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Hospitalized influenza patients can also suffer long-term, negative health effects

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, extensive research has emerged detailing the virus's ability to attack multiple organ systems, potentially resulting in a set of enduring and often disabling health problems known as long COVID.

14 Dec 2023

Researchers develop a framework to identify potentially hidden genetic contributors to disease

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) on patient blood samples are useful for identifying the genetic basis of blood cell traits and their links to common diseases.

14 Dec 2023

Study uncovers unique genetic diversity in Australian Indigenous populations

Scientists at ANU have revealed significant genetic diversity among Australian Indigenous communities, uncovering unique genetic variations that could impact personalized medical treatments for chronic diseases.

14 Dec 2023

How safe are GLP-1R agonists in early pregnancy?

JAMA Internal Medicine study examines the safety of GLP-1 receptor agonists and other second-line antidiabetic medications during early pregnancy, finding no significant increase in congenital anomalies compared to insulin use.

14 Dec 2023

Overweight, not just obesity, drives higher healthcare costs, Norwegian study finds

A study at NTNU shows that while individual healthcare costs are highest for obese individuals, the overall societal costs are greater for the larger number of overweight people, highlighting the need for population-level health measures.

14 Dec 2023

Rapid identification of disease-causing bacteria using Raman spectroscopy

Study in BioRisk explores the use of Raman spectroscopy for rapid identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria causing serious human diseases, demonstrating its potential as a quick and efficient diagnostic tool.

14 Dec 2023

Uncovering barriers to heart failure medication access for low-income patients

People who live in neighborhoods with higher levels of poverty and unemployment are less likely to fill their heart-failure drug prescriptions than those living in wealthier areas, a new study shows.

14 Dec 2023

Researchers identify the culprit responsible for harmful inflammation in certain muscular disorders

Inflammation is an important part of the body's defenses, eliminating threats and repairing damage. When the immune system is overactivated, though, it can turn from friend to foe.

14 Dec 2023

New advance in the development of a test for early diagnosis of cancer

Blood cells reveal tumors in the body. Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute achieve an advance with the development of a test for early diagnosis of cancer.

14 Dec 2023

D-mannose could improve age-associated urinary tract dysfunction and help reduce UTIs

Aging poses a number of challenges to the body's well-being, one of the most important being an increased susceptibility to multiple diseases, including urinary tract infections (UTIs).

14 Dec 2023

Common oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban linked to highest risk of bleeding complications

When diagnosed with a blood clot or atrial fibrillation, patients are often prescribed anticoagulants, or blood thinners, to prevent a future clot.

14 Dec 2023

COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates health inequities: Sexual minorities face greater uninsurance burden

Uninsurance rates among sexual minorities have increased steadily from their low in 2016 in the United States, affecting a population that has historically had fewer opportunities to access comprehensive health services, compared to heterosexual individuals.

14 Dec 2023

Hidden reservoir revealed: Extracellular vesicles could be potential source of COVID recurrence

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has posed unprecedented challenges worldwide.

14 Dec 2023

Childhood sedentariness may be a key factor in elevated cholesterol and premature heart disease

Children who are physically inactive may have high cholesterol in early adulthood and subsequent heart health issues in their mid-forties, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

14 Dec 2023

Researchers unveil new way to sensitize resistant tumors to treatment

Resistance to therapies is one of the obstacles to overcome in cancer treatments. Understanding the mechanisms of this resistance is essential to design strategies that favor tumor cell death.

14 Dec 2023

Daily tree nut consumption reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome in young adults

A recent study published online in the journal, Nutrients, suggests daily tree nut consumption reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetSx) by improving waist circumference, lipid biomarkers, and/or insulin levels, without requiring calorie restriction, in young adults.

14 Dec 2023

Medical Research News

Hospitalized influenza patients can also suffer long-term, negative health effects

Researchers develop a framework to identify potentially hidden genetic contributors to disease

Study uncovers unique genetic diversity in Australian Indigenous populations

How safe are GLP-1R agonists in early pregnancy?

Overweight, not just obesity, drives higher healthcare costs, Norwegian study finds

Rapid identification of disease-causing bacteria using Raman spectroscopy

Uncovering barriers to heart failure medication access for low-income patients

Researchers identify the culprit responsible for harmful inflammation in certain muscular disorders

New advance in the development of a test for early diagnosis of cancer

D-mannose could improve age-associated urinary tract dysfunction and help reduce UTIs

Common oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban linked to highest risk of bleeding complications

COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates health inequities: Sexual minorities face greater uninsurance burden

Hidden reservoir revealed: Extracellular vesicles could be potential source of COVID recurrence

Childhood sedentariness may be a key factor in elevated cholesterol and premature heart disease

Researchers unveil new way to sensitize resistant tumors to treatment

Daily tree nut consumption reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome in young adults

Spinal cord stimulation restores sensation and eases phantom pain in amputees

Study points to binge drinking and genetics as key factors in liver disease

Study establishes iron accumulation as a driver of pathological senescence and fibrosis

Meal timing could influence our risk of developing cardiovascular disease

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

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