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Advanced scans can detect hypertrophic cardiomyopathy before symptoms appear

The research, funded by the British Heart Foundation and published in the journal Circulation, opens the prospect of treating the condition at the earliest stages.

19 Jul 2023

New method could make post-stroke motor rehabilitation more effective and affordable

The longest nerve in the human body starts in the brain and meanders its way down the neck and into the chest, where it splits into separate branches, winding its twisting tendrils to touch each internal organ.

19 Jul 2023

New kidney tissue atlas could advance understanding of kidney injury and disease

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis helped lead a major study, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), that uncovered rich cellular and molecular diversity in healthy and diseased kidneys, creating a kidney tissue atlas that will help further understanding of kidney injury and disease.

19 Jul 2023

Deep learning-based handheld device improves atrial fibrillation detection

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Symptom-driven electrocardiogram (ECG) recording plays a significant role in the detection of post-ablation atrial fibrillation recurrence (AFR).

19 Jul 2023

Finger prick blood sample can detect Alzheimer's biomarkers

Advancements in technology and practice reported for the first time at AAIC 2023 demonstrate the simplicity, transportability and diagnostic value of blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's, including the future potential for at-home testing by a patient or a family member.

19 Jul 2023

Gut bacteria may play a role in cognitive decline

Two additional studies define specific gut bacteria that are associated with increased dementia risk, as well as gut bacteria that may be neuroprotective.

19 Jul 2023

New biosensor could quickly and inexpensively identify people at risk for osteoporosis

As life expectancy increases worldwide, age-associated diseases such as osteoporosis are having an increasing impact.

19 Jul 2023

Cardiac rehabilitation linked to decreased risk of death after surgery

For millions of Americans who have heart surgery or experience cardiovascular complications, like heart attack or heart failure, they may be encouraged to participate in cardiac rehabilitation.

19 Jul 2023

Espresso compounds inhibit tau protein aggregation in preliminary in vitro tests

Whether enjoyed on its own or mixed into a latte, Americano or even a martini, espresso provides an ultra-concentrated jolt of caffeine to coffee lovers.

19 Jul 2023

Older adults see the benefit in cognitive screening, but many have not been tested

Eighty percent of older adults see the benefit of tests that can give an early warning that a person's memory and thinking abilities have started to decline, a new poll of people age 65 to 80 finds.

19 Jul 2023

Research opens new possibilities for treating inflammatory diseases

The inflammatory response is indispensable for protective immunity, yet microbial pathogens often trigger an excessive response, 'cytokine storm', harmful to the host.

19 Jul 2023

Report highlights increase in cannabis-involved ED visits among US youth during pandemic

A CDC study examined the trends in cannabis-involved emergency department visits during the COVID-19 pandemic in the US.

19 Jul 2023

Study reveals potential target for repairing beta-cell dysfunction in Type 2 diabetes

Researchers used a murine model to demonstrate that functional excision of murine PITPNA eventually led to hyperglycemia in mice.

19 Jul 2023

Study finds impaired beta cell function associated with severe COVID-19-induced hyperglycemia

A recent study aimed to investigate whether hyperglycemia persisted in COVID-19 survivors during a six-month follow-up.

19 Jul 2023

Study identifies potential immune biomarker for pulmonary tuberculosis: a step towards early detection

Researchers have identified a potential immune biomarker associated with pulmonary TB in active patients compared to controls.

19 Jul 2023

Does Mediterranean diet adherence impact mental health?

Researchers evaluated the association between maintaining a healthy diet and mental health among Spanish nursing students.

19 Jul 2023

Eternal youth? Chemical cocktails prove effective in cell age reversal

Researchers identified chemical drug combinations that could reverse cellular aging.

19 Jul 2023

Researchers develop new method for early breast cancer detection

A research team from PSI and ETH Zurich, together with the Baden Cantonal Hospital and University Hospital Zurich, wants to improve a method used for diagnosing breast cancer.

19 Jul 2023

The brain structure of superagers: identifying demographic, lifestyle, and clinical factors associated with their phenotype

Researchers used machine learning models to assess the physical and primarily mental performance of superagers.

19 Jul 2023

The use of waiting areas as a place to contribute to health literacy

Researchers reviewed how waiting areas of primary care or outpatient health services can improve health literacy.

19 Jul 2023

Medical Condition News

Advanced scans can detect hypertrophic cardiomyopathy before symptoms appear

New method could make post-stroke motor rehabilitation more effective and affordable

New kidney tissue atlas could advance understanding of kidney injury and disease

Deep learning-based handheld device improves atrial fibrillation detection

Finger prick blood sample can detect Alzheimer's biomarkers

Gut bacteria may play a role in cognitive decline

New biosensor could quickly and inexpensively identify people at risk for osteoporosis

Cardiac rehabilitation linked to decreased risk of death after surgery

Espresso compounds inhibit tau protein aggregation in preliminary in vitro tests

Older adults see the benefit in cognitive screening, but many have not been tested

Research opens new possibilities for treating inflammatory diseases

Report highlights increase in cannabis-involved ED visits among US youth during pandemic

Study reveals potential target for repairing beta-cell dysfunction in Type 2 diabetes

Study finds impaired beta cell function associated with severe COVID-19-induced hyperglycemia

Study identifies potential immune biomarker for pulmonary tuberculosis: a step towards early detection

Does Mediterranean diet adherence impact mental health?

Eternal youth? Chemical cocktails prove effective in cell age reversal

Researchers develop new method for early breast cancer detection

The brain structure of superagers: identifying demographic, lifestyle, and clinical factors associated with their phenotype

The use of waiting areas as a place to contribute to health literacy

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How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Single-cell proteomics: Revealing proteome diversity from cellular heterogeneity to non-canonical biology

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