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Altered loading at the patellofemoral joint may be linked with knee osteoarthritis after ACL surgery

Arthritis in the knee's patellofemoral joint (PFJ) is common following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and may be linked with altered loading, or stress, at the joint.

8 Feb 2023

Expert work group examines and redefines “clinical meaningfulness” in Alzheimer’s

As the Alzheimer's disease scientific community, patients, and families seek to understand the results of clinical trials of new Alzheimer's treatments, the Alzheimer's Association convened an expert work group to discuss an important and timely issue: the "clinical meaningfulness" of results from these studies.

7 Feb 2023

In the wake of Chantix's recall, Varenicline use for nicotine dependence dropped by 75%

The recent JAMA Network Open study evaluated how the Chantix recall influenced prescribing varenicline and other nicotine dependency medications. For this cross-sectional study, a large US-based national cohort was used. All relevant data between January 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, was obtained from the national pharmacy benefit database.

7 Feb 2023

Men with low sexual desire might benefit from kisspeptin

A new study in the journal JAMA Network Open aimed to analyze the mechanistic and clinical effects of the administration of kisspeptin in men with HSDD.

7 Feb 2023

Researchers highlight the dysregulation of hepatokines in people with NAFLD

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an important risk factor for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

7 Feb 2023

Study finds distinct differences in how the brain releases dopamine in patients with alcohol use disorder

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that's made in the brain and acts as a chemical messenger, communicating between nerve cells in the brain and the rest of the body.

7 Feb 2023

Study reveals some of the fundamental biology of p97 protein in neurodegenerative disease

The p97 protein is one of your body's best garbage disposers. It floats around in your cells looking for signals that a protein is past its shelf life and needs to be trashed.

7 Feb 2023

Scientists discover new way to reduce progression of diabetic kidney disease

A new way to reduce progression of diabetic kidney disease, affecting 40% of people with diabetes, has been discovered by scientists.

7 Feb 2023

Do individuals with long COVID ever recover fully?

Researchers investigate the sociodemographic factors that contribute to the remission of long COVID.

7 Feb 2023

UC researcher aims to develop better treatments for KRAS-mutated pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer diagnoses are increasing more rapidly than any other cancer type while remaining one of the most deadly cancers.

7 Feb 2023

New scientific statement proposes ideal foundational requirements for stroke centers

A new American Heart Association scientific statement provides guidance on staffing, leadership and resource requirements for hospital stroke centers to reduce variability and improve quality of care at stroke centers across the U.S.

7 Feb 2023

IU School of Medicine researchers secure grant to study new treatment method for traumatic brain injury

Indiana University School of Medicine and National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) researchers are collaborating to study a new treatment method for traumatic brain injury (TBI) thanks to a grant from the United States Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).

7 Feb 2023

Medical Condition News

Altered loading at the patellofemoral joint may be linked with knee osteoarthritis after ACL surgery

Expert work group examines and redefines “clinical meaningfulness” in Alzheimer’s

In the wake of Chantix's recall, Varenicline use for nicotine dependence dropped by 75%

Men with low sexual desire might benefit from kisspeptin

Researchers highlight the dysregulation of hepatokines in people with NAFLD

Study finds distinct differences in how the brain releases dopamine in patients with alcohol use disorder

Study reveals some of the fundamental biology of p97 protein in neurodegenerative disease

Scientists discover new way to reduce progression of diabetic kidney disease

Do individuals with long COVID ever recover fully?

UC researcher aims to develop better treatments for KRAS-mutated pancreatic cancer

New scientific statement proposes ideal foundational requirements for stroke centers

IU School of Medicine researchers secure grant to study new treatment method for traumatic brain injury

Understanding the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection and periodontitis

Does alcohol consumption increase dementia risk?

Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy increases risk of complications for mother and infant

Study reports two cases of ocular MPox in HIV-infected patients

Novel type of combination therapy shows potential in acute myeloid leukemia

People who regularly drink coffee have significantly lower blood pressure

Immunosuppressive drug methotrexate linked to increased risk of three types of skin cancer

USC researchers identify two promising avenues for developing new ALS treatments

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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