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Readmission and mortality more likely to happen after hospitalization with acute kidney injury

A study supported by the National Institutes of Health found that people who experienced acute kidney injury (AKI) during a hospitalization, including those admitted with AKI or who developed AKI in the hospital, were more likely to revisit the hospital or die shortly after discharge, compared to people hospitalized without AKI.

27 Apr 2023

Melanoma research unveils landscape of DNA and RNA alterations across multiple organs of metastasis

In a new translational study from UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers analyzed genetic changes in the organs of recently deceased patients to understand how metastatic cutaneous melanoma spreads in those who had initially benefited from precision therapies.

27 Apr 2023

One-third of patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension also have left heart disease

A long-term analysis designed by Christian Gerges and Irene Lang at the Department of Medicine II of the University Hospital Vienna and MedUni Vienna indicates that one third of patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) also have left heart disease.

27 Apr 2023

Research develops unique delivery system to treat osteosarcoma

New research has identified a potential therapeutic target and developed a unique delivery system to treat osteosarcoma, a bone cancer that primarily affects children and adolescents.

27 Apr 2023

Discontinuing oral antibiotics after breast reconstruction does not lead to an increase in infections

For breast cancer patients undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, avoiding postoperative oral antibiotics does not reduce the risk of infections, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

27 Apr 2023

Mechanism to protect the liver from destruction in case of obesity revealed

Scientists from the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University found out that blocking of receptor gp130 on the surface of liver cells helps to protect this organ from destruction in case of obesity.

27 Apr 2023

Biomarker signature test can predict tumor response to bladder cancer immunotherapy

In a discovery that could improve the survival of bladder cancer patients, Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a biomarker signature test to predict which tumors will respond to immunotherapy.

27 Apr 2023

Do ketogenic diets elevate low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels?

Researchers explored the impact of ketogenic dieting on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels.

27 Apr 2023

Study sheds light on immune factors responsible for contrasting SARS-CoV-2 outcomes in humans and white-tailed deer

Researchers explored the response of respiratory epithelial cells in deers to SARS-CoV-2.

27 Apr 2023

The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

Researchers compared the impacts of Western and Mediterranean diets on breast cancer risk.

27 Apr 2023

Research identifies Th1 memory CD4+ T cells as key to protect against emerging poxvirus skin infections

Researchers demonstrate that T helper 1 effector memory cluster of differentiation 4 T cells provide immunity against poxviruses

27 Apr 2023

What is the risk for symptomatic H5N1 virus infection in humans?

Researchers from the CDC reported on the recent outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus among domesticated and wild birds in 39 U.S. states and discussed the potential risks to humans.

27 Apr 2023

Study suggests the zoonotic-like avian H3N8 virus has limited efficiency for human-to-human transmission and is unlikely to cause severe disease in humans

Researchers demonstrated that the novel and avian hemagglutinin 3 neuraminidase 8 (H3N8) virus showed limited replication in explant cultures of lung and bronchial tissue.

27 Apr 2023

Study evaluates the effects of phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil on skin health

Researchers evaluated the effects of phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil on human fibroblasts.

27 Apr 2023

Neurological phenotypes induced by SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in neurons

Researchers explored the association between SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and burst activities in neurons.

27 Apr 2023

Study indicates that elderberry juice consumption increases carbohydrate oxidation in obese adults

Researchers evaluated the effects of elderberry juice on indirect calorimetry and insulin sensitivity/ glucose tolerance measures.

27 Apr 2023

Smoking alters lung microbiome, leading to loss of diversity and community structure

Research investigates the impact of smoking on the lower respiratory tract microbiome. The study found that smoking results in a loss of diversity in the microbiome, changes in co-occurrence patterns, and a weakening of the tight community structure present in healthy microbiomes.

26 Apr 2023

Eating garlic may lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds

Research investigates the association between garlic consumption and colorectal cancer risk, as well as the influence of garlic consumption on bacterial DNA in the blood. The study found that garlic consumption was inversely associated with colorectal cancer risk and that it influenced the gut microbiota.

26 Apr 2023

Highly processed foods contribute to poor diet quality among Japanese adults

Researchers explore the intake of highly processed foods (HPF) with respect to overall diet quality.

26 Apr 2023

Regular exercise lowers severe COVID-19 risk, but may raise infection odds

Study investigates the association between moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and COVID-19 outcomes. The findings suggest that MVPA is directly associated with the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, which is mitigated after the completion of the COVID-19 vaccination primary series.

26 Apr 2023

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Readmission and mortality more likely to happen after hospitalization with acute kidney injury

Melanoma research unveils landscape of DNA and RNA alterations across multiple organs of metastasis

One-third of patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension also have left heart disease

Research develops unique delivery system to treat osteosarcoma

Discontinuing oral antibiotics after breast reconstruction does not lead to an increase in infections

Mechanism to protect the liver from destruction in case of obesity revealed

Biomarker signature test can predict tumor response to bladder cancer immunotherapy

Do ketogenic diets elevate low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels?

Study sheds light on immune factors responsible for contrasting SARS-CoV-2 outcomes in humans and white-tailed deer

The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

Research identifies Th1 memory CD4+ T cells as key to protect against emerging poxvirus skin infections

What is the risk for symptomatic H5N1 virus infection in humans?

Study suggests the zoonotic-like avian H3N8 virus has limited efficiency for human-to-human transmission and is unlikely to cause severe disease in humans

Study evaluates the effects of phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil on skin health

Neurological phenotypes induced by SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in neurons

Study indicates that elderberry juice consumption increases carbohydrate oxidation in obese adults

Smoking alters lung microbiome, leading to loss of diversity and community structure

Eating garlic may lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds

Highly processed foods contribute to poor diet quality among Japanese adults

Regular exercise lowers severe COVID-19 risk, but may raise infection odds

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