Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc.Oct 18 2023Knee and hip replacements are increasing globally due to an aging population. In the United States, the number of patients needing a joint replacement will exceed 2.7 million in the next 7 years. Post-surgery infections, while rare at 1-5% of patients, result in high patient morbidity and mortality. In...
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Researchers discover associations among PTSD, diet, and the gut microbiome
by Brigham and Women’s Hospital Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human gut microbiome has a significant impact on our health. Research has shown that it can influence the development and response of emotions, but the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the gut microbiome has been unexplored. PTSD is a fear-based mental health disorder that develops...
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Prostate-specific antigen failure risk factors in nonmetastatic unfavorable-risk prostate cancer
by Justin Jackson , Medical Xpress Cumulative Incidence Curves of PSA Failure by Risk Categories. High risk category is defined as age younger than 70 years, PSA 10 ng/mL or more, and a Gleason score of 8 to 10. Credit: JAMA Network Open (2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.36390Research led by the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Massachusetts, performed...
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How a Candida infection could trigger mechanisms tied to Alzheimer’s
A study in mice and cell cultures suggests that Candida albicans can infect the brain and trigger Alzheimer’s-like mechanisms. Image credit: Paul Campbell/Getty Images.Researchers have uncovered how a common fungus enters the brain and generates toxic proteins implicated in Alzheimer’s disease.By studying animal models, the team found that the fungus Candida albicans uses enzymes to...
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COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome
Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLMOct 18 2023Having a COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased risk of developing the rare disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome within the next six weeks, according to a study published in the October 18, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study also...
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1 VACCINE MAY WORK AGAINST 3 DEADLY CORONAVIRUSES
OCTOBER 18TH, 2023POSTED BY SARAH AVERY-DUKE DUKE UNIVERSITY“This study demonstrates proof-of-concept that a single vaccine that protects against both MERS and SARS viruses is an achievable goal,” Kevin Saunders says. “Given that one MERS and two SARS viruses have infected humans in the last two decades, the development of universal coronavirus vaccines is a global...
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Scientists record powerful signal in the brain’s white matter
by Bill Snyder, Vanderbilt University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain is made up of two kinds of matter: the nerve cell bodies (gray matter), which process sensation, control voluntary movement, and enable speech, learning and cognition, and the axons (white matter), which connect cells to each other and project to the rest of the body....
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Deep dive into the gut unlocks new disease treatments
Understanding the relationships within the microbiome opens the door to a new world of medical opportunities for conditions from Inflammatory Bowel Disease to infections, autoimmune diseases and cancers.Peer-Reviewed Publication HUDSON INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH CREDIT: HUDSON INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH The more diverse species in your gut, the better it is for your health. Now...
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Majority of women don’t know breast cancer symptoms apart from lumps… so what ARE the tell-tale warning signs?
By REBECCA WHITTAKER FOR MAIL ONLINE PUBLISHED: 05:53 EDT, 16 October 2023 | UPDATED: 10:02 EDT, 16 October 2023 Dangerous signs of breast cancer other than lumps can lead to early diagnosis Less than half of women know lesser-known warning signs, US survey reveals Nine in ten women know a lump is a tell-tale sign of breast cancer — but...
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What to drink if you have acid reflux
Acid reflux causes a burning sensation in the throat and chest. Drinking water, low fat milk, and herbal teas may help manage it. Alcohol, caffeinated drinks, and sodas may worsen symptoms. Acid reflux, or heartburn, occurs when stomach acid flows back up into a person’s esophagus. It is common for people to experience acid reflux...