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Study uncovers mechanisms behind Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy

Important insights into the mechanisms behind Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD), a common cause of age-related visual loss, have been revealed in a new study led by UCL researchers.

19 Sep 2024

Eat more fruit and vegetables to lower frailty risk

Research finds that higher intake of fruits and vegetables significantly lowers frailty risk, especially in underweight individuals. Whole fruits and red-orange vegetables offer the greatest protective effects.

19 Sep 2024

Study reveals MYC gene's role in prostate cancer initiation and progression

By tracking the changes in prostate cancer cells over time, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have found that activation of the MYC gene -; a well-known cancer-causing gene -; sets off a cascade of events that leads to both initiation and progression of the disease.

19 Sep 2024

Study reveals biomarkers that predict disability worsening in multiple sclerosis

A pioneering study presented today at ECTRIMS 2024 has identified critical biomarkers that can predict disability worsening in multiple sclerosis (MS).

19 Sep 2024

Brazilian vegans meet protein needs but rely on ultra-processed products, study shows

In an article published in JAMA Network Open, researchers at the University of São Paulo's Medical School (FM-USP) report on a study involving 774 men and women who followed a vegan diet in Brazil.

19 Sep 2024

Researchers identify bacterial strains to combat antibiotic-resistant gut infections

Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections often occur in patients with chronic inflammatory intestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, and in patients who have taken antibiotics for a long time.

19 Sep 2024

Immune proteins in tooth enamel provide clues about ancient human health

A new way of looking at tooth enamel could give scientists a path to deeper understanding of the health of human populations, from the ancient to the modern.

19 Sep 2024

Collaborative study offers hope for syphilis vaccine development

Syphilis cases have surged worldwide, leaving public health officials scrounging for ways to stop the spread. Now, a large, collaborative study of syphilis genetics from four continents has found hints of a possible target for a vaccine.

19 Sep 2024

Study reveals gaps in contraception access despite 12-month supply policies

Oregon Health & Science University researchers have found that despite legislation in 19 states requiring insurers to cover a 12-month supply of contraception, patients aren't receiving a year's worth of their prescription; most receive just three months or less.

19 Sep 2024

Global fight against antimicrobial resistance sees surge in deaths among older adults

Comprehensive study estimates the global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) burden from 1990 to 2021, identifying significant age and regional disparities. It highlights future AMR death projections and underscores the importance of prevention and new antibiotic development.

19 Sep 2024

Cellular sludge around hunger neurons linked to worsening diabetes and obesity

Investigating ECM changes in the hypothalamus reveals mechanisms behind insulin resistance, offering insights into obesity and metabolic disease treatment.

19 Sep 2024

Researchers make strides in enhancing early diagnosis of bipolar disorder in adolescents

In a groundbreaking study in Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier, researchers report significant strides in enhancing early diagnosis of bipolar disorder in adolescents.

19 Sep 2024

Study reveals impact of human breast milk on infant microbiome and respiratory health

Human breast milk regulates a baby's mix of microbes, or microbiome, during the infant's first year of life. This in turn lowers the child's risk of developing asthma, a new study shows.

19 Sep 2024

Liposomal bupivacaine shows no advantage in postoperative pain management for older adults

For older adults undergoing hemiarthroplasty for hip fracture, intraoperative use of liposomal bupivacaine does not improve pain scores or other relevant outcomes, compared to conventional bupivacaine, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

19 Sep 2024

New biopsy technique reduces infection risk in prostate cancer detection

A multi-institutional clinical trial led by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators showed that a newer technique for collecting prostate biopsy samples reduced the risk of infection compared with traditional biopsy approaches.

19 Sep 2024

Researchers seek to revolutionize rectal cancer treatment with AI

With a new four-year, $1.14 million grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, researchers at Case Western Reserve University and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, will use artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the best personalized treatment for Veterans with rectal cancer.

19 Sep 2024

Alarming increase in suicidality among Black youth revealed

Traditionally, Black Americans have faced a significantly lower risk of suicide compared to their white counterparts.

19 Sep 2024

Analyzing the connection between lifelong activity and longevity in aging research

A new research perspective was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 17 on September 9, 2024, entitled, "Longitudinal activity monitoring and lifespan: quantifying the interface."

19 Sep 2024

Study reveals links between bodily rhythms and visual perception

A study funded by the SNSF highlights previously unknown links between the body and the brain. The findings of this research carried out at the University of Fribourg show how our bodily rhythms affect our visual perception.

19 Sep 2024

Hypoxia's hidden role in boosting anti-cancer immunity

In the complex landscape of cancer, tumors create their own microenvironment, often marked by low oxygen levels, a condition known as hypoxia.

19 Sep 2024

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Study uncovers mechanisms behind Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy

Eat more fruit and vegetables to lower frailty risk

Study reveals MYC gene's role in prostate cancer initiation and progression

Study reveals biomarkers that predict disability worsening in multiple sclerosis

Brazilian vegans meet protein needs but rely on ultra-processed products, study shows

Researchers identify bacterial strains to combat antibiotic-resistant gut infections

Immune proteins in tooth enamel provide clues about ancient human health

Collaborative study offers hope for syphilis vaccine development

Study reveals gaps in contraception access despite 12-month supply policies

Global fight against antimicrobial resistance sees surge in deaths among older adults

Cellular sludge around hunger neurons linked to worsening diabetes and obesity

Researchers make strides in enhancing early diagnosis of bipolar disorder in adolescents

Study reveals impact of human breast milk on infant microbiome and respiratory health

Liposomal bupivacaine shows no advantage in postoperative pain management for older adults

New biopsy technique reduces infection risk in prostate cancer detection

Researchers seek to revolutionize rectal cancer treatment with AI

Alarming increase in suicidality among Black youth revealed

Analyzing the connection between lifelong activity and longevity in aging research

Study reveals links between bodily rhythms and visual perception

Hypoxia's hidden role in boosting anti-cancer immunity

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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