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Low-carb diet patterns associated with reduction in all-cause mortality among people with type 2 diabetes

Following a low-carbohydrate diet comprised primarily of plant-based foods was significantly associated with lower risk of premature death among people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

28 Feb 2023

Ankle exoskeletons with new control algorithm can be used to augment people with limited mobility

Ankle exoskeletons that can help people extend their endurance are a step closer to reality with a new control algorithm, developed at the University of Michigan, that could enable future exoskeletons to automatically adapt to individual users and tasks.

28 Feb 2023

New clinician toolkit aims to close the gaps in diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases

The expert steering committee for Bridging Specialties: Timely Diagnosis for ILD is encouraging primary care and pulmonary clinicians to come together on Rare Disease Day (February 28) to explore ways to shorten the time to diagnosis for pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases.

28 Feb 2023

Study: Over 20% of patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease refuse to take statin medications

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, killing someone in the United States every 34 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

28 Feb 2023

Brain over-activation could be causing seizures and social deficits in genetic subtype of autism

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified the cause of a genetic subtype of autism and schizophrenia that results in social deficits and seizures in mice and humans.

28 Feb 2023

Sexting associated with several mental health problems, study shows

A new study has shown that sexting was associated with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and compulsive sexual behaviors.

28 Feb 2023

Adult smokers with mental illness top the charts in caffeine consumption

Americans are drinking more caffeinated beverages than ever before, but Rutgers researchers found one group that tops the charts in caffeine consumption: adult smokers with mental illness.

28 Feb 2023

First small molecules designed to stimulate immune cells against neuroblastoma

An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center research team has created what team members believe to be among the first small molecules designed to stimulate immune cells to fight cancer.

28 Feb 2023

Ultrasound device may help some hypertensive patients to keep blood pressure under control

A device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys may be able to help some people get their blood pressure under control.

28 Feb 2023

Scientists working to create revolutionary biocomputers powered by brain organoids

Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been inspired by the human brain. This approach proved highly successful: AI boasts impressive achievements – from diagnosing medical conditions to composing poetry.

28 Feb 2023

Protective parenting could set your kids up for a healthier life in adulthood

Being a protective parent could set your kids up for a healthier life as an adult, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

28 Feb 2023

Mutation in a single non-coding gene found to be the source of multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome

A team of investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital, a founding member of Mass General Brigham and Mass General for Children has identified - for the first time - the mutation in a single non-coding gene of a young patient responsible for the extremely rare disease known as multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome, which causes profound cerebrovascular, gastrointestinal and urologic impairment.

28 Feb 2023

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Low-carb diet patterns associated with reduction in all-cause mortality among people with type 2 diabetes

Ankle exoskeletons with new control algorithm can be used to augment people with limited mobility

New clinician toolkit aims to close the gaps in diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases

Study: Over 20% of patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease refuse to take statin medications

Brain over-activation could be causing seizures and social deficits in genetic subtype of autism

Sexting associated with several mental health problems, study shows

Adult smokers with mental illness top the charts in caffeine consumption

First small molecules designed to stimulate immune cells against neuroblastoma

Ultrasound device may help some hypertensive patients to keep blood pressure under control

Scientists working to create revolutionary biocomputers powered by brain organoids

Protective parenting could set your kids up for a healthier life in adulthood

Mutation in a single non-coding gene found to be the source of multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome

Digital twins can lead to more personalized drug therapies for inflammatory diseases

New solutions to boost Africa’s vaccine production

Study finds unique epigenetic biosignature in individuals with post-COVID syndrome

HIV creates reservoirs much earlier than expected, study shows

Microglia may be the culprit behind concentration and memory problems after chemotherapy

Obesity in childhood may be a risk factor for all types of adult diabetes

Using artificial intelligence methods to predict the prevalence of ALS

Weight loss in obese subjects could reverse type 2 diabetes progression

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

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