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GPePV neurons identified as key players in controlling cocaine addiction behaviors

Researchers examine how GPePV cells regulate cocaine-induced behaviors through interactions with ventral tegmental area dopamine cells.

25 Aug 2024

Meat consumption significantly raises type 2 diabetes risk

Study reveals that consuming processed meat, unprocessed red meat, and poultry increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes over a 10-year period across various global populations.

25 Aug 2024

Widespread inhaler misuse in COPD patients: Need for training

Study found that 69% of hospitalized COPD patients misused inhalers, with 66% making critical errors, and 14% having insufficient Peak Inspiratory Flow (PIF), even after training.

25 Aug 2024

Telehealth mindfulness interventions significantly improve chronic pain outcomes for veterans

Scalable telehealth mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) effectively improve pain-related function and biopsychosocial outcomes in veterans with chronic pain compared to standard care. The study confirms that low-cost, non-pharmacological treatments like MBIs can be accessible and beneficial via telehealth platforms.

25 Aug 2024

Study reveals metabolic switch crucial for memory T cell formation and cancer immunity

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a metabolic switch in the immune system's T cells that is essential to the generation of memory T cells-;which confer lasting immunity to previously encountered pathogens-;and a T cell subtype found in tumors that drives anti-tumor responses during immunotherapy.

23 Aug 2024

New method determines optimal timing for cancer treatment based on circadian rhythm

How effective medications are depends on various factors, including the time of day when they are administered.

23 Aug 2024

Multiple sclerosis patients less likely to have molecular hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are far less likely than those without the condition to have the molecular hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

23 Aug 2024

Portable OCT otoscope improves diagnostic capabilities in hearing clinics

In the realm of ear health, accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment, especially when dealing with conditions that can lead to hearing loss.

23 Aug 2024

Hybrid cognitive behavioral therapy shows lasting benefits for pediatric anxiety and OCD

Jacqueline Sperling, PhD, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, and co-program director of the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program, led a study investigating the sustainability of outcomes from an intensive group and family-based outpatient cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) program, that included a hybrid of in-person and virtual treatment sessions for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

23 Aug 2024

Alarming increase in obesity-related cancers among young people in China

Obesity-related cancer rates in China were rising at an alarming 3.6% every year between 2007 and 2021 while non-obesity-related cancers remained stable, according to the first comprehensive study published August 22 in the Cell Press journal Med.

23 Aug 2024

Advances in sequencing uncover rare genetic variants in colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) presents a significant health challenge, especially with rare genetic variations complicating treatment.

23 Aug 2024

New AI-driven platform enhances lung cancer tissue analysis

A team of researchers from the University of Cologne's Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, led by Dr Yuri Tolkach and Professor Dr Reinhard Büttner, has created a digital pathology platform based on artificial intelligence.

23 Aug 2024

Cholinesterase inhibitors may slow cognitive decline in dementia with Lewy bodies

Dementia with Lewy bodies is a type of dementia that is similar to both Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease but studies on long-term treatments are lacking.

23 Aug 2024

Discovery of TLNRD1 protein could help better understand Cerebral Cavernous Malformations disease

Researchers have discovered a crucial protein, TLNRD1, that could help us better understand and treat Cerebral Cavernous Malformations (CCM) disease.

23 Aug 2024

IU researchers secure $4 million for veterans' health research

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have cumulatively been awarded nearly $4 million in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Merit Review Award and Career Development programs to support research on diabetes, skin inflammation, cancer and aging.

23 Aug 2024

Unique strain of probiotic bacteria shows potential in combating inflammatory diseases

There is a critical unmet need to help tighten and maintain a healthy intestinal barrier and treat a leaky gut. Researchers have now found that a unique strain of probiotic bacteria, Bifidobacterium bifidum BB1, enhances intestinal barrier function and protects against penetration of bacteria and various harmful agents in the intestine.

23 Aug 2024

New treatment for rectal cancer offers hope in avoiding surgery

A new treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer shows favorable results in that surgery can sometimes be avoided completely.

23 Aug 2024

Understanding the health benefits of polyphenols through bitter taste receptors

Bioactive compounds like polyphenols and their health benefits have long captured public attention and interest.

23 Aug 2024

AI advances drug discovery for mental health disorders with new receptor models

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help identify molecules that could serve as new drugs for mental health disorders.

23 Aug 2024

Defective ZNRF3 gene causes opposing brain sizes and potential tumor risk

A gene called ZNRF3, known to be involved in cancer, also messes with the mind. The human brain relies on two copies of this gene to build a right-sized brain. If one of the copies is defective, the brain will be either too small or too large - known as mirror effect -, leading to various neurological symptoms.

23 Aug 2024

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GPePV neurons identified as key players in controlling cocaine addiction behaviors

Meat consumption significantly raises type 2 diabetes risk

Widespread inhaler misuse in COPD patients: Need for training

Telehealth mindfulness interventions significantly improve chronic pain outcomes for veterans

Study reveals metabolic switch crucial for memory T cell formation and cancer immunity

New method determines optimal timing for cancer treatment based on circadian rhythm

Multiple sclerosis patients less likely to have molecular hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease

Portable OCT otoscope improves diagnostic capabilities in hearing clinics

Hybrid cognitive behavioral therapy shows lasting benefits for pediatric anxiety and OCD

Alarming increase in obesity-related cancers among young people in China

Advances in sequencing uncover rare genetic variants in colorectal cancer

New AI-driven platform enhances lung cancer tissue analysis

Cholinesterase inhibitors may slow cognitive decline in dementia with Lewy bodies

Discovery of TLNRD1 protein could help better understand Cerebral Cavernous Malformations disease

IU researchers secure $4 million for veterans' health research

Unique strain of probiotic bacteria shows potential in combating inflammatory diseases

New treatment for rectal cancer offers hope in avoiding surgery

Understanding the health benefits of polyphenols through bitter taste receptors

AI advances drug discovery for mental health disorders with new receptor models

Defective ZNRF3 gene causes opposing brain sizes and potential tumor risk

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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