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Image-guided procedure may alleviate parosmia symptoms in long COVID patients

Using an image-guided minimally invasive procedure, researchers may be able to restore the sense of smell in patients who have suffered with long-COVID, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

20 Nov 2023

Higher amounts of visceral abdominal fat in midlife may increase Alzheimer's disease risk

Higher amounts of visceral abdominal fat in midlife are linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

20 Nov 2023

Study finds increased liver cancer risk among Mexican Americans in subsequent generations

In the United States, liver cancer rates have more than tripled since 1980. Some groups, including Latinos, face an even higher risk than the general population - but researchers do not fully understand why.

20 Nov 2023

Researchers develop gene classifier to predict DCIS risk of cancer progression

A team of researchers mapping a molecular atlas for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) has made a major advance toward distinguishing whether the early pre-cancers in the breast will develop into invasive cancers or remain stable.

20 Nov 2023

Academic medical centers may help mitigate structural racism in cardiovascular care for Black women

Investigators from the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have found that among a cohort of women with obstructive coronary artery disease treated at academic medical centers, racial and ethnic disparities did not impact their long-term outcomes.

20 Nov 2023

What are the minimal clinically important differences in the Diabetes Distress Scale–17 and its four subscales?

Adistribution-based minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for the Diabetes Distress Scale–17 (DDS-17) and its four subscales.

20 Nov 2023

Switching from animal-based to plant-based foods reduces risk of heart disease, diabetes, and mortality

The effects of replacing animal-based foods with plant-based alternatives on cardiometabolic health and all-cause mortality.

20 Nov 2023

Novel antidepressant zuranolone effective in alleviating depression and anxiety symptoms

The efficacy and safety of zuranolone in treating major depressive disorder (MDD).

20 Nov 2023

New study links alcohol and white bread to increased colorectal cancer risk

The relationship between 139 dietary factors and the risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC).

20 Nov 2023

High cholesterol in midlife linked to later-life dementia

An increasing number of studies have found a significant link between higher cholesterol levels in midlife and Alzheimer's disease and dementia in later life. Swap fatty foods for healthier options this Christmas and get tested now, says a leading testing expert.

20 Nov 2023

Innovative arts-literacy program shows promise in reducing youth depression and anxiety

A RCT to assess the efficacy of the Pre-Texts arts-literacy intervention in decreasing anxiety and depression among high school pupils.

20 Nov 2023

Breakthrough in tuberculosis treatment: TB-PRACTECAL trial reveals efficacy of new oral regimen

The TB-PRACTECAL clinical trial outcomes, which evaluated the efficacy and safety of oral bedaquiline.

20 Nov 2023

Kiwi cafés sizzle with success on meat-free mondays, cooking up environmental change

Study explores the implementation and support of Meat-Free Mondays in New Zealand's hospital cafés, finding strong participation and environmental concerns as key drivers while identifying knowledge gaps and taste preferences as main barriers to its success.

20 Nov 2023

Avian influenza A H5N1 virus impacts wide range of wildlife in the U.S., study shows

Study highlights the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus among non-domesticated animals in the U.S., revealing neurological symptoms as a key clinical presentation and expanding the range of species affected by this Eurasian lineage virus.

19 Nov 2023

Study finds high levels of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's rural areas, highlights sanitation issues

The study reveals a significant presence of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's Black Belt region, linking well water consumption to increased pathogen detection and underscoring the need for improved sanitation infrastructure.

19 Nov 2023

Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patient

A case report details a fatal neurologic disease in an immunocompromised toddler caused by pigeon avian paramyxovirus, underscoring the effectiveness of metagenomic testing in diagnosing complex infectious diseases.

19 Nov 2023

Breakthrough wireless sensor offers continuous health monitoring, revolutionizing patient care

The study introduces a wireless broadband acousto-mechanical sensing (BAMS) system for continuous physiological monitoring, capturing a wide range of body signals and offering significant potential for both home and hospital settings.

19 Nov 2023

Antibiotic use in EU rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, challenges 2030 reduction goal

The study reveals a post-pandemic rebound in antibiotic use across the EU/EEA, with 2022 levels returning to pre-COVID rates, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to meet antibiotic reduction goals by 2030.

19 Nov 2023

Study reveals surprising trends in non-diabetic adults' use of artificial sweeteners in Brazil

The study investigates the widespread use of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) among non-diabetic Brazilian adults, revealing that higher education, income, and BMI increase the likelihood of regular NNS consumption, challenging the perception of NNS as a healthy alternative.

19 Nov 2023

UK's national health service diabetes program proves effective in managing prediabetes, major study finds

Researchers examined the original framework of the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (DPP) implemented in the UK.

19 Nov 2023

Medical Research News

Image-guided procedure may alleviate parosmia symptoms in long COVID patients

Higher amounts of visceral abdominal fat in midlife may increase Alzheimer's disease risk

Study finds increased liver cancer risk among Mexican Americans in subsequent generations

Researchers develop gene classifier to predict DCIS risk of cancer progression

Academic medical centers may help mitigate structural racism in cardiovascular care for Black women

What are the minimal clinically important differences in the Diabetes Distress Scale–17 and its four subscales?

Switching from animal-based to plant-based foods reduces risk of heart disease, diabetes, and mortality

Novel antidepressant zuranolone effective in alleviating depression and anxiety symptoms

New study links alcohol and white bread to increased colorectal cancer risk

High cholesterol in midlife linked to later-life dementia

Innovative arts-literacy program shows promise in reducing youth depression and anxiety

Breakthrough in tuberculosis treatment: TB-PRACTECAL trial reveals efficacy of new oral regimen

Kiwi cafés sizzle with success on meat-free mondays, cooking up environmental change

Avian influenza A H5N1 virus impacts wide range of wildlife in the U.S., study shows

Study finds high levels of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's rural areas, highlights sanitation issues

Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patient

Breakthrough wireless sensor offers continuous health monitoring, revolutionizing patient care

Antibiotic use in EU rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, challenges 2030 reduction goal

Study reveals surprising trends in non-diabetic adults' use of artificial sweeteners in Brazil

UK's national health service diabetes program proves effective in managing prediabetes, major study finds

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

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Data management challenges in scientific research

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