Analyzing changes to DNA in the blood can improve the ability to predict a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes within a decade. Scientists looked at the influence of these changes—known as DNA methylation—alongside other risk factors in almost 15,000 people to predict the likelihood of developing the condition years in advance of any […]
Memantine, a drug typically used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), is linked to a significant reduction in symptoms of trichotillomania and skin-picking disorder, new research shows. Results from the double-blind, placebo-controlled trial showed that 61% of participants who received memantine were “much or very much improved,” vs 8% in the placebo group. “Memantine […]
After helping to develop and test new mRNA technologies for COVID-19 vaccines, University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers and scientists are turning their attention to utilizing this innovative technology to ward off other infectious diseases like malaria and influenza. Last month, UMSOM faculty in the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) […]
Bowel cancer: Dr Amir explains symptoms to look out for Gary Welsh was leading an active and “healthy” lifestyle with the occasional pizza thrown in. Despite his good health, he received the “shock” diagnosis of stage four bowel cancer in late 2021 aged just 34. The first sign that rang alarm bells for Gary was […]
Income-based disparities in the care and outcomes experienced by patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) are seen around the world, despite vastly different healthcare and social safety net systems, a new study shows. Researchers analyzed data on patients with acute MI from six different high-income countries and found rates of appropriate treatment were lower and […]
Source: Read Full Article
Children diagnosed with asthma were at significantly increased risk of developing anxiety, a University of Queensland study has found. Researchers from the UQ School of Public Health analyzed 9369 reports using data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC), which has followed the development and wellbeing of 10,000 children since 2004. Lead author and […]
An international panel of oncology and immunotherapy experts led by RCSI's Professor Jarushka Naidoo, has developed standardized definitions of the side effects of cancer immunotherapy to assist clinicians in treating patients. Immunotherapies have revolutionized the treatment of solid tumor cancers, improving outcomes for patients globally. However, the anti-tumor mechanisms of these therapies are known to […]
Nomophobia, technology addiction, and the rise of the attention economy What are the adverse effects of cell phone addiction and overuse? How to curb excessive use and mobile phone addiction Source: Read Full Article
