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Doctoral research presents predictive value of biomarkers for inflammatory bowel diseases

Under the supervision of four professors from the UMCG departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Pathology and Medical Biology, Bourgonje conducted doctoral research on the predictive value of biomarkers for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

29 Jan 2023

Top urologists share their insights and practical tips at "Urology on the Beach"

Desai Sethi Urology Institute brings renowned thought leaders to Miami Beach. From urologic cancers to female urology to male infertility to kidney stones and sexual health, top urologists from throughout the nation shared their insights and practical tips at "Urology on the Beach," a conference hosted January 13-15 by the Desai Sethi Urology Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

27 Jan 2023

Gratitude has a unique stress-buffering effect, research shows

More thankful, less stressed? Researchers from Irish universities carried out a study with 68 adults and found that gratitude has a unique stress-buffering effect on both reactions to and recovery from acute psychological stress, which can contribute to the improvement of cardiovascular health.

26 Jan 2023

Study shows mechanical tearing as a novel mechanism during neurite pruning

Nerve cells communicate with one another via long processes known as axons and dendrites, or, more generally, neurites.

26 Jan 2023

Lifelong marriage may lower the risk of developing dementia in old age

If you are married continuously for many years in mid-life, you have a lower risk of developing dementia in old age. This has been confirmed by a recently published study based on data from HUNT Study health surveys in Nord-Trøndelag.

26 Jan 2023

Special vascular cells sense when the brain region needs energy

When we smell hot dogs, it may trigger memories of backyard barbeques or attending baseball games during childhood.

26 Jan 2023

Research sheds light on opportunities and constraints in self-directed care during the pandemic

As the U.S. population ages, the number of people receiving long-term services and supports in their own home has grown, including the use of self-directed care.

25 Jan 2023

Parent and child sleep problems associated with greater parental stress

The rate of parental stress is greater among parents who have sleep disorders themselves, or have children with sleep disorders, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Ray Merrill and Kayla Slavik of Brigham Young University, US, and colleagues.

25 Jan 2023

Prenatal pollution exposure may negatively impact neurodevelopment in child's early life

Toddlers whose moms were exposed to higher levels of air pollution during mid- to late-pregnancy tend to score lower on measures of cognition, motor coordination and language skills, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research.

25 Jan 2023

Wave of rural nursing home closures grows amid staffing crunch

Marjorie Kruger was stunned to learn last fall that she would have to leave the nursing home where she'd lived comfortably for six years.

25 Jan 2023

Unmet needs: Critics cite failures in health care for vulnerable foster children

One night last month, a 9-year-old boy who had autism and talked about killing himself was among about 70 foster care children and youth under state supervision sleeping in hotels across Georgia.

25 Jan 2023

Targeting newly discovered signaling pathway could boost the potency of cancer therapeutics

Cells zealously protect the integrity of their genomes, because damage can lead to cancer or cell death. The genome -; a cell's complete set of DNA -; is most vulnerable while it is being duplicated before a cell divides. Cancer cells constantly are dividing, so their genomes are constantly in jeopardy.

24 Jan 2023

Neurons in a bow-shaped brain region become hyperactive after chronic stress exposure

It's clear that chronic stress can impact our behavior, leading to problems like depression, reduced interest in things that previously brought us pleasure, even PTSD.

24 Jan 2023

Transcriptomic analysis of placental tissue aids in understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy at the cellular level

Researchers explored the pathogenic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy using digital spatial profiling of placental tissue.

24 Jan 2023

Study finds high prevalence of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic

Recently, scientists sought to address this shortcoming and reviewed the existing literature to understand the indirect impact, on mental health, of strategies that were applied to restrict the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among children and adolescents.

23 Jan 2023

Stress News and Research

Doctoral research presents predictive value of biomarkers for inflammatory bowel diseases

Top urologists share their insights and practical tips at "Urology on the Beach"

Gratitude has a unique stress-buffering effect, research shows

Study shows mechanical tearing as a novel mechanism during neurite pruning

Lifelong marriage may lower the risk of developing dementia in old age

Special vascular cells sense when the brain region needs energy

Research sheds light on opportunities and constraints in self-directed care during the pandemic

Parent and child sleep problems associated with greater parental stress

Prenatal pollution exposure may negatively impact neurodevelopment in child's early life

Wave of rural nursing home closures grows amid staffing crunch

Unmet needs: Critics cite failures in health care for vulnerable foster children

Targeting newly discovered signaling pathway could boost the potency of cancer therapeutics

Neurons in a bow-shaped brain region become hyperactive after chronic stress exposure

Transcriptomic analysis of placental tissue aids in understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy at the cellular level

Study finds high prevalence of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic

Mitochondrial dysfunction and endothelial impairment linked to many cardiovascular diseases

Increased frequency of cannabis use may be placing bisexuals at greater risk of cannabis use disorder

Mindfulness-type meditation intervention benefits adolescents with traumatic experiences

New imaging system reveals how female and male hearts respond differently to stress hormone

Early return to school may be associated with faster recovery after a concussion

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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