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Systematic review and meta-analysis of coronary artery disease in liver cirrhosis

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is increasingly observed in patients with liver cirrhosis. However, data on the incidence and prevalence of CAD in cirrhotic patients are heterogeneous, and the association remains uncertain.

10 Dec 2024

Ironman performance: How age, climate, and geography make or break success

Ironman study reveals how race location, climate, and participant demographics influence performance, with findings offering key guidance for triathletes aiming for top results.

10 Dec 2024

New biomarker testing protocol could shorten antibiotic treatment for sepsis

A major UK patient trial of a new biomarker testing protocol for sepsis, led by University of Manchester researchers, has shown it is possible to safely stop antibiotic treatment earlier than current care.

10 Dec 2024

Key plasma proteins signal critical periods in brain aging

Researchers identified 13 plasma proteins linked to brain aging, uncovering dynamic patterns and biomarkers for early intervention in aging-related brain health.

10 Dec 2024

Chemical footprints of breast cancer: A new exposomics approach

Researchers in Sweden explored chemical exposures in plasma samples and uncovered links between environmental factors and breast cancer risk influenced by age, parity, and menarche.

10 Dec 2024

Metabolic imaging detects ovarian cancer subtypes and predicts chemotherapy response

Study demonstrates how metabolic imaging differentiates high and low oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) subtypes of high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC). By assessing metabolic activity, it also identifies early and variable responses to chemotherapy, improving precision in treatment strategies.

10 Dec 2024

Study reveals variation in sarcoidosis treatment approaches across patients

Sarcoidosis is a multi-systemic disease of unknown etiology with a clinical presentation ranging from asymptomatic disease to organ failure.

10 Dec 2024

ADAMTS13 deficiency drives platelet accumulation in pyrrolizidine alkaloid-induced liver injury

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), widely distributed in plants, are known to induce liver failure. Hepatic platelet accumulation has been reported during the progression of PA-induced liver injury (PA-ILI).

10 Dec 2024

Study links Western diet to chronic inflammation and colorectal cancer growth

Colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, may be fueled by the food on our plates.

10 Dec 2024

New $1.4M grant supports innovative kidney cancer treatment strategy

Weill Cornell Medicine has received a $1.4 million, four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to investigate a new therapeutic approach for the most common form of kidney cancer.

10 Dec 2024

Geriatric Surgery Verification program enhances postoperative outcomes for older cancer patients

Implementing the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) program leads to better postoperative outcomes and preserves independence in older cancer patients undergoing major abdominal procedures, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons

10 Dec 2024

Empathy-focused phone calls improve blood sugar control for low-income adults with diabetes

Empathy-focused phone calls made by trained, nonmedical community members led to significant improvements in blood sugar control for low-income adults with diabetes, according to a new study from Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin in collaboration with Lone Star Circle of Care.

10 Dec 2024

Public awareness and HPV vaccination rates remain low among American adults

The human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection, accounts for 70% of all throat cancers, according to the National Cancer Institute.

10 Dec 2024

Structural and functional brain changes found in individuals with opioid use disorder

Researchers at the Yale School of Medicine found structural and functional alterations in specific brain regions of individuals with opioid use disorder.

10 Dec 2024

Toxic chemical exposure in early life linked to behavioral problems in rats

Early life exposure to a class of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) may lead to behavioral problems in rats, according to a new animal study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

10 Dec 2024

Scientists identify potential therapeutic targets for diabetic kidney disease

New potential therapeutic targets have been identified for diabetic kidney disease (DKD) - the leading cause of kidney failure in the world - that could see patients treated with new gene and drug therapies preventing the disease's progression into end stage kidney failure.

10 Dec 2024

Short, daily reflection sessions help health care workers combat burnout

Watching short, web-based tutorials that inspire health care workers to contemplate awe, gratitude and kindness can promote enduring improvements in mental health outcomes such as depression and emotional exhaustion.

10 Dec 2024

Quitline coaching shows promise for vaping cessation among young adults

Quitline coaching over the phone helped almost half of young people who vape ditch the habit, potentially improving their health and decreasing the chances they'll transition to cigarettes, according to a new study.

10 Dec 2024

Family income found to be a stronger predictor of health-related problems for 17-year-olds

A new paper in the Journal of Public Health, published by Oxford University Press, finds that household income in early childhood is a stronger and more consistent predictor for several major health-related problems for 17-year-olds than growing up in a poor neighborhood.

10 Dec 2024

Wearables and machine learning predict five-year fall risk in Parkinson’s patients

Wearable sensor data combined with machine learning predicts fall risk in Parkinson's patients, enhancing preventive care and clinical outcomes over five years.

10 Dec 2024

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Systematic review and meta-analysis of coronary artery disease in liver cirrhosis

Ironman performance: How age, climate, and geography make or break success

New biomarker testing protocol could shorten antibiotic treatment for sepsis

Key plasma proteins signal critical periods in brain aging

Chemical footprints of breast cancer: A new exposomics approach

Metabolic imaging detects ovarian cancer subtypes and predicts chemotherapy response

Study reveals variation in sarcoidosis treatment approaches across patients

ADAMTS13 deficiency drives platelet accumulation in pyrrolizidine alkaloid-induced liver injury

Study links Western diet to chronic inflammation and colorectal cancer growth

New $1.4M grant supports innovative kidney cancer treatment strategy

Geriatric Surgery Verification program enhances postoperative outcomes for older cancer patients

Empathy-focused phone calls improve blood sugar control for low-income adults with diabetes

Public awareness and HPV vaccination rates remain low among American adults

Structural and functional brain changes found in individuals with opioid use disorder

Toxic chemical exposure in early life linked to behavioral problems in rats

Scientists identify potential therapeutic targets for diabetic kidney disease

Short, daily reflection sessions help health care workers combat burnout

Quitline coaching shows promise for vaping cessation among young adults

Family income found to be a stronger predictor of health-related problems for 17-year-olds

Wearables and machine learning predict five-year fall risk in Parkinson’s patients

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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