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Benefits and challenges of integrating nursing home residents into clinical trials

Clinical trials are constantly being designed and study participants enrolled to determine if medical treatments and therapies are safe and effective.

29 Apr 2024

American Heart Association funds four new projects to evaluate the role of race in predicting heart disease risk

People with heart disease may receive different care because of how race is interpreted in health risk calculators and other tools that help clinicians make treatment decisions.

29 Apr 2024

Study reveals brown fat's built-in mechanism and potential obesity treatment

Brown fat, also known as brown adipose tissue (BAT), is a type of fat in our bodies that's different from the white fat around our belly and thighs that we are more familiar with.

29 Apr 2024

Pandemic-induced social isolation: Assessing its impact on older adults' wellbeing

Researchers explore the effects of social isolation in adults 50 years of age and older during the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 Apr 2024

Study reveals disparities in palliative care for people with opioid use disorder

Compared with people without opioid use disorder, those with opioid use disorder were less likely to receive palliative care in clinics and in their homes, and were dying at younger ages of causes other than opioid use, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.231419.

29 Apr 2024

SCA4 genetic breakthrough: Unveiling the cause of a devastating neurological disease

Some families call it a trial of faith. Others just call it a curse. The progressive neurological disease known as spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4) is a rare condition, but its effects on patients and their families can be severe.

29 Apr 2024

Research uncovers Blautia bacteria's crucial role in gut health and disease protection

A low-fiber “Western diet” causes damage to the protective mucus barrier in the gut, and such damage can increase the risk of inflammation and infection.

29 Apr 2024

Majority of AI clinical trials report positive outcomes, yet concerns over generalizability persist

The state of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in clinical practice.

29 Apr 2024

Do SARS-CoV-2 infections cause long-term loss of smell and taste?

The long-term smell and taste-associated outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) using validated psychophysical tests.

29 Apr 2024

UK study confirms healthy habits can extend lifespan, even with genetic predispositions

The associations between lifestyle, genetic factors, and human longevity.

29 Apr 2024

Study links youth vaping to increased metal exposure, raising public health concerns

Factors associated with urinary biomarkers of metal exposure from e-cigarettes.

29 Apr 2024

Ancient grains show promise for type 2 diabetes

A meta-analysis in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases finds that ancient grains like oats, brown rice, and millet may improve lipid profiles in type 2 diabetes patients, but variations in study designs call for further research to confirm these benefits.

29 Apr 2024

Medical Research News

Benefits and challenges of integrating nursing home residents into clinical trials

American Heart Association funds four new projects to evaluate the role of race in predicting heart disease risk

Study reveals brown fat's built-in mechanism and potential obesity treatment

Pandemic-induced social isolation: Assessing its impact on older adults' wellbeing

Study reveals disparities in palliative care for people with opioid use disorder

SCA4 genetic breakthrough: Unveiling the cause of a devastating neurological disease

Research uncovers Blautia bacteria's crucial role in gut health and disease protection

Majority of AI clinical trials report positive outcomes, yet concerns over generalizability persist

Do SARS-CoV-2 infections cause long-term loss of smell and taste?

UK study confirms healthy habits can extend lifespan, even with genetic predispositions

Study links youth vaping to increased metal exposure, raising public health concerns

Ancient grains show promise for type 2 diabetes

Study questions the need for endotype-specific diets in diabetes management

Study reveals high levels of antibiotic resistance in meat sold for consumption

Expert warns of the continuous dangers posed by polio and other enteroviruses

New study reveals global risk distribution of visceral leishmaniasis

Study rethinks immune system strategies to boost vaccine effectiveness

Study links long-term health risks with burn pit exposure in military veterans

Antioxidant-rich diets linked to better life quality in young women with acne

How body image perceptions shape health habits in young fitness enthusiasts

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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