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CPAP therapy may not reduce heart risks in sleep apnea patients with coronary artery disease

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 11:23
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly common in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and it is a strong predictor of subsequent cardiovascular events.

Study identifies risk factors for deadly blood clots after lung cancer surgery

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 11:17
In patients who undergo pulmonary resection for lung cancer, a major potential postoperative complication is venous thromboembolism (VTE)-;a condition that develops when a blood clot forms in a vein-;which can lead to part of the clot breaking off and lodging in the lung, resulting in a pulmonary embolism (PE).

The impact of gut microbiota on the risk of erectile dysfunction

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 11:13
The potential association between gut microbiota and erectile dysfunction (ED).

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage polycystic ovarian syndrome

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 11:05
A new review in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) is aimed at helping clinicians diagnose and manage polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine disorder that affects about 10% of females.

Is inflammatory bowel disease causing your erectile dysfunction?

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 10:51
The causal link between erectile dysfunction (ED) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Asimov launches LV Edge Packaging System to optimize lentivirus production

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 10:20
New off-the-shelf system reduces the cost and risk of lentiviral (LV) production for cell and gene therapy developers.

Dr. Chao Ma: Pioneering 'Leukemia-on-a-Chip' for CAR T Cell Therapy at SLAS 2024

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 08:15
NewsMedical speaks with Chao Ma, Ph.D. a Research Assistant Professor at New York University Tandon School of Engineering, ahead of his presentation at SLAS 2024.

Scientists discover key pathway linking brain's habit center and motor learning region

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 07:39
Researchers explored how the cerebellum directly affects dopamine release in the substantia nigra compacta (SNc).

Lifetime exposure to music associated with better brain health in older age

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 07:31
Engaging in music throughout your life is associated with better brain health in older age, according to a new study published by experts at the University of Exeter.

Overweight and obesity linked to rising death rates from bowel cancer among young adults

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 07:23
Overweight and obesity are contributing to rising death rates from bowel cancer among people aged 25-49 years in the European Union (EU) and the UK, although death rates from this type of cancer are decreasing overall across Europe.

Hospital size not the only factor in pediatric heart surgery outcomes

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 07:18
A study of pediatric heart surgery centers across the United States has demonstrated that, when it comes to successful surgery, it's not just the size of the program that matters in determining quality outcomes.

Many young patients choose TAVR despite better long-term survival with surgery

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 07:12
Despite national guidelines recommending surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for patients under age 65 with severe aortic stenosis, many hospitals are still opting for a nonsurgical approach in patients under 60-;possibly with poorer survival rates.

The International Eczema Council investigate how climate change may impact eczema

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 07:12
Researchers summarized the literature on climatic hazards linked to greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on atopic dermatitis (AD).

Study finds women with DCIS diagnosed outside NHS screening face fourfold increase in breast cancer mortality

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 06:45
Researchers compared the risks of aggressive breast cancers and mortality following DCIS undetected during screening in the general public to those identified through the NHS breast screening program.

Legume intake among older adults improves cardiometabolic risk factors

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 06:08
The associations between cardiometabolic risk (CMR) factors and legume intake.

Interventions for mood show promise for the management of IBD in improving mental health, inflammation and disease outcomes

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 06:06
Researchers performed a meta-analysis to explore the impact of mood interventions on inflammatory disease activity in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Can mushrooms improve your memory?

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 04:50
The associations between mushroom intake and cognitive performance.

Netherlands sees unexpected surge in Mycoplasma pneumoniae cases, younger population more affected

Rss Feed - Sun, 01/28/2024 - 23:15
A study in the Netherlands reports a significant rise in Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections since October 2023, with a notable decrease in the median age of patients compared to the last epidemic.

Study reveals music's universal emotional impact transcends cultural boundaries

Rss Feed - Sun, 01/28/2024 - 22:57
Researchers found that music evokes consistent emotional and bodily sensations across cultures, with differences in familiarity and specific body part activations between Western and East-Asian participants.

How does the nasal cavity's immune system combat SARS-CoV-2?

Rss Feed - Sun, 01/28/2024 - 22:19
Researchers discovered that CD4+ and CD8+ T cells play a crucial role in clearing COVID-19 infection in the nasal cavity but have limited impact on lung infections, with implications for understanding and treating the virus.

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