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Researchers identify marker protein that offers both diagnostic and therapeutic function

Of all gastrointestinal cancers, pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive. Because of this, it has a very low 5-year survival rate of just 5% and a median survival time below 6 months. Additionally, treatment is difficult, with only surgery shown to provide a cure. However, the vast majority of patients have tumors that cannot be removed surgically or their cancer is too advanced or spread too far to be treatable.

24 Jan 2019

Excessive suppression of GSK3 enzyme can trigger renal failure, finds study

Scientists have identified an enzyme that is a "master regulator" of kidney function that if excessively suppressed, can trigger renal failure. Their findings have implications for the use of existing drugs and the development of new pharmaceuticals.

24 Jan 2019

Diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier, finds study

A new Tulane University study examining the carbon footprint of what more than 16,000 Americans eat in a day has good news for environmentally conscious consumers-- diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier.

24 Jan 2019

New analysis explores impact of new hip surgery classification system on clinical decisions

Determining which patients can benefit from hip preservation surgery (rather than hip replacement surgery) is challenging, but the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently published a hip preservation surgery appropriateness classification system.

24 Jan 2019

Having tattoos not related to overall health status, study reveals

In a survey-based study published in the International Journal of Dermatology, having tattoos was not significantly related to overall health status, but individuals with tattoos were more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health issue and to report sleep problems.

24 Jan 2019

Telephone follow-up by pharmacists benefits patients after hospital discharge

A new British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology study illustrates the benefits of having clinical pharmacists follow up, by telephone, with patients at risk of having medication-related issues after hospital discharge. The aim is to help patients manage their medications effectively.

24 Jan 2019

Economic downturn during pregnancy linked to modest increase in preterm birth

Economic downturn during early pregnancy was linked with modest increases in preterm birth in a Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology analysis.

24 Jan 2019

Confident people more likely to recover from shoulder pain

People are more likely to recover from shoulder pain if they have the confidence to carry on doing most things, despite their pain - according to new research from the University of East Anglia and University of Hertfordshire.

24 Jan 2019

Children are attuned to social bias at a surprisingly young age, finds study

In a Developmental Science study of preschool-aged children, implicit and explicit evaluations of Black boys were less positive than evaluations of Black girls, White boys, or White girls.

24 Jan 2019

Researchers demonstrate strong evidence connecting bacterial pathogen and Alzheimer's pathogenesisis

New science uncovers how an unlikely culprit, Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) - the bacterium commonly associated with chronic gum disease - appears to drive Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology.

24 Jan 2019

Overprescribing of antidepressants may occur more often in elderly patients

In a Pharmacology Research & Perspectives study of individuals living in Olmsted County, Minnesota from 2005–2012, potential overprescribing of antidepressant medications occurred in nearly one-quarter of elderly residents.

24 Jan 2019

Onset of migraine with aura before age of 50 not linked to risk of ischemic stroke

Migraine with aura was associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study, but a recent post-hoc analysis published in Headache reveals unexpected results suggesting that onset of such migraines before age 50 years is not associated with such risk.

24 Jan 2019

Positive well-being associated with lower risk of depression in people with autism

In an Autism Research study of 36 newly employed adults with autism spectrum disorder who were participating in a supported employment program, positive well-being—or a sense of happiness and life satisfaction—was associated with a lower risk of developing depression over 12 months of follow-up.

24 Jan 2019

Zinc deficiency may play critical role in hypertension

Lower-than-normal zinc levels may contribute to high blood pressure (hypertension) by altering the way the kidneys handle sodium. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology--Renal Physiology.

24 Jan 2019

Free screening for lung cancer can save money while building healthy relationship with patients

A free, simple screening for lung cancer can save a patient money, while building a healthy relationship for any medical needs they may have in the future.

24 Jan 2019

People recovering from alcohol or drug disorder are quitting smoking than ever before

Smoking rates among people recovering from an alcohol or drug disorder are more than double that of the general population.

24 Jan 2019

Transgender patients less likely to be screened for cancer, study shows

Patients who identify as transgender have lower odds of being screened for cancer, suggests a new study from St. Michael's Hospital, which also explores how doctors can address the disparity.

24 Jan 2019

Inadequate access to nutritious food may contribute to obesity, shows study

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, over one-third of U.S. adults are obese. At the same time, obesity is the second leading cause of premature death in the North America and Europe.

24 Jan 2019

Ethnic differences found in cognition and age among individuals diagnosed with dementia

In an International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry study of individuals diagnosed with dementia in the United Kingdom, people from minority ethnic backgrounds (Asian and Black patients) had lower cognitive scores and were younger when they were diagnosed with dementia than White patients.

24 Jan 2019

Study: Long-term spaceflights could adversely affect astronauts' immune systems

NASA hopes to send humans to Mars by 2030 on a round-trip mission that could take up to three years - far longer than any human has ever traveled in space.

24 Jan 2019

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Researchers identify marker protein that offers both diagnostic and therapeutic function

Excessive suppression of GSK3 enzyme can trigger renal failure, finds study

Diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier, finds study

New analysis explores impact of new hip surgery classification system on clinical decisions

Having tattoos not related to overall health status, study reveals

Telephone follow-up by pharmacists benefits patients after hospital discharge

Economic downturn during pregnancy linked to modest increase in preterm birth

Confident people more likely to recover from shoulder pain

Children are attuned to social bias at a surprisingly young age, finds study

Researchers demonstrate strong evidence connecting bacterial pathogen and Alzheimer's pathogenesisis

Overprescribing of antidepressants may occur more often in elderly patients

Onset of migraine with aura before age of 50 not linked to risk of ischemic stroke

Positive well-being associated with lower risk of depression in people with autism

Zinc deficiency may play critical role in hypertension

Free screening for lung cancer can save money while building healthy relationship with patients

People recovering from alcohol or drug disorder are quitting smoking than ever before

Transgender patients less likely to be screened for cancer, study shows

Inadequate access to nutritious food may contribute to obesity, shows study

Ethnic differences found in cognition and age among individuals diagnosed with dementia

Study: Long-term spaceflights could adversely affect astronauts' immune systems

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