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Researchers identify a ‘gene module’ involved in both depression and cardiovascular disease

Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are serious concerns for public health. Approximately 280 million people worldwide have depression, while 620 million people have CVD. It has been known since the 1990s that the two diseases are somehow related.

25 Apr 2024

Meta-analysis reveals drivers of antibiotic resistance in infants

A meta-analysis of genetic studies analyzing the microbiota (bacteria in the gut) of 1,275 infants from 10 countries finds that cesarean delivery and antibiotic use are driving the increase of antibiotic resistance genes load among infants, according to new research being presented at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April).

24 Apr 2024

New system personalizes chemotherapy doses for cancer patients

When cancer patients undergo chemotherapy, the dose of most drugs is calculated based on the patient's body surface area. This is estimated by plugging the patient's height and weight into an equation, dating to 1916, that was formulated from data on just nine patients.

24 Apr 2024

Study links acid-reducing drugs to increased risk of migraine

People who take acid-reducing drugs may have a higher risk of migraine and other severe headache than people who do not take these medications, according to a study published in the April 24, 2024, online issue of Neurology Clinical Practice, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

24 Apr 2024

Breast cancer survivors at higher risk of developing second cancers

Survivors of breast cancer are at significantly higher risk of developing second cancers, including endometrial and ovarian cancer for women and prostate cancer for men, according to new research studying data from almost 600,000 patients in England.

24 Apr 2024

USAMRAA grant supports COPD biosensor project at The Lundquist Institute

The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) has awarded The Lundquist Institute (TLI) a four-year grant totaling $2,623,234.

24 Apr 2024

Prenatal opioid exposure not associated with risk of neuropsychiatric disorders in children

Opioid use during pregnancy is not associated with a substantial increase in the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders such as ADHD in children, finds a large study from South Korea published by The BMJ today.

24 Apr 2024

Public health experts urge universities and schools to ban alcohol industry-funded education programs

Public health experts are calling for a ban on alcohol industry-funded education programmes in UK universities and schools, which they say normalise drinking and downplay the long-term health risks of alcohol.

24 Apr 2024

Opportunities and limitations of using a large language model to respond to patient messages

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham demonstrates that large language models (LLMs), a type of generative AI, may help reduce physician workload and improve patient education when used to draft replies to patient messages.

24 Apr 2024

Novel immunotherapy shows promise for high-risk sarcomas: HEROS 2.0 trial results published

Researchers at Texas Children’s Cancer Center and the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital and Houston Methodist published results of a phase I clinical trial of a novel immunotherapy for high-risk sarcomas in the journal Nature Cancer.

24 Apr 2024

Healthy eating social media accounts influence diet choices

Researchers from Aston University have found that people following healthy eating accounts on social media for as little as two weeks ate more fruit and vegetables and less junk food.

24 Apr 2024

Study links poor heart health in Black women to midlife cognitive decline

A new study has found that Black women with poor cardiovascular health may face an elevated risk of early signs of cognitive decline in midlife.

24 Apr 2024

Advanced insulin pumps enhance blood sugar management in type 1 diabetes

Blood sugar levels improve when adults with type 1 diabetes use modern insulin pumps. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

24 Apr 2024

Study unveils novel bladder cancer diagnostic model based on key mitochondrial genes

A novel diagnostic model using machine learning (ML).

24 Apr 2024

Anesthetic midazolam boosts survival after cardiac arrest

If a patient is successfully resuscitated after a cardiac arrest and circulation resumes, they are not out of the woods yet.

24 Apr 2024

Better cardiovascular health among middle-aged Black women linked to less decline in cognition

Better heart health was linked to less decline in mental processing speed and cognition among middle-aged Black women, although not among middle-aged white women, 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.

24 Apr 2024

Majority of parents experience isolation, loneliness and burnout, survey reveals

A new national survey conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds a broad majority of parents experience isolation, loneliness and burnout from the demands of parenthood, with many feeling a lack of support in fulfilling that role.

24 Apr 2024

Tire toxicity faces fresh scrutiny after salmon die-offs

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Researchers identify a ‘gene module’ involved in both depression and cardiovascular disease

Meta-analysis reveals drivers of antibiotic resistance in infants

New system personalizes chemotherapy doses for cancer patients

Study links acid-reducing drugs to increased risk of migraine

Breast cancer survivors at higher risk of developing second cancers

USAMRAA grant supports COPD biosensor project at The Lundquist Institute

Prenatal opioid exposure not associated with risk of neuropsychiatric disorders in children

Public health experts urge universities and schools to ban alcohol industry-funded education programs

Opportunities and limitations of using a large language model to respond to patient messages

Novel immunotherapy shows promise for high-risk sarcomas: HEROS 2.0 trial results published

Healthy eating social media accounts influence diet choices

Study links poor heart health in Black women to midlife cognitive decline

Advanced insulin pumps enhance blood sugar management in type 1 diabetes

Study unveils novel bladder cancer diagnostic model based on key mitochondrial genes

Anesthetic midazolam boosts survival after cardiac arrest

Better cardiovascular health among middle-aged Black women linked to less decline in cognition

Majority of parents experience isolation, loneliness and burnout, survey reveals

Tire toxicity faces fresh scrutiny after salmon die-offs

Statistical analysis highlights the benefits of Mediterranean Diet on emotional well-being

Younger adults with atrial fibrillation face higher rates of heart failure and stroke

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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