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Broccoli and sprouts improve gut microbiota and reduce inflammation in IBD

Recently, scientists reviewed the role of sulforaphane from cruciferous vegetables (e.g., broccoli) in preventing IBD by regulating inflammation and altering the gut microbiome.

29 Nov 2022

Comparing Mediterranean diet versus low-fat diet for metabolic syndrome

Researchers assess the impact of the Mediterranean diet in comparison to a low-fat diet on the outcomes of metabolic syndromes.

29 Nov 2022

Cannabidiol and the shifting perspective of epilepsy drug discovery

Researchers discuss the research hat contributed to cannabidiol as a potential antiseizure medication in the 21st century.

29 Nov 2022

Newly discovered material can aid healing of hard-to-treat diabetic wounds

Scientists have discovered a new material that can be applied to diabetic wounds to heal them faster with just one application.

29 Nov 2022

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Stingless bee-derived propolis against acne

Researchers explore the anti-acne, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of Stingless bee (Tetragonula biroi)-derived propolis.

29 Nov 2022

Researchers assess reasons for non-follow-up after a positive colorectal cancer test

While screening by Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) can detect colorectal cancers early, successful treatment depends on the patient undergoing follow-up colonoscopy after an unfavorable test result.

29 Nov 2022

Consultation on insurance issues and training needed to improve the use of continuous glucose monitoring in primary care

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is associated with improved health outcomes for patients with diabetes.

29 Nov 2022

Interprofessional primary care for dementia patients linked with increased ER visits

Individuals with dementia require care from a variety of healthcare providers. Interprofessional team care has been touted as most beneficial to this patient population.

29 Nov 2022

Understanding the genetics of healthy brain cells to target vulnerabilities in glioblastomas

Understanding how cancer cells evolve from healthy brain cells and evade treatment could open up potential new drug therapies for glioblastomas, one of the most common and lethal brain cancers, new research has revealed.

29 Nov 2022

Study shines light on how ultrafine particles promote lung cancer progression

While it may seem common knowledge that smoking is bad for your lungs, if and how ultrafine particles present in cigarette smoke impact the development and progression of lung cancer remains unclear.

29 Nov 2022

Study finds possible shared predisposition between migraine and upper extremity nerve compression syndromes

Patients who undergo surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome and other upper extremity nerve compression syndromes are more likely to have a diagnosis of migraine headaches, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

29 Nov 2022

Blood tests may be able to guide treatment discussions for patients with metastatic cancer

As cancers grow and potentially spread to new parts of the body, they often shed cells and DNA into the blood stream. DNA can be analyzed for both the amount of DNA present and whether any potential mutations exist that may aid providers in deciding on treatments.

29 Nov 2022

Photon-counting CT may help to effectively identify post-COVID patients at risk for lung damage

New CT technology outperforms conventional CT in detecting subtle damage in the lungs of patients with persistent symptoms of COVID-19, according to a new study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

29 Nov 2022

Endogenous system may be responsible for delayed onset of diabetic retinopathy

About one third of patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) develop diabetic retinopathy (DR), a leading cause of blindness in working-age individuals. DR typically develops after many years of DM, and some patients do not develop DR for more than 50 years.

29 Nov 2022

AI tool can reliably classify difficult-to-diagnose nasal cavity tumors

Although tumors in the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinus are confined to a small space, they encompass a very broad spectrum with many tumor types.

29 Nov 2022

Terminally ill patients across the West Midlands still living in fear of early death from Covid-19

People with terminal illness across the West Midlands are still living in fear of catching Covid-19 and dying early according to research.

29 Nov 2022

UAB and Menkes International Association sign a donation agreement to boost research in Menkes disease

These funds, coming from the Menkes International Association, will allow a research project to search for new biomarkers to establish administration and monitoring protocols for a new drug that could improve the lives of children suffering from this rare disease.

29 Nov 2022

Activation of microglial cells can slow down Alzheimer's progression

The brain's big-eating immune cells can slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease. This is shown by a study that is now published in Nature Aging.

29 Nov 2022

Eating healthy plant-based diet linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer

Eating a plant-based diet rich in healthy plant foods - such as whole grains, vegetables, and legumes - and low in unhealthy plant foods - including refined grains, fruit juices, and added sugars - is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer in men.

29 Nov 2022

Deep learning model uses a single chest X-ray to predict heart disease risk

Researchers have developed a deep learning model that uses a single chest X-ray to predict the 10-year risk of death from a heart attack or stroke, stemming from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

29 Nov 2022

Medical Condition News

Broccoli and sprouts improve gut microbiota and reduce inflammation in IBD

Comparing Mediterranean diet versus low-fat diet for metabolic syndrome

Cannabidiol and the shifting perspective of epilepsy drug discovery

Newly discovered material can aid healing of hard-to-treat diabetic wounds

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Stingless bee-derived propolis against acne

Researchers assess reasons for non-follow-up after a positive colorectal cancer test

Consultation on insurance issues and training needed to improve the use of continuous glucose monitoring in primary care

Interprofessional primary care for dementia patients linked with increased ER visits

Understanding the genetics of healthy brain cells to target vulnerabilities in glioblastomas

Study shines light on how ultrafine particles promote lung cancer progression

Study finds possible shared predisposition between migraine and upper extremity nerve compression syndromes

Blood tests may be able to guide treatment discussions for patients with metastatic cancer

Photon-counting CT may help to effectively identify post-COVID patients at risk for lung damage

Endogenous system may be responsible for delayed onset of diabetic retinopathy

AI tool can reliably classify difficult-to-diagnose nasal cavity tumors

Terminally ill patients across the West Midlands still living in fear of early death from Covid-19

UAB and Menkes International Association sign a donation agreement to boost research in Menkes disease

Activation of microglial cells can slow down Alzheimer's progression

Eating healthy plant-based diet linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer

Deep learning model uses a single chest X-ray to predict heart disease risk

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