by Wayne State University Schematic presentation of the pathways leading to acute and chronic inflammation and unalamation. Credit: Frontiers in Immunology (2024). DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1460302 A recently published study led by Wayne State University on a new approach to understanding chronic inflammation could lead to new advancements in the treatment of many debilitating medical conditions, including cancer. The study,...
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Study reveals lasting effects of common herbicide on brain health
by Richard Harth, Arizona State University Glyphosate, one of the most widely used herbicides, is sprayed on crops worldwide. A new study in mice suggests glyphosate can accumulate in the brain, causing damaging effects linked with Alzheimer’s disease. Credit: Jason Drees The human brain is an incredibly adaptable organ, often able to heal itself even from...
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AI-enabled analysis of images meant to catch one disease can reveal others
by David March, NYU Langone Health Credit: CC0 Public Domain With the help of an AI tool, computed tomography (CT) scans taken originally to look for tumors or bleeding or infections, also revealed calcium buildup in arteries, a sign of worsening cardiovascular disease. This is the result of a new study led by researchers at NYU...
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Mucus and snot are more important than you think, researchers say
by Jenny Ryltenius, Karolinska Institutet Credit: CC0 Public Domain When you hear the words mucus and snot, you might think of colds, snails or drooling babies. But the runny, sometimes sticky substance often plays a vital role in our lives, and mucus also has the potential to be a medicine. From the moist passages of the...
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Symptom pattern of Meniere’s disease often changes over time, study finds
by Lori Solomon Meniere’s disease (MD) shows a complex disease course, with initial symptoms decreasing and others persisting and worsening over time, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in Frontiers in Neurology. Ilmari Pyykko, M.D., from Tampere University in Finland, and colleagues analyzed the symptom profile of MD with a focus on the cessation of episodic...
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Parkinson’s Disease Could Have a Simple Treatment, Study Finds
The simple fix? Vitamin B supplementation. By Sammi Caramela December 3, 2024, 12:05pm (Illustration via ChrisChrisW / Getty Images) Share: New research has found that Parkinson’s disease might just be linked to bacteria in the gut, suggesting promising treatment options. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that leads to slow-progressing symptoms like tremors, limb stiffness, postural instability, delayed...
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ADHD medications affect children’s appetites. Here’s how to manage this
by Daryl Efron, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) impacts the ability to maintain attention to tasks. Often, it also involves impulsive behavior—saying or doing things without stopping to think first—as well as hyperactivity. ADHD is the most common developmental disorder in childhood, affecting 5–8% of children worldwide. Not all children and adolescents with ADHD...
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Unexpected discovery revives abandoned breast cancer treatment
by Lund University Molecular analyses of IGFBP7 expression in I-SPY2 and SCAN-B. Credit: npj Precision Oncology (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41698-024-00712-9 A recent study led by Lund University in Sweden has found that some patients with aggressive breast cancer can be helped by a targeted cancer treatment that had been under development but was shelved. The study is important since...
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Nerve regrowth findings could lead to a potential treatment for a common cause of blindness
by Kim Krieger, University of Connecticut The image show two optic nerves, six weeks after they have been crushed (injury marked with a rhombus.) The nerves project fibers from left to right. Live nerve tissue glows green in this image, while damaged nerve tissue is dark. The top nerve was not treated with any regenerative factors,...
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Autism study reveals pivotal role of neuronal protein CPEB4 condensates
by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) From left to right: Drs. Mendez, Bartomeu, Salvatella & Garcia Cabau. Credit: IRB Barcelona Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in communication and social behavior. Approximately 20% of cases are linked to a specific genetic mutation, but the origin of the remaining 80%, known as idiopathic...