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Exposure to blue-green algae toxin shown to wreak havoc on gut bacteria and cause liver damage

Exposure to a specific type of blue-green algae toxin known as cylindrospermopsin has shown to wreak havoc on gut bacteria and an increased probability of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, obesity and inflammation of the liver – a precursor to liver cancer – according to a study led by the University of California, Irvine.

20 Dec 2022

Women’s inequitable healthcare experiences reflect implicit bias, discrimination and disempowerment

For some women who experience serious and chronic physical or mental health conditions, one of their most daunting challenges is obtaining the belief and validation of health care providers, family members and friends, researchers found in a recent study.

20 Dec 2022

Hot and cold environments can trigger health problems

Both hot and cold environments trigger a stress response in the human body and can lead to cardiovascular problems.

20 Dec 2022

Study reveals changes in alcohol consumption by mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mothers drank alcohol less frequently as the COVID-19 pandemic progressed, according to a small study of Ohio women, but another result was more concerning to researchers.

20 Dec 2022

Using 3D patient tumor avatars to guide cancer treatment decisions

At any time, most cancer patients are receiving a treatment that does not significantly benefit them while enduring bodily and financial toxicity.

20 Dec 2022

New method combines injectable radioactive gel with systemic chemotherapy to treat pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer - in the U.S., it is estimated that over 88 percent of people will die from the disease within five years of their diagnosis.

20 Dec 2022

New robotic bronchoscopy may be safer and more effective way to perform lung nodule biopsies

Lung nodule biopsies performed with new robotic bronchoscopy technology may be safer and more effective than those done by traditional methods, a study by researchers at UT Southwestern suggests.

20 Dec 2022

Researchers devise new biomarker-based strategy to screen for myocarditis caused by cancer treatment

Researchers at Michigan Medicine have devised a new biomarker-based strategy to screen for a rare and deadly complication caused by monoclonal antibodies used to treat several cancers.

20 Dec 2022

IU researchers uncover new ways to prevent serious side effects for breast cancer patients

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine are learning more about ways to prevent serious side effects from chemotherapy used to treat breast cancer patients.

20 Dec 2022

Enzyme inhibition reduces cancer-related bone loss and the number of bone metastases

In our bones, specialized cells called osteoblasts are responsible for building up bone substance. A team of researchers led by scientists from the DKFZ-Hector Cancer Institute at the University Medical Center Mannheim and the University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf has now identified an enzyme that controls the activity of osteoblasts.

20 Dec 2022

Study highlights the lag in screening and treatment of osteoporosis

A new perspective article published in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology has highlighted that screening and treatment of osteoporosis lags behind other diseases, resulting in significant morbidity, mortality, and economic costs.

20 Dec 2022

Use of anti-inflammatory drugs by children may be associated with dental enamel defects

A study conducted at the University of São Paulo in Brazil and described in an article published in the journal Scientific Reports shows that anti-inflammatory drugs commonly taken by children may be associated with dental enamel defects (DEDs), currently seen in about 20% of children worldwide.

20 Dec 2022

SILVER Study provides insight into the challenges presented by COVID-19 to older New Yorkers

ICAP at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has released results from Round Two of the SILVER Study, providing insight into the challenges presented by COVID-19 to older adults living at home in New York City.

20 Dec 2022

Findings on the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron retracted

On December 1, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin reported new findings on the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron.

20 Dec 2022

Study examines the association of dementia diagnosis with risk of COVID-19 mortality

Since December 2019, more than 60 million people have been diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide, while approximately six million individuals have died as a result of the disease.

20 Dec 2022

Trial of three vaccines for Zaire Ebola virus disease

Researchers perform two randomized controlled trials to determine immunogenicity and safety of three Ebola vaccines.

20 Dec 2022

Study finds increased risk of POTS after SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID vaccination

Researchers report the frequencies of novel POTS-related diagnoses prior to and after SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination.

20 Dec 2022

South Korean parents' attitudes and perceptions towards child COVID-19 vaccination

Researchers assess how the credibility of information provided on COVID-19 vaccines were associated with parental attitudes toward vaccinating their children.

20 Dec 2022

Can ivermectin improve the duration of sustained recovery among COVID-19 outpatients?

Researchers assessed the impact of ivermectin on the duration of sustained recovery among coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outpatients.

20 Dec 2022

Withdrawal of COVID-19 mitigation measures resulted in a rebound in Streptococcus pneumoniae cases in Germany

Researchers from Germany conducted a population-based surveillance study to ascertain the etiology of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) during the re-emergence of viral and bacterial respiratory diseases after the relaxation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) containment and mitigation measures.

20 Dec 2022

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Exposure to blue-green algae toxin shown to wreak havoc on gut bacteria and cause liver damage

Women’s inequitable healthcare experiences reflect implicit bias, discrimination and disempowerment

Hot and cold environments can trigger health problems

Study reveals changes in alcohol consumption by mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Using 3D patient tumor avatars to guide cancer treatment decisions

New method combines injectable radioactive gel with systemic chemotherapy to treat pancreatic cancer

New robotic bronchoscopy may be safer and more effective way to perform lung nodule biopsies

Researchers devise new biomarker-based strategy to screen for myocarditis caused by cancer treatment

IU researchers uncover new ways to prevent serious side effects for breast cancer patients

Enzyme inhibition reduces cancer-related bone loss and the number of bone metastases

Study highlights the lag in screening and treatment of osteoporosis

Use of anti-inflammatory drugs by children may be associated with dental enamel defects

SILVER Study provides insight into the challenges presented by COVID-19 to older New Yorkers

Findings on the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron retracted

Study examines the association of dementia diagnosis with risk of COVID-19 mortality

Trial of three vaccines for Zaire Ebola virus disease

Study finds increased risk of POTS after SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID vaccination

South Korean parents' attitudes and perceptions towards child COVID-19 vaccination

Can ivermectin improve the duration of sustained recovery among COVID-19 outpatients?

Withdrawal of COVID-19 mitigation measures resulted in a rebound in Streptococcus pneumoniae cases in Germany

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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