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Rheumatoid arthritis patients taking opioids have twice the risk of venous thromboembolism

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found that adult RA patients starting opioids had twice the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared to patients starting nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

8 Nov 2022

New evidence of a critical neuroplasticity period in the frontal brain during adolescence

In a paper published in Progress in Neurobiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine neuroscientists described compelling new evidence of a critical neuroplasticity period in the frontal brain region during adolescence, a time when major mental illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia emerge and risk-taking behavior peaks.

8 Nov 2022

New breakthrough could help spot lung cancer earlier and improve patient outcomes

Scientists investigating the mechanics of the early stages of lung cancer have identified a new potential treatment, which could also aid early detection of the disease.

8 Nov 2022

New urine tests for early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease

Early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is key to managing progression of the disease. A new technique analyzing urine extracellular vesicles (uEVs) - cell-derived nanoscale spherical structures involved in multiple biological functions - in urine samples identifies changes in the kidneys earlier than conventional methods and can also predict renal function decline.

8 Nov 2022

New research helps understand how breathing shapes our brain

"Breathe in… Breathe out…" Or: "take a deep breath and count to ten." The calming effect of breathing in stressful situations, is a concept most of us have met before.

8 Nov 2022

Annual global death toll from fine particulate outdoor air pollution may be higher than previously thought

The World Health Organization's most recent estimates (2016) are that over 4.2 million people die prematurely each year due to long-term exposure to fine particulate outdoor air pollution (often referred to as PM2.5,).

8 Nov 2022

UQ researchers discover a link between obstructive sleep apnea and dementia

Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered a link between obstructive sleep apnea and an increased risk of developing dementia.

8 Nov 2022

Researchers discover neuronal mechanism involved in the learning of maternal behavior

Various conditions such as postpartum depression or postpartum psychosis can lead to an alteration in maternal behavior and disrupt the mother-child bonding process.

8 Nov 2022

Hormone plays vital role in early prediction of age-related morbidity in men

Researchers have discovered the vital role of a hormone, that develops in men during puberty, in providing an early prediction of whether they could develop certain diseases in later life.

8 Nov 2022

Cancer drugs work better after vaccination with the Chinese Covid vaccine

Patients with nasopharyngeal cancer are often treated with drugs that activate their immune system against the tumor.

8 Nov 2022

Does vitamin D reduce COVID-19 severity?

A new study examined published studies for a consistent association between vitamin D levels and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity.

8 Nov 2022

Increased paternal age may give rise to disease in the new generation

In a new study, researchers assessed the effects of paternal age on novel mutations and diseases in the next generation.

8 Nov 2022

Hybrid immunity from vaccination and Omicron BA.1 or BA.5 breakthrough infections exhibits cross-reactive efficacy against BA.2.75

Researchers recently measured the neutralizing antibody titers against the wild-type strain of SARS-CoV-2 and the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants in healthcare workers fully vaccinated with three doses of the Comirnaty vaccine who experienced breakthrough Omicron infections.

8 Nov 2022

Infant-directed singing improves infants’ social visual behavior according to new research

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of infant-directed singing on the social visual behavior of the infant.

8 Nov 2022

Italian study examines the experiences of expectant mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers from Italy performed a qualitative study on the lived experiences of women who were pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic to understand the adverse physical and mental health outcomes associated with experiencing pregnancy and childbirth during the pandemic-enforced restrictions.

8 Nov 2022

How many university students regularly consume energy drinks?

A new study evaluated university students' consumption patterns of energy drinks across countries.

8 Nov 2022

Low-protein highly processed foods lead to higher energy intake

A year-long study of the dietary habits of 9,341 Australians has backed growing evidence that highly processed and refined foods are the leading contributor of rising obesity rates in the Western world.

8 Nov 2022

Study identifies a potential pharmacological target for treating COVID-19-associated heart failure

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine's (UMSOM) Center for Precision Disease Modeling identified how a specific protein in SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, damages heart tissue. They then used a drug to reverse the toxic effects of that protein on the heart.

8 Nov 2022

New system to create not just personalized workouts, but “prescribed” workouts

It's a common phenomenon for anyone who regularly works out: two people with similar fitness levels can do the same exercise and get completely different results. It's extremely frustrating for the person who can't seem to improve, despite trying their hardest.

8 Nov 2022

Study: Fenofibrate not a useful strategy for decreasing COVID-19 severity

After showing promise in early laboratory research, the cholesterol-lowering drug fenofibrate had no significant effect on COVID-19 outcomes in a multicenter international randomized clinical trial led by Penn Medicine scientists.

8 Nov 2022

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Rheumatoid arthritis patients taking opioids have twice the risk of venous thromboembolism

New evidence of a critical neuroplasticity period in the frontal brain during adolescence

New breakthrough could help spot lung cancer earlier and improve patient outcomes

New urine tests for early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease

New research helps understand how breathing shapes our brain

Annual global death toll from fine particulate outdoor air pollution may be higher than previously thought

UQ researchers discover a link between obstructive sleep apnea and dementia

Researchers discover neuronal mechanism involved in the learning of maternal behavior

Hormone plays vital role in early prediction of age-related morbidity in men

Cancer drugs work better after vaccination with the Chinese Covid vaccine

Does vitamin D reduce COVID-19 severity?

Increased paternal age may give rise to disease in the new generation

Hybrid immunity from vaccination and Omicron BA.1 or BA.5 breakthrough infections exhibits cross-reactive efficacy against BA.2.75

Infant-directed singing improves infants’ social visual behavior according to new research

Italian study examines the experiences of expectant mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic

How many university students regularly consume energy drinks?

Low-protein highly processed foods lead to higher energy intake

Study identifies a potential pharmacological target for treating COVID-19-associated heart failure

New system to create not just personalized workouts, but “prescribed” workouts

Study: Fenofibrate not a useful strategy for decreasing COVID-19 severity

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