by University of East Anglia Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain University of East Anglia researchers have made an advance in ocular device technology with the introduction of a novel resin for 3D printing intraocular devices. This innovation has the potential to enhance the manufacture of eye implants universally used in cataract and refractive surgeries. An artificial...
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Researchers find intriguing connections between Alzheimer’s disease and other common conditions – health informatics
by Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health PexelsA study has found that while some medical conditions appear to increase our likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease, others appear to decrease the odds. The study, led by Dr. Yijun (Nicholas) Pan and Dr. Liang Jin, analyzed data from 2,443 older Australians living in Melbourne or Perth...
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Hungry gut’ gene test shows who will benefit most from Wegovy – genetics
by Robin Foster You’ve watched others shed pounds in a matter of weeks after taking one of the new blockbuster weight-loss drugs, so you decide to try one of the medications yourself, only to discover the needle on your bathroom scale barely budges. Why? New research presented Monday at the Digestive Disease Week conference in...
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HIV Vaccine Candidate Induces Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies in Humans – immunology
A trial HIV vaccine has triggered broadly neutralizing antibodies in humans after just two immunizations.News Published: May 20, 2024 | Blake Forman Read time: 3 minutes Infection with HIV is currently manageable with lifelong antiretroviral medications, but neither a vaccine nor a cure is available. A critical roadblock in preventative vaccine development has been the...
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Why nightmares and ‘daymares’ could be early warning signs of autoimmune disease – immunology
by University of Cambridge Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain An increase in nightmares and hallucinations—or ‘daymares’—could herald the onset of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, say an international team led by researchers at the University of Cambridge and King’s College London. The researchers argue that there must be greater recognition that these types of mental health...
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Composition of gut microbiota could influence decision-making
by Marie Simon, Paris Brain Institute Commensal bacteria (red) among the mucus (green) and epithelial cells (blue) in a mouse small intestine. Credit: University of Chicago.The way we make decisions in a social context can be explained by psychological, social, and political factors. But what if other forces were at work? Hilke Plassmann and her...
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Study connects strength training, lower risk of knee arthritis
The findings contradicted earlier data from elite weightlifters showing a high risk of osteoarthritis. By Ian McMahanMay 20, 2024 at 5:30 a.m. EDT People with a history of strength training were 23 percent less likely to have symptomatic knee arthritis than those who didn’t engage in the activity, according to a recent study. According to...
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New study highlights importance of screening for rare inherited iron metabolism defects
Over 40% of cases curated based on stringent clinical and laboratory criteria from the Indian subcontinent have an inherited iron metabolism defect on comprehensive genomic evaluation, report investigators in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics Peer-Reviewed PublicationELSEVIER Philadelphia, May 20, 2024 – Although iron deficiency anemia is the most prevalent form of anemia globally, it may...
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Ex-cigarette smokers who vape may be at higher risk for lung cancer
Peer-Reviewed PublicationAMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY FORMER CIGARETTE SMOKERS WHO USE E-CIGARETTES OR VAPING DEVICES MAY BE AT HIGHER RISK FOR LUNG CANCER THAN THOSE WHO DON’T VAPE. EMBARGOED UNTIL: 9:15 a.m. PT, May 20, 2024 Session: B20 – Lung Screening: One Size Does Not Fit All Association of Electronic Cigarette Use After Conventional Smoking Cessation with...
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Fluoride exposure during pregnancy linked to increased risk of childhood neurobehavioral problems, study finds – public health
by Keck School of Medicine of USC Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Nearly three-quarters of the United States population receives drinking water that contains fluoride, a practice that began in 1945 to help prevent tooth decay. But recent studies suggest that fluoride exposure can cause harm to a fetus if consumed during pregnancy, a critical period...