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Patient symptom information enhances MRI accuracy for lumbar spine diagnosis

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 13:22
Knowing a patient's symptoms helps radiologists in lumbar spine MRI interpretation and diagnosis, according to a study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Study finds no benefit of routine orbital atherectomy in cardiac stenting

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 12:48
Routine use of an orbital atherectomy device to remove calcium from severely blocked coronary arteries before patients undergo cardiac stenting procedures does not improve outcomes, a Mount Sinai-led study has found.

Study shows large language models susceptible to misinformation

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 12:46
Researchers reveal the vulnerability of large language models in medicine.

Social media analysis reveals patterns in seasonal allergies

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 12:45
Complaining about your allergies online might provide valuable data to researchers. Over 25% of Americans experience seasonal allergies, but how the prevalence of seasonal allergies varies across space and time remains obscure, in part because allergies seldom warrant visits to healthcare providers.

Study aims to identify clinical subtypes in patients with schizophrenia

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 12:41
A research team led by Professor Takahiro Nemoto at Toho University, in collaboration with Associate Professor Naoki Hashimoto and Assistant Professor Ryo Okubo at Hokkaido University, and Dr. Satoru Ikezawa at the National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry explored the agreement or discrepancy between subjective social cognitive difficulties and actual cognitive impairment.

One in four healthy young Marines report long-term physical, cognitive, or psychiatric effects after mild COVID-19

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 12:33
Researchers examine the long-term health effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a cohort of United States Marines.

Up to 95 million Americans may rely on untreated groundwater containing PFAS for drinking water

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 12:20
Researchers develop an extreme gradient boosting model to predict the occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in groundwater.

Urine transcriptomics: A new frontier for non-invasive genitourinary disease detection

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 12:06
Researchers explore the potential diagnostic utility of transcriptomic and metabolic signals in the genitourinary system.

Study identifies six cancer susceptibility genes

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 11:14
Identification of six cancer susceptibility genes offers new insights into genetic risk factors, potentially enhancing early detection and treatment strategies.

Enzyme from gut microbe shows promise in fighting childhood malnutrition

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 10:47
The study highlights FAAH's role in gut microbiota, showing its potential in improving growth and health in malnourished children through dietary intervention.

Digital avatars may ease distress from troubling voices in psychosis

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 10:09
AVATAR-Extended therapy demonstrates effectiveness in alleviating distress from psychosis voices, promoting lasting improvements in mood and well-being.

New study to investigate the effectiveness of care provided in children's homes

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 09:18
The effectiveness of care provided in children's homes will be investigated in a new study by Kingston University, London, the National Children's Bureau and Ofsted.

Research uncovers intrinsic factors influencing CAR-T cell success

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 09:03
Researchers from the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute have found that the efficacy of varni-cel, a CAR-T infusion product for B-ALL patients, is highly dependent on intrinsic features of the CAR-T cells themselves and their progression within the patient.

Study uncovers six cancer susceptibility genes

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 08:41
Scientists at deCODE genetics/Amgen, and their collaborators have discovered six novel genes with rare germline variants that associate with cancer risk. The findings are published today in Nature Genetics under the title "Gene-based burden tests of rare germline variants identify six cancer susceptibility genes".

Low vitamin D associated with increased depression risk in pregnancy and after birth

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 07:59
Research indicates that low vitamin D levels may contribute to anxiety and depression in pregnant women, emphasizing the importance of adequate supplementation.

Could vitamin D be the missing link in managing type 2 diabetes? Recent study weighs in

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 07:33
Vitamin D's role in type 2 diabetes management is evolving, with evidence suggesting it may improve blood sugar levels and reduce diabetes-related inflammation.

Vitiligo linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke, study finds

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 06:54
Research indicates elevated cardiovascular risk in vitiligo patients, underscoring the necessity for enhanced monitoring and preventive healthcare measures.

Balance on one leg may be the best indicator of neuromuscular aging, new study suggests

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 06:01
Aging significantly affects unipedal balance and strength, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address neuromuscular decline in older adults.

Genetic marker could revolutionize neonatal sepsis diagnosis

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 02:02
A genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms even start to show, according to a new study.

Unraveling the mystery of cancer resistance

Rss Feed - Tue, 10/29/2024 - 01:36
Every multicellular creature -; whether soaring through the skies, swimming in the ocean's depths or roaming the earth's surface -; shares a common vulnerability: the uncontrolled growth of cells known as cancer.

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