Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Does your child have asthma? Look for the signs
If you're wondering whether your child may have asthma, there are some tell-tale signs to look for, an expert says.
Feb 21, 2022
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Inflammatory disorders
'Energy crisis' in fat cells behind inflammation associated with obesity
In a new study published in Nature Metabolism, KI researchers show how disturbances in the energy metabolism in human fat cells, can lead to the development of inflammation and insulin resistance.
Feb 15, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study finds potential predictor for perimenopause
A new study has found women 'age' significantly faster in the perimenopausal period, based on analysis of the IgG glycome. This finding indicates the potential of using the IgG glycome composition as an early predictor for ...
Feb 11, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Improving diet management for cancer patients
A new dietary tool to quickly and accurately assess micronutrient levels aims to help cancer patients fight disease, paving the way to find better nutritional solutions for oncology services, Flinders University researchers ...
Feb 8, 2022
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Medical research
Blocking sphingolipids counteracts muscular dystrophy
EPFL scientists have made the first link between muscular dystrophy and a group of bioactive fats, the sphingolipids, which are involved in numerous cell functions and other diseases.
Jan 28, 2022
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Medical research
Regulating inflammation can be a pathway to treating a range of diseases
Not all inflammation is created equal. While acute inflammation has evolved as the immune system's first response to protect the body, chronic inflammation can cause extensive and potentially irreversible damage, as commonly ...
Jan 20, 2022
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Inflammatory disorders
Newly identified mediator of inflammation resolution stimulates tissue regeneration and controls granuloma formation
After acute inflammation, the body typically returns to homeostasis, a process that involves specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs), molecules that help resolve inflammation. In some cases, however, chronic inflammation ...
Dec 21, 2021
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Cardiology
New discovery on how omega-3 fatty acids can reduce atherosclerosis
A receptor activated by substances formed from omega-3 fatty acids plays a vital role in preventing inflammation in blood vessels and reducing atherosclerosis, a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in ...
Dec 15, 2021
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Gastroenterology
New AI system provides the consistent endoscopic evaluation
Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have developed an artificial intelligence system for detecting and characterizing disease conditions using real-time clinical video imaging, reducing the need for ...
Dec 13, 2021
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Immunology
COVID-19 vaccination: Reasons for earlier boosters
Patients with rheumatic diseases or inflammatory diseases of the intestine (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and skin (psoriasis) are often treated with medicinal substances that suppress the immune system. These immunosuppressive ...
Dec 10, 2021
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