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H5N1 variant spreads between species, endangering wildlife

The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 has adapted to spread between birds and marine mammals, posing an immediate threat to wildlife conservation, according to a study from the University of California, Davis, and the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) in Argentina.

29 Feb 2024

Plant-based diets trigger remission in Sjögren's syndrome and lupus cases

Three case studies show women with autoimmune diseases achieving symptom remission through plant-based diets, suggesting potential for dietary interventions in chronic disease management.

28 Feb 2024

NIH funds study on neural mechanisms behind autism and sound sensitivity

Supported by a $2 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health, the Auerbach Lab at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology will examine how different genes associated with autism spectrum disorders may similarly impact our brain's neurons, resulting in heightened sensitivity to sounds.

28 Feb 2024

Bariatric surgery outperforms traditional treatments for long-term diabetes control

Bariatric surgery proves superior to medical and lifestyle management in long-term glycemic control and diabetes remission for T2DM patients, highlighting its viability as a treatment option.

28 Feb 2024

Hospital privatization leads to lower quality care, study reveals

A new review has concluded that hospitals that are privatized typically deliver worse quality care after converting from public ownership. The study, led by University of Oxford researchers, has been published today in The Lancet Public Health (video summary available in the notes section).

28 Feb 2024

AI outperforms doctors in summarizing health records, study shows

An international study reveals that large language models can summarize electronic health records as effectively, or even better, than medical experts, promising significant time savings and enhanced patient care.

28 Feb 2024

Study: Many approved cancer drugs lack proof of added benefit

Many cancer drugs approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) between 1995 and 2020 lack proof of added benefit, particularly those approved through expedited ("fast track") pathways, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

28 Feb 2024

Mandatory calorie labeling could save thousands from cardiovascular deaths

The current policy of mandatory calorie labelling in large food businesses in England could potentially prevent approximately 730 deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) between 2022 and 2041 - and, if the policy were extended to all English food businesses, could potentially prevent around 9,200 CVD deaths over the same time period, suggests first modelled estimation of the impact of the policy published in The Lancet Public Health.

28 Feb 2024

Italians show mixed adherence to Mediterranean diet, study reveals

A comprehensive study on the Mediterranean Diet adherence among Italians reveals a predominant medium adherence level, with significant influences from demographic and lifestyle factors, despite the diet's recognized health benefits.

28 Feb 2024

Sensory cues from the opposite sex affect aging in animals

Sensory cues from the opposite sex can influence how animals age, a University of Otago-led study has found.

28 Feb 2024

Pregnancy history could unlock early interventions for women's heart health

Study reveals a strong link between a woman's obstetric history by age 40 and her risk of dying from heart disease, emphasizing the importance of pregnancy complications in predicting future cardiovascular health.

28 Feb 2024

Social factors may be linked to access to stroke treatment

For people with stroke, social factors such as education, neighborhood and employment, may be linked to whether they receive treatment with clot-busting drugs according to a preliminary study released today, February 28, 2024, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 76th Annual Meeting taking place April 13–18, 2024, in person in Denver and online.

28 Feb 2024

Seizure assistance dogs offer hope for people with drug-resistant epilepsy

For people with drug-resistant epilepsy, having a dog companion trained in detecting seizures and other epilepsy-related tasks may reduce the amount of seizures they have, according to new research published in the February 28, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

28 Feb 2024

Study demonstrates the deleterious effects of chronic cocaine use on functional brain networks

A collaborative research endeavor by scientists in the Departments of Radiology, Neurology, and Psychology and Neuroscience at the UNC School of Medicine have demonstrated the deleterious effects of chronic cocaine use on the functional networks in the brain.

28 Feb 2024

GTF2I gene's role in Williams syndrome and autism unraveled

Individuals with the neurodevelopmental disorder Williams syndrome have a gregarious "cocktail party" personality, while those with the opposite genetic alteration, in contrast, tend to have autistic traits and are prone to struggle socially.

28 Feb 2024

Study reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children

New research from the University of British Columbia reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children and others who can't risk consuming allergens orally to build up their resistance.

28 Feb 2024

Healthy eating reduces preeclampsia risk in pregnant women, study finds

Study suggests diets high in solid fats, refined grains, and cheese increase preeclampsia risk, whereas diets rich in vegetables, oils, and fruits may prevent it, especially among low-income Hispanic/Latin women.

28 Feb 2024

Study reveals high prevalence of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations in ovarian cancer patients from the Salento peninsula

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on February 22, 2024, entitled, "Prevalence and spectrum of germline BRCA1 and BRCA2 in a cohort of ovarian cancer patients from the Salento peninsula (Southern Italy): a matter of preventive health."

28 Feb 2024

EPFL scientists uncover protein degradation mechanism preventing autoimmune reactions

Scientists at EPFL uncover the mechanism by which cells mark the protein cGAS for degradation, which is critical in preventing the immune system from mistakenly attacking the body's own tissues.

28 Feb 2024

Machine learning unveils key molecular players and immune signatures in stress cardiomyopathy

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Stress cardiomyopathy (SCM) is a reversible, self-limiting condition that manifests as left ventricular insufficiency.

28 Feb 2024