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Lung cancer screening yields early diagnoses and increased cure rates in veterans

Among US veterans diagnosed with lung cancer through the Veterans Health Administration healthcare system, those who underwent screening before diagnosis were more likely to be diagnosed with earlier stage disease and had a higher cure rate than those who had not been screened.

10 Jun 2024

Multiple general anesthesia exposure does not compromise brain function in young children, study finds

A University of Queensland-led study has found multiple doses of anesthetics do not compromise brain function in young children.

10 Jun 2024

Vigorous exercise linked to lower dementia risk in hypertensive individuals

The effect of vigorous physical activity (VPA) on the risk of incident mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and probable dementia.

10 Jun 2024

How COVID-19 disrupts social and temporal perception

Researchers examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by using the concept of disorientation to explore its temporal and social dimensions.

10 Jun 2024

Does the menstrual cycle affect attention, anticipation, and spatial cognition in female athletes?

Researchers investigate whether cognitive performance fluctuates during the menstrual cycle and its potential impact athletic involvement and skill.

10 Jun 2024

Fear of stigma and rejection can lead to non-disclosure of STI status

The existing literature on sexually transmitted infection (STI) disclosure.

10 Jun 2024

Energy drink intake linked to sudden cardiac events in patients with heart genetic disorders

Associations between energy drink consumption and the risk of cardiac events among patients with genetic heart diseases.

10 Jun 2024

Study uncovers gut microbes' role in childhood obesity

Researchers used Mendelian randomization to identify causal links between gut microbes and childhood obesity, revealing key microbial players that influence pediatric adiposity.

10 Jun 2024

New study reveals gut microbiome's critical role in aging and heart disease

Researchers in China discovered that gut microbiome diversity, influenced by metabolic health and age, significantly impacts cardiovascular disease risk.

9 Jun 2024

How Epstein-Barr virus shapes immune responses in multiple sclerosis

Study found that EBV-specific immune responses in MS patients showed higher IgG titers and cell-mediated reactions to EBV antigens compared to healthy controls, suggesting a complex role of EBV in MS development.

9 Jun 2024

Surprising link between a diverse oral microbiome and better cognitive function in aging

Study found that higher oral microbiome diversity is linked to better cognitive function and fewer memory issues in older US adults, highlighting the "oral-brain axis."

9 Jun 2024

Soccer teams' pre-goal running patterns reveal key to scoring success

Scoring teams in the Polish Ekstraklasa exhibit significantly greater low-to-moderate intensity running in the five minutes before a goal compared to conceding teams, aiding in optimizing training strategies.

9 Jun 2024

Do taste genes influence how much alcohol we drink and our body fat?

Study examines how polymorphisms in bitter taste receptor genes relate to alcohol consumption and body fat percentage, revealing significant associations with TAS2R13 but not TAS2R38.

9 Jun 2024

Novel insights into the underlying, contributing, and direct causes of death in Australia

Coronary heart disease (CHD) was involved in 1 in 5 deaths in 2022 when using all of the information included on the medical death certificate, according to a new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) release revealing what Australians are most likely to die from.

8 Jun 2024

Experts call for clear rules governing human embryo research

Clear rules governing human embryo research must be established to enable regulators, researchers and funders to assess whether stem cell-generated models should be considered as human embryos, two leading experts from The University of Manchester have argued.

8 Jun 2024

Berotralstat: A promising oral treatment for hereditary angioedema with normal C1-inhibitor

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced new real-world evidence showing that patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE) who have normal C1-inhibitor (HAE-nC1-INH) level and function had a reduction in monthly attack rates after starting oral, once-daily berotralstat.

8 Jun 2024

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Lung cancer screening yields early diagnoses and increased cure rates in veterans

Multiple general anesthesia exposure does not compromise brain function in young children, study finds

Vigorous exercise linked to lower dementia risk in hypertensive individuals

How COVID-19 disrupts social and temporal perception

Does the menstrual cycle affect attention, anticipation, and spatial cognition in female athletes?

Fear of stigma and rejection can lead to non-disclosure of STI status

Energy drink intake linked to sudden cardiac events in patients with heart genetic disorders

Study uncovers gut microbes' role in childhood obesity

New study reveals gut microbiome's critical role in aging and heart disease

How Epstein-Barr virus shapes immune responses in multiple sclerosis

Surprising link between a diverse oral microbiome and better cognitive function in aging

Soccer teams' pre-goal running patterns reveal key to scoring success

Do taste genes influence how much alcohol we drink and our body fat?

Novel insights into the underlying, contributing, and direct causes of death in Australia

Experts call for clear rules governing human embryo research

Berotralstat: A promising oral treatment for hereditary angioedema with normal C1-inhibitor

Doxycycline shows promise in reducing deaths and seizures from nodding syndrome

Sperm counts may not be declining globally, study suggests

New algorithm enhances deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's by targeting specific symptoms

Novel Concepts Medical's plant-based formula achieves 99% reduction in cancer cell viability

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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