Peer-Reviewed Publication Xia & He Publishing Inc. image: Major changes in energy metabolism levels in ACLF (acute-on-chronic liver failure) include: (1) High levels of inflammation activate the body’s neurohumoral response axis, regulating the catabolic metabolism of peripheral organ systems (such as the liver, muscle, and adipose tissue) to provide sufficient energy for immune cells; (2)...
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Personalised cancer care for majority whose genes were sequenced, study finds
Whole genome sequencing could help identify new treatment recommendations for cancer patientsPeer-Reviewed Publication University of Birmingham More than half of midlands-based cancer patients whose genomes were successfully sequenced through the 100,000 Genomes Project, received clinical recommendations according to a new study. Almost 60% of participants signed up to the 100,000 genomes project through the West...
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Research shows caterpillar fungus can slow down growth of cancer cells
Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Nottingham image: A caterpillar infected with Cordyceps militaris, the pretty orange fungus that produces Cordycepin.view more Credit: Daniel Winkler – Mushroaming New research into a chemical produced by a caterpillar fungus that has shown promise as a possible cancer treatment has revealed how it interacts with genes to interrupt cell growth signals. The discovery is...
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First clinical trial reveals promise of psilocybin treatment for anorexia nervosa
UCSD researchers uncover nuanced patient experiences in groundbreaking study exploring psychedelic therapy for treatment-resistant eating disordersPeer-Reviewed Publication Genomic Press San Diego, California, 7 November 2024 – In a groundbreaking exploration of psychedelic medicine’s potential for treating one of psychiatry’s most challenging conditions, researchers at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) provided an analysis and further...
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NASAL SPRAY COULD TREAT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
NOVEMBER 7TH, 2024POSTED BY TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY (Credit: Getty Images) SHARE THIS ARTICLE You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. TAGS UNIVERSITY TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY New research offers hope for delaying Alzheimer’s disease progression by years after initial diagnosis. Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of death among those aged 65 or...
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DNA sequencing reveals significant decrease in gut bacterial diversity during aging
by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore Aging-associated shifts in gut microbiome richness and relative abundance of key species. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52097-9 A new study has revealed that gut bacteria may play a key role in aging, and that specific microbes could be targeted to promote healthy aging. ADVERTISING The Nature Communications study was conducted...
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Study sheds light on copper’s role in driving kidney cancer
by Tim Tedeschi, University of Cincinnati The prognostic application of metabolic signature and adjacent localization of cancer cells with metabolic and proliferative states support the role of metabolic state in tumor progression. Credit: Cancer Discovery (2024). DOI: 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-24-0187 A new study led by University of Cincinnati Cancer Center researchers details how the accumulation of copper helps clear cell...
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Cutaneous malignant melanoma incidence increasing among the elderly
by Elana Gotkine From 1987 to 2016, there was a considerable increase in the incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) among the elderly in the United States, according to a study published online Oct. 28 in Cancer Screening and Prevention. ADVERTISING Ruofei Du, Ph.D., from Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine in Xianyang, and colleagues examined CMM incidence trends...
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Does vitamin C help us when we’re sick? A physician explains
by Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Vitamin C supports our immune systems, helps our bodies heal wounds, protects our joints and contributes to collagen formation, the main protein in the body. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps protect your cells against what are called free radicals, which are produced when your...
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Rising outdoor temperatures tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillation
by Lori Solomon There is a dose-response relationship between rising outdoor temperatures and increased atrial fibrillation (AF) events, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024, held from Nov. 16 to 18 in Chicago. Barrak Alahmad, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., from Harvard University in Boston, and colleagues examined the role of...