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Japanese researchers test cardiac spheroids for heart regeneration in monkeys
Regenerative heart therapies involve transplanting cardiac muscle cells into damaged areas of the heart to recover lost function.
Study suggests a common brain network exists between heart rate deceleration and depression
A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, suggests a common brain network exists between heart rate deceleration and depression.
Synchronized vasomotion enhances brain function in mice
Compared with computers, the brain can perform computations with a very low net energy supply. Yet our understanding surrounding how the biological brain manages energy is still incomplete.
Children living in higher altitude areas of India may be more vulnerable to stunted growth
Living at higher altitudes in India is linked to an increased risk of stunted growth, with children living in homes 2000 metres or more above sea level 40% more at risk than those living 1000 metres below, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.
Study highlights oversight in childhood brain injury checks
Almost a quarter of US children with symptoms of a brain injury or concussion are not checked for the condition, with younger children particularly likely to be overlooked, a new national study finds.
Revvity unveils a new era of automated tuberculosis testing
Revvity, Inc. (NYSE: RVTY) today announced the launch of the Auto-Pure 2400 liquid handler from Allsheng for use with the T-SPOT.TB test. The Auto-Pure 2400 platform is easy to use and designed to provide efficient workflows in the lab. When the accuracy of the T-SPOT.TB test is combined with the efficiency of the Auto-Pure 2400 system, labs, clinicians and ultimately patients, benefit from the resultant powerful solution.
Are parental psychiatric disorders related to the risk of autism spectrum disorder in the offspring?
The potential association between psychiatric disorders in parents and the risk of the offspring developing autism spectrum disorder.
Exploring the potential of ketogenic diets in managing epilepsy
The mechanisms of action, efficacy, and side effects of ketogenic diet (KD) variations in epileptic patients.
Immune cells play a bigger role in high blood pressure than previously thought, opening doors for new treatments
A review in Nature Reviews Nephrology presents the association between immune cells and the development of hypertension, suggesting potential new therapeutic targets to mitigate the disease by managing inflammation.
Cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol show promise in diabetes inflammation fight
Researchers reviewed the impact of cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol on oxidative stress and inflammation in type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting their potential to improve metabolic regulation and reduce complications.
AI in healthcare shows promise in trials but needs real-world testing to ensure effectiveness
A comprehensive study published in The Lancet Digital Health analyzed the efficacy and challenges of AI in clinical settings, revealing a critical need for real-world testing and diverse research methodologies to ensure AI's reliable integration into healthcare.
Low vitamin D tied to belly fat and weak muscles in women
Low vitamin D in women is linked to more belly fat and lower muscle mass. The study suggests using waist-to-height ratio and muscle mass index to assess health risks.
Food additive emulsifiers linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Study found a link between consuming certain food emulsifiers and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Emulsifiers are common in processed foods and may disrupt gut health, potentially leading to diabetes.
Study suggests lingering coronavirus in tissues may contribute to long COVID symptoms
Study investigated whether SARS-CoV-2 lingers in tissues after COVID-19 recovery and if it's linked to long COVID symptoms. They found viral RNA in various organs, and its presence correlated with long COVID symptoms.
How body shape influences colorectal cancer risk
Study reveals that specific body shape phenotypes, such as general obesity and central obesity, significantly increase the risk of colorectal cancer, suggesting distinct molecular pathways for different adiposity subtypes.
Good sleep patterns cut heart disease risk, study finds
Persistently favorable sleep patterns may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, even in individuals with higher genetic susceptibility.
Cancer history raises cardiovascular disease risk in hypertensive patients
Research reveals that individuals with hypertension and a history of cancer are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, with those undergoing chemotherapy facing the highest risk.
Diet's impact on gut bacteria offers new clues in Parkinson's disease management
Researchers find that diet significantly influences the gut microbiome in Parkinson's disease patients, potentially affecting disease progression and symptoms.
Research reveals undertreatment of women with heart disease
Women with heart disease are less often treated with cholesterol-lowering drugs than men, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Maternal grandmothers play crucial role in buffering grandchildren's adversity
A study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland shows that investment by maternal grandmothers can improve the well-being of grandchildren who have faced adversities in life.