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Study uncovers novel genetic variant associated with intellectual disability

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have published a pivotal study in Nature Genetics (DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01917-1) that sheds light on a novel genetic variant associated with intellectual capacities and educational outcomes.

23 Sep 2024

Broken String Biosciences appoints Laurence Reid and Brad Crutchfield to its Board of Directors

Broken String Biosciences enhances its leadership team with Laurence Reid and Brad Crutchfield, aiming to revolutionize cell and gene therapy development.

From Broken String Biosciences 23 Sep 2024

Chemotherapy linked to increased cardiovascular risks in older cancer survivors

A study based on clinical trial data found higher risks of stroke, heart attack, and hospital admission for heart failure in older cancer survivors.

23 Sep 2024

Many Dutch elite athletes and coaches face high levels of sport-related distress

Nearly three-quarters of Dutch elite athletes and forty percent of their coaches report sport-related distress.

23 Sep 2024

Research reveals disparities in diabetes drug efficacy for Black populations

New research analyzing the effects of two drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes indicates a consistent lack of cardiovascular and renal benefits in Black populations.

23 Sep 2024

Calcium channel blockers show potential to restore cerebral blood flow in Alzheimer's disease

Targeting calcium channels in pericytes may improve blood flow in Alzheimer's disease, addressing early vascular dysfunction linked to cognitive deficits.

23 Sep 2024

A week of intense cycling may burn abdominal fat without major weight loss, study finds

A week of extreme cycling significantly decreased visceral adiposity in middle-aged cyclists, emphasizing the role of exercise in body composition management.

23 Sep 2024

Triptans better at relieving migraine pain than recently marketed and more expensive drugs

A meta-analysis reveals triptans as the most effective acute migraine treatments, highlighting the need for their inclusion in the WHO Essential Medicines List.

23 Sep 2024

Study reveals anti-tumor properties of food antigens

Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative medical sciences (IMS) in Japan have discovered that food antigens like milk proteins help keep tumors from growing in our guts, specifically the small intestines.

23 Sep 2024

Vitamin D during pregnancy boosts childhood bone health for years, study shows

Researchers examine the persistence of this improvement in bone mineral density from the MAVIDOS trial into later childhood years.

22 Sep 2024

Excess body weight at first cancer diagnosis increases risk of second cancer

Adults with excess body weight at their first cancer diagnosis face a higher risk of developing a second primary cancer, particularly those related to obesity, according to a recent study. The research emphasizes the need for survivorship guidelines targeting weight management.

22 Sep 2024

Mediterranean diet during pregnancy reduces childhood obesity risk

Following a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy reduced the likelihood of children being overweight or obese by age two, with no cases of obesity in the diet group. The diet’s influence on the leptin gene may explain these effects.

22 Sep 2024

Dietary antigens reduce small intestine cancer by boosting immune T-cells

Study shows that dietary antigens can suppress small intestine carcinogenesis by activating T-cells through Peyer's patches. Adding bovine serum albumin (BSA) or ovalbumin (OVA) to antigen-free diets restored immune function and reduced tumor growth in mice.

22 Sep 2024

Living in food deserts during early childhood raises long-term obesity risk

Children living in low-income areas with limited food access during early childhood are at greater risk for higher BMI and obesity by age 15. The strongest effects are seen when food insecurity is experienced during pregnancy and early childhood.

22 Sep 2024

Affordable Care Act boosts colon cancer care for underserved groups in Pennsylvania

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has led to increased guideline-concordant care for colon cancer among non-white patients, patients from rural areas, and patients from the most deprived neighborhoods in Pennsylvania, according to results presented at the 17th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, held September 21-24, 2024.

21 Sep 2024

X-rays with gold nanoparticles improve kidney disease detection over standard blood tests

In a study published July 29 in Advanced Materials, University of Texas at Dallas researchers found that X-rays of the kidneys using gold nanoparticles as a contrast agent might be more accurate in detecting kidney disease than standard laboratory blood tests.

20 Sep 2024

Bariatric surgery outperforms GLP-1 medications in protecting kidney function

A Cleveland Clinic study showed that in patients with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease, bariatric surgery was associated with a significant decrease in the progression of chronic kidney disease compared to those who received GLP-1 diabetes medications. The paper was published in Annals of Surgery.

20 Sep 2024

Stroke risk rises in patients with sickle cell disease despite established guidelines

The incidence of stroke continues to increase for adults and children living with sickle cell disease (SCD) despite the Stroke Prevention Trial in Sickle Cell Anemia (STOP) establishing standards of care like transfusions and tests to measure blood flow in the brain for those deemed high-risk, according to a study published today in Blood.

20 Sep 2024

Study offers insights into chronic fatigue syndrome and its resemblance to long COVID-19

The study, which will serve "as a guide for rapid diagnosis", provides valuable information for the medical community, in particular in primary care.

20 Sep 2024

Novel drug molecule offers hope for early Parkinson's disease treatment

A novel drug molecule could potentially lead to new treatments to prevent Parkinson's disease in younger patients, according to new research.

20 Sep 2024

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Study uncovers novel genetic variant associated with intellectual disability

Broken String Biosciences appoints Laurence Reid and Brad Crutchfield to its Board of Directors

Chemotherapy linked to increased cardiovascular risks in older cancer survivors

Many Dutch elite athletes and coaches face high levels of sport-related distress

Research reveals disparities in diabetes drug efficacy for Black populations

Calcium channel blockers show potential to restore cerebral blood flow in Alzheimer's disease

A week of intense cycling may burn abdominal fat without major weight loss, study finds

Triptans better at relieving migraine pain than recently marketed and more expensive drugs

Study reveals anti-tumor properties of food antigens

Vitamin D during pregnancy boosts childhood bone health for years, study shows

Excess body weight at first cancer diagnosis increases risk of second cancer

Mediterranean diet during pregnancy reduces childhood obesity risk

Dietary antigens reduce small intestine cancer by boosting immune T-cells

Living in food deserts during early childhood raises long-term obesity risk

Affordable Care Act boosts colon cancer care for underserved groups in Pennsylvania

X-rays with gold nanoparticles improve kidney disease detection over standard blood tests

Bariatric surgery outperforms GLP-1 medications in protecting kidney function

Stroke risk rises in patients with sickle cell disease despite established guidelines

Study offers insights into chronic fatigue syndrome and its resemblance to long COVID-19

Novel drug molecule offers hope for early Parkinson's disease treatment

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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