Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children, and the numbers are only expected to rise. The CDC reported that in 2022, more than 7 million (11.4%) U.S. children aged 3–17 years were diagnosed with ADHD, an increase of 1 million compared to 2016. The elevated numbers aren’t limited to children....
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Gut hormones could hold the key to fighting fatty liver disease
The accumulation of fats in the liver is driven by high-fat diets and obesity, and is becoming an increasingly prevalent global health concern. Characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the liver, this condition poses significant risks for various metabolic disorders. While much of the existing research has focused on fat metabolism within the liver itself,...
Brain network study reveals clues about dementia’s behavior changes
Tau protein buildup in brain disrupts the salience network that connects multiple brain regions and helps us react to the outside world and our own thoughts Peer-Reviewed Publication Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan In this image created by averaging brain scans from hundreds of participants, purple spheres show the locations in the brain linked...
A free drug experiment bypasses the US health system’s secret fees
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A top California health plan is set to offer one of the world’s biggest-selling drugs for free in a bid to show the medicine can reach Americans affordably without going through the middlemen that typically control its flow. Blue Shield of California struck an unusual deal to buy a lower-cost version...
Discovery of key gene offers new hope in treating chronic myeloid leukemia
Schematic image, showing the R-loop resolution by REXO5 (left) and the inhibition of R-loop resolution by REXO5 mutation (right). Credit: Leukemia (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41375-024-02362-z A key gene that could enhance the treatment success rates of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) has been discovered by researchers. Professor Hongtae Kim and his research team in the Department of Biological Sciences...
Researchers discover new ways to ‘turn off’ receptor involved in inflammatory diseases
Adam Oken, B.A., a graduate student in the Mansoor lab, points to a cryo-EM map (blue) and its corresponding model (mostly yellow and other colors). The cryo-EM map is generated after processing data obtained from the “advanced imaging techniques” and it directly corresponds to the position of atoms in 3D space. The assembly of thousands...
Commonly used arm positions can substantially overestimate blood pressure readings, study finds
Researchers say their study findings underscore the importance of adhering to clinical guidelines calling for firm arm support on a desk or other surface when measuring blood pressure. Credit: Tammy Brady A study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers concludes that commonly used ways of positioning the patient’s arm during blood pressure (BP) screenings can...
Six Tips on Coronavirus Testing for Doctors and Patients
In Germany, the activity of acute respiratory diseases is at a higher level than usual for this time of year because of rhinoviruses and SARS-CoV-2, according to the Robert Koch Institute, Germany. If a patient has a fever and cough and feels exhausted, it could be COVID-19. What significance do rapid tests have? And when should...
NEW APPROACH MAKES BONE GRAFTS BETTER
Researchers are succeeding in their efforts to build a better bone graft in the lab. Each year, about 2.2 million bone-grafting procedures are performed worldwide. The gold standard of care is autografting, which uses the patient’s own bone for tooth implantation and to repair and reconstruct parts of the mouth, face, and skull. There are drawbacks...
New molecule can mimic the effects of fasting and exercise
Researchers from AU, Denmark, have developed a molecule that can mimic a major metabolic response to regular and strenuous exercise and fasting by increasing levels of lactate and ketones in the blood, which are associated with several health benefits Peer-Reviewed Publication Aarhus University image: The illustration to the left shows the chemical structure of LaKe....