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Gene therapy developments and obstacles for neurologic disorders
Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Neurologic disorders currently affect approximately 100 million people worldwide.
New clinical trial aims to improve outcomes for older adults with hip fractures
Hip fractures in older adults can lead to serious complications, disability and even death. Traditionally, orthopaedic surgeons have repaired a common fracture of the upper part of the thigh bone, or femur, near the hip using screws and plates to piece together slightly separated pieces of bone.
New discovery links brain and muscle cells in signal transmission
Our biceps and our brain cells may have more in common than previously thought.
New regulates the immune response against parasites
Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune response against parasites.
Living in disadvantaged areas reduces ALS survival time by over 30%
Living in a disadvantaged community may decrease the length of time a person can survive with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, by over 30%, a Michigan Medicine-led study suggests.
Study reveals how neurons save energy during protein synthesis
Nerve cells have amazing strategies to save energy and still perform the most important of their tasks.
Electronic monitoring boosts well-being and delays symptom deterioration in cancer patients
People with metastatic cancer who regularly report their symptoms via a home-based electronic monitoring system experienced improved quality of life, clinical outcomes and well-being, as well as fewer emergency department visits than those who didn't file reports.
Sisters of women with pregnancy complications face higher risk of cardiovascular disease
Women who have experienced pregnancy complications have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
U.S. adults misunderstand risks and benefits of firearm access at home
About 40% of households in the United States report firearm access and the majority of firearm owners report typically storing at least one of their firearms unsecured.
Study reveals health and economic impact of air pollution in aging societies
Air pollution is a growing health issue worldwide, and its impacts are often underestimated in aging societies like Japan.
Study shows how hospitals can safely reduce unnecessary preoperative tests
For many patients, getting ready to have surgery means getting their blood drawn, their heart rhythm checked, or having other tests in the weeks leading up to their operation.
Vision loss risks in patients using popular GLP-1 medications raise concerns
A small percentage of patients taking the extraordinarily popular GLP-1 medications have experienced vision problems, but a direct causal link with the drugs has not been established. That is the conclusion of a retrospective study published online on Jan. 30 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
"Healthy" food labels may reduce consumer spending, research finds
Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect, new University of Florida research shows.
Study shows how awareness of inequality drives support for redistributive policies
New research forthcoming in Social Psychological and Personality Science shows that when people understand how income inequality creates disparities in healthcare and education access, they become more likely to support policies addressing economic inequality.
Low income linked to higher mortality risk in young adults with diabetes
The research team of Professor Sin Gon Kim and Professor Nam Hoon Kim of department of internal medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism) of Korea University Anam Hospital, and Professor Ji Yoon Kim of Samsung Medical Center confirmed that young adults with T2D with low income have 3 times higher mortality risk than those with high income.
Understanding infection risks in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a vital treatment for both malignant and non-malignant disorders in pediatric patients.
Men and women show distinct strengths in achieving goals
Women and men differ in drive, passion and flow, a new study shows.
CoppaFeel!: Breast Cancer Doesn’t Discriminate, So Why Should Awareness?
The CoppaFeel! x NHS NELCA 'Check In' campaign transforms breast cancer awareness for young people, addressing health inequities and promoting self-checking.
Pancreatic cancer immune landscape reveals opportunities for personalized therapies
Pancreatic cancer patients may benefit from future precision treatments as a new study shows how some tumors may potentially be more susceptible to macrophage-based therapies.
Researchers discover strategy to slow brain metastases growth in melanoma
Brain metastases are one of the most severe complications of melanoma, the most aggressive type of skin cancer. Researchers at the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Miguel Hernández University (UMH) in Elche, have identified a strategy to slow their progression, which could improve the response to current treatments.