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Valproic acid shows promise in reducing COVID-19 severity and hospitalization

Researchers found that valproic acid (VPA), especially when combined with DHA, significantly reduces SARS-CoV-2 infection rates and severity, potentially activating antiviral mechanisms. Epidemiologic data support VPA's role in reducing COVID-19 severity and hospitalization rates.

6 Aug 2024

Social factors play crucial role in determining lifespan

The interplay of a quartet of sex, marital status, education, and race is linked to an 18 year lifespan gap for US citizens, and while no one factor is more influential than any of the others, the more of these influential factors a person has, the higher their risk of an earlier death, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

6 Aug 2024

Everyday products boost sunburn risk

It is well known that the sun's ultraviolet (UV) light can wreak havoc on the skin. But most people don't realize some commonly used products and medications can make us more susceptible to sunburn and other adverse reactions.

6 Aug 2024

Higher BMI in early adulthood linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

Higher BMI in early adulthood significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases in later life, emphasizing the critical need for obesity prevention and weight management during this period.

6 Aug 2024

Child Mind Institute leads effort to enhance fMRI

The Child Mind Institute has released a paper detailing their pioneering study in the journal Nature Human Behaviour titled, "Moving Beyond Processing and Analysis-Related Variation in Resting State Functional Brain Imaging." The research identifies significant challenges in the reproducibility and standardization of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) used to understand brain function and behavior - and proposes concrete solutions to move the field towards results that translate into real world impact.

6 Aug 2024

Osteoporosis and aging linked at cellular level

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 14, entitled, "Association between osteoporosis and the rate of telomere shortening."

5 Aug 2024

AI reveals genetic links in aging, chronic diseases, and lifestyle factors across nine organ systems

Research uncovers how genetic factors influence the biological age of different organ systems, revealing their connections to lifestyle, chronic diseases, and potential therapeutic interventions.

5 Aug 2024

Upper respiratory microbiome shows age, sex, and lifestyle impacts, study finds

A Dutch study analyzed the upper respiratory tract microbiome across various age groups, finding significant associations between microbial composition, age, sex, and lifestyle factors like smoking and antibiotic use.

5 Aug 2024

Over half of pneumonia patients face diagnostic uncertainty, study finds

A national study found over half of pneumonia patients experienced discordant diagnoses from initial presentation to discharge, highlighting significant diagnostic uncertainty and the need for improved accuracy in pneumonia care.

5 Aug 2024

Cancer screening costs exceed $40 billion annually in the United States

A modeling study estimates cancer screening costs in the United States exceed $40 billion annually, highlighting the need for policy prioritization to enhance equitable access. The study emphasizes that recommended screenings significantly reduce cancer-specific mortality and can be cost-effective.

5 Aug 2024

Pomegranate peel extract restores skin balance, fights infections

Pomegranate peel extract effectively restores skin microbiota balance by reducing Staphylococcus aureus and promoting Staphylococcus epidermidis growth, showcasing its potential as a non-toxic antimicrobial treatment.

5 Aug 2024

INT-1B3 enhances anti-tumor immunity and prolongs survival in mouse models

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on July 12, 2024, entitled, "INT-1B3, an LNP formulated miR-193a-3p mimic, promotes anti-tumor immunity by enhancing T cell mediated immune responses via modulation of the tumor microenvironment and induction of immunogenic cell death."

5 Aug 2024

Renowned surgical oncologist takes leadership role at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

The Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island has appointed Gary B. Deutsch, MD, MPH, a renowned and innovative surgical oncologist, as chief of NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine's Division of Surgical Oncology.

5 Aug 2024

Ensuring sustainable and responsible use of AI in healthcare

A new paper highlights the need for responsible and sustainable use of AI in healthcare to mitigate its environmental impact, especially concerning its high carbon footprint. It offers recommendations for reducing energy consumption and improving sustainability practices.

5 Aug 2024

Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes reduce child and adolescent BMI

Study reveals that city-level sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes significantly reduce body mass index (BMI) percentiles in children and adolescents. The findings support SSB taxation as a viable strategy to combat childhood obesity.

5 Aug 2024

Urinary metals linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk and mortality

Research identifies associations between urinary metals and cardiovascular disease (CVD) as well as all-cause mortality. The findings suggest that both essential and non-essential metals in urine can serve as risk factors for CVD and mortality, emphasizing the need for strategies to mitigate these risks.

5 Aug 2024

Combining radiation with chemotherapy enhances survival in oligometastatic pancreatic cancer

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated that adding metastasis-directed radiation therapy to standard-of-care chemotherapy improved progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with oligometastatic pancreatic cancer.

5 Aug 2024

Researchers receive $9.5M to study polyphenols' impact on cognitive health

UCLA Health researchers, in collaboration with researchers from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, have received $9.5 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with support from European funding agencies - The Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and the Public Health Agency Health & Social Care (HSC) - to study the effects of polyphenols on cognitive health and the brain-gut microbiome system.

5 Aug 2024

Triploidy causes 42% of early miscarriages in horses

A study of horses – which share many important similarities with humans in their chromosomes and pregnancies – revealed that 42% of miscarriages and spontaneous abortions in the first two months of pregnancy were due to complications from an extra set of chromosomes, a condition called triploidy.

5 Aug 2024

21 Ochsner Health nurses recognized on the 2024 Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana list

Ochsner Health proudly announces that 21 Ochsner nurses have been named to the 2024 Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana list by the Great 100 Nurses Foundation.

5 Aug 2024