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Monday, Nov 06

Spinal implant allows Parkinson's patient to walk again

A man with advanced Parkinson's disease is now able to walk almost normally again thanks to electrodes implanted in his spinal cord, researchers said on Monday.

Nov 6, 2023

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Each nostril has a unique sense of smell, intracranial electroencephalogram study finds

Research led by the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and the Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, has examined the neural processes underlying odor processing in the human olfactory system and how the brain handles ...

Nov 6, 2023 report

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Standing blood pressure test found to be more accurate in detecting hypertension

Measuring blood pressure while patients are standing rather than sitting may improve the accuracy of readings, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. Their findings, published in Scientific Reports, could lead ...

Nov 6, 2023

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An immune molecule that regulates aging and a living organism's lifespan

Aging is a natural process that affects all living organisms, prompting gradual changes in their behavior and abilities. Past studies have highlighted several physiological factors that can contribute to aging, including ...

Nov 6, 2023 feature

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Researchers find the roots of tau tangles in Alzheimer's disease

An experimental drug can reduce the toxic changes in tau proteins known to damage neurons in brains with Alzheimer's disease, researchers from Yale School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins University report.

Nov 6, 2023

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Researchers develop a nasal vaccine that prevents COVID-19 in preclinical studies

A team of University of Maryland researchers developed a nasal spray vaccine that delivers the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein into cells of the airway in mice and hamsters, triggering an immune response that significantly reduced ...

Nov 6, 2023

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Neural circuit location of strong sense of discomfort found

Researchers have identified a new neural circuit in the brain which produces a strong sense of discomfort when activated. The discovery also allows them to show for the first time that the subthalamic nucleus, a structure ...

Nov 6, 2023

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Tuesday, Nov 07

Common cat-borne parasite is positively associated with frailty in older adults

A common, cat-borne parasite already associated with risk-taking behavior and mental illness in humans may also contribute to exhaustion, loss of muscle mass, and other signs of "frailty" in older adults, suggests a study ...

Nov 7, 2023

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Previous genetic association studies involving people with European ancestry may be inaccurate

Researchers have found that previous studies analyzing the genomes of people with European ancestry may have reported inaccurate results by not fully accounting for population structure. By considering mixed genetic lineages, ...

Nov 7, 2023

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Body changes detected up to eight years before inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Aalborg University in Copenhagen have shown that changes can be detected in blood tests up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and up to three years before a ...

Nov 7, 2023

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When nutrition becomes a treatment: Study investigates ketogenic dietary interventions in polycystic kidney disease

A clinical study on special diets at the University of Cologne shows promising results on the use of a ketogenic diet as a possible treatment for hereditary polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). This disease causes about 10% ...

Nov 7, 2023

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Obesity linked to neurodegeneration through insulin resistance

Researchers led by Mroj Alassaf at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in the United States have discovered a link between obesity and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease.

Nov 7, 2023

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First global review highlights substantial lack of commitment to addressing gambling harm

Globally, governments are still not doing enough to address the health and well-being harm from gambling, according to a world first review led by the University of Glasgow.

Nov 7, 2023

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Clinical trial identifies promising target for liver disease treatments

An international clinical trial involving Birmingham Professor Phil Newsome identified a promising target for patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), as reported in a paper published yesterday (Nov. 6) in Nature ...

Nov 7, 2023

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Wednesday, Nov 08

New research reveals an advanced form of meditation impacts the brain and is linked to aspects of well-being

Using advanced brain scanning technology, a team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of Mass General Brigham (MGB), have revealed insights into what happens in the brain during ...

Nov 8, 2023

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1 in 25 carries a genotype that is associated with a shortened lifespan, according to scientists

Scientists at deCODE genetics have published a study on actionable genotypes detected in the Icelandic population and their association with lifespan. The results of this study are among the things that have motivated the ...

Nov 8, 2023

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Researchers identify brain network that is uniquely activated through injection vs. oral drug use

Results from a new clinical trial suggest that a group of brain regions known as the "salience network" is activated after a drug is taken intravenously, but not when that same drug is taken orally.

Nov 8, 2023

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Using AI to optimize for rapid neural imaging

Connectomics, the ambitious field of study that seeks to map the intricate network of animal brains, is undergoing a growth spurt. Within the span of a decade, it has journeyed from its nascent stages to a discipline that ...

Nov 8, 2023

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Autism brain states may hold the key to unlocking childhood memories

Neuroscientists have discovered a fascinating connection between the retention of early life memories and brain developmental trajectories associated with autism.

