by Gillian Rutherford, University of Alberta PolySia expression is highest in the fibrotic skin of dSSc patients. Skin biopsy sections from the different groups were used for our experiments. Credit: Journal of Autoimmunity (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaut.2023.103110A cross-disciplinary University of Alberta research team has uncovered a biological marker for scleroderma that can predict which patients will develop...
The assistive device debuted at CES 2024.Cherlynn LowCherlynn LowDeputy Editor, ReviewsWed, Jan 10, 2024, 3:38 PM MST·4 min readPhoto by Liviu Oprescu / EngadgetA busy, stimulating convention like CES can exacerbate hand tremors for those living with Parkinsons. For Roberta Wilson-Garrett, however, a new wearable device has been helping keep the tremors at bay. Wilson-Garrett...
Doug Brunk An experimental topical phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor showed superior efficacy to vehicle in patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD) and plaque psoriasis, results from a phase 2a study showed. PDE4 inhibitors are a promising therapeutic target for inflammatory diseases because “they can increase cyclic adenosine monophosphate levels and subsequently reduce the...
by Angela Roberts, The Baltimore Sun Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of adults being diagnosed with ADHD—a neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity—is increasing rapidly in the U.S. According to a 2019 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, such adult diagnoses are growing roughly four times faster than...
by Mass General Brigham Infographic summarizing new resarch led by Danielle Bitterman, MD, that used large language models to identify social determinants of health from doctor visit notes. Credit: Mass General BrighamWhere we live and work, our age, and the conditions we grew up in can influence our health and lead to disparities, but these factors...
by European Society of Cardiology Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople taking medical cannabis for chronic pain have a slightly increased risk of arrhythmia, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Thursday). Arrhythmia is when the heart beats too slowly, too quickly or irregularly. It includes conditions like atrial fibrillation. Recreational use of cannabis has...
New analysis reveals how skin microbiome could be associated with wrinkles and skin healthPeer-Reviewed Publication UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – SAN DIEGO SE JIN SONG, DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AT THE CENTER FOR MICROBIOME INNOVATION AT UC SAN DIEGO, IS THE PAPER’S SENIOR AUTHOR.CREDIT: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO The effects of aging and external factors like...
Researchers unveiled novel insights into how body movements influence sensory perception, challenging long-held beliefs in neuroscience Peer-Reviewed Publication FUJITA HEALTH UNIVERSITY UTILIZING OPTOGENETICS, RESEARCHERS AT FUJITA HEALTH UNIVERSITY HAVE SELECTIVELY DEACTIVATED NEURAL PATHWAYS WITH LIGHT, REVEALING NEW INSIGHTS INTO HOW SENSORY AND MOTOR AREAS OF THE MOUSE BRAIN COMMUNICATE DURING MOVEMENT.CREDIT: TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA FROM FUJITA...
Penn Medicine researchers developed an artificial intelligence tool to quickly analyze gene activities in medical images and provide single-cell insight into diseases in tissues and tissue microenvironments. A medical robot – artistic interpretation. A new artificial intelligence tool that interprets medical images with unprecedented clarity does so in a way that could allow time-strapped clinicians...
Penn State researchers highlight the potential for microrobots in diagnosing and treating infectious diseases. A microscope catching blood cells – artistic interpretation. Biofilms—structured communities of microorganisms that create a protective matrix shielding them from external threats, including antibiotics—are responsible for about 80% of human infections and present a significant challenge in medical treatments, often resisting...
