Mutations in the BRCA1 gene, which are inherited (embryo line) or acquired (somatic), may not be the key to initiating prostate cancer, as previously thought, suggests the first such study, published online in the journal Open Access Journal In the case of further studies confirmed, the results suggest that there may be time to re-treatment […]
Insulin resistance precedes and predicts the beginning of type 2 diabetes (DM2), a chronic disease that causes high incidence and mortality around the world. In the affected people, insulin is not able to facilitate glucose capture by tissues and organs, which leads to an increase in blood glucose (chronic hyperglycemia). Because the skeletal muscle is […]
Can past injuries shape physical health in women? Last study published in He examined the relationship between traumatic experiences and endometriosis, a painful condition affecting millions of women around the world. Using observation and genetic data, scientists have studied whether the history of injury and genetic predispositions play a role in the risk of endometriosis. […]
According to CDC, as many as 40% of Americans are obese, which puts them at an increased risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and some cancers. New research from the University of Delaware is aimed at solving the problem by testing obesity at the gene level. The main researcher Ibra Fancher, an […]
Obesity is often associated with a range of health problems, from chronic diseases to emotional stress and mood disorders. But does gaining weight always affect your happiness? A recent study reveals that the link between body weight and emotional well-being is more complex than previously thought, suggesting that for some people, gaining weight may slightly […]
A new study led by University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health researchers in collaboration with fire department partners and other researchers from across the country as part of the Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study finds that post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety are associated with lower levels of the level of […]
Technological advances are making it increasingly easier for people to self-monitor their heart health, either with a smart device on their wrist or finger, or with a blood pressure monitor. But a new nationwide study commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that while many Americans use heart-monitoring devices, few share that […]
Recent the study assessed factors associated with disease recurrence after isotretinoin use acne treatment. Treatment of acne with isotretinoin Isotretinoin, commonly called Accutane, is the only approved treatment for severe acne. Although isotretinoin is extremely effective for most people with acne, some people experience flare-ups. As a result, patients prone to acne flare-ups are treated […]
In a recent study published in the journal researchers compared viral replication and immune response in human lung organoids (hLO) infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza A (HPAI) viruses of the H5N1 subtype. In North America, HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b viruses have been circulating in birds since 2021 and have also been detected in mammalian […]
In a recent study published in investigators developed and evaluated the accuracy, security, and usability of LLM-generated emergency medicine (EM) notes to reduce the burden of medical documentation without compromising patient safety. The key role of handovers in health care Switches are critical communication points in healthcare and a known source of medical errors. As […]