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Many Dutch elite athletes and coaches face high levels of sport-related distress

Nearly three-quarters of Dutch elite athletes and forty percent of their coaches report sport-related distress.

23 Sep 2024

Calcium channel blockers show potential to restore cerebral blood flow in Alzheimer's disease

Targeting calcium channels in pericytes may improve blood flow in Alzheimer's disease, addressing early vascular dysfunction linked to cognitive deficits.

23 Sep 2024

A week of intense cycling may burn abdominal fat without major weight loss, study finds

A week of extreme cycling significantly decreased visceral adiposity in middle-aged cyclists, emphasizing the role of exercise in body composition management.

23 Sep 2024

Blood microRNAs can predict conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease

This study identifies serum miRNA signatures as promising biomarkers for Alzheimer's, enhancing prediction of MCI conversion to AD with clinical relevance.

23 Sep 2024

Triptans better at relieving migraine pain than recently marketed and more expensive drugs

A meta-analysis reveals triptans as the most effective acute migraine treatments, highlighting the need for their inclusion in the WHO Essential Medicines List.

23 Sep 2024

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AB ANALITICA partners in DECIDER project to improve diagnostics and treatment of ovarian cancer with the help of AI – 15 million euros in funding from the EU

From AB ANALITICA 23 Sep 2024

Liraglutide activates key brain circuits to trigger weight loss in obesity

Researchers uncover how liraglutide targets specific brain regions to suppress appetite and promote significant weight loss through GLP-1 receptor activation.

23 Sep 2024

Hospital discharges against medical advice tied to increased overdose risk

People who initiate a premature or "before medically advised" (BMA) hospital discharge have a 10-fold increase in the risk of drug overdose in the following month, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.240364.

23 Sep 2024

Multi-modal AI systems for enhanced emotion detection and understanding

Using a fusion of traditional and novel technological methods, researchers are hoping to better quantify emotions to transform the face of the emotion quantification field.

23 Sep 2024

Study reveals anti-tumor properties of food antigens

Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative medical sciences (IMS) in Japan have discovered that food antigens like milk proteins help keep tumors from growing in our guts, specifically the small intestines.

23 Sep 2024

Psilocybin shows promise for treating depression and improving well-being

A direct comparison between the experimental psychedelic drug psilocybin and a standard SSRI antidepressant shows similar improvement of depressive symptoms, but that psilocybin offers additional longer-term benefits.

22 Sep 2024

Microplastics are everywhere! Scientists call for swift global action

Microplastics are everywhere, but much remains unknown about their long-term effects on human health and ecosystems. Urgent international action is needed to address this global issue.

22 Sep 2024

Hormonal markers predict treatment response in alcohol use disorder

A new study reveals hormonal and biochemical factors that affect alcohol dependence (also known as Alcohol Use Disorder), suggesting that men and women with alcohol problems may benefit from different treatments.

22 Sep 2024

Brain scans reveal link between SSRI use and cognitive function

Researchers have found that SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants have the potential to improve certain cognitive functions, such as verbal memory. They measured brain function in patients before and after taking the SSRI escitalopram and correlated this to a drop in the level of one of the serotonin receptors in the brain and to cognitive improvements during treatment.

22 Sep 2024

Vitamin D during pregnancy boosts childhood bone health for years, study shows

Researchers examine the persistence of this improvement in bone mineral density from the MAVIDOS trial into later childhood years.

22 Sep 2024

Excess body weight at first cancer diagnosis increases risk of second cancer

Adults with excess body weight at their first cancer diagnosis face a higher risk of developing a second primary cancer, particularly those related to obesity, according to a recent study. The research emphasizes the need for survivorship guidelines targeting weight management.

22 Sep 2024

Dietary antigens reduce small intestine cancer by boosting immune T-cells

Study shows that dietary antigens can suppress small intestine carcinogenesis by activating T-cells through Peyer's patches. Adding bovine serum albumin (BSA) or ovalbumin (OVA) to antigen-free diets restored immune function and reduced tumor growth in mice.

22 Sep 2024

AI-driven urban planning models mislead public health interventions, study shows

AI models using Google Street View (GSV) for urban planning can lead to incorrect conclusions about public health, especially regarding obesity and diabetes. The study reveals that physical activity levels, not environmental features like sidewalks, are more impactful on health outcomes.

22 Sep 2024

Researchers identify new oscillatory patterns in COVID-19 cases across the U.S.

Researchers discovered previously unrecognized oscillatory trends in COVID-19 cases across the U.S., particularly a north-south oscillation around the 37°-38° north latitude. These patterns highlight the complexity of pandemic dynamics and the importance of understanding regional disease transmission.

22 Sep 2024

Cranberry juice: A natural boost for women's skin health

A polyphenol-rich cranberry beverage was found to improve skin elasticity, reduce UV-induced erythema, and modulate the skin microbiome, with effects most pronounced in women aged 40 and older.

22 Sep 2024

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Many Dutch elite athletes and coaches face high levels of sport-related distress

Calcium channel blockers show potential to restore cerebral blood flow in Alzheimer's disease

A week of intense cycling may burn abdominal fat without major weight loss, study finds

Blood microRNAs can predict conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease

Triptans better at relieving migraine pain than recently marketed and more expensive drugs

AB ANALITICA partners in DECIDER project en

Liraglutide activates key brain circuits to trigger weight loss in obesity

Hospital discharges against medical advice tied to increased overdose risk

Multi-modal AI systems for enhanced emotion detection and understanding

Study reveals anti-tumor properties of food antigens

Psilocybin shows promise for treating depression and improving well-being

Microplastics are everywhere! Scientists call for swift global action

Hormonal markers predict treatment response in alcohol use disorder

Brain scans reveal link between SSRI use and cognitive function

Vitamin D during pregnancy boosts childhood bone health for years, study shows

Excess body weight at first cancer diagnosis increases risk of second cancer

Dietary antigens reduce small intestine cancer by boosting immune T-cells

AI-driven urban planning models mislead public health interventions, study shows

Researchers identify new oscillatory patterns in COVID-19 cases across the U.S.

Cranberry juice: A natural boost for women's skin health

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

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