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First support trial aims to provide personalized care to people living with long Covid

Researchers at St Georges, University of London and Cardiff University are calling people to join the first support trial of its kind which will provide personalized care to people living with long Covid.

21 Jun 2023

Alternative splicing in neurodegenerative disease and the promise of RNA-based therapeutic strategies

Alternative splicing, a clever way a cell generates many different variations of messenger RNAs - single-stranded RNAs involved in protein synthesis - and proteins from the same stretch of DNA, plays an important role in molecular biology.

21 Jun 2023

Study investigates whether metformin mitigates androgen deprivation therapy-related metabolic syndrome

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on June 19, 2023, entitled, "Utilizing metformin to prevent metabolic syndrome due to androgen deprivation therapy (ADT): a randomized phase II study of metformin in non-diabetic men initiating ADT for advanced prostate cancer."

21 Jun 2023

Study investigates the interplay between acute stress and placebo effects in nausea

Researchers investigated the interplay between acute stress and placebo effects on nausea.

21 Jun 2023

Vagus nerve dysfunction has a central pathogenic role in the pathophysiology of the post-COVID condition

Researchers studied if vagus nerve dysfunction has a central pathogenic role in the pathophysiology of the post-COVID condition.

21 Jun 2023

Building resilient brains: strategies for promoting brain health in older adults

Researchers reviewed the overarching theme of brain health from the perspective of aging and preventive care.

21 Jun 2023

Uncovering the hidden genetic connections behind COVID-19 and comorbidities

Researchers performed a protein diffusion network analysis using tissue-specific GRNs to identify predispositions to COVID-19.

21 Jun 2023

Rensselaer investigator awarded $1.6 million grant to study the mechanics of mitosis to fight cancer

It is a scary fact that one in two women and one in three men in the United States will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime.

20 Jun 2023

$3.3M HHS grant supports UTHealth Houston study on combination treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

A combination strategy of endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) with chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer will be studied at UTHealth Houston through a $3.3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

20 Jun 2023

Study reveals patterns of high blood pressure in pregnant women, linked to maternal health risks

Research examines the trajectory of systolic blood pressure in pregnant women and its associations with various factors. It sheds light on the patterns and risks related to blood pressure during pregnancy.

20 Jun 2023

Alarming rise: New cases of dementia surging in elderly population of Wales, UK

Dementia cases are increasing among the elderly population, with a rise in new diagnoses and a growing number of people living with the disease. This trend poses challenges for healthcare systems as the aging population with dementia continues to grow.

20 Jun 2023

Vegetarian diet linked to increased risk of varicose veins in men

Varicose veins (VVs) pose a significant medical burden, particularly among women. This study investigates the association between vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets and the risk of VVs in both genders.

20 Jun 2023

3D-printed vaginal ovules offer promising treatment for endometriosis

3D-printed vaginal ovules offer controlled release and targeted treatment, showing promise for conditions like endometriosis.

20 Jun 2023

Does drinking 100% fruit juice reduce risk of cardiovascular disease?

Study investigates the potential impact of (poly)phenols found in 100% fruit juices on cardiometabolic risk factors, utilizing published randomized controlled trials. It aims to understand how these compounds may mediate the effects on overall health.

20 Jun 2023

Treatment with dupilumab leads to sustained improvements in COPD patients with type 2 inflammation

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with type 2 inflammation saw rapid and sustained improvements in their disease after treatment with the monoclonal antibody dupilumab, according to a yearlong, Phase 3 clinical trial reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.

20 Jun 2023

Medicaid expansion linked to improvement in insurance coverage for cardiac care, better patient outcomes

An expansion of the Affordable Care Act that extends Medicaid eligibility to more people improved patient outcomes, prevention measures and screening access, according to a review of research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

20 Jun 2023

Pilot program lays the groundwork to measure the quality of aortic stenosis care

New research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes examines the pilot phase of the American Heart Association quality improvement program Target: Aortic Stenosis™.

20 Jun 2023

Cardiac MRI is a safe and valuable tool to help evaluate patients with acute chest pain

An estimated 3 million patients visit emergency departments each year with acute chest pain and mildly elevated troponin levels.

20 Jun 2023

Apple-shaped obesity associated with greater inflammation and mortality in COVID-19 patients

Eating an apple a day may keep the doctor away, but having an apple shape is not nearly as healthy. Now, researchers from Japan have shown that people who carry their weight in their bellies may be at greater risk of poor outcomes if they catch COVID-19.

20 Jun 2023

New study reveals the hidden mechanism between cancer and diabetes

Back in the 1920s, researchers discovered that cancer patients had sweet-smelling urine. First, the doctors were puzzled, but they soon realised that it was a result of elevated blood sugar levels.

20 Jun 2023

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First support trial aims to provide personalized care to people living with long Covid

Alternative splicing in neurodegenerative disease and the promise of RNA-based therapeutic strategies

Study investigates whether metformin mitigates androgen deprivation therapy-related metabolic syndrome

Study investigates the interplay between acute stress and placebo effects in nausea

Vagus nerve dysfunction has a central pathogenic role in the pathophysiology of the post-COVID condition

Building resilient brains: strategies for promoting brain health in older adults

Uncovering the hidden genetic connections behind COVID-19 and comorbidities

Rensselaer investigator awarded $1.6 million grant to study the mechanics of mitosis to fight cancer

$3.3M HHS grant supports UTHealth Houston study on combination treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

Study reveals patterns of high blood pressure in pregnant women, linked to maternal health risks

Alarming rise: New cases of dementia surging in elderly population of Wales, UK

Vegetarian diet linked to increased risk of varicose veins in men

3D-printed vaginal ovules offer promising treatment for endometriosis

Does drinking 100% fruit juice reduce risk of cardiovascular disease?

Treatment with dupilumab leads to sustained improvements in COPD patients with type 2 inflammation

Medicaid expansion linked to improvement in insurance coverage for cardiac care, better patient outcomes

Pilot program lays the groundwork to measure the quality of aortic stenosis care

Cardiac MRI is a safe and valuable tool to help evaluate patients with acute chest pain

Apple-shaped obesity associated with greater inflammation and mortality in COVID-19 patients

New study reveals the hidden mechanism between cancer and diabetes

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