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New Cochrane review: Taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the risk of asthma attacks

Taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the risk of asthma attacks in children or adults, according to an updated Cochrane review.

6 Feb 2023

The role of autonomic dysfunction and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) in post-acute COVID-19

A new clinical outlook in Nature Reviews Cardiology aimed to analyze the post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 that can pose a threat to patients, their doctors, and the healthcare system.

6 Feb 2023

Gut hormone receptor polyagonists show promise for obesity and diabetes

A new paper in the Journal of Clinical Investigation describes drugs that could help lose weight and manage type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

6 Feb 2023

New research may explain why some patients suffer from long-COVID

A review article published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation deciphers the relationship between rare inborn errors of type I interferon immunity and the development of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia.

6 Feb 2023

What do gut microbiota have to do with Alzheimer's and dementia?

Researchers explore the preventive and therapeutic potential of gut microbiome modulation in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

6 Feb 2023

Study examines clinical risk factors for kidney function decline in children with CKD

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children is rare, which makes it difficult to study and leaves major gaps in the quantity and quality of evidence that informs the care of pediatric patients with the condition.

6 Feb 2023

New method for ultra-fast detection of coronavirus using nanosensors

The ability of gold particles to reflect light in different colors is used in applications from stained glass to pregnancy tests.

6 Feb 2023

Recent therapeutic strategies for renal cell carcinoma and the effects of the tumor microenvironment on systemic therapy

Researchers explored the association between the human microbiome and improved renal cell carcinoma outcomes.

6 Feb 2023

Combination of time-restricted eating and high-intensity interval training can help reduce belly fat

A combination of interval training and eating only within fixed times of the day could be the key to getting rid of dangerous belly fat.

6 Feb 2023

New type of immunotherapy effective in mice with ovarian cancer

CAR T-cell therapy, a certain kind of cancer treatment in which the immune system's T cells are programmed to attack tumor cells, is effective in mice with ovarian cancer, according to a study published in The Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer.

6 Feb 2023

New insights into the release of microplastics from breastmilk storage bags

Researchers from China analyzed the quantity, size, and composition of microplastics and other particle matter released into breastmilk from disposable breastmilk storage bags.

6 Feb 2023

Virus Watch: A cohort study of COVID-19 in households of England and Wales

A new study posted on the pre-print medRxiv* aimed to discuss how Virus Watch provided public health approaches that were effective for the investigation of community incidence, symptom profiles, and the transmission of COVID-19, as well as the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines.

5 Feb 2023

Risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes-related mortality

Researchers assess population-attributable risk variables for cause-specific and all-cause mortality due to type 2 diabetes.

5 Feb 2023

Fertility treatment does not lead to adverse cardiometabolic health in offspring, study finds

A large study looking at the effects of fertility treatment has found no robust difference in blood pressure, heart rate, lipids, and glucose measurements between children conceived naturally and those conceived using assisted reproductive technologies (ART).

5 Feb 2023

Using genetic risk scores for predicting venous thromboembolism

Researchers assess the predictability of venous thromboembolism among adults using genetic risk scores.

5 Feb 2023

Proteomics reveals a distinct IFN-driven plasma cytokine response to COVID-19 in infants and young children

Researchers assesses immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 shortly after birth using a multi-omics approach.

5 Feb 2023

Elevated plasma methylmalonic acid predicts increased risk of cardiovascular events

A recent study from UiB shows that elevated plasma methylmalonic acid predicts increased risk of acute myocardial infarction and mortality in patients with suspected or verified coronary heart disease.

3 Feb 2023

Researchers discover how a protein deficiency can prepare the brain to minimize damage after stress

Astrocytes, small star-shaped cells, play an important role in signal transmission in the brain. Since the protein Ezrin is found abundantly in astrocyte tendrils, it is presumed to play a role in brain function.

3 Feb 2023

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: The leading cause of pregnancy-associated heart attacks

Despite increased awareness over the past decades, only about half (56%) of women recognize that heart disease is their No. 1 killer. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, accounting for 1 in every 5 female deaths.

3 Feb 2023

Study identifies a drug candidate for the treatment of fatty liver disease

There is currently no drug for treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which affects many people with type 2 diabetes and which can result in other serious liver diseases.

3 Feb 2023

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New Cochrane review: Taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the risk of asthma attacks

The role of autonomic dysfunction and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) in post-acute COVID-19

Gut hormone receptor polyagonists show promise for obesity and diabetes

New research may explain why some patients suffer from long-COVID

What do gut microbiota have to do with Alzheimer's and dementia?

Study examines clinical risk factors for kidney function decline in children with CKD

New method for ultra-fast detection of coronavirus using nanosensors

Recent therapeutic strategies for renal cell carcinoma and the effects of the tumor microenvironment on systemic therapy

Combination of time-restricted eating and high-intensity interval training can help reduce belly fat

New type of immunotherapy effective in mice with ovarian cancer

New insights into the release of microplastics from breastmilk storage bags

Virus Watch: A cohort study of COVID-19 in households of England and Wales

Risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes-related mortality

Fertility treatment does not lead to adverse cardiometabolic health in offspring, study finds

Using genetic risk scores for predicting venous thromboembolism

Proteomics reveals a distinct IFN-driven plasma cytokine response to COVID-19 in infants and young children

Elevated plasma methylmalonic acid predicts increased risk of cardiovascular events

Researchers discover how a protein deficiency can prepare the brain to minimize damage after stress

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: The leading cause of pregnancy-associated heart attacks

Study identifies a drug candidate for the treatment of fatty liver disease

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