CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO “It used to be rare to hear about a child with type 2 diabetes, but its prevalence in adolescents has almost doubled in the past 20 years,” said Dr. Kesley. “Type 2 diabetes is associated with rapidly progressive disease and early onset of complications and, unfortunately, was on the rise even prior...
Month: <span>August 2022</span>
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People with similar faces likely have similar DNA
CELL PRESS IMAGE: PHOTOGRAPHIC EXAMPLES OF LALS USED IN THIS STUDY CREDIT: FRANÇOIS BRUNELLE A collection of photos of genetically unrelated lookalikes, along with DNA analysis, revealed that strong facial similarity is associated with shared genetic variants. The work appears August 23rd in the journal Cell Reports. “Our study provides a rare insight into human likeness...
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Artificial intelligence model can detect Parkinson’s from breathing patterns
by Alex Ouyang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology The system extracts nocturnal breathing signals either from a breathing belt worn by the subject, or from radio signals that bounce off their body while asleep. It processes the breathing signals using a neural network to infer whether the person has Parkinson’s, and if they do, assesses the...
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Autism diagnosis impacted by men and women’s different emotional needs
by Andy Dunne, University of Bath Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study published by a team of psychologists suggests that the diagnosis of autism could be improved by considering the differences between how women and men experience and act upon their emotions. The research from academics based at the universities of Bath, Cardiff finds...
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Surprising culprit worsens stroke, TBI damage
by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Drs. Sergei Kirov and first-author Dr. Iris Álvarez-Merz. Credit: Mike Holahan, Augusta University In the aftermath of a stroke or TBI, a group of amino acids that typically support brain function contribute significantly to the brain destruction that can follow both these injuries, scientists report. The new...
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs linked with heart failure in patients with diabetes
by European Society of Cardiology Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Short-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with a first-time hospitalization for heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2022. “In our study, approximately one in six patients with type 2 diabetes claimed at least one NSAID prescription...
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Altered brain connections in early Alzheimer’s disease
by University of Tsukuba Researchers from the University of Tsukuba identify a brain region that becomes overly important in the brain connections of people with pre-clinical Alzheimer’s disease. Credit: ART-ur/Shutterstock Although a lot is known about brain alterations in symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease (AD), less is known about changes in the brain network early in the...
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Revealing roles of dementia proteins in normal memory
by Flinders University Graphical abstract. Credit: The EMBO Journal (2022). DOI: 10.15252/embj.2021110242 New research has revealed how the tau protein, a critical element in the formation of Alzheimer’s disease, is also involved in normal learning processes in the healthy brain—potentially providing a focal point for future drug therapies. In the study, published in The EMBO Journal, Flinders University...
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Clinical trial offers more than a glimpse into eye treatments
by Queen’s University Belfast Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new clinical trial researching treatment for patients with sight loss as a result of diabetes has shown a type of laser treatment to be both cost effective and non-invasive, offering the best option for patients and health care providers. There are currently several treatment options offered...
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New insights into the mechanisms behind Crohn’s disease point to potential therapeutic target
by Massachusetts General Hospital Credit: Hajera Amatullah et al, Cell (2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.06.048 The structure of chromatin—the mixture of DNA and proteins that form chromosomes—can affect gene expression, and certain chromatin “readers” are important for monitoring this structure often in response to environmental cues. Mutations within one such reader, called Speckled Protein 140 (SP140), are associated with an...