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Researchers identify a ‘gene module’ involved in both depression and cardiovascular disease

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Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are serious concerns for public health. Approximately 280 million people worldwide have depression, while 620 million people have CVD. It has been known since the 1990s that the two diseases are…

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Meta-analysis reveals drivers of antibiotic resistance in infants

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A meta-analysis of genetic studies analyzing the microbiota (bacteria in the gut) of 1,275 infants from 10 countries finds that cesarean delivery and antibiotic use are driving the increase of antibiotic resistance genes load among infants…

New system personalizes chemotherapy doses for cancer patients

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When cancer patients undergo chemotherapy, the dose of most drugs is calculated based on the patient's body surface area. This is estimated by plugging the patient's height and weight into an equation, dating to 1916, that was formulated…

Study links acid-reducing drugs to increased risk of migraine

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People who take acid-reducing drugs may have a higher risk of migraine and other severe headache than people who do not take these medications, according to a study published in the April 24, 2024, online issue of Neurology Clinical…

Breast cancer survivors at higher risk of developing second cancers

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Survivors of breast cancer are at significantly higher risk of developing second cancers, including endometrial and ovarian cancer for women and prostate cancer for men, according to new research studying data from almost 600,000 patients…

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Prenatal opioid exposure not associated with risk of neuropsychiatric disorders in children

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Opioid use during pregnancy is not associated with a substantial increase in the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders such as ADHD in children, finds a large study from South Korea published by The BMJ today.

Opportunities and limitations of using a large language model to respond to patient messages

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A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham demonstrates that large language models (LLMs), a type of generative AI, may help reduce physician workload and improve patient education when used to draft replies to patient messages.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Study links poor heart health in Black women to midlife cognitive decline

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A new study has found that Black women with poor cardiovascular health may face an elevated risk of early signs of cognitive decline in midlife.

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Advanced insulin pumps enhance blood sugar management in type 1 diabetes

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Blood sugar levels improve when adults with type 1 diabetes use modern insulin pumps. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

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Study explores parents' struggle with children's avid eating behaviors

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Study investigates parental experiences and challenges in feeding preschoolers with avid eating behavior, highlighting strategies to foster healthy eating habits and prevent obesity.

Global warming intensifies stroke risk: Study links temperature swings to rising stroke burden worldwide

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Study found that non-optimal temperatures are responsible for over half a million stroke deaths globally in 2019, revealing significant variations in stroke burden due to temperature across different regions and demographic groups.

Repurposed nasal antibiotic neomycin shows promise in preventing and treating respiratory viral infections

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Intranasal administration of neomycin sulfate in murine models shows promise as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent against respiratory viruses like influenza A and SARS-CoV-2 by inducing interferon-stimulated gene (ISG) expression,…

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Brain dynamics and BMI linked to dieting success, study finds

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Research reveals that individuals with higher BMI and extensive brain modifications during diet decisions tend to have lower success in diet modification, suggesting the impact of neural plasticity and BMI on diet adherence.

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Study highlights nutrition therapy's potential to manage gestational diabetes effectively

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Study investigates the effects of medical nutrition therapy on gestational diabetes mellitus, emphasizing the beneficial roles of specific dietary patterns and nutrient supplements in managing this condition effectively.

Global study reveals mismatch in COVID-19 treatment guidelines with WHO standards

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Study assesses global discrepancies in COVID-19 management guidelines across WHO member states, revealing that many national guidelines do not fully align with WHO recommendations, especially in lower-resource countries.

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Study identifies molecular pathway in liver cancer development

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As a malignant disease of the liver cells, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the main causes of cancer-related deaths.

Simple sore throat can lead to serious damage to the heart valves

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A simple sore throat from a bacterial streptococcal infection can lead to serious damage to the heart valves, a condition known as RHD.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Researchers aim to use AI for early screening and prognosis of Dry Eye Disease

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Dry Eye Disease (DED) is one of the more common eye diseases, affecting up to 30% of the world's population.

Immune dysfunction mechanism discovered in stroke and heart attack patients

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Every year, between 250,000 and 300,000 people in Germany suffer from a stroke or heart attack.

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Investigating the efficacy and safety of existing drugs in patients with rare immune diseases

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This month the first study within the DRIMID consortium (DRIMID stands for Drug Rediscovery for Rare Immune Mediated Inflammatory Diseases) has started.

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Depression linked to chronic pain: Variability shown across patient characteristics

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The factors influencing the variability in depression prevalence among chronic pain sufferers.

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Replacing dinner calcium with breakfast intake could reduce heart disease risk, study finds

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The quantity of calcium consumed at breakfast and dinner was associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD).

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New models improve heart disease risk prediction, especially for women

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When it comes to matters of the heart, cardiovascular disease in women is underdiagnosed compared to men. A popular scoring system used to estimate how likely a person is to develop a cardiovascular disease within the next 10 years is the…

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Longitudinal multi-omics monitoring paves the way for early pancreatic cancer diagnosis

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A new case report published in the peer-reviewed OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology describes how longitudinal multi-omics monitoring (LMOM) helped to detect a precancerous pancreatic tumor and led to a successful surgical…

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Research explores how moms' obesity reprograms babies

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Research increasingly suggests that when a woman with obesity becomes pregnant, a process of "fetal reprogramming" increases the risk that her baby will face problems like obesity, Type 2 diabetes and liver disease earlier in life.

New tool hunts for Alzheimer's clues in gut microbiome

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Cleveland Clinic researchers are using artificial intelligence to uncover the link between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer's disease.

The vital role of therapeutic alliances in psychedelic treatment

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Drug effects have dominated the national conversation about psychedelics for medical treatment, but a new study suggests that when it comes to reducing depression with psychedelic-assisted therapy, what matters most is a strong…

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Risks of antipsychotic use in dementia extend beyond previous alerts, study shows

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Antipsychotic use in people with dementia is associated with higher risks of a wide range of serious health outcomes compared with non-use, according to a new study from a collaboration across the Universities of Manchester, Nottingham,…

Healthy plant-based diets cut mortality risks for Spain's seniors

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A study spanning 12 years reveals that moderate adherence to a healthful pro-vegetarian diet significantly reduces mortality risks from cardiovascular disease and all causes among Spanish adults over 65.