Medical research
Study identifies molecule that could improve asthma treatments
Researchers are passionate about their fields of study for a variety of reasons. For Satish Madala, his focus on asthma is deeply personal.
Jan 29, 2024
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Cardiology
Sclerostin shown to be key protein for cardiovascular health in patients with type 2 diabetes
A study carried out by the MP20-Biomarkers of Metabolic and Bone Diseases research group at the Biohealth Research Institute in Granada (ibs.GRANADA), led by UGR Professor Manuel Muñoz Torres, has provided significant insights ...
Jan 26, 2024
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Medical research
Revival of heart stress test could change how patients are diagnosed
A heart test that has been downgraded in the international guidelines for its perceived inaccuracy has been given a jolt of life after a new study confirms its veracity when put to the test against contemporary standards.
Jan 26, 2024
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Medical research
Oncology trial shows positive results for patients with muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma
Patients with muscle-invasive urothelial cancer and a high risk of recurrence after surgery may have a new treatment option. The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has announced positive results from the Phase III AMBASSADOR ...
Jan 26, 2024
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Medications
Experts assess promise of vamorolone to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy
The drug vamorolone (Agamree) has been hailed as a promising new drug to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). It has recently been approved for clinical use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...
Jan 25, 2024
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Q&A: What can we learn from elite athletes about fitness and longevity?
Thirty-nine-year-old LeBron James is the oldest active NBA player but still one of the top players in the league.
Jan 24, 2024
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Genetics
Harnessing skin cancer genes to heal hearts
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that one of the most dangerous mutations found in skin cancers might moonlight as a pathway to mending a broken heart.
Jan 24, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Video: Aging and the benefits of exercising
Exercising as you age can be challenging. Sometimes it can feel like your body is breaking down. One possible reason for this could be senescent cells, which build up in your body as you get older and contribute to age-related ...
Jan 24, 2024
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Diabetes
Researchers explore combined health impact of diabetes and sarcopenia in the elderly
Diabetes mellitus and sarcopenia pose a substantial challenge to public health, especially among the elderly. These conditions share common pathophysiological mechanism and are linked bidirectionally, with each contributing ...
Jan 23, 2024
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Health
Avoid inflammatory food to help save aging muscles, says researcher
If you're aged over 65 and having trouble unscrewing a jar or climbing a staircase, you may want to check your diet for inflammatory foods.
Jan 22, 2024
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