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Study identifies genetic variant that increases disease severity in multiple sclerosis

A study of more than 22,000 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) has for the first time identified a genetic variant associated with faster progression of the disease, an accumulation of disability that can rob patients of their mobility and independence over time.

28 Jun 2023

Study: Cancer survivors rely on primary care clinicians for follow-up treatments in rural areas

The vast majority of cancer survivors rely on primary care clinicians for follow-up treatments, especially in rural areas, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine.

28 Jun 2023

Alcohol use raises the risks of 61 diseases in Chinese men

Alcohol consumption increases the risks of over 60 diseases in Chinese men, including many diseases not previously linked to alcohol, according to a new study by researchers from Oxford Population Health, Peking University, and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. The study is published today in Nature Medicine.

28 Jun 2023

Novel drug combination shows promise in treating pancreatic cancer

Mutations in the KRAS gene are the major driver of pancreatic cancer. The resulting protein controls multiple signaling pathways involved in cell growth and survival. In cancer, the gene is mutated to be permanently "on," driving cells to excessively multiply and form tumors.

28 Jun 2023

New nanoparticle could improve the delivery of mRNA-based vaccines

Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have developed a nanoparticle - an extremely tiny biodegradable container - that has the potential to improve the delivery of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-based vaccines for infectious diseases such as COVID-19, and vaccines for treating non-infectious diseases including cancer.

28 Jun 2023

Preserving the past, protecting the future: targeted DNA enrichment detects zoonotic pathogens in museum specimens

Study describes a novel method to search for zoonotic pathogens from animal tissues archived in museums.

28 Jun 2023

SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination induces an immune response in the nasal mucosa, study finds

Respiratory viruses are known for their ability to enter the body through the eyes, nose, or mouth. Our bodies know that, too.

28 Jun 2023

Study analyzes the relationship between money and mental health in the UK during COVID-19

The Center for Personal Financial Wellbeing at Aston University has released a report outlining the findings of a rapid evidence funded by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) review on the relationship between money and mental health in the United Kingdom.

28 Jun 2023

Rising threat: cardiovascular disease on the rise among young adults

Study estimated the incidence, prevalence, mortality rate, and disability-adjusted life years of CVDs.

28 Jun 2023

A recipe for survival: Mediterranean diet and breast cancer outcomes

Study analyzes whether overall and BC-specific mortality was associated with adherence to MD.

28 Jun 2023

Public health concerns as highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus found in cat in France

Study describes the identification of a highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus in a domestic cat.

28 Jun 2023

Blood pressure lowering medications could be used more widely to prevent migraines

The first known large-scale review of international studies on the positive effect of blood pressure (BP) medicines across all classes in preventing migraine shows these widely available drugs could be used much more widely, at low cost, than is the case with current practice, according to a new paper published today in the journal, Cephalalgia.

27 Jun 2023

Study explores the incidence and trends for endometrial cancer among African descent populations

Compared with white women, Black women have elevated risks of being diagnosed with advanced uterine cancer—also known as endometrial cancer—and of developing aggressive tumors.

27 Jun 2023

Higher-than-recommended doses of vitamin D linked to lower risk of atrial fibrillation

Taking higher-than-recommended doses of vitamin D for five years reduced the risk of atrial fibrillation in older men and women, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

27 Jun 2023

Chatbot interventions effective in improving physical activity, diet, and sleep

Research finds that chatbot interventions are effective in improving physical activity, diet, and sleep. The study highlights the efficacy of chatbots across different populations and age groups, emphasizing their potential for personalized healthcare delivery.

27 Jun 2023

Infant formula shortage led to an increase in unsafe feeding methods

Nearly half of parents who relied on formula to feed their babies during the infant formula shortage last year resorted to potentially harmful feeding methods, according to a survey from researchers at the University of California, Davis. The study was published in the journal BMC Pediatrics.

27 Jun 2023

New technique shows potential to generically treat several kinds of cancer

Researchers led by Katsunori Tanaka at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research (CPR) in Japan and Hiromitsu Haba at the RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science (RNC) have developed a new technique that has the potential to generically treat several kinds of cancer, with fewer negative side effects than currently available methods.

27 Jun 2023

GREB1 gene key to liver cancer development, study finds

The development of hepatocellular carcinoma, liver cancer, is known to involve abnormal activation of a signaling pathway called Wnt; however, the underlying mechanisms have not been fully understood, until now.

27 Jun 2023

Pictorial warnings pack a punch: Study finds decrease in parents' purchases of sugary drinks for kids

Research examines the impact of pictorial health warnings on parents' purchases of sugary drinks for children, revealing a 17% reduction. The study aims to uncover the psychological mechanisms behind this effect using secondary trial data.

27 Jun 2023

Novel PET radiotracer shows high sensitivity, specificity in diagnosing coronary artery disease in obese patients

A novel PET perfusion radiotracer, 18F-flurpiridaz, can diagnose coronary artery disease (CAD) in obese patients with a higher sensitivity and specificity compared to 99mTc-SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI), according to research presented at the 2023 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting. 18F-flurpiridaz PET MPI obtained images at a lower radiation dose than 99mTc-SPECT MPI and performed similarly in both obese and non-obese patients.

27 Jun 2023

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Study identifies genetic variant that increases disease severity in multiple sclerosis

Study: Cancer survivors rely on primary care clinicians for follow-up treatments in rural areas

Alcohol use raises the risks of 61 diseases in Chinese men

Novel drug combination shows promise in treating pancreatic cancer

New nanoparticle could improve the delivery of mRNA-based vaccines

Preserving the past, protecting the future: targeted DNA enrichment detects zoonotic pathogens in museum specimens

SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination induces an immune response in the nasal mucosa, study finds

Study analyzes the relationship between money and mental health in the UK during COVID-19

Rising threat: cardiovascular disease on the rise among young adults

A recipe for survival: Mediterranean diet and breast cancer outcomes

Public health concerns as highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus found in cat in France

Blood pressure lowering medications could be used more widely to prevent migraines

Study explores the incidence and trends for endometrial cancer among African descent populations

Higher-than-recommended doses of vitamin D linked to lower risk of atrial fibrillation

Chatbot interventions effective in improving physical activity, diet, and sleep

Infant formula shortage led to an increase in unsafe feeding methods

New technique shows potential to generically treat several kinds of cancer

GREB1 gene key to liver cancer development, study finds

Pictorial warnings pack a punch: Study finds decrease in parents' purchases of sugary drinks for kids

Novel PET radiotracer shows high sensitivity, specificity in diagnosing coronary artery disease in obese patients

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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