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High BMI associated with changes in physiological brain pulsations

A recent study from the University of Oulu reveals that high body mass index (BMI) is associated with changes in physiological brain pulsations.

25 Apr 2024

Does reproduction influence epigenetic aging in younger women?

The association between reproduction and biological aging based on epigenetic clocks.

25 Apr 2024

DELiVR's virtual reality training speeds up cell detection in complex brain datasets

Efficient neuronal activity detection in brain imaging.

25 Apr 2024

National study links air pollution to increased risk of heart attacks in Poland

Subpopulations at heightened risk for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) due to air pollution.

25 Apr 2024

Therapeutic potential of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells in Crohn’s disease

Whether human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) could heal luminal ulcers in Crohn’s disease.

25 Apr 2024

Reduction of prenatal depression associated with higher full-term birth rates

The effect of lowering prenatal mother depression on gestational duration.

25 Apr 2024

Researchers identify a ‘gene module’ involved in both depression and cardiovascular disease

Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are serious concerns for public health. Approximately 280 million people worldwide have depression, while 620 million people have CVD. It has been known since the 1990s that the two diseases are somehow related.

25 Apr 2024

Meta-analysis reveals drivers of antibiotic resistance in infants

A meta-analysis of genetic studies analyzing the microbiota (bacteria in the gut) of 1,275 infants from 10 countries finds that cesarean delivery and antibiotic use are driving the increase of antibiotic resistance genes load among infants, according to new research being presented at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April).

24 Apr 2024

Study links acid-reducing drugs to increased risk of migraine

People who take acid-reducing drugs may have a higher risk of migraine and other severe headache than people who do not take these medications, according to a study published in the April 24, 2024, online issue of Neurology Clinical Practice, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

24 Apr 2024

Breast cancer survivors at higher risk of developing second cancers

Survivors of breast cancer are at significantly higher risk of developing second cancers, including endometrial and ovarian cancer for women and prostate cancer for men, according to new research studying data from almost 600,000 patients in England.

24 Apr 2024

Prenatal opioid exposure not associated with risk of neuropsychiatric disorders in children

Opioid use during pregnancy is not associated with a substantial increase in the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders such as ADHD in children, finds a large study from South Korea published by The BMJ today.

24 Apr 2024

Research reveals potential target for enfortumab vedotin therapy in urothelial carcinoma

Under the leadership of PD Dr. Niklas Klümper, Assistant Physician at the Department of Urology at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and Clinician Scientist of the BMBF-funded ACCENT program and PD Dr. Markus Eckstein, senior physician at the Institute of Pathology at the Uniklinikum Erlangen of the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), an interdisciplinary research team has published new findings that indicate which patients with advanced urothelial carcinoma could benefit in particular from the new targeted therapy with the antibody-drug conjugate enfortumab vedotin.

24 Apr 2024

Prostaglandin E2: The culprit behind tumor immune evasion

Tumors actively prevent the formation of immune responses by so-called cytotoxic T cells, which are essential in combating cancer. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) Hospital have now uncovered for the first time how this exactly happens.

24 Apr 2024

Novel lab-grown mini-colons can accurately mimic the development of colorectal tumors

In a breakthrough for cancer research, scientists at EPFL have created lab-grown mini-colons that can accurately mimic the development of colorectal tumors, offering a powerful new tool for studying and testing treatments for the disease.

24 Apr 2024

Paclitaxel treatment found to directly promote HBV replication and transcription

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation is commonly observed in individuals with chronic HBV infection undergoing antineoplastic drug therapy.

24 Apr 2024

MSU team creates a promising vaccine candidate for antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Driven by the overuse of antimicrobials, pathogens are quickly building up resistances to once-successful treatments.

24 Apr 2024

Longitudinal study examines rates of MCI and dementia in people with essential tremor

Essential tremor, a nervous system disorder that causes rhythmic shaking, is one of the most common movement disorders. A new study published in the Annals of Neurology reveals details on the increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia that individuals with essential tremor may face.

24 Apr 2024

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High BMI associated with changes in physiological brain pulsations

Does reproduction influence epigenetic aging in younger women?

DELiVR's virtual reality training speeds up cell detection in complex brain datasets

National study links air pollution to increased risk of heart attacks in Poland

Therapeutic potential of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells in Crohn’s disease

Reduction of prenatal depression associated with higher full-term birth rates

Researchers identify a ‘gene module’ involved in both depression and cardiovascular disease

Meta-analysis reveals drivers of antibiotic resistance in infants

Study links acid-reducing drugs to increased risk of migraine

Breast cancer survivors at higher risk of developing second cancers

Prenatal opioid exposure not associated with risk of neuropsychiatric disorders in children

Research reveals potential target for enfortumab vedotin therapy in urothelial carcinoma

Prostaglandin E2: The culprit behind tumor immune evasion

Novel lab-grown mini-colons can accurately mimic the development of colorectal tumors

Paclitaxel treatment found to directly promote HBV replication and transcription

MSU team creates a promising vaccine candidate for antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Longitudinal study examines rates of MCI and dementia in people with essential tremor

Healthy eating social media accounts influence diet choices

Study links poor heart health in Black women to midlife cognitive decline

Anesthetic midazolam boosts survival after cardiac arrest

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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