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Study links obstructive sleep apnea to increased dementia risk in women

A common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder contributes to the development of dementia among adults - particularly women, a Michigan Medicine study suggests.

1 Nov 2024

Study reveals disparities in cleft lip surgery for non-White children

Children of non-White racial/ethnic backgrounds experience significant disparities in access to and outcomes of surgery to repair cleft lip, reports a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

1 Nov 2024

Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis can add years to patient lives

Quitting smoking within six months after a cancer diagnosis adds an average of two years to a patient's life.

1 Nov 2024

Researchers aim to transform treatment for sleep disorders in military personnel

Traditional solutions for sleep disorders, including medications and cognitive behavioral therapies, often provide insufficient relief for military personnel, a problem researchers from the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson will be hoping to solve with a $3 million grant from the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program.

1 Nov 2024

Research uncovers potential role of polyphosphate in neurodegenerative diseases

Research led by the University of Michigan has provided compelling evidence that could solve a fundamental mystery in the makeup of fibrils that play a role in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

1 Nov 2024

New study links childhood BMI trajectories to adult lung health

Researchers examine interactions between early life body mass index values and later life lung function.

1 Nov 2024

Iron supplements may boost brain development in children with HIV

A University of Minnesota Medical School research team has found that giving iron supplements to children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in sub-Saharan Africa could be an important first step in optimizing brain development.

1 Nov 2024

Think young, stay sharp? Positive aging outlook tied to improved cognitive self-perception

The study shows that positive aging expectations correlate with improved cognitive health and reduced subjective decline, emphasizing the role of mindset.

1 Nov 2024

Acupuncture shows promise in alleviating symptoms of chronic irritable bowel syndrome

A recent randomized controlled trial has shed light on the efficacy of acupuncture as a treatment for refractory irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that significantly impacts quality of life and often resists conventional treatment.

1 Nov 2024

Low-sugar diet in early life reduces risk of chronic diseases in adulthood

A low-sugar diet in utero and in the first two years of life can meaningfully reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, a new study has found, providing compelling new evidence of the lifelong health effects of early-life sugar consumption.

1 Nov 2024

Can olfactory loss predict disease? Study ties loss of smell to 139 health conditions

Olfactory dysfunction links to 139 conditions, with inflammation playing a key role in memory decline and cognitive issues. Olfactory enrichment shows promise.

1 Nov 2024

Heart attack triggers sleep increase to aid recovery

A heart attack can trigger a desire to get more sleep, allowing the heart to heal and reduce inflammation - and this happens because the heart sends special signals to the brain, according to a new Mount Sinai study.

1 Nov 2024

Study finds prenatal sleep quality affects newborn brain structure and emotional health

Prenatal sleep quality significantly influences neonatal brain development and emotional outcomes, highlighting the need for targeted sleep interventions.

1 Nov 2024

Study reveals effective combination therapy to slow cognitive decline in older adults

An important new study led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and with partnership across several Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA) sites - Baycrest, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Unity Health Toronto, and University Health Network - has demonstrated that a combination therapy can slow cognitive decline in older adults at risk for dementia.

1 Nov 2024

Transcranial ultrasound stimulation: A new frontier in noninvasive brain therapy

Transcranial ultrasound stimulation combines accuracy and reversibility, paving the way for innovative treatments of neurological and psychiatric disorders.

1 Nov 2024

Adolescents' genetic risks tied to psychotic symptoms

Researchers examine the relationships between neuropsychiatric and cognitive polygenic scores, attention-related phenotypes, and psychosis symptoms.

1 Nov 2024

Non-Hispanic Black children and low-income youth disadvantaged in concussion care

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that non-Hispanic Black children and those with public insurance and lower Child Opportunity Index (COI) scores were much more likely to seek care for concussions in the emergency department than in primary care or specialty care settings.

1 Nov 2024

3D tumor mapping reveals new insights into cancer biology and treatment

A new analysis led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has revealed detailed 3D maps of the internal structures of multiple tumor types. These cancer atlases reveal how different tumor cells - and the cells of a tumor's surrounding environment - are organized, in 3D, and how that organization changes when a tumor spreads to other organs.

1 Nov 2024

New therapeutic target overcomes ovarian cancer immunotherapy resistance

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a way that ovarian cancer tumors manipulate their environment to resist immunotherapy and identified a drug target that could overcome that resistance.

1 Nov 2024

Weill Cornell Medicine professor receives major grant for pediatric pain management study

Dr. Chani Traube, the Gerald M. Loughlin, MD Professor of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine, has been awarded a $3.4 million grant, with the possibility of extending to a total of $17 million over five years, from the National Institutes of Health, for a large-scale clinical trial called Optimizing Pain Treatment in Children on Mechanical ventilation (OPTICOM).

1 Nov 2024

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Study links obstructive sleep apnea to increased dementia risk in women

Study reveals disparities in cleft lip surgery for non-White children

Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis can add years to patient lives

Researchers aim to transform treatment for sleep disorders in military personnel

Research uncovers potential role of polyphosphate in neurodegenerative diseases

New study links childhood BMI trajectories to adult lung health

Iron supplements may boost brain development in children with HIV

Think young, stay sharp? Positive aging outlook tied to improved cognitive self-perception

Acupuncture shows promise in alleviating symptoms of chronic irritable bowel syndrome

Low-sugar diet in early life reduces risk of chronic diseases in adulthood

Can olfactory loss predict disease? Study ties loss of smell to 139 health conditions

Heart attack triggers sleep increase to aid recovery

Study finds prenatal sleep quality affects newborn brain structure and emotional health

Study reveals effective combination therapy to slow cognitive decline in older adults

Transcranial ultrasound stimulation: A new frontier in noninvasive brain therapy

Adolescents' genetic risks tied to psychotic symptoms

Non-Hispanic Black children and low-income youth disadvantaged in concussion care

3D tumor mapping reveals new insights into cancer biology and treatment

New therapeutic target overcomes ovarian cancer immunotherapy resistance

Weill Cornell Medicine professor receives major grant for pediatric pain management study

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