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Two new zebrafish models for studying the most common cause of Leigh syndrome developed

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) developed two new zebrafish models for studying a specific genetic form of mitochondrial disease that represents the most common cause of Leigh syndrome.

21 Feb 2023

Empa researchers investigate the health risk of graphene residues

Empa researchers have studied residues from the incineration of graphene-containing plastics. Conclusion of the study: Burned composite materials containing graphene nanoparticles can be considered harmless in case of acute exposure.

21 Feb 2023

Black patients more likely to experience premature arteriovenous graft failure after dialysis maintenance

Compared to other races, African American patients are more likely to experience premature arteriovenous (AV) graft failure in the treatment of advanced kidney failure, according to a study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

21 Feb 2023

Researchers provide a framework for unifying and categorizing neurodegenerative diseases based on eight hallmarks

Researchers presented eight hallmarks of neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs), their in vivo biomarkers, and interactions to help categorize NDDs and specify patients within a specific NDD.

21 Feb 2023

Exploring geographical variations in sperm quality in the continental US

A study published in The World Journal of Men’s Health provides an up-to-date report on the geographical differences in sperm parameters among a group of men residing in six regions of continental US.

21 Feb 2023

Cleanup workers got sick after deepwater horizon oil spill. They want BP to pay.

The oil washed ashore every day, globs of tarlike ooze blighting sugar-white sand beaches. Rodney Boblitt's job was to report it.

21 Feb 2023

Being, Doing, and Having all work together to support a healthy pregnancy

“Balanced integration of Being, Doing and Having combine to support Deep Health in pregnancy.” This is the basic theme of a new paper on women’s perceptions of what it means to have a healthy pregnancy, integrating several wide-ranging aspects of health and healthcare.

20 Feb 2023

Brexanolone inhibits key systemic inflammatory pathways associated with post-partum depression

Post-partum depression (PPD) develops after childbirth and affects both the mother's and the infant's health by preventing healthy bonding.

20 Feb 2023

Pets can help improve mental health and wellbeing of residents in aged care

Furry, finned, or feathered, our family pets come in all shapes and sizes. But while these friendly faces keep us company at home, it's a very different story for people in aged care – many of whom must relinquish their beloved pet as a condition of entry.

20 Feb 2023

Many patients experience persistent pain after having Clade IIb mpox

In a rapid communication published in the journal Eurosurveillance, researchers presented the interim results of a medium-term follow-up [three weeks to twenty weeks following MPOX virus infection follow-up study comprising patients attending sexual health clinics in Belgium.

19 Feb 2023

How much does residential noise exposure affect sleep in preadolescents?

A recent Environmental Research journal study investigated the association between environmental noise exposure and sleep in European preadolescents.

19 Feb 2023

Women and girls are disproportionately affected by climate change

The adverse effects of climate change have impacted numerous areas of human health and well-being. In most parts of the world, women are least able to mitigate such changes, so they are an appropriate focus in a recent research paper.

19 Feb 2023

Balancing care with paid work provides working caregivers with emotional benefits

Caring for a loved one and managing a job is a significant challenge, but balancing some care responsibilities with some paid work provides working caregivers with emotional benefits, says a University of Michigan researcher.

19 Feb 2023

One-third of stroke survivors experience depression

According the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, depression is a common experience for stroke survivors.

17 Feb 2023

After staying away during pandemic, doctors return to lobby Congress

Dr. Timothy McAvoy, an internist from Waukesha, Wisconsin, held his infant granddaughter Tuesday while standing in the Longworth House Office Building, waiting to talk to a congressional aide about increasing Medicare pay for doctors.

17 Feb 2023

Non-invasive FFRCT offers greater accuracy in heart disease diagnosis than other traditional tests

As a patient with a family history of heart disease, Karen Moore has always been diligent about monitoring her heart health.

16 Feb 2023

How does alcohol affect blood pressure?

Drinking is part of human society worldwide. However, alcohol consumption has been strongly linked to human diseases, including dementia, liver cirrhosis, and neurological conditions. A recent research paper examined whether drinking was related to hypertension, the root factor in morbidity and mortality caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD).

16 Feb 2023

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Two new zebrafish models for studying the most common cause of Leigh syndrome developed

Empa researchers investigate the health risk of graphene residues

Black patients more likely to experience premature arteriovenous graft failure after dialysis maintenance

Researchers provide a framework for unifying and categorizing neurodegenerative diseases based on eight hallmarks

Exploring geographical variations in sperm quality in the continental US

Cleanup workers got sick after deepwater horizon oil spill. They want BP to pay.

Being, Doing, and Having all work together to support a healthy pregnancy

Brexanolone inhibits key systemic inflammatory pathways associated with post-partum depression

Pets can help improve mental health and wellbeing of residents in aged care

Many patients experience persistent pain after having Clade IIb mpox

How much does residential noise exposure affect sleep in preadolescents?

Women and girls are disproportionately affected by climate change

Balancing care with paid work provides working caregivers with emotional benefits

One-third of stroke survivors experience depression

After staying away during pandemic, doctors return to lobby Congress

Non-invasive FFRCT offers greater accuracy in heart disease diagnosis than other traditional tests

How does alcohol affect blood pressure?

Social and economic disadvantage may explain the higher risk of dementia in women

Smoking and vaping may put healthy young people at risk of severe COVID

Study highlights the interconnectedness of autoimmunity and cancer

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

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How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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