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Early diagnosis key in combating the deadly effects of AL amyloidosis
AL (immunoglobulin light chain) amyloidosis is a rare disease that often results in progressive organ dysfunction, organ failure and eventual death.
UBC researchers use AI to improve endometrial cancer diagnosis and treatment
A discovery by researchers at the University of British Columbia promises to improve care for patients with endometrial cancer, the most common gynecologic malignancy.
Evaluating CGM accuracy and benefits in non-diabetic populations
A new narrative review led by researchers at UCL and Birmingham Children's Hospital has found there is a lack of evidence to demonstrate the effective use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) in people not living with diabetes (PNLD).
New study links COVID-19 to lasting neuropsychiatric issues, highlights vaccination benefits
COVID-19 survivors face significantly higher risks of developing neuropsychiatric conditions, but vaccination reduces these risks over time.
Study reveals exercise and GLP-1 RA combination preserves bone health during weight loss
Combining exercise with GLP-1 RA liraglutide results in significant weight loss while preserving bone health in adults with obesity.
School readiness predicts future absenteeism
Children who are not considered "school ready" by their teachers are more than twice as likely to become persistently absent at some point in their education, according to a new study led by the University of Leeds.
Study finds lower cancer risk with alcohol abstinence and rehabilitation
A new study conducted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Bordeaux University Hospital, France, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that individuals with alcohol dependence who undergo rehabilitation or maintain abstinence experience significantly lower risks of developing alcohol-associated cancers.
Experts call for better information and treatments for post-orgasmic illness syndrome
A study in the "International Journal of Impotence Research" reveals that sexual medicine experts find current information on post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) inadequate, often referring patients for psychotherapy or prescribing antihistamines with limited symptom improvement.
UCL researchers highlight the growing role of cardiovascular health in dementia risk
Dementia risk factors associated with cardiovascular health may have increased over time compared to factors such as smoking and having less education, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Rapeseed diacylglycerol oil may combat obesity by enhancing lipid metabolism
A study in "Nutrients" explores how rapeseed diacylglycerol oil (RDG) affects fat accumulation and metabolism in obese mice, showing significant benefits in reducing obesity-related indices and improving lipid metabolism.
Specific bacteria in the gut associated with food addiction
An international team of researchers has identified specific bacteria in the gut that are associated with both mice and humans developing an addiction to food that can lead to obesity.
Continuous sports participation linked to better mental health in adults
Adults who continuously played organized sports through their youth have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression than those who never played or those who dropped out, a new study finds.
CRISPR-based genetic technique eradicates malaria mosquitoes with over 99% efficiency
Scientists at the University of California have developed a precision-guided sterile insect technique to eliminate Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes, achieving over 99.5% male sterility and 99.9% female lethality, effectively suppressing malaria transmission.
Tai Chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia, inflammation in breast cancer survivors
New research led by UCLA Health confirms that both Tai Chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia in breast cancer survivors but also may provide additional health benefits by reducing inflammation and bolstering anti-viral defenses.
Duke researchers discover drug to restore aged livers
While the liver is one of the body's most resilient organs, it is still vulnerable to the ravages of stress and aging, leading to disease, severe scarring and failure.
NIAID scientists discover probiotic treatment for eczema
NIAID research has led to the availability of a new over-the-counter topical eczema probiotic.
Analysis reveals no link between multivitamin use and reduced mortality
A large analysis of data from nearly 400,000 healthy U.S. adults followed for more than 20 years has found no association between regular multivitamin use and lower risk of death.
Hybrid schistosomes from cattle complicate human disease control
Effective control of bovine schistosomiasis will be required to meet disease elimination targets in humans, new research shows.
Methylphenidate may enhance oculomotor function in individuals with multiple sclerosis
A pilot study conducted by Kessler Foundation researchers has shown promising results in the use of methylphenidate to enhance oculomotor function in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Study sheds light on the intricate relationship between depression and brain activity
A significant new study published in the Cyborg Bionic Systems journal by Fanli Kong and colleagues sheds light on the intricate relationship between depression and brain activity, particularly focusing on the basolateral amygdala (BLA) in rats.