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UrduResearchers correlate neuronal activity in the human EC — one of the first regions of the brain affected by the onset of Alzheimer’s –with place-based memories; finding sheds new light on how the brain processes spatial memory
Tag: MEDICINE/HEALTH
Government should address climate change, health and taxes as one issue
Protecting our climate will protect health, and implementing evidence-based policies that consider action to meet targets on global warming, the economy, taxes and health together should be a priority for Canada’s government, argues an editorial in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical…
Early menopause may raise the risk of several heart conditions
American Heart Association scientific sessions, poster presentation MDP451
Studies explore potential benefits and costs of increased treatment to achieve lower blood pressure
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, poster presentations MDP233 and MDP234
Australian women turning to cannabis to treat endometriosis symptoms
AUSTRALIA, Sydney – November 12, 2019 – A new study published today in Journal of Obstetrics Gynaecology Canada has found one in eight Australian women with endometriosis use cannabis to alleviate pain and other symptoms, rating the plant based medicine…
Team plucks needle from genomic haystack, finding essential transcription factor binding sites
Using CRISPR/Cas9 knockout screens a multi-institutional research team systematically interrogated the essentiality of more than 10,000 forkhead box protein A1 (FOXA1) and CTCF binding sites in breast and prostate cancer cells, plucking useful needles from a massive genomic haystack that…
New understanding of antibiotic synthesis
Insight into way enzymes work could shape future therapeutic production
Research brief: Retinal imaging technology for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia in the U.S., with approximately 5.4 million currently affected and an estimated 16 million by 2050. Damage to the brain from Alzheimer’s disease occurs years before patients exhibit symptoms. Attempted therapies have…
Newborn baby hiccups could be key to brain development
Each time a newborn baby hiccups, it triggers a large wave of brain signals which could help the baby learn how to regulate their breathing, finds a new UCL-led study. The study, published in Clinical Neurophysiology , was based on…
Flu shots help prevent illness, death in heart disease patients
American Heart Association scientific sessions, poster presentation MDP377
To live longer after a heart attack, keep moving
American Heart Association scientific sessions, poster presentation Mo3129
Infant home visiting program linked to less child abuse
DURHAM, N.C. — Family Connects, a program where nurses conduct home visits for newborns and their families, is linked to substantial reductions in child maltreatment investigations in children’s earliest years, according to new research from Duke University. Program participants had…
New understanding of antibiotic synthesis
Insight into way enzymes work could shape future therapeutic production
Australia unprepared to move future Alzheimer’s treatment into rapid clinical use
Study outlines strategies to prepare for possible future treatment
Specific jobs linked to poor heart health for women
American Heart Association scientific sessions, oral presentation 124
Men who receive home care from spouse more likely to feel burdensome than women
ANN ARBOR–A spouse requiring caregiving for chronic illness or a disability can create a stressful environment for married couples. The toll, however, is more pronounced for care-receiving husbands–compared to wives or men in non-caregiving relationships–who are vulnerable to negative exchanges…
Stress testing the healthcare system
Researchers in Vienna can infer the resilience of a health care system from its doctors’ networks
Project to answer last wishes spreads successfully
Fulfilling end of life wishes can be powerful, affordable and sustainable in many settings
Study reveals how two strains of one bacterium combine to cause flesh-eating infection
An international team including University of Maryland scientists revealed how genetic variations in a single species of bacteria can amplify infection
Ethnic minority women face more barriers to seeing their GP
The study published in Psycho-Oncology found that, in England, women from ethnic minority backgrounds were more likely to feel too embarrassed to talk to a GP (75-91%) than white women (8%). Being too scared that a symptom was a sign…
Heart disease and cancer risk may be linked
American Heart Association scientific sessions, poster presentation Mo3058
Too much ultra-processed foods linked to lower heart health
American Heart Association scientific sessions, oral presentation 174
Wide-ranging gender disparities remain in pediatrics
Drexel researcher debunks claims used to justify gender disparities; urges medical leaders to use ‘basic scientific principles’ to advance gender equity
CRISPR: More than just for gene editing?
