NEWS RELEASE 3-JUL-2024 A new Mass Eye and Ear-led study is the first to discover that people prescribed semaglutide, sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, have a higher risk of developing a form of blindness due to optic nerve disease known as non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neurop Peer-Reviewed PublicationMASS EYE AND EAR A new study led...
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Research harnesses machine learning and imaging to give insight into stem cell behavior
by Greta Harrison, University of Southern California Single hematopoietic stem cells dividing metabolically (m) symmetrically and asymmetrically, measured by the research team’s imaging technique. Credit: Hao Zhou And Keyue Shen / University of Southern California Stem cells are like the emergency tool kit of the human body. They have the unique ability to form into...
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Researchers identify unknown signaling pathway in the brain responsible for migraine with aura
by University of Copenhagen Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A previously unknown mechanism by which proteins from the brain are carried to a particular group of sensory nerves causes migraine attacks, a new study shows. This may pave the way for new treatments for migraine and other types of headaches. The work appears in Science. More...
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Scientists discover new T cells and genes related to immune disorders
by RIKEN A newly developed method called ReapTEC allowed the discovery of thouands of active bidirectional enhancers. Further anaylis of GWAS data revelaed that various immune-mediated diseases, like multipkle sclerosis and rheumatoisd arthritis, are related to genetic variations within these enhancers. Credit: RIKEN Researchers led by Yasuhiro Murakawa at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical...
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Researchers unveils a critical role of the lateral septum in drug addiction
by Chinese Academy of Sciences Credit: Zhu Yingjie A research team led by Dr. Zhu Yingjie from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences has published a study in Neuron that presents a comprehensive transcriptional profile of the lateral septum (LS) at the single-cell level, elucidating the spatial distribution of its major...
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Key mechanisms identified for regeneration of neurons
by Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Neurological disorders, such as trauma, stroke, epilepsy, and various neurodegenerative diseases, often lead to the permanent loss of neurons, causing significant impairments in brain function. Current treatment options are limited, primarily due to the challenge of replacing lost neurons. Direct neuronal reprogramming, a complex procedure...
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Body dysmorphic disorder sufferers form devastating beliefs due to visual processing problems, research suggests
by Swinburne University of Technology Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) remains one of the least studied mental health disorders. However, new research from Swinburne University of Technology is providing the most comprehensive understanding of the visual processing problems experienced by sufferers to date. BDD is a devastating mental health disorder in which...
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Kids given ‘digital pacifiers’ to calm tantrums fail to learn how to regulate emotions, study finds
JUNE 28, 2024 by Frontiers Credit: CC0 Public DomainTantrums are part of growing up. How these outbursts of anger or frustration are managed, however, can impact children’s emotional development. An international team of researchers has investigated how giving children digital devices acting as “digital pacifiers” to avoid or manage tantrums impacts children’s later anger management...
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Medical myths: Vitamins and supplements
Vitamins and supplements are more popular today than they have ever been. But are they all that they are cracked up to be? In this edition of Medical Myths, we address a crop of supplement superstitions and mineral misunderstandings. Share on PinterestThe supplement industry is huge. In 2016, the global nutritional supplement sector turned over...
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From Birth Control to Blood Thinners: 9 Melatonin Interactions to Be Aware of
Written by Emilie White, PharmD | Reviewed by Alyssa Billingsley, PharmDUpdated on February 16, 2024 Key takeaways: Melatonin is an over-the-counter sleep aid that interacts with several medications. Caffeine, certain antidepressants, and oral birth control pills can raise melatonin levels in the body. This increases your risk of melatonin side effects. Melatonin may make nifedipine...