ELIFE Scientists have revealed that protracted inflammation following COVID-19 is strongly linked to long-term changes in lung structure and function, according to a report published today in eLife. The results suggest that monitoring people for markers of inflammation after infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus could help identify those at risk of long-term lung problems and optimise...
Month: <span>February 2022</span>
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Mental health is an issue for people with spinal cord injury. Chronic pain makes it worse
MICHIGAN MEDICINE – UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN IMAGE: A SPINE GRAPHIC CREDIT: MICHIGAN MEDICINE Adults living with spinal cord injuries have a near-80% increased risk of developing psychological conditions, such as depression and anxiety, compared to people without the traumatic injury, a new study shows. But chronic pain may have an equally large, negative effect on...
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New tool may improve detection of esophageal cancer in patients with Barrett’s esophagus
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO ANSCHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS On a mission to increase early detection of esophageal cancer, University of Colorado (CU) Cancer Center member Sachin Wani, MD, is leading a study to see if a novel diagnostic platform can help endoscopists better identify the disease in patients with a condition called Barrett’s esophagus. Barrett’s esophagus, a...
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Discovery could help finetune immunity to fight infections, disease
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IMAGE: STUDY AUTHOR JINGRU SUN REMOVES A VIAL OF BACTERIA FROM A REFRIGERATOR IN HER RESEARCH LAB. CREDIT: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PHOTO SPOKANE, Wash.—Research led by Washington State University scientists supports a novel theory that the innate immune system people are born with can respond differently to specific pathogens. This quality, known...
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Study identifies potential target for osteoporosis treatments
ELIFE Channels on the surface of bone cells called osteocytes help build stronger bones in response to mechanical stress, shows a study published today in eLife. This discovery may help scientists develop new treatments for osteoporosis or other conditions that contribute to bone loss in patients. Physical activities that exert mechanical stress on the bones...
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Immune cells leave fingerprints on tumors metastasized to the brain offering clues to future therapies
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO MEDICAL CENTER Using data from over 100,000 malignant and non-malignant cells from 15 human brain metastases, UCSF researchers have revealed two functional archetypes of metastatic cells across 7 different types of brain tumors, each containing both immune and non-immune cell types. Their findings, published the February 17 issue of CELL,...
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Natural mineral may help reverse memory loss
by University of Queensland Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Selenium—a mineral found in many foods—could reverse the cognitive impact of stroke and boost learning and memory in aging brains, according to University of Queensland research. Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) lead researcher Dr. Tara Walker said studies on the impact of exercise on the aging brain found...
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Study finds survivors of weather-related disasters may have accelerated aging
by Arizona State University Rhesus macaques resting in the remnants of a forest that was destroyed when Hurricane Maria directly hit Cayo Santiago island and Puerto Rico in September, 2017. Credit: Noah Snyder-Mackler, Arizona State University When Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico in September 2017 as a high-end category 4 storm, it left in...
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Analysis shows that COVID-19 infections increase risk of heart conditions up to a year later
by Kristina Sauerwein, Washington University in St. Louis Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain An in-depth analysis of federal health data indicates that people who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular complications within the first month to a year after infection. Such complications include disruptive heart rhythms, inflammation of the heart, blood clots,...
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Glaucoma: Seeing the light at the end of the (nano)tunnel
by University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) Credit: CC0 Public Domain Reduced blood flow and impaired neurovascular coupling are well-known features of glaucoma, the main cause of non-curable blindness affecting 80 million people worldwide in 2020. The mechanisms underlying these abnormalities are now unveiled, thanks to new research by a team led by Adriana Di Polo,...