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New robot system used to improve treatment for debilitating eye disease

Researchers from King's, with doctors at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, have successfully used a new robot system to improve treatment for debilitating eye disease.

11 Jun 2024

Few UK Alzheimer's patients suitable for new disease-modifying drugs, study finds

Few people in the UK with early stage Alzheimer's disease are likely to be suitable for the latest drugs which aim to halt progress of the condition, yet many are nevertheless likely to be referred for these treatments, finds research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

11 Jun 2024

Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy linked to increased risk of hypertension and preeclampsia

Study links phthalate exposure during pregnancy to a higher risk of hypertensive disorders, including preeclampsia. Findings highlight the need for preventive strategies to reduce this risk.

11 Jun 2024

Study reveals unconscious fear of exercise in knee osteoarthritis patients

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while physical activity is known to ease symptoms, only one in 10 people regularly exercise.

11 Jun 2024

Antioxidants combat high-fat diet-induced female reproductive issues, study reveals

Researchers in Italy review how antioxidants from biological matrices can protect against reproductive issues caused by high-fat diets in women.

11 Jun 2024

Attenuated virus helps eliminate cancer in mice

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that an attenuated (weakened) virus can help eliminate cancer in mice.

11 Jun 2024

Revolutionary AI tool detects multiple cancers in whole-body PET/CT scans

A novel AI approach can accurately detect six different types of cancer on whole-body PET/CT scans, according to research presented at the 2024 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting.

11 Jun 2024

Study highlights metabolic surgery's role in diabetes prevention

Patients with pre-diabetes and severe obesity who had metabolic and bariatric surgery were 20-times less likely to develop full-blown type 2 diabetes over the course of 15 years than patients with the condition who did not have surgery, according to a new study presented today at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting.

11 Jun 2024

Microgravity and galactic radiation: Dual threats to astronaut kidney health

The structure and function of the kidneys is altered by space flight, with galactic radiation causing permanent damage that would jeopardize any mission to Mars, according to a new study led by researchers from UCL.

11 Jun 2024

Study reveals bidirectional link between depression and memory decline in older adults

Depressive symptoms are linked to subsequent memory decline in older people, while poorer memory is also linked to an increase in depressive symptoms later on, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL and Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

11 Jun 2024

Study reveals limitations of cognitive tests in diagnosing concussions among college athletes

When college athletes are evaluated for a possible concussion, the diagnosis is based on an athletic trainer or team physician's assessment of three things: the player's symptoms, physical balance and cognitive skills.

11 Jun 2024

Metabolic surgery proven most effective for sustained weight loss over GLP-1 drugs and lifestyle interventions

Systematic reviews of medical literature between 2020 to 2024 show bariatric surgery, also known as metabolic or weight-loss surgery, produces the greatest and most sustained weight loss compared to GLP-1 receptor agonists and lifestyle interventions.

11 Jun 2024

Mount Sinai researchers use AI to identify 17 key genes in heart disease

Using an advanced artificial intelligence tool, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified rare coding variants in 17 genes that shed light on the molecular basis of coronary artery disease (CAD), the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.

11 Jun 2024

New findings show 1 in 4 Canadians with bipolar disorder achieve complete mental health

New research conducted by the University of Toronto and published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports highlights that among Canadians previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder, 43% were free of all bipolar symptoms and approximately 1 in 4 (23.5%) had achieved complete mental health.

11 Jun 2024

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New robot system used to improve treatment for debilitating eye disease

Few UK Alzheimer's patients suitable for new disease-modifying drugs, study finds

Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy linked to increased risk of hypertension and preeclampsia

Study reveals unconscious fear of exercise in knee osteoarthritis patients

Antioxidants combat high-fat diet-induced female reproductive issues, study reveals

Attenuated virus helps eliminate cancer in mice

Revolutionary AI tool detects multiple cancers in whole-body PET/CT scans

Study highlights metabolic surgery's role in diabetes prevention

Microgravity and galactic radiation: Dual threats to astronaut kidney health

Study reveals bidirectional link between depression and memory decline in older adults

Study reveals limitations of cognitive tests in diagnosing concussions among college athletes

Metabolic surgery proven most effective for sustained weight loss over GLP-1 drugs and lifestyle interventions

Mount Sinai researchers use AI to identify 17 key genes in heart disease

New findings show 1 in 4 Canadians with bipolar disorder achieve complete mental health

Study uncovers two types of dysbiosis in cystic fibrosis

How do extreme weather conditions impact maternal health in low-income and middle-income countries?

Innovative blood test boosts accuracy of lung cancer screening

Heavy cannabis use increases the risk of cardiovascular disease for women, study finds

New omega-3 therapy shows promise in treating newborn brain injuries

Skin cancer awareness urged for sun-exposed elite swimmers

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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