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Key kinase involved in cell division linked to abnormal blood vessel growth in genetic disorder

Inhibition of CDK6 may prevent arteriovenous malformations in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia by regulating endothelial cell cycle progression.

8 Nov 2024

Spatial transcriptomics uncovers tissue niches in multiple sclerosis

Mapping cell types in MS lesions reveals unique tissue niches and interactions, offering insights into the molecular drivers of multiple sclerosis progression.

8 Nov 2024

Link between COVID-19 and long-term risk of autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders

COVID-19 survivors may develop autoimmune conditions long-term, with risks varying by severity and vaccination status, necessitating continued health vigilance.

8 Nov 2024

Traditional Chinese herb shows promise against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Zizyphi spinosi semen demonstrates neuroprotective effects, improving cognitive function and reducing amyloid and tau pathology in models of aging and dementia.

8 Nov 2024

Research identifies best materials for long-lasting hip implants

Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidized zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new study led by the University of Bristol has found.

8 Nov 2024

Gut bacteria changes may foreshadow rheumatoid arthritis

Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research suggests.

8 Nov 2024

Work-related stress linked to poor cardiovascular health

Research shows work-related stress negatively affects cardiovascular health, with implications for health behaviors and outcomes in diverse adult populations.

8 Nov 2024

Pregnancy vitamin D supplementation boosts bone density in kids up to age 7

Research indicates that vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy positively impacts children's bone health and lean mass, with potential long-term benefits.

8 Nov 2024

Age, education, and religion impact depression risk among Nigerian older adults

Research shows loneliness and physical inactivity are key factors in depression among Nigeria's older adults, emphasizing the importance of social interactions.

8 Nov 2024

Understanding metabolic alterations and immune dysfunction in acute-on-chronic liver failure

Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a life-threatening condition characterized by acute deterioration of liver function in patients with pre-existing chronic liver disease.

8 Nov 2024

AI and imaging technologies transform pancreatic cancer diagnostics

Pancreatic cancer (PC) presents substantial diagnostic challenges due to its aggressive nature and lack of early symptoms, leading to late detection and poor prognosis.

8 Nov 2024

New research unravels mitochondria's role in breast cancer metastasis

Mitochondria have long been known as the tiny organelles that act as the battery packs inside our cells while also serving as internal sensors and communicators.

7 Nov 2024

Adipo Therapeutics shares results of studies on potential obesity treatment

Adipo Therapeutics LLC, a late-stage, preclinical biopharmaceutical company developing a potential treatment for obesity and related metabolic disorders, presented data from two studies at the annual meeting of The Obesity Society in San Antonio.

7 Nov 2024

Seasonal influenza adapted and evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic

Although travel restrictions and social measures during the COVID-19 pandemic led to a dramatic global drop in seasonal influenza cases, certain influenza lineages in specific regions kept the virus circulating and evolving, according to a new study.

7 Nov 2024

Survey reveals alarming dental decay rates in Kentucky preschoolers

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry's 2023 Kentucky Early Learners' Oral Health Surveillance Project survey found dental decay rates for Kentucky children ages 2 through 5 are significantly higher than the national average.

7 Nov 2024

New imaging technique enhances tumor and nerve visualization in HNSCC surgery

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) ranks as one of the most common cancers globally, with over 650,000 new cases reported each year.

7 Nov 2024

New biomarker could predict response to IBD treatment

Not everyone responds equally well to treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). What will work for individual patients involves trial and error during the treatment process.

7 Nov 2024

Metabolic surgery cuts diuretic dependence in heart failure patients

Pennington Biomedical Research Center researchers at the Metamor Institute, along with colleagues from Our Lady of the Lake and LSU Health-New Orleans, have recently determined that metabolic surgery on patients with heart failure can result in a reduction in the need for oral diuretics, which are used to manage symptoms such as venous and vascular pressures.

7 Nov 2024

Study finds high hepatitis C rates among opioid overdose patients

New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine indicates that accidental opioid overdose patients in central Missouri have high rates of hepatitis C infections, despite only 40% of patients having a history of testing.

7 Nov 2024

Copper accumulation linked to aggressive growth of kidney cancer

A new study led by University of Cincinnati Cancer Center researchers details how the accumulation of copper helps clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) -; the most common kidney cancer -; grow and advance in stage.

7 Nov 2024