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Several genes and individual genetic variations associated with atrial fibrillation discovered

In the largest genetic study of heart arrhythmia to date, researchers led by Kazuo Miyazawa and Kaoru Ito at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan report the discovery of several genes and individual genetic variations that are associated with atrial fibrillation.

19 Jan 2023

Understanding the mechanisms involved in heart disease and cancers

In a crucial step towards understanding the mechanisms involved in cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, a Canadian led research team has succeeded in a world first: they've found the molecular mechanism by which the protein PCSK9 degrades the receptor of low density lipoproteins, the richest cholesterol particles in the bloodstream.

19 Jan 2023

Study shows link between older adults with asthma and depression risk during COVID-19 pandemic

A recent, prospective study of approximately 2,000 older adults in Canada published online this month in the journal Respiratory Medicine found that older adults with asthma were at high risk of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.

19 Jan 2023

Higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids in seafood associated with lower risk of chronic kidney disease

Higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids found in seafood are associated with a moderately lower risk of chronic kidney disease and a slower decline in kidney function, finds a study published by The BMJ.

19 Jan 2023

Mapping Matters: new cellular atlas of endometriosis for better understanding of the disease

In this interview, News Medical spoke to Kate Lawrenson, Ph.D., about their latest research which detailed the molecular profile of endometriosis to help improve therapeutic options for the millions of women suffering from the disease.

19 Jan 2023

Study elucidates the potential role of STRO-001 in B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on January 12, 2023, entitled, "Targeting CD74 in B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma with the antibody-drug conjugate STRO-001."

18 Jan 2023

Diagnosis and treatment of people with long COVID

About 1.4 million people in Canada have been affected by long COVID after infection, or suspected infection, with SARS-CoV-2. A new trio of practice articles in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) aims to help clinicians diagnose, assess and treat people with long COVID.

18 Jan 2023

Overweight people have a different vitamin D metabolism

A new study in JAMA Network Open aimed to determine whether BMI is capable of modifying vitamin D metabolism as well as response to supplementation.

18 Jan 2023

Group-based CBT relieves psychological distress, improves quality of life in younger heart patients

Group therapy relieves psychological distress, improves quality of life and results in fewer readmissions for heart problems, according to a study published today in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

18 Jan 2023

Study explores the role of endocannabinoids in hazardous drinking among young adults

Although heavy drinking in young adulthood increases the risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD), not all young heavy drinkers go on to develop AUD, globally the most common substance use disorder.

18 Jan 2023

Does COVID-19 cause adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes?

Early in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, pregnant women were thought to be at unusually high risk from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) compared to the general population or non-pregnant women. However, later studies failed to agree on the extent and nature of the danger posed by the infection.

18 Jan 2023

Immunological interactions between asthma, obesity, and the microbiota

This study summarizes the mechanisms associated with obesity-aggravated asthma.

18 Jan 2023

Study finds wide variation in the quality of care for lung cancer across the U.S.

Treatment for lung cancer is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and research-proven procedures.

18 Jan 2023

Research explores the utility of epigenetically predicted BMI

DNA methylation is an accurate predictor of current BMI and a poor predictor of future BMI.

18 Jan 2023

Combination of multiple maps uncovers new genetic risk factor for AMD

Combining a map of gene regulatory sites with disease-associated loci has uncovered a new genetic risk factor of adult-onset macular degeneration (AMD), according to a new study publishing January 17th in the open access journal PLOS Biology by Ran Elkon and Ruth Ashery-Padan of Tel Aviv University, Israel, and colleagues.

18 Jan 2023

Henry Ford Health nephrologist-led study evaluates and validates vascular monitoring technology

Research led by Henry Ford Health's Lalathaksha Kumbar, M.D., evaluated and validated a remote access monitoring technology that can predict vascular access blockages in dialysis patients.

18 Jan 2023

Cedars-Sinai's Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplant Program recognized with two major hallmarks of quality

The Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplant Program at Cedars-Sinai Cancer was recently recognized with two important hallmarks of quality: official accreditation for CAR T-cell therapy, and a third year in a row ranking among the top adult bone marrow transplant programs in the U.S.

18 Jan 2023

Exposure to World Trade Center particulate matter accelerates cognitive deterioration in mice model of Alzheimer's

Mice exposed to World Trade Center dust exhibit a significant impairment in spatial recognition and short- and long-term memory, as well as changes in genes related to immune-inflammatory responses and blood-brain barrier disruption, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published January 17 in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

17 Jan 2023

Semantic networks in the brains of schizophrenia patients found to be different from healthy individuals

In a study published last month in Schizophrenia Bulletin, researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University revealed that the semantic networks in the brains of schizophrenia patients are very different from those in healthy humans.

17 Jan 2023

New ‘smart patch’ can detect proinflammatory biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases

A leading Swansea University scientist has developed a new 'smart patch' that can detect proinflammatory biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's) through the use of microneedle technology.

17 Jan 2023

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Several genes and individual genetic variations associated with atrial fibrillation discovered

Understanding the mechanisms involved in heart disease and cancers

Study shows link between older adults with asthma and depression risk during COVID-19 pandemic

Higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids in seafood associated with lower risk of chronic kidney disease

Mapping Matters: new cellular atlas of endometriosis for better understanding of the disease

Study elucidates the potential role of STRO-001 in B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Diagnosis and treatment of people with long COVID

Overweight people have a different vitamin D metabolism

Group-based CBT relieves psychological distress, improves quality of life in younger heart patients

Study explores the role of endocannabinoids in hazardous drinking among young adults

Does COVID-19 cause adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes?

Immunological interactions between asthma, obesity, and the microbiota

Study finds wide variation in the quality of care for lung cancer across the U.S.

Research explores the utility of epigenetically predicted BMI

Combination of multiple maps uncovers new genetic risk factor for AMD

Henry Ford Health nephrologist-led study evaluates and validates vascular monitoring technology

Cedars-Sinai's Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplant Program recognized with two major hallmarks of quality

Exposure to World Trade Center particulate matter accelerates cognitive deterioration in mice model of Alzheimer's

Semantic networks in the brains of schizophrenia patients found to be different from healthy individuals

New ‘smart patch’ can detect proinflammatory biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases

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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