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AI will help heart transplant surgeons to better assess the factors impacting patient outcomes

Artificial intelligence will significantly impact the heart transplantation process by helping physicians better assess the complex factors impacting patient outcomes, according to researchers at today's Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) in Prague.

10 Apr 2024

Sugar abnormalities in the blood may promote biological aging and inflammation in HIV patients

The Wistar Institute's associate professor Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen, Ph.D., along with his team and collaborators, has identified sugar abnormalities in the blood that may promote biological aging and inflammation in people living with HIV (PLWH).

10 Apr 2024

CNIC researchers unravel complexities of Andersen-Tawil syndrome

A team at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) has made a breakthrough discovery in the understanding of cardiac arrhythmias by unraveling the complexities of Andersen-Tawil syndrome (ATS), an extremely rare inherited cardiac disorder.

10 Apr 2024

LMU researchers shed light on DNA repair mechanisms in Cockayne syndrome

Cockayne syndrome is a severe autosomal recessive disorder caused by defective DNA repair mechanisms.

10 Apr 2024

Researchers identify the most harmful modifiable risk factors for dementia

Researchers from the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Oxford have used data from UK Biobank participants to reveal that diabetes, traffic-related air pollution and alcohol intake are the most harmful out of 15 modifiable risk factors for dementia.

10 Apr 2024

Pioneering study launched to examine how the immune system responds to repeated malaria infections

Scientists at the University of Oxford and the University of Edinburgh have launched a pioneering study that examines how the immune system responds to repeated malaria infections.

10 Apr 2024

UMH research reveals key role of immune protein in liver cirrhosis

The Department of Clinical Medicine at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) leads research on the immune system's role in advanced chronic liver disease.

10 Apr 2024

Periodontal treatment after heart rhythm ablation may reduce AFib recurrence

Treating gum disease in the 3-months after a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) may lower oral inflammation and may reduce AFib recurrence, 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.

10 Apr 2024

New natural supplement shows promise in preventing postpartum blues

A new study published in the Lancet discovery science journal eClinicalMedicine has confirmed that a novel natural supplement - invented, researched, developed and commercialized at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) - prevents postpartum blues, and reduces symptoms of postpartum depression over the following six months after giving birth.

10 Apr 2024

Study sheds light on the significance of glucocorticoid receptor in drug-resistant prostate cancer

New research from the University of Eastern Finland sheds light on the significance of the glucocorticoid receptor in drug-resistant prostate cancer, showing that the development of drug resistance could be prevented by limiting the activity of coregulator proteins.

10 Apr 2024

Novel immune cell therapy may be a promising strategy for combating HBV infection

Chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes progressive liver problems, and eradication of the virus remains a formidable challenge.

10 Apr 2024

Probiotics plus vitamin D supplements may improve cognitive function in individuals with schizophrenia

Previous studies have questioned whether gut microbe imbalances and vitamin D deficiency may be linked to schizophrenia.

10 Apr 2024

Integrating machine learning and gait analysis into orthopedic practice can lead to more effective care

Investigators have applied artificial intelligence techniques to gait analyses and medical records data to provide insights about individuals with leg fractures and aspects of their recovery.

10 Apr 2024

Study provides reassurance regarding the safety of using hormone therapy after age 65 years

After the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) in 2002, many women have resisted taking hormone therapy (HT), especially after age 65 years, because of fears of increased risks for various cancers and heart disease.

10 Apr 2024

Systematic reviews find inadequate evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones for gender distress

The evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones for children and young people experiencing gender related distress is wholly inadequate, making it impossible to gauge their effectiveness or their impact on mental and physical health, find two systematic reviews of the available research, published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

10 Apr 2024

New evidence-based strategy for surgeons to sustain lifelong competency

As millions of Americans approach age 66, they face the inevitable question, is it time to retire? The physician population is aging alongside the general population – more than 40% of physicians in the U.S. will be 65 years or older within the next decade.

10 Apr 2024

Three early-phase clinical studies show promising initial data for patients with lymphoma, gastric cancers

Three early-phase clinical studies presented by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024 show promising initial data for patients with lymphoma, gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancers, and specific molecularly selected tumors.

10 Apr 2024

Educational video boosts prostate cancer screening intentions in men

As part of a comprehensive effort to improve cancer screenings among diverse communities, Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) Community Outreach and Engagement team developed a culturally sensitive educational video to address prostate cancer screening disparities.

10 Apr 2024

Global increase in deaths from viral hepatitis revealed in WHO report

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report, the number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis is increasing.

10 Apr 2024

Largest-ever global deployment of cholera rapid diagnostic tests for better disease control

The arrival of rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kits for cholera in Malawi today signals the start of a global programme that will see more than 1.2 million tests distributed to 14 countries at high risk for cholera over the next several months.

10 Apr 2024

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AI will help heart transplant surgeons to better assess the factors impacting patient outcomes

Sugar abnormalities in the blood may promote biological aging and inflammation in HIV patients

CNIC researchers unravel complexities of Andersen-Tawil syndrome

LMU researchers shed light on DNA repair mechanisms in Cockayne syndrome

Researchers identify the most harmful modifiable risk factors for dementia

Pioneering study launched to examine how the immune system responds to repeated malaria infections

UMH research reveals key role of immune protein in liver cirrhosis

Periodontal treatment after heart rhythm ablation may reduce AFib recurrence

New natural supplement shows promise in preventing postpartum blues

Study sheds light on the significance of glucocorticoid receptor in drug-resistant prostate cancer

Novel immune cell therapy may be a promising strategy for combating HBV infection

Probiotics plus vitamin D supplements may improve cognitive function in individuals with schizophrenia

Integrating machine learning and gait analysis into orthopedic practice can lead to more effective care

Study provides reassurance regarding the safety of using hormone therapy after age 65 years

Systematic reviews find inadequate evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones for gender distress

New evidence-based strategy for surgeons to sustain lifelong competency

Three early-phase clinical studies show promising initial data for patients with lymphoma, gastric cancers

Educational video boosts prostate cancer screening intentions in men

Global increase in deaths from viral hepatitis revealed in WHO report

Largest-ever global deployment of cholera rapid diagnostic tests for better disease control

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