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Specialist support helps new moms with severe mental illness reduce relapse risk

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 21:58
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London, and in partnership with the University of Exeter and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, has found that women with a history of severe mental illness face a lower risk of relapse after giving birth in regions where they have access to a community perinatal mental health team (CPMHT).

New workflow identifies shared cancer targets, advancing immunotherapy

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 21:53
Researchers developed the Splicing Neo Antigen Finder (SNAF) workflow, integrating deep learning to identify shared immunogenic neoantigens in cancers, offering new targets for cancer immunotherapy, particularly in melanoma and ovarian cancer.

Young Black and Hispanic women with multiple sclerosis fare worse than white women

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 21:45
While recent therapies have the potential to stall or delay the progression of multiple sclerosis, a new study shows that young Black and Hispanic women fare worse than young white women.

Prolonged sitting at work linked to increased mortality risk

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 21:44
Study reveals that prolonged sitting at work increases the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, which can be mitigated by alternating sitting with non-sitting activities and engaging in 15-30 minutes of daily leisure-time physical activity.

LTBR identified as potential target for cancer immunotherapy and marker of poor prognosis

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 21:34
A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 1, entitled, "Systematic analysis of the prognostic value and immunological function of LTBR in human cancer."

Walking difficulty predicts higher fracture risk

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 21:05
The ability to walk one kilometer comfortably can help predict fracture risk, according to researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.

Blood pressure variability: A stronger marker for Alzheimer's risk than heart rate variability

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 20:56
Study finds that clinically derived blood pressure variability (BPV), rather than heart rate variability (HRV), is more strongly associated with the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).

Dietary carotenoids may reduce risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, study suggests

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 20:37
Study found no direct link between total dietary vitamin A intake and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) risk, but observed an inverse correlation between provitamin A carotenoid consumption and NAFLD risk.

Significant link found between recent weight loss and increased cancer risk

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 20:17
Study reveals that recent weight loss in individuals aged 40 or older is significantly associated with an increased risk of cancer diagnosis within the following year, particularly upper gastrointestinal cancers.

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 19:54
Study evaluates the impact of gluten-free diets on women's health, revealing benefits for specific gluten-related disorders but cautioning against unnecessary dietary restrictions.

Blood pressure drug could help lower anxiety for kids and young adults with ASD

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 14:00
A new study at the University of Missouri's Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment found that propranolol, a medication that treats high blood pressure, can also help lower anxiety for kids and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Study links GLP1 agonists to reduced risk of severe liver disease in diabetic patients

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 13:56
Ozempic and other GLP1 agonists are associated with a reduced risk of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic liver disease, according to a nationwide study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Gut.

Scientists identify a new approach to treating sarcoidosis

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 13:42
A research team led by Georg Stary (Medical University of Vienna and CeMM) has identified a new approach to treating the inflammatory disease sarcoidosis.

Study provides valuable insights into the evolutionary dynamics of hepatitis E virus

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 13:17
A combination therapy with multiple drugs is more effective than just one active compound. To begin with, at least.

Caregiver warmth during childhood protects cardiovascular health later in life

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 13:00
Previous research has established that childhood experience with abuse, neglect, and substance use in the home can worsen a person's heart health throughout their life.

Unraveling the logic of genes with Boolean network models

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 12:21
Over the last 20 years, researchers in biology and medicine have created Boolean network models to simulate complex systems and find solutions, including new treatments for colorectal cancer.

New study reveals effective strategies against drug resistance in hospital-acquired pneumonia treatment

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 12:16
A novel rabbit infection model to investigate meropenem's resistance development.

Study uncovers 23 new genetic markers linked to kidney health on the X-chromosome

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 11:49
A meta-analysis of 908,697 samples to investigate the genetic, sex-dependent basis of kidney traits.

APOE4 genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease associated with increased risk of subclinical atherosclerosis

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 11:23
Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares in Madrid have found that one of the most potent genetic risk factors for Alzheimer disease, apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4), is also associated with an increased risk of developing subclinical atherosclerosis in middle age.

Researchers propose a new model for classifying Parkinson's disease

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 11:04
An international research team led by Krembil Brain Institute Neurologist and Senior Scientist, Dr. Anthony Lang, has proposed a new model for classifying Parkinson's disease (PD).

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