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Almond consumption could keep extra kilos at bay, research says

Weight loss is never an easy nut to crack, but a handful of almonds could keep extra kilos at bay according to new research from the University of South Australia.

21 Nov 2022

Transgender teens and young adults four times more likely to have a sleep disorder

Teens and young adults who are transgender are four times more likely to have a sleep disorder compared to cisgender youth, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.

21 Nov 2022

Hungary sees 116% growth in non-invasive prenatal testing

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Anti-inflammatory pain relievers may worsen inflammation in osteoarthritis

Taking anti-inflammatory pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen for osteoarthritis may worsen inflammation in the knee joint over time, according to a new study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

21 Nov 2022

Better access to quality diabetes education needed for a healthier future

Today, the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) is delighted to renew its support to World Diabetes Day (WDD) for the eleventh consecutive year, joining the call to action from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) to highlight the need for better access to quality diabetes education to protect tomorrow.

21 Nov 2022

Quantifying the risk of surgery‐related aphasia after brain tumor removal

Can surgeons quantify the risk of aphasia when removing a brain tumor? To find out, researchers at Klinikum rechts der Isar of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are analyzing the brain as a network. In a current study with 60 patients, they already achieved an accuracy rate with three quarters of their predictions.

21 Nov 2022

New discovery increases understanding of the effects of narcolepsy on the brain

Narcolepsy alters the pulsations that maintain the brain’s waste clearance system, shows a new study from the University of Oulu. The researchers’ discovery increases our understanding of the effects of narcolepsy on the brain, and may also help in the diagnosis of the disease.

21 Nov 2022

The role of bacteria in cancer growth

Tumor-associated microbiota is an important component of the tumor microenvironment (TME) across 33 types of human cancer. However, little evidence is available regarding the spatial distribution and localization of these microbes in tumor cells.

20 Nov 2022

UCF researcher examines the mechanisms of COVID-19 pathogenesis in patients with diabetes

Can a COVID-19 infection have long-term health effects on people with diabetes, including advancing their risk for heart disease?

20 Nov 2022

Caregivers’ coping strategies affect their level of distress and quality of life

November is Caregiver Awareness Month, and timely findings from a study published in Blood Advances suggest that, among caregivers of patients undergoing a stem cell transplant, how someone approaches coping can influence their levels of anxiety, depression, and poor quality of life (QOL) they experience.

20 Nov 2022

FDA approves first-ever type 1 diabetes delaying drug Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv)

On November 17, 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a pathbreaking new drug called Tzield. This injectable formulation contains a combination of two drugs that could push back the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in adults at stage 3 and children aged eight years or more at stage 2.

20 Nov 2022

Honey improves key measures of health, including blood sugar and cholesterol levels

Researchers look to better understand the impact of honey on mitigating certain cardiometabolic risk factors.

20 Nov 2022

Why we should all eat Kimchi and other Korean fermented foods

A recent study reviews various traditional Korean fermented foods for their various health benefits.

20 Nov 2022

Kessler and BrainQ partner on a national trial of breakthrough device to improve recovery after stroke

Researchers from Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (collectively "Kessler") are enrolling participants in a national trial of a breakthrough device for improving recovery after stroke. Kessler locations in West Orange and Saddle Brook, NJ, are among the 20 sites across the U.S. participating in the EMAGINE Stroke Recovery Trial, which pairs therapeutic exercise with stimulation of the brain through an investigational wearable device.

20 Nov 2022

Type 2 diabetes patients older than 45 have increased MS risk after anti-hyperglycemic exposure

A new University of Arizona Health Sciences study found that people older than 45 whose Type 2 diabetes was treated with anti-hyperglycemic medications had an increased risk of multiple sclerosis, particularly among women, while anti-hyperglycemic exposure in people younger than 45 reduced that risk.

20 Nov 2022

IESC transplant could repair the intestinal barrier after stroke and improve outcomes

Stroke is a leading cause of death, dementia and serious long-term disability. According to the American Heart Association, stroke patients also have a greater risk of depression, which negatively affects functional and cognitive recovery.

20 Nov 2022

Dietary change could be a key to enhancing colon cancer treatment

A dietary change could be a key to enhancing colon cancer treatment, a new study from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center finds.

20 Nov 2022

Study reveals mechanism by which malignant cells shut down anti-cancer immune responses

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has revealed a single protein expressed at high levels by cancer cells across a broad range of malignancies that erects a multifaceted barrier to anti-cancer immune responses in mouse models of cancer and so shields tumors from immune detection and destruction.

20 Nov 2022

New approach for delivering medication across the blood-brain barrier to treat brain tumors

Researchers have demonstrated in mice a new approach for delivering medication across the blood-brain barrier to treat tumors that cause aggressive, lethal brain cancer.

20 Nov 2022

Novel molecular imaging radiotracer can precisely diagnose multiple cancers

A new molecular imaging radiotracer can precisely diagnose a variety of cancers, providing a roadmap to identify patients who may benefit from targeted radionuclide therapies.

20 Nov 2022

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Almond consumption could keep extra kilos at bay, research says

Transgender teens and young adults four times more likely to have a sleep disorder

Hungary sees 116% growth in non-invasive prenatal testing

Anti-inflammatory pain relievers may worsen inflammation in osteoarthritis

Better access to quality diabetes education needed for a healthier future

Quantifying the risk of surgery‐related aphasia after brain tumor removal

New discovery increases understanding of the effects of narcolepsy on the brain

The role of bacteria in cancer growth

UCF researcher examines the mechanisms of COVID-19 pathogenesis in patients with diabetes

Caregivers’ coping strategies affect their level of distress and quality of life

FDA approves first-ever type 1 diabetes delaying drug Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv)

Honey improves key measures of health, including blood sugar and cholesterol levels

Why we should all eat Kimchi and other Korean fermented foods

Kessler and BrainQ partner on a national trial of breakthrough device to improve recovery after stroke

Type 2 diabetes patients older than 45 have increased MS risk after anti-hyperglycemic exposure

IESC transplant could repair the intestinal barrier after stroke and improve outcomes

Dietary change could be a key to enhancing colon cancer treatment

Study reveals mechanism by which malignant cells shut down anti-cancer immune responses

New approach for delivering medication across the blood-brain barrier to treat brain tumors

Novel molecular imaging radiotracer can precisely diagnose multiple cancers

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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