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Monday, Jan 15

Studies examine different responses to SARS-CoV-2 variants

Two studies led by a researcher at UT Southwestern Medical Center show the effects of different SARS-CoV-2 variants on lung tissue, revealing what may cause some COVID-19 infections to be more severe than others. Both studies, ...

Jan 15, 2024

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New mechanism with potential to boost checkpoint-blocking cancer immunotherapies identified

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen working on a partnership study that looks at how the immune system could help improve cancer treatment have found a potential new way to aid and develop better cancer therapies.

Jan 15, 2024

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Study reveals impact of early life adversity on a child's brain development

Researchers have found evidence suggesting that children exposed to elevated levels of early life adversity (ELA) exhibit an accelerated pattern of brain development during the preschool years. When exposed to ELA, such as ...

Jan 15, 2024

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First all-UK study of 67 million people reveals consequences of missed COVID-19 vaccines

The first research study of the entire UK population highlights gaps in COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Between a third and a half of the populations of the four UK nations had not had the recommended number of COVID vaccinations ...

Jan 15, 2024

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Google is working to develop an AI-based diagnostic dialogue tool as part of a medical interview system

A team of AI researchers at Google Research and Google DeepMind has developed the rudiments of an AI-based diagnostic dialogue system to conduct medical interviews. The group has published a paper describing their research ...

Jan 15, 2024 report

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Loss of cells in pancreas in the elderly may cause age-related diabetes

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have studied pancreatic islet cell loss (ICL) in people with no previous pancreatic problems. They identified key trends in the types of cells lost due to islet cell loss in ...

Jan 15, 2024

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Vigilant monitoring is needed to manage cardiac risks in patients using antipsychotics, doctors say

The use of the antipsychotic drugs quetiapine and haloperidol is associated with an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death (SCD) caused by drug-induced QT prolongation, reports a new study in Heart ...

Jan 15, 2024

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Tuesday, Jan 16

Energy-starved breast cancer cells consume their surroundings for fuel, research suggests

Breast cancer cells ingest and consume the matrix surrounding them to overcome starvation, according to a new study published January 16 in the open access journal PLOS Biology, by Elena Rainero of the University of Sheffield, ...

Jan 16, 2024

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Aging cells may boost ovarian cancer spread, say scientists

Ovarian cancer is dangerous because it often goes undetected until it has spread beyond the ovaries, and the symptoms can also be attributed to other conditions.

Jan 16, 2024

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UK-wide study reveals harm done by people not getting COVID jabs

More than 7,000 people were hospitalized or died from COVID-19 in the UK during the summer of 2022 because they had not received the recommended number of vaccine doses, according to a study released Tuesday that was the ...

Jan 16, 2024

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Research shows how a tiny device in the ear canal can monitor heart health

A driving simulation study has shown we are one step closer to monitoring our heart health in real time via a tiny device worn in the ear.

Jan 16, 2024

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Researchers conduct in-depth characterization of a major gene involved in neurodegenerative diseases

Within our brain cells, there exists a highway system of tube-like structures called microtubules. They give the cell structure and help transport nutrients and other important substances from one part of the nerve cells ...

Jan 16, 2024

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Palliative telecare improves quality of life for those with chronic illnesses, and results last for months: Study

Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that a team intervention, provided by phone, leads to persistent improvements in depression, anxiety, and quality of life for people managing ...

Jan 16, 2024

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Newly identified biomarker could lead to simple blood test for rare autoimmune disease

A University of Alberta team has uncovered a universal biological marker for myasthenia gravis with the aim of developing a simple, fast and accessible diagnostic test for the rare autoimmune disease.

Jan 16, 2024

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Wednesday, Jan 17

Research links progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis to disruption of mitochondria-associated membranes

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered a relationship between the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and the disruption of mitochondria-associated membranes ...

Jan 17, 2024

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Trial shows gamified at-home exercises can help prevent falls in older people

A large randomized control trial conducted by a team of Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and UNSW researchers found that at-home 'gamified' step exercises were effective at preventing falls in people over the age of ...

Jan 17, 2024

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Role of inherited genetic variants in rare blood cancer uncovered

Large-scale genetic analysis has helped researchers uncover the interplay between cancer-driving genetic mutations and inherited genetic variants in a rare type of blood cancer.

Jan 17, 2024

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SARS-CoV-2 can infect dopamine neurons causing senescence

A new study reported that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, can infect dopamine neurons in the brain and trigger senescence—when a cell loses the ability to grow and divide. The researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine, ...

Jan 17, 2024

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HIV antibodies protect animals in proof-of-concept study

Three different HIV antibodies each independently protected monkeys from acquiring simian-HIV (SHIV) in a placebo-controlled proof-of-concept study intended to inform development of a preventive HIV vaccine for people. The ...

Jan 17, 2024

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Does more outdoor light at night help cause macular degeneration?

As levels of nighttime artificial outdoor light rise, so do the odds for a leading cause of vision loss, age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Jan 17, 2024

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A new targeted treatment calms the cytokine storm

Cytokines are chemical messengers that help the body get rid of invading bacteria and viruses, and control inflammation. The body carefully balances cytokines because they help keep the immune system healthy. However, this ...

Jan 17, 2024

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Thursday, Jan 18

Third major study finds that multivitamin supplements improve memory and slow cognitive aging in older adults

By 2060, according to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly one in four Americans will be in an age bracket at elevated risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease unless interventions can help preserve cognitive function ...

Jan 18, 2024

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New study discovers short, toxic RNAs kill brain cells and may allow Alzheimer's to develop

Alzheimer's disease, which is expected to have affected about 6.7 million patients in the U.S. in 2023, results in a substantial loss of brain cells. But the events that cause neuron death are poorly understood.

