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Genetic risk tool could aid early diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis patients

Young people could be spared from going blind by a new genetic risk tool that could also help diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) earlier, to start effective treatments.

28 Feb 2024

ChatGPT aids in discovering potential Alzheimer’s treatments through drug repurposing

ChatGPT-4 to identify drug repurposing candidates against Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

28 Feb 2024

Using machine learning to identify key predictors of mortality in dementia patients

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and others have harnessed the power of machine learning to identify key predictors of mortality in dementia patients.

28 Feb 2024

Cannabis users may be at higher risk of heart attack and stroke

An analysis of 430,000 adults in the U.S. found that using cannabis, most commonly through smoking, eating or vaporizing it, was significantly associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, even after controlling for tobacco use (combustible cigarettes and other tobacco products) and other cardiovascular risk factors, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

28 Feb 2024

Kefir shows promise in improving gut health of ICU patients, study finds

The safety, feasibility, and impact of kefir administration on the gut microbiome of critically ill adults.

28 Feb 2024

New blood biomarkers identified to predict cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Rheumatoid arthritis impacts approximately 2 million people in the United States and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

28 Feb 2024

Say that again: Using hearing aids can be frustrating for older adults, but necessary

It was an every-other-day routine, full of frustration. Every time my husband called his father, who was 94 when he died in 2022, he'd wait for his dad to find his hearing aids and put them in before they started talking.

28 Feb 2024

California lawsuit spotlights broad legal attack on anti-bias training in health care

Los Angeles anesthesiologist Marilyn Singleton was outraged about a California requirement that every continuing medical education course include training in implicit bias — the ways in which physicians' unconscious attitudes might contribute to racial and ethnic disparities in health care.

28 Feb 2024

An Arm and a Leg: Wait, is Insulin cheaper now?

Pharmaceutical companies that manufacture insulin made headlines last year when they voluntarily agreed to provide discount cards that lower the monthly cost of insulin for many people to $35.

28 Feb 2024

How can food influence the severity of menopausal hot flashes?

Mechanisms and nutrients related to menopause hot flashes.

28 Feb 2024

Caffeine's protective effects against obesity and joint diseases supported by genetic study

The effects of caffeine levels in circulation by considering genetically predicted variations in caffeine metabolism.

28 Feb 2024

The fastest stabilization time meets everyday analytical weighing

The Life Science Group Sartorius introduces the Cubis® II Ultra-High Resolution Semi-Micro balance, a perfect addition to the Cubis® II portfolio of premium laboratory balances.

From Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG 28 Feb 2024

Asynt Inc. expands global presence with new USA office in San Francisco Bay Area

Asynt, a provider of innovative technologies and services for scientific research, is excited to announce the opening of its new office in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.

From Asynt 28 Feb 2024

Genetic studies shed light on hypertension risk but fall short of revealing new treatments

Genetic variant research in hypertension has identified numerous associations but is unlikely to yield new treatments, emphasizing the gap between scientific discovery and clinical application.

27 Feb 2024

Psychosocial interventions show promise for managing non-physiological menopausal symptoms

Interventions such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), could be an effective treatment option for menopause-related mood symptoms, memory and concentration problems, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

27 Feb 2024

SickKids scientists lay the groundwork for early detection of cardiomyopathy

In the first study to use whole genome sequencing to examine tandem repeat expansions in heart conditions, scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have laid the groundwork for early detection of and future precision therapies for cardiomyopathy.

27 Feb 2024

Chronic underhydration linked to major health risks, study finds

Chronic underhydration has been linked to severe long-term health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and kidney dysfunction, underscoring the need for increased hydration awareness and intervention strategies.

27 Feb 2024

Sinusitis tied to elevated rheumatic disease risk

The common inflammatory condition sinusitis is linked to a 40% heightened risk of a subsequent diagnosis of rheumatic disease, particularly in the 5 to 10 years preceding the start of symptoms, finds research published in the open access journal RMD Open.

27 Feb 2024

Universal, essential biomarker identified for childhood neuroblastoma

Researchers have newly identified a universal, essential biomarker for the childhood cancer neuroblastoma – and a potential new target for treatment.

27 Feb 2024

Scientists uncover a new doorway for SARS-CoV-2 into human cells

Research identifies the human transferrin receptor as an alternative pathway for SARS-CoV-2 infection, offering potential new targets for COVID-19 therapies.

27 Feb 2024

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Genetic risk tool could aid early diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis patients

ChatGPT aids in discovering potential Alzheimer’s treatments through drug repurposing

Using machine learning to identify key predictors of mortality in dementia patients

Cannabis users may be at higher risk of heart attack and stroke

Kefir shows promise in improving gut health of ICU patients, study finds

New blood biomarkers identified to predict cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Say that again: Using hearing aids can be frustrating for older adults, but necessary

California lawsuit spotlights broad legal attack on anti-bias training in health care

An Arm and a Leg: Wait, is Insulin cheaper now?

How can food influence the severity of menopausal hot flashes?

Caffeine's protective effects against obesity and joint diseases supported by genetic study

The fastest stabilization time meets everyday analytical weighing

Asynt Inc. expands global presence with new USA office in San Francisco Bay Area

Genetic studies shed light on hypertension risk but fall short of revealing new treatments

Psychosocial interventions show promise for managing non-physiological menopausal symptoms

SickKids scientists lay the groundwork for early detection of cardiomyopathy

Chronic underhydration linked to major health risks, study finds

Sinusitis tied to elevated rheumatic disease risk

Universal, essential biomarker identified for childhood neuroblastoma

Scientists uncover a new doorway for SARS-CoV-2 into human cells

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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