researcher finds new use for revolutionary gene-splicing tool; Electrochemical CRISPR platform could lead to quick blood test for disease identification through detection of important nucleic acids, HPV or Parvo
E-cigarettes take serious toll on heart health, not safer than traditional cigarettes
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, oral presentations Mo3106, Sa3199
Potential vitamin and Alzheimer’s drug produced in yeast
Ergothioneine is a natural amino acid with antioxidative properties. It prevents cellular stress, which can lead to brain diseases, neurological damage and cancer. In rats and roundworms, research shows that ergothioneine has promising effects in preventing neurodegenerative diseases such as…
Wearable tracker study links insufficient sleep to biological aging and cardiovascular disease risk
Singapore study using wearable trackers links insufficient sleep to increased rate of biological aging and cardiovascular disease risk
Specific neurons that map memories now identified in the human brain
Researchers correlate neuronal activity in the human EC — one of the first regions of the brain affected by the onset of Alzheimer’s –with place-based memories; finding sheds new light on how the brain processes spatial memory
The gut may be the ticket to reducing chemo’s side effects
Study in mice shows chemo affects gut, inflammation and cognitive problems
Penn uncovers dose of medication more likely to put patients with pemphigus into remission
Findings may inform use of recent FDA-approved drug rituximab to better treat patients with pemphigus
Heart-healthy lifestyle and nutrition during pregnancy helps kids develop healthy hearts
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, poster presentation MDP454 and poster presentation Mo3072
Weekend sudden cardiac arrests are more deadly
American Heart Association Resuscitation Symposium Science, presentation 128
HSS experts share best practices for developing and implementing educational programs
Programs aimed to educate diverse patients with rheumatic conditions
Project to answer last wishes spreads successfully
Fulfilling end of life wishes can be powerful, affordable and sustainable in many settings
Flu shots help prevent illness, death in heart disease patients
American Heart Association scientific sessions, poster presentation MDP377
Strong link found between level of depression and heart disease, stroke
American Heart Association scientific sessions, poster presentation Sa3055
New research explains how HIV avoids getting ZAPped
ANN ARBOR–Humans have evolved dynamic defense mechanisms against the viruses that seek to infect our bodies–proteins that specialize in identifying, capturing and destroying the genetic material that viruses try to sneak into our cells. A new study, scheduled to publish…
Infant home visiting program linked to less child abuse
DURHAM, N.C. — Family Connects, a program where nurses conduct home visits for newborns and their families, is linked to substantial reductions in child maltreatment investigations in children’s earliest years, according to new research from Duke University. Program participants had…
Puberty and stress reactivity in humans
Puberty may open a window of opportunity for the recalibration of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) axis, a hormonal system that controls stress responses, according to a study. Humans exposed to depriving institutional care in infancy show a blunted response of the…
Understanding how strains of flesh-eating bacteria interact may be key to treatment
GALVESTON, Texas – You’ve likely heard reports of people getting infected with the flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, usually when vacationing near warm waters. But did you know that there are actually several different types of bacteria that kill tissue that…
Better Biosensor Technology Created for Stem Cells
Rutgers innovation may help guide treatment of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s diseases
Neurosurgery in Brazilian Amazon is possible
A Rutgers study presents a model for creating a sustainable neurosurgery programs in poor, remote locations
ASN announces inaugural midcareer award winners
New awards recognize distinguished records in leadership, mentorship, research, and other areas
Combined tests can predict kidney injury risk in critically ill children
Washington, DC (November 10, 2019) — Combining 2 tests can improve predictions of severe acute kidney injury in children in intensive care. The findings come from a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2019 November 5-November 10…
Age is not a barrier to the benefits of weight-loss surgery
While weight-loss surgeries are not usually performed in people above the age of 65, a new study shows that these procedures can lead to successful weight loss and better diabetes control in older adults. The study, presented at the Society…
Impaired liver function during pregnancy may increase risk of childhood obesity
Impaired liver function during pregnancy may alter gut bacteria composition and increase the risk of obesity in children, according to results presented at The Society for Endocrinology Annual Conference. In a rodent of model of the most common liver disease…
Study looks for links between teenage anxiety and later harmful drinking
Researchers at the University of Bristol have found evidence of an association between generalised anxiety disorder at age 18 and harmful drinking three years later, thanks to the long-term health study Children of the 90s. The study, published today (Monday…
American Society of Nephrology honors leaders in the fight against kidney diseases
Awards recognizing contributions to research, education, and clinical practice will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2019
Post-market price changes alone account for most recent spending growth for biologics
ATLANTA — New research findings presented at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting found that annual spending on biologic DMARDS (biologics) by U.S. public programs and beneficiaries nearly doubled from 2012 to 2016. The study showed post-market drug price changes alone…
Atmospheric and environmental changes impact organ-specific lupus flares
ATLANTA — New research findings presented at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting found a strong association between changes in atmospheric and environmental variables 10 days before a clinic visit and organ-specific lupus flares in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (Abstract…