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Pre-clinical studies provide important first steps to prepare for first clinical bladder transplant

A series of pre-clinical studies provide important first steps in developing techniques of robotic bladder transplantation in humans, as reported in the October issue of The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA).

8 Sep 2023

Racial and ethnic inequities are substantial in type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes, study shows

Racial and ethnic inequities in diabetes have been established following gestational diabetes, but these inequities are substantial and have been an overlooked facet of maternal health equity, according to a new study by epidemiologist Teresa Janevic, PhD, associate professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Until now there was limited research on racial and ethnic disparities in type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

8 Sep 2023

FAU researchers discover novel method to identify therapeutic agents to treat addiction

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, approximately 40 million people in the United States had a substance use disorder in 2020.

8 Sep 2023

Largest-ever study looks into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels

Groundbreaking research published today in Nature Genetics describes the largest-ever study into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels.

8 Sep 2023

The role of exercise-induced hormone irisin in amyloid beta reduction

Researchers explored the biological mechanisms by which exercise-induced irisin attenuates amyloid-beta pathology in Alzheimer’s disease.

8 Sep 2023

First-degree relatives of patients with MASLD have higher risk of developing liver-related diseases

Close relatives of people with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease have a higher risk of developing liver cancer and dying from liver-related diseases, according to a national study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in The Journal of Hepatology.

8 Sep 2023

UTSA researchers study the mechanism of action of Sweet Annie's medicinal compounds

Vibrant green leaves sprout from tall fragrant plants sitting neatly in two rows of terracotta pots in Valerie Sponsel's UTSA biology laboratory.

8 Sep 2023

Senolytic therapy in mild Alzheimer’s disease shows safety in phase I trial

Researchers conducted the phase 1 trial of orally-administered senolytic therapy comprising quercetin (Q) and dasatinib (D) for symptomatic and early-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients.

8 Sep 2023

Promising new cervical cancer test fills in the gap missed by Pap tests

Researchers assessed a novel human papillomavirus (HPV) and host deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation score for adenocarcinoma in-situ (AIS) and cervical adenocarcinoma (ADC) screening.

8 Sep 2023

Ketogenic diet shows promise in addressing hormonal imbalance associated with PCOS

Researchers performed a meta-analysis on the impact of ketogenic diets on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

8 Sep 2023

Breakthrough genome-wide study uncovers new loci impacting apolipoprotein E levels and Alzheimer's risk

New genetic factors that affect the plasma apolipoprotein E levels.

8 Sep 2023

NSAID use linked to higher risk of blood clots in women of reproductive age, association stronger in women on high-risk hormonal contraception

A new paper published in The BMJ explores the effect of these drugs used concomitantly on the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE).

8 Sep 2023

Medical Research News

Pre-clinical studies provide important first steps to prepare for first clinical bladder transplant

Racial and ethnic inequities are substantial in type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes, study shows

FAU researchers discover novel method to identify therapeutic agents to treat addiction

Largest-ever study looks into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels

The role of exercise-induced hormone irisin in amyloid beta reduction

First-degree relatives of patients with MASLD have higher risk of developing liver-related diseases

UTSA researchers study the mechanism of action of Sweet Annie's medicinal compounds

Senolytic therapy in mild Alzheimer’s disease shows safety in phase I trial

Promising new cervical cancer test fills in the gap missed by Pap tests

Ketogenic diet shows promise in addressing hormonal imbalance associated with PCOS

Breakthrough genome-wide study uncovers new loci impacting apolipoprotein E levels and Alzheimer's risk

NSAID use linked to higher risk of blood clots in women of reproductive age, association stronger in women on high-risk hormonal contraception

Are reproductive factors and endometrial cancer risk associated?

Adolescent drinking is associated with a higher risk of acute harm

Cardiometabolic risk factors exponentially raise CVD incidence and mortality rates: a call for comprehensive management

Onset and prognosis of post-COVID-19 condition: A 2-Year observational study

Theabrownin from dark tea may have the potential to treat insulin resistance

Does caffeine interact with genetic risk factors for Parkinson's disease in Asians?

Global case series uncovers Mpox resurgence among previously infected or fully vaccinated individuals

Is there an association between the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer incidence?

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

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