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Proteomic signatures enhance risk prediction for both common and rare diseases

Researchers have developed sparse prediction models combining plasma proteins and clinical data to predict the 10-year risk of 218 diseases. The study, involving over 41,000 participants, highlights the enhanced predictive power of proteomic signatures.

24 Jul 2024

WVU researchers explore immune cell interactions in multiple sclerosis

A West Virginia University immunologist is exploring how the interaction between two types of immune cells within the central nervous system covering causes multiple sclerosis to develop.

24 Jul 2024

Personalized text messages effectively promote increased physical activity after cardiovascular events

Exercise is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of heart disease or having a second cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke.

24 Jul 2024

LGBTIQ+ and cisgender heterosexual individuals exhibit more stress hormones during controversial campaign

How did the 2021 national marriage equality referendum campaign in Switzerland affect the well-being of the LGBTIQ+ community?

24 Jul 2024

Study reveals skin bacteria's role in chronic bone infections after joint surgery

In individuals who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgery, clinicians are noticing increasing numbers of chronic bone infections linked to a bacterial strain commonly found on the skin.

24 Jul 2024

Chronic and new anxiety tied to increased dementia risk

In a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, both chronic and new anxiety were associated with an increased risk of dementia. However, where anxiety had resolved, there was no association with dementia risk.

24 Jul 2024

Comprehensive dataset from A4 study yields key insights about Alzheimer's disease

Data from the Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer's (A4) study, the first and largest clinical trial of pre-symptomatic Alzheimer's disease, is now widely available to researchers studying the condition.

24 Jul 2024

Associations between gut microbes and Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers reviewed existing data on the role of the gut microbiome in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathogenesis.

24 Jul 2024

Life expectancy in India suffered large and unequal declines during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers analyzed survey data from individuals in India to understand mortality and life expectancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

24 Jul 2024

Study suggests limiting oral corticosteroid use to 90 days reduces adverse effects in atopic dermatitis patients

Researchers evaluated the association between long-term oral corticosteroid use and adverse events in adult patients with atopic dermatitis.

24 Jul 2024

Oral-gut axis: How mouth bacteria impact your overall health

A recent review in Nature Reviews Microbiology highlights how oral and gut microbiomes interact, impacting overall human health. Oral microorganisms can enter the gut, contributing to dysbiosis and various diseases, necessitating further research on these complex interactions.

24 Jul 2024

How indoor microbiomes shape our health and well-being

Indoor microbiomes, influenced by urbanization and building design, significantly impact human immune, neurological, and endocrine health. This research emphasizes the need for innovative approaches to harness these microbial ecosystems for improved public health outcomes.

24 Jul 2024

AI model Virchow outperforms clinical methods in cancer detection

In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, researchers demonstrated the use of the foundational model Virchow for computational analysis of pathological reports, prediction of biomarkers, and identification of cells across multiple cancer types. Virchow's pan-cancer model showed impressive accuracy, often outperforming clinical-grade models.

23 Jul 2024

Kneecap shape could indicate a person's risk of developing osteoarthritis

The shape of a person's kneecap could be an indicator of whether they're more at risk of developing osteoarthritis, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU).

23 Jul 2024

Review highlights hidden gut-brain connection in neurological disorders

Research reveals the gut microbiota-brain axis as a critical link in understanding and treating neurological disorders through microbial interventions.

23 Jul 2024

How insecticide resistance in household pests fuels malaria resurgence

For decades, insecticide-treated bed nets and indoor insecticide spraying regimens have been important – and widely successful – treatments against mosquitoes that transmit malaria, a dangerous global disease. Yet these treatments also – for a time – suppressed undesirable household insects like bed bugs, cockroaches and flies.

23 Jul 2024

Ohio State leads multi-million dollar research on long COVID solutions

A 2022 study suggesting that blocking a single molecule could protect against severe illness in COVID-19 has led to a $15 million federal grant supporting a comprehensive effort to learn more – with finding a solution to long COVID at the center of the new research.

23 Jul 2024

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Proteomic signatures enhance risk prediction for both common and rare diseases

WVU researchers explore immune cell interactions in multiple sclerosis

Personalized text messages effectively promote increased physical activity after cardiovascular events

LGBTIQ+ and cisgender heterosexual individuals exhibit more stress hormones during controversial campaign

Study reveals skin bacteria's role in chronic bone infections after joint surgery

Chronic and new anxiety tied to increased dementia risk

Comprehensive dataset from A4 study yields key insights about Alzheimer's disease

Associations between gut microbes and Alzheimer’s disease

Life expectancy in India suffered large and unequal declines during the COVID-19 pandemic

Study suggests limiting oral corticosteroid use to 90 days reduces adverse effects in atopic dermatitis patients

Oral-gut axis: How mouth bacteria impact your overall health

How indoor microbiomes shape our health and well-being

AI model Virchow outperforms clinical methods in cancer detection

Kneecap shape could indicate a person's risk of developing osteoarthritis

Review highlights hidden gut-brain connection in neurological disorders

How insecticide resistance in household pests fuels malaria resurgence

Ohio State leads multi-million dollar research on long COVID solutions

Dietary interventions improve mitochondrial function and reduce inflammation in obesity

Study validates Stockholm3 test for prostate cancer in ethnically mixed populations

UCSF study reveals doubling of injuries and hospitalizations from micromobility vehicles

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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