Health
Anxious? Cut down on caffeine
Caffeine can boost energy, improve alertness and produce a general feeling of well-being—when used in moderation.
Jul 11, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Suicide, accidents, and hepatitis: The leading causes of death for Veterans in their first year of PTSD treatment
According to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, United States Veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk of death compared with ...
Jun 24, 2019
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Medical research
Researchers discover new drug target for liver disease treatment
A possible drug target for chronic liver disease has been identified by an international research collaboration involving a University of Queensland team.
Jun 14, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Walking and strength training may decrease the risk of dying from liver disease
Physical activity, including walking and muscle-strengthening activities, were associated with significantly reduced risk of cirrhosis-related death, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2019. Chronic ...
May 20, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Genetic analysis has potential to transform diagnosis and treatment of adults with liver disease of unknown cause
Adults suffering from liver disease of unknown cause represent an understudied and underserved patient population. A new study reported in the Journal of Hepatology, supports the incorporation of whole-exome sequencing (WES) ...
Apr 15, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New hope for cirrhosis of the liver
Decompensated cirrhosis is a chronic disease linked to numerous complications in its final stage. Professor Jonel Trebicka from Goethe University was involved in carrying out a pilot study demonstrating that the long-term ...
Apr 4, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO guidelines fail to detect half of chronic hepatitis B patients in Ethiopia needing treatment
Current World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) fail to detect half of the patients in need of treatment in Ethiopia, report scientists in the Journal of Hepatology, published by Elsevier. ...
Mar 28, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers identify potential new therapy for liver diseases
Drug therapy may effectively treat a potentially life-threatening condition associated with cirrhosis and other chronic liver diseases, according to a new study by Mayo Clinic researchers. The study was posted in March on ...
Mar 22, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
New therapeutic avenue in the fight against chronic liver disease
An international team of researchers has identified a novel route that regulates the signaling pathways induced by extracellular matrix (ECM). This may serve as a new diagnostic marker and therapeutic target in the fight ...
Jan 21, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Liver disease could be picked up much sooner by nurse-led tests in GP surgeries
Research carried out by scientists at the University of Southampton has shown that simple tests in GP surgeries could potentially double the diagnosis rate of liver disease where patients are not displaying any symptoms.
Dec 21, 2018
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