Vera Gibb, DNP, MSN April 25, 2022 Globally, migraine is second among leading causes of years lived with disability. Migraine affects about 15% of the US population and is one of the most common and debilitating conditions encountered by primary care providers (PCPs). About 1 in 10 patients present with a complaint of headache to their PCP and 75% of these patients have...
Month: <span>September 2022</span>
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The 4-7-8 method that could help you sleep
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Updated 10:23 AM ET, Sat September 17, 2022 (CNN)Falling asleep or coming down from anxiety might never be as easy as 1-2-3, but some experts believe a different set of numbers — 4-7-8 — comes much closer to doing the trick. The 4-7-8 technique is a relaxation exercise that involves breathing in...
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6 lupus patients effectively cured by a cancer therapy, and doctors say they are ‘blown away’
Hilary Brueck Blood samples taken from a patient receiving CAR-T immunotherapy. AP Photo/Elaine Thompson A half dozen patients in Germany have been functionally cured of lupus — for now, at least. Their doctors used a blood-engineering technique that’s usually reserved for fighting aggressive cancers (CAR-T). It’s unlikely that such a technique could become widespread for lupus-sufferers,...
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Treatment Sequencing in Advanced Kidney Cancer: prioritizing efficacy when considering quality of life
Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. By Keynote ContributorDr. Cristina SuárezVice President of SOGUG (Spanish Oncology Genito Urinary Group) Written by Keynote Contributor, Dr. Cristina Suárez. It is an exciting yet challenging time to be a treating physician in oncology, particularly in kidney cancer. The last decade of scientific innovation has brought an unprecedented shift in treatment options, and...
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FLEXIBLE, SUPER THIN DEVICE GENERATES ELECTRICITY FROM AIR MOISTURE
Imagine being able to generate electricity by harnessing moisture in the air around you with just everyday items like sea salt and a piece of fabric, or even powering everyday electronics with a non-toxic battery that is as thin as paper. Researchers developed the new moisture-driven electricity generation (MEG) device made of a thin layer...
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CAN CBD TREAT POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is already used to treat conditions such as chronic pain, inflammation, migraines, epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, depression, and anxiety. In the study in Frontiers in Pharmacology, the researchers report that when they fed estrogen-deficient mice CBD, a non-intoxicating compound extracted from hemp, the mice showed marked improvement in several areas. Their bloodstreams more readily disposed of...
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Researchers discover unusual bacteria-killing toxin
McMaster researchers have discovered a previously unknown bacteria-killing toxin that could pave the way for a new generation of antibiotics. The study, led by John Whitney at the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research, shows that the bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa, known to cause hospital-acquired infections such as pneumonia, secretes a toxin that...
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Small proteins play big role in cellular energy balance
DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL SINGAPORE, 15 September 2022 – Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have discovered new molecular details of how cells ensure that their energy supply is adjusted to meet energy demand. Their study, carried out in collaboration with researchers at the University of Melbourne in Australia and Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, USA, highlights...
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UT Southwestern researchers identify a gene therapy target for polycystic kidney disease
UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER IMAGE: THIS IMAGE SHOWS A SEVERELY CYSTIC KIDNEY FROM A ADPKD MOUSE MODEL (LEFT). DELETING THE PKD1 MIR-17 BINDING SITE MARKEDLY REDUCES CYST GROWTH (RIGHT). YELLOW INDICATES KIDNEY COLLECTING DUCTS AND BLUE INDICATES NUCLEI. CREDIT: UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER Blocking the inhibition of PKD1 and PKD2 gene expression by deleting a binding site for microRNAs...
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High intake of whole grains, fiber, fish and omega-3 fatty acids linked to lower death risk in type 2 diabetic adults
by Diabetologia Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Eating a diet high in whole grains, fiber, fish and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may reduce the risk of dying from all causes in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizing all the available evidence, being presented at this year’s European...