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Promising gene editing therapy shows hope in sickle cell disease cure
Researchers have presented the latest findings from a clinical trial aimed at discovering a cure for sickle cell disease, a painful genetic blood disorder with limited treatment options.
St. Jude researchers uncover NLRC5's role in immune response and cell death
The innate immune system is responsible for protecting the human body from threats that could cause disease or infection.
TIMP-1 protein found to boost immune system's fight against cancer
Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland have found a new function for an existing protein.
New therapeutic approach for Duchenne muscular dystrophy combines led therapy with idebenone
In an animal model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Brazilian researchers tested a therapy that combines photobiomodulation using laser light or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with idebenone, an antioxidant compound investigated for application in neurodegenerative diseases.
Study shows the benefits of evening physical activity on glucose metabolism
The results, obtained by a team of scientists from the University of Granada (UGR), could have multiple practical implications, especially for people at risk of developing insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes.
COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy lowers risk of cesarean section, hypertension
Pregnant women who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 are less likely to have a cesarean section or experience hypertension, according to a study.
New insights into the role of adipokines in atrial fibrillation pathogenesis
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent cardiac arrhythmia characterized by irregular and frequently rapid electrical activity in the atria.
Blood interferon signature reveals key differences in pediatric-onset Sjögren's disease
Due to differences in clinical presentation and limited knowledge, diagnosing Sjögren's disease in children can be challenging.
New insights into predictors of organ damage in childhood-onset SLE
Childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) is a chronic, severe autoimmune disorder that carries a risk of early organ damage.
Tackling challenges in childhood arthritis transition to adult care
Rheumatological diseases can affect people during childhood, the most common being juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
Exploring the comorbidities associated with osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis worldwide, and has an increasing global burden of disability and healthcare utilization.
Study reveals anesthetic injections as biggest stress factor in teen dental patients
Children are very stressed by anesthetics injected into the mouth before tooth extraction, in connection with orthodontic treatment.
Wegovy and Ozempic linked to reduced incidence and recurrence of alcohol abuse or dependence, study suggests
Researchers investigated the potential therapeutic benefits of semaglutide for alcohol use disorders.
New recommendations on vitamin D intake for children, pregnant people, adults over 75 and those with high-risk prediabetes
In the present study, researchers developed guidelines for vitamin D supplementation to prevent disease.
Effects of time-restricted eating and calorie restriction on sex hormones
The effects of time-restricted eating (TRE) and caloric restriction (CR) on sex hormones.
Climate change heat poses lasting brain risks for children, study finds
The impact of temperature exposure on children's mental health and cognition during prenatal and early childhood periods.
Short-term alcohol abstinence worsens gut health in alcohol use disorder patients
A study published in PLoS ONE found that short-term abstinence from alcohol in AUD patients exacerbates gut dysbiosis and increases mental distress, contrary to expected improvements.
Google unveils PHIA: AI-powered insights from your wearable health data
Google engineers developed PHIA, an LLM-based agent system that uses information retrieval and advanced code generation to analyze behavioral health data from wearable health trackers, providing personalized health insights.
Blood-based biomarkers could revolutionize Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment
A recent review outlines the necessary factors for widespread implementation and interpretation of Alzheimer's disease blood-based biomarkers (BBMs) at the population level, emphasizing the potential for early detection and improved diagnosis.
Younger gut microbiota age reduces cardiovascular disease risk in older adults
Researchers identified gut microbiota signatures and developed a microbial age metric, demonstrating that a younger microbial age may reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in metabolically unhealthy older adults.