Nov 8, 2023

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Study looks at ties between anxiety and gut bacteria

Interactions among microorganisms within the human gut may be associated with increased anxiety levels in people with depression, according to research led by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Nov 8, 2023

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Scientists engineer potent immune cells for 'off-the-shelf' cancer immunotherapy

UCLA scientists have developed a new method to engineer more powerful immune cells that can potentially be used for "off-the-shelf" cell therapy to treat challenging cancers.

Nov 8, 2023

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Thursday, Nov 09

US surgeons perform world's first whole eye transplant

A team of surgeons in New York has performed the world's first transplant of an entire eye in a procedure widely hailed as a medical breakthrough, although it isn't yet known whether the man will ever see through the donated ...

Nov 9, 2023

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Early life exposure to broccoli sprouts may protect against colitis in inflammatory bowel disease

High fiber diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and improve quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study conducted ...

Nov 9, 2023

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Exploring how the human brain takes stock of blame

The human mind does not like to make mistakes—and makes time to avoid repeating them. A new study from University of Iowa researchers shows how the human brain, in just one second, can distinguish between an outcome caused ...

Nov 9, 2023

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Clinical trial data suggests prenatal vitamin D reduces a child's risk of asthma

A review of 15 years' worth of data from the Vitamin D Antenatal Asthma Reduction Trial (VDAART) found that vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy reduced rates of asthma and wheezing in children compared to standard ...

Nov 9, 2023

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Multinational study confirms association between CT scans in young people and increased risk of cancer

A multinational study of almost one million individuals confirms a strong and clear association between exposure to radiation from CT scans in young people and an increased risk of blood cancers. This is the main conclusion ...

Nov 9, 2023

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The autism-linked gene SYNGAP1 could impact early stages of human brain development, study reveals

The gene SYNGAP1, the variants of which are top risk factors for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), has previously unappreciated effects on the developing brain, according to a new study published in Nature Neuroscience. The ...

Nov 9, 2023

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A (brief) surprise in study of alcohol, caffeine and sleep

The first known study to look at the combined real-world effects of alcohol and caffeine on nightly sleep quality and quantity came up with an unexpected finding—at first.

Nov 9, 2023

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Friday, Nov 10

Where and how you sit matters when getting blood pressure taken at the doctor's office

Millions of people with normal blood pressure may be misclassified as having blood pressure that is too high because of improper positioning when measurements are taken, new research suggests.

Nov 10, 2023

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New approach to pancreatic cancer treatment expands therapeutic possibilities, shows promise for increased survival

Preclinical research published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer points to a promising new treatment option for people with pancreatic cancer. Researchers from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and the VCU Institute ...

Nov 10, 2023

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Spread of drug resistant bacteria linked to patient hand contamination and antibiotic use within nursing homes

Nursing home residents have an increasing diversity in the level of care required—ranging from short term post-acute care stays that are focused on rehabilitation, to more intensive nursing care.

Nov 10, 2023

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Deciphering the secrets of spinal cord regeneration protein by protein

In mammals, including humans, scar tissue forms after injury to the spinal cord as part of the healing process. In mammals, however, this has a serious drawback: the scar tissue cannot be penetrated by regrowing nerves. As ...

Nov 10, 2023

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New tumor marker can detect gastric cancer with nearly 90% accuracy

A research team led by the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine has discovered that the stromal cell-derived factor 4 (SDF-4) protein is a reliable cancer marker. As simple blood tests accurately detect the protein, ...

Nov 10, 2023

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Liver cells age differently depending on where they are in the organ, study shows

Looking around us, we can see that people age at different rates. But what about inside? Do all cells age in the same way? And does the location of a cell in the organ make a difference to the aging process?

Nov 10, 2023

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A closer look at rebel T cells: MAIT cells

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) are investigating a talented type of T cell.

Nov 10, 2023

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Saturday, Nov 11

Coronary calcium scores highly effective in identifying heart disease in people without any known risk factors: Study

While high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking are well known heart disease risks, not everyone who has a heart attack has them. In fact, previous research has shown that 14% to 27% of heart attack patients ...

Nov 11, 2023

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Best way to prevent cervical cancers: Immunize boys against HPV, too

The best way to prevent cervical cancer in women is to give HPV vaccines to both boys and girls, a new study argues.

Nov 11, 2023

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Sunday, Nov 12

Most everyone can lower blood pressure by reducing salt, even those on BP drugs: Study

Nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently on blood pressure- reducing drugs, by lowering their sodium intake, reports a new study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Northwestern ...

Nov 12, 2023

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Man receives the first eye transplant plus a new face. It's a step toward one day restoring sight

Surgeons have performed the world's first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant—although it's far too soon to know if the man will ever see through his new left eye.

Nov 12, 2023

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