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Study shows comparable outcomes for TAVR and SAVR in aortic valve replacement

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 16:08
A new study demonstrated parity between a minimally invasive procedure to replace the aortic valve in the heart-;transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)-;and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).

Study reveals CNTN4 gene's role in neuronal development and Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 16:00
New research has shed light on the complex interplay between cell proteins, and how they impact on neurons in neurodevelopmental disorders and Alzheimer's disease.

New insights into how exercise may help prevent or slow cognitive decline during aging

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 15:53
New research published in Aging Cell provides insights into how exercise may help to prevent or slow cognitive decline during aging.

Exploring the link between mindfulness, self-compassion, and relationship satisfaction in midlife married couples

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 15:49
Many people practice mindfulness or self-compassion techniques in their everyday life as part of their normal self-care routine.

RoboCA3T: A novel robot-inspired computer-assisted adaptive autism therapy

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 15:44
A new study published in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning introduces a novel Robot-Inspired Computer-Assisted Adaptive Autism Therapy (RoboCA3T) that leverages the natural affinity of children with autism spectrum disorder towards technology and robots.

Understanding the relationship between community mobility and cognitive function in older adults

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 15:38
The extent of individuals' mobility within their community-;how much they get out and about-;may be linked to their cognitive function, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Predicting meniscus tear risk with radiomics

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 15:24
New research indicates that various features assessed through imaging tests can reveal an individual's risk of developing meniscus tears, which is one of the most common knee injuries.

Gender diversity in surgery teams linked to better post-operative outcomes for patients

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 15:19
A new paper in the British Journal of Surgery, published by Oxford University Press, finds that care in hospitals with higher surgery team sex-diversity was associated with better post-operative outcomes for patients.

Interpreter access associated with Heart School participation among foreign-born post-heart attack patients

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 15:14
After a heart attack, foreign-born people are less likely to attend a relapse-preventing Heart School than native-born patients.

RPGRIP1L gene expression levels can be a potential prognostic marker for invasive breast cancer

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 15:06
A protein called retinitis pigmentosa GTPase regulator interacting protein 1-like (RPGRIP1L) performs various functions that are important for development and for health throughout life, and mutations in the RPGRIP1L gene have been linked to different diseases.

Study reveals misleading health claims and undeclared ingredients in dietary supplements

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 14:16
A recent study published in Analytical Science Journal conducted by Schmid College of Science and Technology Professor Rosalee Hellberg and students Calin Harris, Diane Kim, Miranda Miranda and Chevon Jordan, reveal that some supplement companies may mislead customers with unproven health claims and undeclared ingredients.

Lack of inner voice makes it more difficult to perform verbal memory tasks

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 14:12
The vast majority of people have an ongoing conversation with themselves, an inner voice, that plays an important role in their daily lives.

Study links gut microbiome modulation to changes in social behavior

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 13:53
Taking pro- and prebiotics could make people more sensitive to fairness, even at the cost of earning less money, according to a study.

Scientists discover new insight into the genetic pathway of neuroblastoma

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 13:46
Scientists have discovered a new insight into the genetic pathway of childhood cancer, offering new hope for tailored treatments.

Study uncovers unique platelet population linked to aging and blood clotting diseases

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 13:17
As people age, they become more prone to blood clotting diseases, when blood cells called platelets clump together when they don't need to and can cause major issues such as strokes and cardiovascular disease.

Understanding public perception of polygenic embryo screening for IVF

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 13:08
Three out of four U.S. adults support the use of emerging technologies that estimate a future child's likelihood of developing health conditions influenced by multiple genes -; such as diabetes, heart disease, and depression -; before an embryo is implanted during in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to a new public opinion survey led by researchers at Harvard Medical School.

Research reveals effective strategies for reducing smartphone addiction

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 12:31
The best way to help smartphone users manage their screen time may be to make phones progressively more annoying to use, according to new University of Michigan research.

Lactate is essential to buffering the effects of a carbohydrate meal, study shows

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:47
As a student competing in track and field at his Parlier high school, Robert Leija was obsessed with how to improve his performance and, in particular, prevent the buildup of lactic acid in his muscles during training.

Research quantifies impact of childhood obesity on long-term health and life expectancy

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:40
New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) has, for the first time, quantified the impact of different aspects of childhood obesity on long-term health and life expectancy.

Study proposes lower BMI cut-off for obesity in adults over 40

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:37
The internationally recognized body-mass index (BMI) cut-off point for obesity may not be appropriate for middle-aged and older men and women (aged 40-80 years), according to research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May).

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