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Understanding patient distress in sickle cell disease

Rss Feed - Tue, 07/09/2024 - 08:29
While distress is well-documented in patients with sickle cell disease, sources of distress and how patients manage distress have not been well explored.

Animal model sheds light on the role understudied brain organ in repairing stroke damage

Rss Feed - Tue, 07/09/2024 - 08:23
University of Cincinnati researchers have pioneered an animal model that sheds light on the role an understudied organ in the brain has in repairing damage caused by stroke.

How may cannabis affect neurodevelopment when exposed in the womb?

Rss Feed - Tue, 07/09/2024 - 06:32
Researchers investigated whether prenatal cannabis exposure is related to variations in brain development, which may partially mitigate the relationship between PCE and increased psychopathology throughout early adolescence.

COVID-19 and metallic taste: Study connects immunoglobulin levels to sensory impairment

Rss Feed - Tue, 07/09/2024 - 06:11
Researchers investigated whether COVID-19-related sensory deficiencies are associated with transcriptome changes in the foliate papillae area of the tongue.

What is the difference in risk of early prostate cancer death between men at higher vs lower genetic risk?

Rss Feed - Tue, 07/09/2024 - 06:05
The risk of early prostate cancer death among men with higher versus lower genetic risk.

Exploring the link between lifestyle patterns and depression in diabetic individuals

Rss Feed - Tue, 07/09/2024 - 05:30
The impact of lifestyle patterns and diet on depression in individuals with diabetes.

INTEGRA Biosciences’ pipettes help to cultivate success in agriculture

Rss Feed - Tue, 07/09/2024 - 03:13
The National Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NARDI) in Fundulea, Romania, relies on electronic multichannel pipettes from INTEGRA Biosciences to streamline its liquid handling workflows.

Study reveals social disparities in achieving live births following ART treatment

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 23:21
Novel research, presented today at the ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, reveals significant social disparities in achieving live births following assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment.

Combined use of popular diabetes drugs likely to offer additional protection against heart and kidney disease

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 23:16
New research shows combined use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) is likely to offer additional protection against heart and kidney disease in patients with diabetes.

Semaglutide linked to increased risk of severe eye condition NAION in new study

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 23:05
Research shows semaglutide users face a significantly higher risk of developing non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) compared to users of other medications for diabetes and obesity.

Smartphone-based behavioral therapy leads to improvements for patients with fibromyalgia

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 22:59
New research led by the University of Cincinnati and Swing Therapeutics found that a self-guided smartphone-based behavioral therapy led to significant improvements for patients with fibromyalgia.

How does SARS-CoV-2 cause lymphopenia when T cells barely express ACE-2 receptors?

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 22:48
Researchers reveal both direct and indirect mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2-induced lymphopenia, highlighting the role of CD147 and alternative viral entry routes into T cells.

Women face higher mental health challenges after cardiac arrest, study finds

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 22:45
Cardiac arrests affect around 350,000 people in Europe each year with less than 20% surviving an out of hospital cardiac arrest.

GLP-1 drugs found to lower cancer risk in diabetes patients

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 22:22
Research finds that GLP-1 receptor agonists significantly reduce the risk of 10 out of 13 obesity-associated cancers in type 2 diabetes patients compared to insulins, but show varied results against metformin.

Lifelong low LDL-C levels key to preventing cardiovascular disease

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 22:00
Research shows maintaining low LDL-C levels over time reduces plaque buildup and lowers ASCVD risk by slowing atherosclerosis progression.

Semaglutide and very-low calorie diet combo shows superior results in managing type 2 diabetes

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 21:02
A study from the University of Nottingham shows that combining Semaglutide with a very-low calorie diet significantly improves weight loss and glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients.

New technology reveals the critical role of sleep in infant brain development

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 20:31
Researchers have developed advanced technology to measure neonatal sleep patterns, revealing how sleep significantly impacts brain development before and after birth.

Study highlights marked increase in iron deficiency among female military recruits

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 15:37
After five months of basic military training, the proportion of female recruits with iron deficiency had more than doubled, from 25% to 55%.

Maternal morbidity and pregnancy risks higher for gestational carriers

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 15:19
Gestational carriers, also known as surrogates, experience an elevated risk of severe maternal morbidity and adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to women who conceive naturally or through in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to new research presented today at the ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam.

Military women and female family members face higher risks of chronic pain

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 15:10
A new study led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital reveals that military women and female family members face significantly higher risks of chronic pain.

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