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Study elucidates 12 defining symptoms of long COVID

Long COVID, or Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), includes a wide range of symptoms that present or persist more than 30 days after COVID-19 infection.

25 May 2023

UQ neuroscientists uncover how vitamin D deficiency affects developing neurons in schizophrenia

Neuroscientists at The University of Queensland have uncovered how vitamin D deficiency affects developing neurons in schizophrenia, using new technology.

25 May 2023

Genetic predisposition to lipids, Alzheimer’s and heart disease in MLXIPL gene shaped by exogenous exposures

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 9, entitled, "Exogenous exposures shape genetic predisposition to lipids, Alzheimer's, and coronary heart disease in the MLXIPL gene locus."

25 May 2023

Superior cognition in individuals who are 90+ associated with resilience to neurodegenerative pathologies

A University of California, Irvine-led team of researchers have discovered that the oldest-old, those who live to be 90+ and have superior cognitive skills, have similar levels of brain pathology as Alzheimer's patients, however, they also have less brain pathology of other neurodegenerative diseases that cause memory and thinking problems.

25 May 2023

Manipulating a signaling protein to slow down muscular dystrophy

A team of researchers at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy is reporting that by manipulating TAK1, a signaling protein that plays an important role in development of the immune system, they can slow down disease progression and improve muscle function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

25 May 2023

Exercise capacity found to be lower than expected among people with long COVID

While some patients recover from the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection, others have experienced the aftereffects of COVID-19 long after the initial infection. One of these long COVID symptoms is reduced exercise capacity.

25 May 2023

New method can kill aggressive brain tumors

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, working with French colleagues, have successfully developed a method able to kill the aggressive brain tumor glioblastoma.

25 May 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic: what was its impact on child mental health prevalence in the US?

Assessing whether the COVID-19 pandemic increased the incidence of any mental health.

25 May 2023

$Is prediabetes associated with increased fracture risk among midlife women?$

Is prediabetes associated with increased fracture risk among midlife women?

Studying the correlation between prediabetes before the menopause and increased fracture risk.

25 May 2023

Exploring the long-term risk of major adverse cardiovascular events following ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack

The risk of major adverse cardiovascular events following transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke.

25 May 2023

New method of analysis flags a precursor to prediabetes

Scientists at Klick Labs have developed a new way to catch the earliest signs the human body is failing to control blood glucose levels, before it reaches prediabetic levels in patients.

25 May 2023

People with Alzheimer's disease more likely to develop epilepsy and vice versa

People with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's disease may have an increased risk of epilepsy and people with a certain type of epilepsy may have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the May 24, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 May 2023

Study sheds light on global disparities in mortality rates from liver disease

New research is shedding light on global disparities in mortality rates from late-stage liver disease, also called cirrhosis.

25 May 2023

Does long-term exposure to air pollution impact cardiometabolic health markers?

The relationship between exposure to air pollution and its impact on cardiometabolic health markers.

25 May 2023

Digital plan of care leads to better outcomes of people living with type 2 diabetes, study shows

Research conducted as part of UKRIs digital health technology catalyst sponsored by Healum Ltd in partnership with Vernova Healthcare CIC, demonstrates that the use of Healum’s mobile app, connected to its care planning software and patient management system for healthcare professionals in primary care, has helped to improve health outcomes, health engagement and quality of life for people living with type 2 diabetes.

25 May 2023

Study maps cellular responses to blood sugar

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have successfully mapped specific regions in the brain that are activated in association with changes in blood sugar - also known as glucose - providing fundamental location information that could ultimately lead to more targeted therapies for people who struggle with conditions like diabetes.

25 May 2023

Medical Condition News

Study elucidates 12 defining symptoms of long COVID

UQ neuroscientists uncover how vitamin D deficiency affects developing neurons in schizophrenia

Genetic predisposition to lipids, Alzheimer’s and heart disease in MLXIPL gene shaped by exogenous exposures

Superior cognition in individuals who are 90+ associated with resilience to neurodegenerative pathologies

Manipulating a signaling protein to slow down muscular dystrophy

Exercise capacity found to be lower than expected among people with long COVID

New method can kill aggressive brain tumors

The COVID-19 pandemic: what was its impact on child mental health prevalence in the US?

Is prediabetes associated with increased fracture risk among midlife women?

Exploring the long-term risk of major adverse cardiovascular events following ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack

New method of analysis flags a precursor to prediabetes

People with Alzheimer's disease more likely to develop epilepsy and vice versa

Study sheds light on global disparities in mortality rates from liver disease

Does long-term exposure to air pollution impact cardiometabolic health markers?

Digital plan of care leads to better outcomes of people living with type 2 diabetes, study shows

Study maps cellular responses to blood sugar

AI framework beats emergency call handlers in recognizing stroke for both sexes

How to be more inclusive and offer assistance to people with common hidden disabilities

Survey reveals the limited knowledge about actinic keratosis among most people

Immune system’s ability to respond to spinal cord injuries reduces with age, research suggests

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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