Peer-Reviewed Publication UNIVERSITÉ LAVAL Québec, January 10, 2024 – In people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), changes in neurons appear to activate immune cells. Lowering the inflammation could reduce the symptoms of the disease, according to a study led by Chantelle Sephton, a professor at Université Laval’s Faculty of Medicine. ALS is caused by the...
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MedUni Vienna researchers discover possible trigger of chronic inflammatory bowel disease
Jan 10 2024Medical University of ViennaAs the cause of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis is not yet known, treatment for sufferers is currently aimed at alleviating the often agonizing symptoms. The discovery by a MedUni Vienna research team that the trigger for IBD could be found on the...
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Reduced drug use is a meaningful treatment outcome for people with stimulant use disorders, data show
by National Institutes of Health Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainReducing stimulant use was associated with significant improvement in measures of health and recovery among people with stimulant use disorder, even if they did not achieve total abstinence. This finding is according to an analysis of data from 13 randomized clinical trials of treatments for stimulant use disorders...
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Algorithmic blood test analysis will ease diagnosis of cancer types, guide treatment
by Chris Barncard, University of Wisconsin-Madison Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThanks to machine learning algorithms, short pieces of DNA floating in the bloodstream of cancer patients can help doctors diagnose specific types of cancer and choose the most effective treatment for a patient. The new analysis technique, created by University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers and published recently in...
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Love scrambles the brain and scientists can now tell us why
by University of South Australia CC0 Public DomainLove is blind, the saying goes, and thanks to a world-first Australian study, we are now a step closer to understanding why. It is well known that romantic love changes the brain, releasing the so-called love hormone oxytocin, responsible for the euphoria we feel when falling in love. Now,...
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When is a cough a concern?
by Liz Husted, Mayo Clinic Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHearing a chorus of coughs is typical at this time of year. An occasional cough is normal and healthy. A cough that persists for several weeks or brings up discolored or bloody mucus may indicate a condition that needs medical attention. A cough is your body’s response when...
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Decoding the mysteries of medically unexplained neurologic diseases
by Greg Bruno, Rutgers University PCA analysis of 1789 proteins quantified in all 15 CFS-only and 15 CFS + FM CSF samples. ANOVA analysis revealed a total of 14 proteins with p value <.05; however, none of these proteins has an adjusted p value <.05. There is no clear separation of the two groups using their entire CSF proteome profiles....
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Study: High-school students with neurodevelopmental disorders experience worse premenstrual syndrome symptoms
by Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Credit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsPremenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a relatively common condition that affects most women who menstruate, at some point in their lives. Typically, PMS can cause a variety of symptoms, including mood swings, irritability, bloating, and fatigue. Moreover, PMS tends to worsen the symptoms of certain psychiatric...
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Association between vitamin D supplementation and fatigue
By Pooja Toshniwal PahariaReviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLMIn a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed existing data on the mechanisms underlying vitamin D’s effects on fatigue. Study: Vitamin D and Its Role on the Fatigue Mitigation: A Narrative Review. Image Credit: Iryna Imago/Shutterstock.comStudy: Vitamin D and Its Role on the Fatigue Mitigation: A Narrative...
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New Sleep Apnoea Diagnostic Device Could Slash Waiting Times and Improve Quality of Life
A new diagnostic device could help those who experience sleep apnoea get a quicker diagnosis and an improved quality of life. Sleeping – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay (Free Pixabay license) Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a sleep problem which causes the airway to become slightly or completely blocked during sleep. The brain, detecting low...