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Alcohol-related hepatitis hospitalizations increased dramatically during the pandemic

A boom in alcohol sales during the pandemic appears to have had dire consequences for some as hospital admissions for alcohol-related hepatitis, a life-threatening liver inflammation, increased dramatically, according to a study of national hospitalization data.

10 Jul 2023

Biomarkers in the brain could redefine mental health conditions

The study of biomarkers in the brain - powered by cutting-edge machine learning techniques - could redefine the way mental health conditions are categorized and diagnosed and lead to more effective, personalized treatments.

10 Jul 2023

Few studies highlight the effects of lifestyle interventions on postpartum blood pressure

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy such as preeclampsia and gestational hypertension occur in up to 10% of pregnancies and are associated with a three-fold increased risk of chronic hypertension and up to two-fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease when compared with healthy pregnancies.

10 Jul 2023

New technique could help identify rare genetic disorders while preserving privacy

Macquarie University researchers have demonstrated a new way of linking personal records and protecting privacy. The first application is in identifying cases of rare genetic disorders. There are many other potential applications across society.

10 Jul 2023

In-person mindfulness courses may help prevent mental health problems

Adults who voluntarily take part in mindfulness courses are less likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression for at least six months after completing the programs, compared to adults who do not take part, a new analysis pooling data from 13 studies has confirmed.

10 Jul 2023

American Heart Association calls for shift to value-based payment system in cardiovascular care

The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, is advocating for a shift away from the current health care payment system in the U.S., which is primarily based on fee-for-service, to a value-based payment (VBP) system.

10 Jul 2023

Study finds critical gaps in care for people with Parkinson's disease

A new study has identified critical gaps in care for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) in the U.S., including disparities affecting women, people of color (those who identify as Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American) and residents of rural areas.

10 Jul 2023

The causative role of age-associated pre-existing senescent cells on COVID-19 severity

Researchers investigated the role of senescent cells in the context of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

10 Jul 2023

Do system-level DOAC therapy management services affect anticoagulation outcomes for AF patients compared to usual care?

Researchers compared outcomes related to three direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) care models.

10 Jul 2023

How has the prevalence of psychological distress in the adult population of England changed since 2020?

Researchers estimated patterns of psychological distress.

10 Jul 2023

Lilly granted MHRA marketing authorization in Great Britain for a ground-breaking UC therapy

Eli Lilly and Company announced today that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted marketing authorisation (MA) for mirikizumab (OMVOH®) for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis who have had an inadequate response with, lost response to, or were intolerant to either conventional therapy or a biologic treatment.

10 Jul 2023

Abnormal cortical folding linked to major depressive disorder

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a complex and debilitating metal illness. Given its complex and widespread nature, MDD has been a subject of intense medical research.

10 Jul 2023

Psilocybin-assisted therapy may provide more cost-effective solution to treating major depression disorder

A new study by leading academics in the psychedelics space finds that psilocybin combined with therapy could be more cost-effective at treating major depression disorders than currently used methods.

10 Jul 2023

New DNA repair test could revolutionize treatment for genetic disorders and cancers

A personalised test that tells how well chemotherapy, radiotherapy or gene therapy will work on individual patients is now approved for UK, US, EU and Japanese patents.

10 Jul 2023

New study shows circulating anti-insulin CD4 T cells reflect progression of anti-islet immunity

In a recent study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers profile antigen-specific helper clusters of differentiation 4-positive (CD4+) T-lymphocytes to determine anti-islet autoimmunity among mice and humans.

9 Jul 2023

How B-cells and androgens contribute to the development of PCOS

Researchers evaluate the role of B-cell frequencies in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome.

9 Jul 2023

Prolonged T-cell response during severe COVID-19 does not contribute to long COVID

Persistent immune activation and elevated cytokine levels were observed in patients with severe COVID-19, even months after recovery. However, the correlation between immune activation and long COVID symptoms appeared to be independent, suggesting other factors influencing disease severity.

9 Jul 2023

Unique plant extract mixture has potent anti-acne effects

Researchers evaluate the efficacy of FRO, a formula composed of fermented Rhus verniciflua Stokes and Orostachys japonicus, against acne pathogenesis via antimicrobial assessment and an in vitro analysis. FRO was found to contain phenolics such as gallic acid, fisetin, quercetin, and kaempferol and was determined to alleviate acne by inhibiting the growth of Cutibacterium acnes, inflammation, and excess sebum.

9 Jul 2023

New program offers hiking adventures for people with younger-onset Alzheimer's

Starting this July, people diagnosed with Alzheimer's before age 65 will have a new opportunity to connect with others while exploring the great outdoors through a program called SOAR. The name is an acronym for Shared Outdoor Adventures for Resilience.

7 Jul 2023

Bilateral total knee arthroplasty may increase risk of complications

Patients undergoing bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are at an increased risk of several types of complications, as compared with matched patients undergoing unilateral TKA, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

7 Jul 2023

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Alcohol-related hepatitis hospitalizations increased dramatically during the pandemic

Biomarkers in the brain could redefine mental health conditions

Few studies highlight the effects of lifestyle interventions on postpartum blood pressure

New technique could help identify rare genetic disorders while preserving privacy

In-person mindfulness courses may help prevent mental health problems

American Heart Association calls for shift to value-based payment system in cardiovascular care

Study finds critical gaps in care for people with Parkinson's disease

The causative role of age-associated pre-existing senescent cells on COVID-19 severity

Do system-level DOAC therapy management services affect anticoagulation outcomes for AF patients compared to usual care?

How has the prevalence of psychological distress in the adult population of England changed since 2020?

Lilly granted MHRA marketing authorization in Great Britain for a ground-breaking UC therapy

Abnormal cortical folding linked to major depressive disorder

Psilocybin-assisted therapy may provide more cost-effective solution to treating major depression disorder

New DNA repair test could revolutionize treatment for genetic disorders and cancers

New study shows circulating anti-insulin CD4 T cells reflect progression of anti-islet immunity

How B-cells and androgens contribute to the development of PCOS

Prolonged T-cell response during severe COVID-19 does not contribute to long COVID

Unique plant extract mixture has potent anti-acne effects

New program offers hiking adventures for people with younger-onset Alzheimer's

Bilateral total knee arthroplasty may increase risk of complications

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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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