The retina places a large energy demand on the body, in part due to the activity of photoreceptors. These specialized cells are responsible for receiving light and transmitting visual information to the brain. Photoreceptor death is the cause of vision loss in many retinal diseases, and there are no effective therapies that improve their survival. […]
Recent investigation assessed the relationship between parity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) occurrence while considering additional influencing factors among a large cohort of Chinese women. The prevalence of GDM has significantly increased, particularly in China, driven by rising rates of obesity, advanced maternal age, and changing reproductive policies. GDM, associated with numerous adverse outcomes for […]
Sweat does more than just cool down an overheating body. Measuring the chemical makeup of an individual’s sweat-specifically the levels of chloride, a chemical component of salt-can serve as an early warning system to help inform the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that damages the lungs and digestive system. A group of researchers […]
For some patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers like colorectal and pancreatic cancer, chemotherapy can cause severe, sometimes life-threatening side effects in those who carry certain genetic variants that can impact how their bodies process the drugs used to treat their disease. Testing for variants in two genes before starting chemotherapy can significantly improve patient safety […]
New Delhi: The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, key legislation governing India’s pharmaceutical sector, is set for further decriminalization under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Alongside the pharma law, the bill also proposes amendments to the Tea Act, 1953, […]
A new study published in Circulation has revealed that increasing the number of daily sit-to-stand transitions can significantly lower diastolic blood pressure in postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity, offering a simple, low-cost strategy to improve cardiovascular health. Researchers found that participants who performed more frequent sit-to-stand movements throughout the day experienced measurable reductions in […]
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease that significantly impacts quality of life and often requires systemic therapies for patients with moderate-to-severe disease. With increasing focus on targeted biologic therapies, anti–IL-13 monoclonal antibodies have emerged as a promising treatment option for patients inadequately controlled with conventional therapies. Findings from the BIOREP registry […]
Netherlands: A new longitudinal study published in the Journal of Dental Research has found that nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) not only improves gum health but also significantly lowers blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), particularly in those with poor baseline glycemic control. The research, led by H.K. Chee from the Center […]
South Korea: A large population-based study from South Korea has revealed a significant association between cholecystectomy—the surgical removal of the gallbladder—and an elevated risk of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), particularly in individuals with multiple cardiometabolic risk factors. The research, conducted by Dr. Hyuk Soo Eun and colleagues from the Department of Internal […]
One of the world’s leading causes of irreversible vision loss could begin with elevated eye pressure, according to a recent study published in the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Yi Hua, a biomedical engineering professor at the University of Mississippi, partnered with researchers at the University of Pittsburgh to study how ocular hypertension – elevated eye […]