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Study uncovers previously unknown genetic cause of late-onset cerebellar ataxia

A new study published on Dec. 14, 2022 in the New England Journal of Medicine reports the identification of a previously unknown genetic cause of a late-onset cerebellar ataxia, a discovery that will improve diagnosis and open new treatment avenues for this progressive condition.

15 Dec 2022

Intermittent fasting diet intervention may help patients to achieve complete diabetes remission

After an intermittent fasting diet intervention, patients achieved complete diabetes remission, defined as an HbA1c (average blood sugar) level of less than 6.5% at least one year after stopping diabetes medication, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

15 Dec 2022

Study finds altered spontaneous brain activity in people with Down syndrome

Researchers of the Faculty of Psychology, the Institute of Neurosciences and the Institute of Complex Systems of the University of Barcelona have identified, using functional magnetic resonance techniques, differences in the spontaneous activity of the brain in a resting state in people with Down syndrome (DS) compared to the general population. Also, these variations could be related to cognitive skills.

15 Dec 2022

Common kidney disease could be treated with existing medicines, new study shows

A serious condition that can cause the kidneys to suddenly stop working could be treated with existing medicines, a new study shows.

14 Dec 2022

Individuals with alcohol use disorder less likely to receive treatment for hepatitis C, study shows

A new study supported by the National Institutes of Health shows that individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) are less likely to receive antivirals for hepatitis C, despite current guidelines recommending antiviral treatment regardless of alcohol use.

14 Dec 2022

Four genetic mutations linked to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

New research has confirmed a strong link between four genetic mutations and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare but often fatal brain infection that can be triggered by dozens of FDA-approved drugs.

14 Dec 2022

Correlating circulating adipokine levels with COVID-19 severity

Researchers determine whether plasma adipokine levels were associated with COVID-19-related systemic inflammation and severity.

14 Dec 2022

No benefit of low dose apixaban following acute COVID-19

The HEAL-COVID trial compared the efficacy of Apixaban to standard care in adults who have recently recovered from severe COVID-19.

14 Dec 2022

The debilitating effects of long-COVID in the U.S.

A new study posted to the preprint server medRxiv* discusses chronic disability due to long COVID in the United States.

14 Dec 2022

Study finds a novel therapeutic target for prevention and treatment of gout

Many Americans think of gout as a disease from a bygone era, akin to rickets or scurvy. The condition commonly afflicted the rich and royal, including American historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.

14 Dec 2022

Weak electrical pulses can stop certain life-threatening arrhythmias, study shows

Atrial and ventricular fibrillations are dangerous heart arrhythmias that claim millions of lives each year. Current treatment for them is a high-energy defibrillation shock that can be intensely painful and lead to further heart damage.

14 Dec 2022

Major treatment advance revealed for adults with newly diagnosed B lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Late-breaking research reveals a major treatment advance for adults with newly diagnosed B lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

14 Dec 2022

People with cocaine- and opioid-use disorders infected with COVID-19 have greater risk of endocarditis

People diagnosed with cocaine- and opioid-use disorders are more susceptible to developing endocarditis, a condition that damages the lining of the heart valves and chambers, according to research from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health.

14 Dec 2022

Scientists provide evidence of the positive effects of alcohol abstinence in advanced liver cirrhosis

Complete abstinence from alcohol is considered a cornerstone in the treatment of patients with alcohol-related liver disease. It has not yet been sufficiently researched whether this measure can still improve the prognosis even in the case of advanced liver cirrhosis.

14 Dec 2022

Bad cholesterol and high blood pressure may be associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease

High levels of lipoprotein(a), a type of "bad" cholesterol, may be associated with an 18-20% higher risk of cardiovascular disease among people who have hypertension, however, CVD risk was not higher among those without hypertension, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

13 Dec 2022

Hand-held biosensor enables rapid and accurate detection of oral cancer

Oral cancer is the 13th most common type of cancer globally, and oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs) account for more than 90% of oral cancers.

13 Dec 2022

Study uncovers a new immune culprit in Alzheimer’s disease

The reason your three-pound brain doesn't feel heavy is because it floats in a reservoir of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which flows in and around your brain and spinal cord.

13 Dec 2022

People with daily step count of 10,700 are 44% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes

Wearable fitness devices offer new insights into the relationship between physical activity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new analysis of the National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program data published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

13 Dec 2022

Vitamin D supplements reduce the risk of dynapenia in older people by 78%

Vitamin D plays an important role in the regulation of calcium and phosphorus absorption by the organism.

13 Dec 2022

Alcohol's toll on health, safety and economy in Massachusetts is very concerning

Alcohol's health, safety and economic toll on the Bay State residents far outstrips revenues from state alcohol taxes, according to a new report from Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH).

13 Dec 2022

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Study uncovers previously unknown genetic cause of late-onset cerebellar ataxia

Intermittent fasting diet intervention may help patients to achieve complete diabetes remission

Study finds altered spontaneous brain activity in people with Down syndrome

Common kidney disease could be treated with existing medicines, new study shows

Individuals with alcohol use disorder less likely to receive treatment for hepatitis C, study shows

Four genetic mutations linked to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

Correlating circulating adipokine levels with COVID-19 severity

No benefit of low dose apixaban following acute COVID-19

The debilitating effects of long-COVID in the U.S.

Study finds a novel therapeutic target for prevention and treatment of gout

Weak electrical pulses can stop certain life-threatening arrhythmias, study shows

Major treatment advance revealed for adults with newly diagnosed B lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia

People with cocaine- and opioid-use disorders infected with COVID-19 have greater risk of endocarditis

Scientists provide evidence of the positive effects of alcohol abstinence in advanced liver cirrhosis

Bad cholesterol and high blood pressure may be associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Hand-held biosensor enables rapid and accurate detection of oral cancer

Study uncovers a new immune culprit in Alzheimer’s disease

People with daily step count of 10,700 are 44% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes

Vitamin D supplements reduce the risk of dynapenia in older people by 78%

Alcohol's toll on health, safety and economy in Massachusetts is very concerning

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