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What was SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence in Italian blood donors?

Researchers evaluated titers and types of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 antibodies in voluntary blood donors.

1 Jun 2023

Novel approach improves the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade and minimizes related side effects

Scientists at Tohoku University have discovered a novel approach that improves the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) - a novel form of cancer treatment utilizing immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) - and minimizes the associated side effects.

1 Jun 2023

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

Researchers discussed the impact of lifestyle and modifiable behaviors such as exercise and diet.

1 Jun 2023

Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?

Researchers investigated the influence of structured Mediterranean diet intervention on the anxiety and stress levels.

1 Jun 2023

Pilot study reveals effective approach to boost adherence to Mediterranean ketogenic diet for memory concerns in older adults

Researchers explored strategies for enhancing compliance with a Mediterranean ketogenic nutrition program among older individuals.

1 Jun 2023

The increased consumption of ultra-processed food influences human health and environmental sustainability

The relationship between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

1 Jun 2023

SCORE2- diabetes prediction model estimates the 10 year risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes

Researchers described the development and validation process of SCORE2-Diabetes.

1 Jun 2023

Study explores the link between sleep apnea and brain volume

Studies have shown that sleep apnea is related to an increased risk of dementia. A new study looks at the relationship between sleep apnea and brain volume.

31 May 2023

DIALIVE device may be a disease-modifying therapy for patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure

Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) occurs in 30% of hospitalized cirrhosis patients, leading to over one million deaths worldwide each year.

31 May 2023

Study unlocks insights into how 'good fat' tissue could be harnessed to combat obesity, diabetes

New research has unlocked insights into how "good fat" tissue could potentially be harnessed to combat obesity and remove glucose from the blood, helping to control diabetes.

31 May 2023

Protein discovery could open up new treatment options for chronic kidney disease

Fresh insights into a protein that causes damage in kidneys and hearts could open up new treatment options for chronic kidney disease, research shows.

31 May 2023

NIH scientists identify genomic variants that cause rare inflammatory skin disorder

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues have identified genomic variants that cause a rare and severe inflammatory skin disorder, known as disabling pansclerotic morphea, and have found a potential treatment.

31 May 2023

First-in-human clinical trial of liver dialysis device successfully completed

The first successful in-patient trial of liver dialysis* has been completed by researchers from UCL, the Royal Free Hospital, UCL spin-out Yaqrit and their collaborators.

31 May 2023

Breast cancer patients experience more severe CIPN symptoms with paclitaxel

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) – nerve pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet – is a common side effect of certain cancer treatments, including two drugs frequently used to treat cancer – the taxanes paclitaxel and docetaxel.

31 May 2023

Scientists develop new immuno-therapeutic approach to target brain metastatic melanomas

Acting as a team, twin stem cells activate the immune system to suppress tumor growth and prolong survival in representative preclinical models.

31 May 2023

New insights into how axons grow could lead to effective therapies for blindness, paralysis

Injuries to the nerves can blind or paralyze because adult nerve cells don't regenerate their connections. Now, a team of UConn School of Medicine researchers report in Development that at least a small population of nerve cells exist in everyone that could be coaxed to regrow, potentially restoring sight and movement.

31 May 2023

A simple tweak to first meal of the day may benefit people with Type 2 diabetes

An international team, led by UBC Okanagan researchers, suggests a simple tweak to the first meal of the day might help people living with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) better control their blood sugar levels.

31 May 2023

Personalized video exercises may be useful to support rehabilitation for people with RMD

Apps have become ubiquitous in many parts of life, including for health. For people with an RMD, personalized video exercises (PEV) may be useful to support rehabilitation and physical exercise.

31 May 2023

Breaking barriers to improve access to quality information about lupus

In general, there is an issue around the quality of information about lupus on the internet. Rumors, unchecked data, and unconfirmed research all contribute to confusion and anxiety, and can lead to people taking the wrong actions for themselves and their disease.

31 May 2023

Factors associated with diagnostic delay in Familial Mediterranean Fever

EULAR – The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology – held its 2023 annual congress in Milan, Italy. One of the abstracts chosen for presentation in the scientific session on Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) in children and young people, focused on the factors associated with diagnostic delay in FMF, using data from the Juvenile Inflammatory Rheumatism (JIR) cohort.

31 May 2023

Medical Condition News

What was SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence in Italian blood donors?

Novel approach improves the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade and minimizes related side effects

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?

Pilot study reveals effective approach to boost adherence to Mediterranean ketogenic diet for memory concerns in older adults

The increased consumption of ultra-processed food influences human health and environmental sustainability

SCORE2- diabetes prediction model estimates the 10 year risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes

Study explores the link between sleep apnea and brain volume

DIALIVE device may be a disease-modifying therapy for patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure

Study unlocks insights into how 'good fat' tissue could be harnessed to combat obesity, diabetes

Protein discovery could open up new treatment options for chronic kidney disease

NIH scientists identify genomic variants that cause rare inflammatory skin disorder

First-in-human clinical trial of liver dialysis device successfully completed

Breast cancer patients experience more severe CIPN symptoms with paclitaxel

Scientists develop new immuno-therapeutic approach to target brain metastatic melanomas

New insights into how axons grow could lead to effective therapies for blindness, paralysis

A simple tweak to first meal of the day may benefit people with Type 2 diabetes

Personalized video exercises may be useful to support rehabilitation for people with RMD

Breaking barriers to improve access to quality information about lupus

Factors associated with diagnostic delay in Familial Mediterranean Fever

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