of omega-3 and -6 fatty acids on glucose metabolism.

13 Jun 2023

Bamboo's hidden treasures: unveiling the possible health-boosting powers of leaf and sheath extracts

Researchers explored the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of bamboo leaves and sheaths.

13 Jun 2023

Diets rich in fiber, plant protein, and unsaturated fat may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota involved in weight loss

Researchers evaluated the impact of diet patterns on the gut microbiome among obese individuals.

13 Jun 2023

Increased risk of T2D in patients linked to low birthweight, study finds

T2D patients with lower birthweight also show higher use of diabetes drugs than those with normal birthweight, and a larger number of comorbidities including high blood pressure, at the time of diagnosis.

13 Jun 2023

Study reveals biologically validated imaging-based evidence of medically induced myelin repair

A decade after UC San Francisco scientists identified an over-the-counter antihistamine as a treatment for multiple sclerosis, researchers have developed an approach to measure the drug's effectiveness in repairing the brain, making it possible to also assess future therapies for the devastating disorder.

13 Jun 2023

Letermovir: A promising breakthrough in CMV prevention for kidney transplant recipients

In a recent article published in the journal JAMA Network, researchers performed a randomized clinical trial (RCT) to demonstrate the noninferiority of letermovir vs. valganciclovir for prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in adult CMV-seronegative kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) who received a kidney from a CMV-seropositive individual.

13 Jun 2023

Analyzing the role of LP-284 Hodgkin's lymphoma models and in DNA damage repair

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on June 12, 2023, entitled, "LP-284, a small molecule acylfulvene, exerts potent antitumor activity in preclinical non-Hodgkin's lymphoma models and in cells deficient in DNA damage repair."

13 Jun 2023

Manipulating white blood cells to eliminate solid tumors

By silencing the molecular pathway that prevents macrophages from attacking our own cells, Penn Engineers have manipulated these white blood cells to eliminate solid tumors.

12 Jun 2023

Metformin shows promising antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2

Metformin, a widely available oral medication, reduces SARS-CoV-2 viral load by 3.6-fold in outpatient trial, offering a potential treatment option. Ivermectin and fluvoxamine show no significant virologic effect.

12 Jun 2023

Study suggests the role of histamine-releasing factor in severe asthma and RV-induced asthma exacerbation

Asthma is more dangerous than many people realize. An estimated 10 Americans die everyday from asthma, and the disease leads to around 439,000 hospitalizations and 1.3 million emergency room trips each year.

12 Jun 2023

Rising alcohol consumption in China linked to increased risk of 61 diseases

The associations between alcohol consumption and the risk of diseases in Chinese adults.

12 Jun 2023

New study may help improve diagnosis of cognitive disability in Parkinson's disease

A few minutes of data recorded from a single electrode placed on top of the head may be sufficient to predict thinking problems, including dementia, in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD).

12 Jun 2023

Researchers test a new way to deliver mental health therapy to people with addiction, aggressive behavior

Researchers from five colleges at Rochester Institute of Technology are testing a new way to deliver mental health therapy to people struggling with alcohol/drug addiction and aggressive behavior.

12 Jun 2023

Spaceflight experience alters human brain structure, posing challenges for long-term missions

Spaceflight impacts brain structure. Longer missions lead to greater ventricle expansion, especially within the first 6 months. Shorter inter-mission intervals limit ventricle recovery. Findings reveal limits and recovery capacity of the brain during spaceflight.

12 Jun 2023

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Beyond exhaustion: study identifies fatigue as key factor limiting functionality in long COVID patients

Repeat intraocular corticosteroid injections improve vision in people with persistent or recurrent uveitic macular edema

Study provides a new and promising strategy for future cancer immunotherapies

Breaking barriers: hydrogel reservoir unleashes the potential of HSV-1 virotherapy in cancer

Sleep-disordered breathing more prevalent among short-snouted dogs, study reveals

Carb conundrum: debunking the link between pasta and obesity

Cracking the code: omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids' impact on glucose metabolism

Bamboo's hidden treasures: unveiling the possible health-boosting powers of leaf and sheath extracts

Diets rich in fiber, plant protein, and unsaturated fat may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota involved in weight loss

Increased risk of T2D in patients linked to low birthweight, study finds

Study reveals biologically validated imaging-based evidence of medically induced myelin repair

Letermovir: A promising breakthrough in CMV prevention for kidney transplant recipients

Analyzing the role of LP-284 Hodgkin's lymphoma models and in DNA damage repair

Manipulating white blood cells to eliminate solid tumors

Metformin shows promising antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2

Study suggests the role of histamine-releasing factor in severe asthma and RV-induced asthma exacerbation

Rising alcohol consumption in China linked to increased risk of 61 diseases

New study may help improve diagnosis of cognitive disability in Parkinson's disease

Researchers test a new way to deliver mental health therapy to people with addiction, aggressive behavior

Spaceflight experience alters human brain structure, posing challenges for long-term missions

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