Cardiomyocyte proliferation during EAM. In adult mammal hearts, cardiomyoctyes do not proliferate following damage such as that caused by myocardial infarction. However, in some mammals, cardiomyocyte proliferation occurs. “Neonatal cardiomyocytes proliferate, and the cardiomyocytes of zebrafish proliferate through adulthood,” says Osaka University Professor Yasushi Fujio. However, hearts recover well from myocarditis, suggesting adult cardiomyocytes can proliferate...
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Vocal Biomarkers: New Opportunities in Prevention
Vocal biomarkers have amazing potential in reforming diagnostics through their accuracy, speed and cost-effectiveness in the areas of mental illnesses as well as physical diseases such as Parkinson’s or coronary artery disease. Your voice betrays you, princess! The line has a long tradition in literature and cinematography. Its earliest presence might be in the Tales...
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Stanford study shows fitness trackers are terrible at tracking fitness
A new study from Stanford into the accuracy of seven popular fitness trackers indicates such devices aren’t much good at estimating energy expenditure Fitness trackers have come under a bit of scrutiny lately, with Fitbit facing a class action lawsuit over the accuracy of its heart rate tracking last year and studies raising questions about the accuracy of...
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Rating Portable Diagnostic Devices That Make Patients the Point-of-Care
Although the medical tricorder will remain a dream to be chased by digital health innovators for the years to come, I collected the portable, digital health diagnostic devices currently on the market in case anyone is thinking about purchasing an effective gadget making the patient the point of care. Chasing the dream of the medical...
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Mind-controlled device helps stroke patients retrain brains to move paralyzed hands
Medical resident Jarod Roland, MD, tries out a device that detects electrical activity in his brain and causes his hand to open and close in response to brain signals. A new study shows that this device can help chronic stroke patients …more Stroke patients who learned to use their minds to open and close a...
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Studies link healthy brain aging to omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the blood
New studies link specific nutrients to the structure and function of brain regions that are particularly sensitive to aging and neurodegenerative disease. Two new studies link patterns of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the blood to the integrity of brain structures and cognitive abilities that are known to decline early in aging. The studies add...
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Scientists Just Found a New Weapon That Can Combat Cancer: Coffee
IN BRIEF British researchers have found that the amount of coffee you drink correlates to your chances of developing liver cancer. The research claims the same applies for Decaf, but don’t drink it all day just yet… A DOSE-DEPENDENT CANCER CURE? Researchers from the University of Southampton and the University of Edinburgh have found that it’s possible...
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Arthritis may NOT be due to ‘wear and tear’: High-fibre diets reduce your risk of developing the condition by up to 61%
This is comparing those who have the highest daily fibre intake to the lowest High-fibre intakes also appear to prevent existing knee pain from getting worse Fibre is found in high amounts in brown rice, potato skins and other vegetables Arthritis UK warn more research is needed to assess high-fibre diets’ benefits High-fibre diets significantly...
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Stem cells show promise – but they also have a darker side
Everyone seems to be excited about stem cells. Their excellent promise as a treatment for a range of diseases and injuries mean almost guaranteed coverage for research. While some types of stem cells are already being used in treatment – for treating diseases of the blood and leukaemia, for example, multiple sclerosis and problems in the bone, skin...
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Brain scans reveal for the first time that eating plenty of salmon, mackerel and sardines protects against Alzheimer’s by boosting blood flow and memory
Omega-3 makes people better at acquiring and understanding new information Eating oily fish boosts our overall mental and emotional health, study reveals Simple dietary changes could prevent our risk of developing the condition Past research suggests dementia could even be treated via high omega-3 intake Brain scans reveal for the first time that eating plenty...