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Urban jungle: How city living may impact mental health

Researchers explore the effects of the urban environment on adult mental health.

19 Jun 2023

Diet alone not the sole culprit: Unraveling the complexities of metabolic disease rise in the U.S.

In a study published in the journal Pharma Nutrition, scientists have explored the long-term impact of Western diet and lifestyle factors on the risk of metabolic disease in the United States.

19 Jun 2023

Comparing the cost-effectiveness of SGLT2i versus mineralocorticoid antagonists

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are approved for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

19 Jun 2023

Scented path to healthy eating: study reveals the influence of sweet odors on food preferences

Study explores the role of sensory cues such as odors in promoting such healthy choices.

19 Jun 2023

Molecular cargo released by cancer cells lays the groundwork for leukemia spread

Tiny packets of molecular cargo shed by cancer cells seed the foundations for metastasis at distant sites in the body.

19 Jun 2023

New campaign addresses common stressors to protect overall well-being of Hispanic/Latino community

Constant or chronic stress can affect overall well-being and may even impact heart health. Chronic stress can lead to increased blood pressure, heart rate and inflammation, which can contribute to developing chronic diseases.

19 Jun 2023

Study proposes an efficient algorithm for fully automatic 3D left atrial segmentation

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Studying atrial structure directly is crucial for comprehending and managing atrial fibrillation (AF).

19 Jun 2023

UJI and UE set up a Joint Research Unit in neurodegenerative diseases

The Universitat Jaume I of Castelló (UJI) and the Universidad Europea (UE) in Madrid have set up a Joint Research Unit in neurodegenerative diseases to carry out scientific activities and projects in this field that favor excellent research and high-impact scientific results.

19 Jun 2023

CDC raises alarm: poor vaccine coverage fuels surge in meningococcal disease among HIV-infected individuals

CDC presents preliminary data showing an increase in meningococcal disease among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals.

19 Jun 2023

Is Guillain-Barré syndrome induced by SARS-CoV-2 vaccination?

Researchers investigated whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccines induced Guillain-Barré syndrome.

19 Jun 2023

Could mutated blood cells hold the key to lower Alzheimer's risk?

Researchers tested whether clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) status was associated with Alzheimer's disease.

19 Jun 2023

Exposure to beta-2 agonists not linked with reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease

Beta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although beta-2 agonists have been associated with a reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease in some previous epidemiological studies, this association was not found in a recent register-based study from the University of Eastern Finland.

19 Jun 2023

PacBio collaborates with Radboudumc to explore genetic causes of rare and genetic diseases

PacBio, a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions today announced a clinical research study with Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) to explore genetic causes of rare and genetic diseases.

19 Jun 2023

Concussion can increase future injury risk in athletes

Concussions are an unfortunate reality of contact sports at junior and senior levels. Now, sports experts at the University of South Australia are suggesting extended recovery times may be needed for youth athletes suffering from head trauma as new research shows a concussion can increase future injury risk by 50%.

19 Jun 2023

Cutting out the ‘longest incision in surgery’ from routine operations gives patients a comfortable recovery

Heart specialists at NHS Golden Jubilee are cutting out one of the ‘longest incisions in surgery’ from routine operations, giving Scottish patients a quicker, and almost pain-free, recovery.

19 Jun 2023

AI chatbots in dermatology: Promising, but proceed with caution, says new study

Study finds AI chatbots in dermatology show promise in answering patient questions and simplifying medical jargon, but limitations in accuracy and knowledge highlight the need for cautious integration into clinical practice.

18 Jun 2023

Smart drugs fall short as cognitive function enhancers

A recent Science Advances study investigated the effectiveness of three popular smart drugs, namely, modafinil (MOD), methylphenidate (MPH), and dextroamphetamine (DEX), against the difficulty of real-life daily tasks, i.e., the 0-1 knapsack optimization problem (“knapsack task”). A knapsack task is basically a combinatorial optimization task, the class of NP-time challenging problems.

18 Jun 2023

Herbal extracts for mental health: Are they safe for pregnant women?

Researchers evaluate the T-cell modulating effects of St. John’s wort, valerian, hops, lavender, and California poppy.

18 Jun 2023

High lipoprotein(a) levels linked to repeated heart disease events in older adults

Researchers report that high lipoprotein(a) levels were linked to repeated coronary heart disease events in older adults.

18 Jun 2023

Type 2 diabetes takes a toll on the brain altering microstructure

Type 2 diabetes patients exhibit brain tissue damage in mood and cognitive regions, impacting their functions. Diffusion tensor imaging reveals chronic tissue changes in various brain areas, such as the cerebellum and frontal cortex, correlating with mood and cognitive symptoms.

18 Jun 2023

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Urban jungle: How city living may impact mental health

Diet alone not the sole culprit: Unraveling the complexities of metabolic disease rise in the U.S.

Comparing the cost-effectiveness of SGLT2i versus mineralocorticoid antagonists

Scented path to healthy eating: study reveals the influence of sweet odors on food preferences

Molecular cargo released by cancer cells lays the groundwork for leukemia spread

New campaign addresses common stressors to protect overall well-being of Hispanic/Latino community

Study proposes an efficient algorithm for fully automatic 3D left atrial segmentation

UJI and UE set up a Joint Research Unit in neurodegenerative diseases

CDC raises alarm: poor vaccine coverage fuels surge in meningococcal disease among HIV-infected individuals

Is Guillain-Barré syndrome induced by SARS-CoV-2 vaccination?

Could mutated blood cells hold the key to lower Alzheimer's risk?

Exposure to beta-2 agonists not linked with reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease

PacBio collaborates with Radboudumc to explore genetic causes of rare and genetic diseases

Concussion can increase future injury risk in athletes

Cutting out the ‘longest incision in surgery’ from routine operations gives patients a comfortable recovery

AI chatbots in dermatology: Promising, but proceed with caution, says new study

Smart drugs fall short as cognitive function enhancers

Herbal extracts for mental health: Are they safe for pregnant women?

High lipoprotein(a) levels linked to repeated heart disease events in older adults

Type 2 diabetes takes a toll on the brain altering microstructure

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