Sweden: A new study published in Nature Communications has provided increased support for the idea that epigenetic changes can cause type 2 diabetes. The researchers at Lund University now aim to develop methods for disease prevention. “Our new extensive study confirms our previous findings from smaller studies, showing that epigenetic changes can contribute to the […]
A new study from Mass Eye and Ear investigators shows that individuals who report tinnitus, which present as a ringing in the ears in more than one out of ten adults worldwide, are experiencing auditory nerve loss that is not picked up by conventional hearing tests. This work is part of a P50 grant awarded […]
A recent study unveiled a significant correlation between dietary habits and the risk of developing gout in US adults. The findings of the study were published in Heliyon Journal. The study was based on data from the 2007-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and included 27,710 participants in a critical analysis of the Dietary […]
Treating a pregnant patient with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) can be quite challenging. According to recent findings, most CSU treatments for pregnant patients involved the use of second-generation H1-antihistamines (sgAHs), while information on the safety of Omalizumab is limited. A study found Omalizumab to be a safe treatment option for pregnant women with a history […]
Recent data suggest tourniquet use decreases shock without increasing limb complications, supporting its use in prehospital settings. According to a recent study published in Surgery, researchers from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, said that Encouraging tourniquet use in the civilian setting may improve outcomes and reduce limb loss risk, as it has been associated with […]
A recent multiethnic study highlighted the potential connection between exposure to certain environmental chemicals and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in women. The findings of the study were published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, includes factors like […]
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, extensive research has emerged detailing the virus’s ability to attack multiple organ systems, potentially resulting in a set of enduring and often disabling health problems known as long COVID. Now, new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System […]
Results from a phase II clinical trial indicate that psilocybin, a hallucinogenic chemical found in certain mushrooms of the genus Psiloybe, may benefit individuals with cancer and major depression. Trial participants treated with psilocybin not only experienced a lessening of depressive symptoms but also spoke highly of the therapy when interviewed at the end of […]
Childhood caries is associated with poor health in adulthood and faster ageing suggests a new study published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Childhood caries is associated with poorer self-rated general health in adulthood, but it remains unclear whether that holds for physical health and aging. The aim of this study was to identify […]
UK: A recent study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, has revealed that the regularity of a person’s sleep is an important factor when considering a person’s risk of dementia. The researchers showed that people who have very irregular sleep patterns may have a higher risk of dementia than […]