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Sclerostin may protect against heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetes

A study carried out by the MP20-Biomarkers of Metabolic and Bone Diseases research group at the Biohealth Research Institute in Granada (ibs.GRANADA), led by UGR Professor Manuel Muñoz Torres, has provided significant insights into the role of sclerostin in protecting against atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes.

26 Jan 2024

Study offers insights into who's at risk for long COVID among immunocompromised patients

Early in the pandemic, clinicians noticed that certain immunocompromised patients were experiencing persistent SARS-CoV-2 infections, some lasting weeks to months at a time.

26 Jan 2024

A collaborative quest for creativity at the 14th "Behind and Beyond the Brain" Symposium

Registrations are now open for the 14th "Behind and Beyond the Brain" Symposium, promoted by the BIAL Foundation, which will debate the theme "Creativity", from 3 to 6 April at the Casa do Médico, in Porto.

26 Jan 2024

Two-legged biohybrid robot leverages living muscle for soft, silent motions

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have created a two-legged biohybrid robot, combining an artificial skeleton with biological muscle, which is capable of walking and pivoting underwater.

26 Jan 2024

Ouch. That ‘free’ annual checkup might cost you. Here’s why.

When Kristy Uddin, 49, went in for her annual mammogram in Washington state last year, she assumed she would not incur a bill because the test is one of the many preventive measures guaranteed to be free to patients under the 2010 Affordable Care Act.

26 Jan 2024

A record number of Californians are visiting emergency rooms for dog bites

Those pandemic puppies are growing up to be a public health concern.

26 Jan 2024

The association between handgrip strength and functional outcomes in long COVID-19

The association between dynapenia with long coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

26 Jan 2024

UK Biobank research reveals significant impact of type 2 diabetes on COVID-19 outcomes

How type 2 diabetes and genetic susceptibility to the disease impacted the severity of and mortality risk associated with coronavirus disease 2019.

26 Jan 2024

Study predicts snoring could increase the risk of stroke

The causal effect of snoring on total stroke.

26 Jan 2024

The importance of education in improving life expectancy

The effect of education on all-cause mortality risk in adults on a global scale.

26 Jan 2024

Large study confirms locked-in syndrome as the predominant outcome of non-fatal pediatric drowning

It is a far cry from the traditionally thought-of "vegetative state" in which the mind is absent while the body lives on. Indeed, it is the opposite.

25 Jan 2024

Washington University School of Medicine joins collaboration to improve pediatric heart disease care

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has joined the Pediatric Heart Network, a multicenter collaboration of leading hospitals and research institutions that works to improve care for pediatric heart disease patients.

25 Jan 2024

Clinical study supports the long-lasting impacts of typhoid conjugate vaccine

A single dose of the typhoid conjugate vaccine, Typbar TCV, provides lasting efficacy in preventing typhoid fever in children ages 9 months to 12 years old, according to a new study conducted by researchers at University of Maryland School of Medicine's (UMSOM) Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) and led by in-country partners at the Malawi-Liverpool Wellcome Trust (MLW) Clinical Research Programme.

25 Jan 2024

Researchers discover "protective switches" that shield the coronavirus from immune system attacks

Over 700 million people were infected and almost seven million died, making SARS-CoV-2 the most devastating pandemic of the 21st century.

25 Jan 2024

Caffeine boosts eSports performance: Enhanced reaction and shooting skills in pro gamers

Study demonstrates that caffeine supplementation at 3 mg/kg significantly enhances cognitive and shooting performance in professional eSports players, improving reaction times, visual search reaction time, and shooting accuracy in first-person shooter games.

25 Jan 2024

Senate probes the cost of assisted living and its burden on American families

A U.S. Senate committee on Thursday launched an examination of assisted living, holding its first hearing in two decades on the industry as leaders of both parties expressed concern about the high cost and mixed quality of the long-term care facilities.

25 Jan 2024

Ancient Brazilian genomes may hold the secrets of treponemal evolutionary history

Study reconstructs four ancient treponeme genomes from 2,000-year-old Brazilian remains, revealing their close relation to the bejel-causing Treponema pallidum endemicum and challenging previous hypotheses about treponeme subspecies adaptability.

25 Jan 2024

Does closing the toilet lid before flushing prevent viral contamination?

A study in the American Journal of Infection Control reveals that closing the toilet lid before flushing does not significantly reduce the risk of bathroom surface contamination, highlighting the importance of regular disinfection for preventing the spread of pathogens.

25 Jan 2024

UCL's neuro research to be supported by e-money venture Science Card

A UCL research team developing an artificial fiber technology to accelerate neurodegenerative disease clinical trials will be one of the first studies supported by e-money venture Science Card.

25 Jan 2024

How does a plant-based diet affect pregnancy outcomes?

A study in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica examines the impact of plant-based diets during pregnancy, revealing that vegan diets are linked to lower birth weights and higher pre-eclampsia risks compared to omnivorous or vegetarian diets.

25 Jan 2024

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Sclerostin may protect against heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetes

Study offers insights into who's at risk for long COVID among immunocompromised patients

A collaborative quest for creativity at the 14th "Behind and Beyond the Brain" Symposium

Two-legged biohybrid robot leverages living muscle for soft, silent motions

Ouch. That ‘free’ annual checkup might cost you. Here’s why.

A record number of Californians are visiting emergency rooms for dog bites

The association between handgrip strength and functional outcomes in long COVID-19

UK Biobank research reveals significant impact of type 2 diabetes on COVID-19 outcomes

Study predicts snoring could increase the risk of stroke

The importance of education in improving life expectancy

Large study confirms locked-in syndrome as the predominant outcome of non-fatal pediatric drowning

Washington University School of Medicine joins collaboration to improve pediatric heart disease care

Clinical study supports the long-lasting impacts of typhoid conjugate vaccine

Researchers discover "protective switches" that shield the coronavirus from immune system attacks

Caffeine boosts eSports performance: Enhanced reaction and shooting skills in pro gamers

Senate probes the cost of assisted living and its burden on American families

Ancient Brazilian genomes may hold the secrets of treponemal evolutionary history

Does closing the toilet lid before flushing prevent viral contamination?

UCL's neuro research to be supported by e-money venture Science Card

How does a plant-based diet affect pregnancy outcomes?

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