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UC research examines role of a metabolite in the development of abdominal aortic aneurysm

Each year, about 200,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with a bulge in the lower part of the aorta, the main artery in the body, called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).

8 Jun 2023

Newly discovered bacterial species can have a major role in causing tooth decay

Collaborating researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and the Adams School of Dentistry and Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina have discovered that a bacterial species called Selenomonas sputigena can have a major role in causing tooth decay.

8 Jun 2023

Yellow fever: examining potential burden on vaccine strategy

Researchers presented a stochastic model of yellow fever transmission.

8 Jun 2023

Agricultural plastics: analyzing the risks to food safety, health, and the environment by way of soil pollution by microplastics

Researchers reviewed the use, characteristics, and potential risks of agricultural plastics (APs).

8 Jun 2023

An overview of the relationship between the exposome and cardiovascular health

Researchers discussed the association between cardiovascular health and the exposome.

8 Jun 2023

Sebum RNA could provide reliable biomarkers for detecting early-onset atopic dermatitis

Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that often affects infants as young as one to two months. Among the various types of eczema seen in infants, early-onset atopic dermatitis (AD), characterized by psychological stress and sleep disorders, is particularly concerning.

8 Jun 2023

Do COVID-19 drugs in aquatic matrices negatively impact microalgae and cyanobacteria communities?

Researchers evaluated the presence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) drugs in river water.

8 Jun 2023

Breastfeeding found to reduce ultra-processed food intake among preschoolers

Researchers determined the association between the duration of breastfeeding and the intake of ultra-processed food.

8 Jun 2023

Shifting towards precision medicine for type 2 diabetes dietary management

Researchers reviewed existing data on the genetic factors and the gene-diet interactions that could alter dietary management of type 2 diabetes.

8 Jun 2023

Pneumothorax prevalence in COVID-19 and influenza patients

Researchers examined the occurrence and patient risk factors involved in pneumothorax.

8 Jun 2023

Safety surveillance suggests that COVID-19 mRNA vaccination is safe for young children

Researchers presented the results of their rapid cycle analysis safety surveillance, which is a weekly surveillance monitoring of monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines among all children below five years enrolled in the Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD).

8 Jun 2023

The prevalence of inadequate iron intake among children in high-income countries

Researchers discussed iron nutrition among preschoolers residing in high-income countries.

8 Jun 2023

Study shows Alzheimer’s disease-associated retinopathy can be ameliorated by dietary lysophosphatidylcholine-EPA/DHA

Researchers evaluated the impact of dietary lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC), comprising eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), on retinal function in Alzheimer’s disease (AD)-associated retinopathy.

8 Jun 2023

Study compares long-term consequences of COVID-19 between patients with rheumatic inflammatory diseases and healthy controls

Researchers used data from a long-term ongoing prospective cohort study in the Netherlands to compare the characteristics of long-COVID in inflammatory rheumatic diseases patients and healthy controls during the period when the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants, BA.1/BA.2 were dominant.

8 Jun 2023

What was the prevalence of germline genetic testing among patients diagnosed with cancer in California and Georgia between 2013 and 2019?

Researchers performed an observational study to determine the prevalence of germline genetic testing among all patients aged 20 years or older diagnosed with cancer between January 1, 2013, and March 31, 2019, in two United States, California and Georgia.

8 Jun 2023

Are plant-based foods really healthier? Study evaluates nutritional quality and processing

Comparing the nutritional quality of plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy products with their animal-based counterparts is the focus of this study. The relative nutritional value of these alternatives is explored to provide insights into their overall quality.

7 Jun 2023

Newborn genome sequencing project identifies unanticipated disease risks

Genomic sequencing of newborns reveals unanticipated genetic risks, prompting actionable medical interventions and potential life-saving care for infants and their families. This study highlights the value of comprehensive sequencing in newborns for early detection and management of genetic conditions.

7 Jun 2023

Parasite-host "coupling" mechanism could lead to new treatments for malaria

Transmitted through infected mosquitos, the malaria parasite, once in the human bloodstream, synchronously ruptures red blood cells and rapidly infects new red blood cells, beginning the cycle anew.

7 Jun 2023

Study reveals surprising link between biological age and child development

Study explores the relationship between accelerated biological age in children, as indicated by telomere length and DNA methylation age, and various developmental outcomes. It aims to clarify the impact of accelerated biological age on growth, cognition, behavior, lung function, and puberty onset in European school-age children.

7 Jun 2023

Diabetes drug reduces alcohol drinking by more than half in rats

The medication semaglutide, which is currently used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, might also be an effective medication for alcohol dependence.

7 Jun 2023

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UC research examines role of a metabolite in the development of abdominal aortic aneurysm

Newly discovered bacterial species can have a major role in causing tooth decay

Yellow fever: examining potential burden on vaccine strategy

Agricultural plastics: analyzing the risks to food safety, health, and the environment by way of soil pollution by microplastics

An overview of the relationship between the exposome and cardiovascular health

Sebum RNA could provide reliable biomarkers for detecting early-onset atopic dermatitis

Do COVID-19 drugs in aquatic matrices negatively impact microalgae and cyanobacteria communities?

Breastfeeding found to reduce ultra-processed food intake among preschoolers

Shifting towards precision medicine for type 2 diabetes dietary management

Pneumothorax prevalence in COVID-19 and influenza patients

Safety surveillance suggests that COVID-19 mRNA vaccination is safe for young children

The prevalence of inadequate iron intake among children in high-income countries

Study shows Alzheimer’s disease-associated retinopathy can be ameliorated by dietary lysophosphatidylcholine-EPA/DHA

Study compares long-term consequences of COVID-19 between patients with rheumatic inflammatory diseases and healthy controls

What was the prevalence of germline genetic testing among patients diagnosed with cancer in California and Georgia between 2013 and 2019?

Are plant-based foods really healthier? Study evaluates nutritional quality and processing

Newborn genome sequencing project identifies unanticipated disease risks

Parasite-host "coupling" mechanism could lead to new treatments for malaria

Study reveals surprising link between biological age and child development

Diabetes drug reduces alcohol drinking by more than half in rats

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

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