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Study shows antipsychotic drugs increase health risks in dementia patients

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 21:02
Study found that antipsychotic drug use in dementia patients is linked to increased risks of stroke, heart failure, and other serious conditions.

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 14:04
In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intrusive thoughts, changes in mood, and other symptoms after exposure to trauma can greatly impact a person's quality of life.

ChatGPT shows promise in polypharmacy management

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 14:00
Polypharmacy, or the concurrent use of five or more medications, is common in older adults and increases the risk of adverse drug interactions.

Discovery of new vascular cell type may pave way for novel strategies to treat cardiovascular diseases

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:46
Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and myocardial infarction, are the world's leading causes of mortality, accounting for over 18 million deaths a year.

Optimize postprandial glycemic control with tailored exercise prescriptions

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 11:04
Researchers elucidate various exercise parameters influence post-meal glucose responses in healthy and diabetic individuals.

The role of yogurt in diabetes and obesity prevention

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 10:45
The role of yogurt as a nutritious food in preventing and managing diabetes and obesity.

Phase 2 trial reveals Lixisenatide may reduce motor disability in Parkinson’s patients

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 10:13
A trial of lixisenatide to assess its effects in early Parkinson’s disease.

New trials show promise for immune checkpoint blockers in early-stage lung cancer

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 08:23
A dendritic cell (DC) vaccine targeting patient-specific neoantigens to patients with resected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Exploring the benefits of blueberries: Studies link extract to reduced cognitive aging

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 07:09
Wild blueberry extracts (WBE) may improve cognitive performance.

Seasonal influenza triggers significant school closures, especially in southern states, study finds

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 06:41
Study examined closures of United States (US) schools due to 11 influenza seasons between 2011 and 2022.

AI model GPT-4 exceeds unspecialized doctors' ability to assess eye problems

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 23:58
The clinical knowledge and reasoning skills of GPT-4 are approaching the level of specialist eye doctors, a study led by the University of Cambridge has found.

Breakthrough imaging method enhances precision in prostate cancer treatment

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 23:55
A novel SPECT/CT acquisition method can accurately detect radiopharmaceutical biodistribution in a convenient manner for prostate cancer patients, opening the door for more personalized treatment.

Study suggests a promising new approach to understanding autism

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 23:52
Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity.

Greenspace exposure boosts gut and skin microbiota health, study finds

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 23:51
A systematic review in "Environmental International" found greenspace exposure enhances diversity and composition of gut and skin microbiota, but effects on oral, nasal, and ocular microbiota are unclear.

GPT-4 matches radiologist accuracy in spotting errors, cuts time and costs dramatically

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 23:28
Researchers found that GPT-4 effectively identified and corrected errors in radiology reports, demonstrating comparable accuracy to human radiologists but with increased time efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Penn State study examines how a person's telomeres are affected by caloric restriction

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 23:08
Penn State researchers may have uncovered another layer of complexity in the mystery of how diet impacts aging.

Opioid dependence in Scotland remains high but largely stable, study shows

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 22:52
Opioid dependence in Scotland remains high but largely stable, according to a new University of Bristol-led analysis published in Addiction today [18 April] and by Public Health Scotland.

Study reveals long-term consequences of atrial fibrillation

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 22:47
The lifetime risk of atrial fibrillation (a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate) has increased from one in four to one in three over the past two decades, finds a study from Denmark in The BMJ today.

New research pinpoints key pathways in prostate cancer's vulnerability to ferroptosis

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 22:36
Review examines the role of ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of cell death, in prostate cancer, exploring its underlying molecular mechanisms and potential for targeted therapeutic strategies.

Global disease burden study highlights COVID-19 impact and health inequities

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 22:35
Rates of early death and poor health caused by HIV/AIDS and diarrhea have been cut in half since 2010, and the rate of disease burden caused by injuries has dropped by a quarter in the same time period, after accounting for differences in age and population size across countries, based on a new study published in The Lancet. The study measures the burden of disease in years lost to early death and poor health.

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