Anne-Gaëlle Moulun A significant quantity of dysfunctional monocytes appears to indicate poor cardiovascular prognosis in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a new publication. Nicolas Venteclef, PhD, director of an Inserm institute for diabetes research at Necker Enfants Malades Hospital in Paris, France, led the research. Quantifying InflammationPatients with type 2 diabetes have about...
Year: <span>2024</span>
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A novel elderly care robot could soon provide personal assistance, enhancing seniors’ quality of life
by Stephanie Baum , Tech Xplore General scheme of ADAM elements from back and front view. Credit: Frontiers in Neurorobotics (2024). DOI: 10.3389/fnbot.2024.1337608Worldwide, humans are living longer than ever before. According to data from the United Nations, approximately 13.5% of the world’s people were at least 60 years old in 2020, and by some estimates,...
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Fasting-like diet lowers risk factors for disease, reduces biological age in humans: Study
by University of Southern California Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat in humans, resulting in a lower biological age, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology-led study. The study, published in Nature Communications on...
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Remission of Cushing’s disease associated with higher risk of developing autoimmune disease
by American College of Physicians Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 250 persons undergoing surgical therapy for Cushing’s disease (CD) or nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs) found that patients who achieved remission of CD were more likely than those with surgically treated NFPAs to develop new-onset autoimmune disease within three years after remission. The study...
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Analysis identifies more than 275 million previously unreported genetic variations
by Bill Snyder, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Timeline and process overview. Credit: Nature Medicine (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02796-zAn analysis of genomic data from nearly 250,000 participants in the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program has identified more than 275 million previously unreported genetic variations, nearly 4 million of which have potential health consequences.The data,...
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Single-dose gene therapy may stop deadly brain disorders in their tracks
By Paul McClure A new single-dose genetic therapy has stopped the progression of two devastating neurodegenerative diseases in mice Depositphotos Researchers have developed a single-dose genetic therapy that can clear protein blockages that cause motor neurone disease, also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and frontotemporal dementia, two incurable neurodegenerative diseases that eventually lead to death. In healthy...
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COPD improved by tweaks to microbiome via fecal transplant or diet
By Paul McClure COPD symptoms were alleviated by a healthier gut microbiome Depositphotos Improving the health of the gut microbiome by way of fecal transplant (in mice) and dietary modification (in humans), has been shown by researchers to noticeably improve COPD symptoms. The finding could lead to microbiome-targeted treatments that provide relief to people suffering from...
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Higher Risk for Death After Benzodiazepine Discontinuation
Nadine Eckert Benzodiazepines are known to lead to dependency quickly and have numerous side effects. Long-term use is not recommended. However, if there is a long-term prescription, the goal should be to end therapy with these tranquilizers. However, discontinuation could have unexpected consequences, as US researchers reported in JAMA Network Open. In a registry study,...
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Why people with severe psoriasis have a higher risk of heart disease
Researchers say psoriasis can exacerbate conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. NICK VEASEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images Researchers report that psoriasis is linked to an increased risk of heart disease.They say that inflammation plays a role in this, but the precise mechanisms are unclear.Early intervention and effective treatment plans may help reduce cardiovascular risks.Globally,...
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What causes patches of dry skin?
Dry skin patches can have many causes, including cold weather and the chemicals in some soaps and lotions. It can also result from a medical condition, such as allergies, dermatitis, and psoriasis. Dry skin is a common problem during the winter months when the skin is exposed to colder temperatures and lower moisture levels in...