Jan 18, 2024

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New gut-brain circuits found for sugar and fat cravings

Understanding why we overeat unhealthy foods has been a long-standing mystery. While we know food's strong power influences our choices, the precise circuitry in our brains behind this is unclear. The vagus nerve sends internal ...

Jan 18, 2024

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Wheat diet may exacerbate multiple sclerosis severity, research finds

A research team at the University Medical Center Mainz has discovered that a diet containing wheat can increase the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS). This is due to the amylase trypsin inhibitors (ATI), natural proteins ...

Jan 18, 2024

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Study reveals a universal pattern of brain wave frequencies across mammalian species

Throughout the brain's cortex, neurons are arranged in six distinctive layers, which can be readily seen with a microscope. A team of MIT neuroscientists has now found that these layers also show distinct patterns of electrical ...

Jan 18, 2024

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Positive childhood relationships linked to improved adult mental health, study shows

A Columbia University study found that positive relationships with parents and other adults during childhood are associated with better mental health in adulthood, regardless of exposure to adverse childhood experiences.

Jan 18, 2024

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Don't look back: The aftermath of a distressing event is more memorable than the lead-up, study suggests

Halfway through a true crime podcast, a morning commuter jerks the wheel to narrowly avoid a collision. When discussing the podcast with a coworker later that day, the driver can easily recall the details of the episode's ...

Jan 18, 2024

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Friday, Jan 19

Who is most efficient in health care? Study finds, surprisingly, it's the VA

Private-sector hospitals, clinics, and insurers are bloated, bureaucratic nightmares compared to efficiently run Veterans Health Administration facilities that put care over profits, a new study reveals.

Jan 19, 2024

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Research into the nature of memory reveals how cells that store information are stabilized over time

Think of a time when you had two different but similar experiences in a short period. Maybe you attended two holiday parties in the same week or gave two presentations at work. Shortly afterward, you may find yourself confusing ...

Jan 19, 2024

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New medicine can create a new life for diabetes patients—without needles

There are approximately 425 million people worldwide with diabetes. Approximately 75 million of these inject themselves with insulin daily. Now, they may soon have a new alternative to syringes or insulin pumps. Scientists ...

Jan 19, 2024

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Multiple myeloma cured after hepatitis treatment reveals that this cancer can be caused by viruses

A few years ago, a patient was cured of multiple myeloma after being treated for hepatitis C, astounding researchers from the group led by Joaquín Martínez, from the H12O-CNIO Hematological Tumours Clinical Research Unit, ...

Jan 19, 2024

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Generative AI helps to explain human memory and imagination

Recent advances in generative AI help to explain how memories enable us to learn about the world, relive old experiences and construct totally new experiences for imagination and planning, according to a new study by UCL ...

Jan 19, 2024

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Scientists discover first therapeutic target for preserving heart function in patients with pulmonary hypertension

A research team has discovered a possible therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, identifies the first therapeutic target that can be modulated to preserve cardiac ...

Jan 19, 2024

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New calculation offers simple and reliable early prediction of diabetes

Diabetes often remains undetected until it has already damaged organs or nerves. This is partly due to the fact that diagnosis at an early stage is time-consuming and difficult.

Jan 19, 2024

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Saturday, Jan 20

Measles is most infectious disease known to science. Adults should consider getting another MMR vaccine

Imagine a disease more infectious than any other known to medical science, that would kill 2.6 million young children every year and leave millions more with deafness and even brain damage. It sounds like something from pandemic ...

Jan 20, 2024

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Study shows a computerized decision support system reduces high-risk drug combinations in ICU patients

A multicenter study led by Amsterdam UMC and conducted in nine Dutch Intensive Care Units (ICUs) has shown that tailoring a computerized decision support system (CDSS) to the ICU environment significantly reduced the number ...

Jan 20, 2024

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Study identifies new PD-1 immune checkpoint mechanism promoting Merkel cell carcinoma growth

Programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) is an important target for immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies that block its signaling and boost T-cell activity. PD-1 inhibitors have been approved for treating various types of cancer.

Jan 20, 2024

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Liver can generate palmitic acid to maintain brain health, study suggests

Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that palmitic acid, one of the most common fats in human milk, meats, and dairy products, is made by the liver and sent to the developing brain when it's low in the diet.

Jan 20, 2024

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California officials warn people to not eat raw oysters from Mexico which may be linked to norovirus

Health officials in Southern California are warning people to avoid eating raw oysters from parts of Mexico after more than 200 people recently fell ill with suspected cases of norovirus.

Jan 20, 2024

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Netflix's 'You Are What You Eat' uses a twin study. Why studying twins is so important for science

A new Netflix documentary, "You Are What You Eat," showcases sets of identical twins as they adopt different diets. For eight weeks one twin follows a vegan diet while the other one follows an omnivorous diet. The experiment ...

Jan 20, 2024

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Hospital discharge practices could improve health of infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia

The chronic lung disease bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) affects a significant number of infants who were born early and have underdeveloped lungs. They typically require lengthy specialized care in a neonatal intensive ...

Jan 20, 2024

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Sunday, Jan 21

Excessive social media use during the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated adolescent mental health challenges

How does time spent online, and especially social media, affect the brains and behaviors of children and youth?

Jan 21, 2024

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How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season

Winter is here, inflicting its usual array of symptoms—coughs, nasal congestion, fatigue and fever—and, this year, a new COVID-19 variant is dominating the scoreboard.

Jan 21, 2024

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New criteria for sepsis in children based on organ dysfunction

Clinician-scientists from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago were among a diverse, international group of experts tasked by the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) with developing and validating new ...

Jan 21, 2024

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