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Published Social media can be used to increase fruit and vegetable intake in young people
(via sciencedaily.com) Researchers have found that people following healthy eating accounts on social media for as little as two weeks ate more fruit and vegetables and less junk food.
Published New study uncovers lasting financial hardship associated with cancer diagnosis for working-age adults in the U.S.
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A new study highlights the lasting financial impact of a cancer diagnosis for many working-age adults and their families in the United States. It shows a cancer diagnosis and the time required for its treatment can result in employment disruptions, loss of household income and loss of employment-based health insurance coverage, leading to financial hardship.
Published Innovative microscopy demystifies metabolism of Alzheimer's
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Using state-of-the-art microscopy techniques, researchers have shed new light on the underlying mechanisms driving Alzheimer's disease.
Published Dengue fever infections have negative impacts on infant health for three years
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Dengue infections in pregnant women may have a negative impact on the first years of children's lives, new research has found.
Published 3 in 5 parents play short order cook for young children who don't like family meal
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source While most parents of preschool and elementary aged children strive to give their children a balanced, nutritional diet, some of their strategies to promote healthy eating may backfire, a national poll suggests.
Published Study explores possible future for early Alzheimer's diagnostics
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Digital memory test and a blood sample -- this combination will be tested for its potential to identify early Alzheimer's disease in a new research study. Over a hundred healthcare centers are part of the study that is now inviting participants to sign up. At least 3,000, preferably many more participants are needed for the study to be successful.
Published New approach to tackle muscle loss in aging
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A specific protein, TP53INP2, might prevent muscle loss associated with aging. A new study indicates that high levels of this protein are linked to greater muscle strength and healthier aging. This discovery paves the way for new treatments that could enhance the quality of life for the elderly.
Published Predicting cardiac arrhythmia 30 minutes before it happens
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia worldwide with around 59 million people concerned in 2019. This irregular heartbeat is associated with increased risks of heart failure, dementia and stroke. It constitutes a significant burden to healthcare systems, making its early detection and treatment a major goal. Researchers have recently developed a deep-learning model capable of predicting the transition from a normal cardiac rhythm to atrial fibrillation. It gives early warnings on average 30 minutes before onset, with an accuracy of around 80%. These results pave the way for integration into wearable technologies, allowing early interventions and better patient outcomes.
Published Pressure in the womb may influence facial development
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Physical cues in the womb, and not just genetics, influence the normal development of neural crest cells, the embryonic stem cells that form facial features, finds a new study.
Published Genetically engineering a treatment for incurable brain tumors
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Scientists are developing and validating a patent-pending novel immunotherapy to be used against glioblastoma brain tumors. Glioblastomas are almost always lethal with a median survival time of 14 months. Traditional methods used against other cancers, like chemotherapy and immunotherapy, are often ineffective on glioblastoma.
Published People think 'old age' starts later than it used to, study finds
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Middle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, according to a new study.
Published Despite AI advancements, human oversight remains essential
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source State-of-the-art artificial intelligence systems known as large language models (LLMs) are poor medical coders, according to researchers. Their study emphasizes the necessity for refinement and validation of these technologies before considering clinical implementation. The study extracted a list of more than 27,000 unique diagnosis and procedure codes from 12 months of routine care in the Mount Sinai Health System, while excluding identifiable patient data. Using the description for each code, the researchers prompted models from OpenAI, Google, and Meta to output the most accurate medical codes. The generated codes were compared with the original codes and errors were analyzed for any patterns.
Published Mosaics of predisposition cause skin disease
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Clarifying the cause of a skin disease led to the discovery of a new disease-causing gene, a new category of diseases, and new perspectives for both counseling and therapy. The discovery is the first time that epigenetic silencing, the 'switching off' of an otherwise intact gene, has been recognized as the cause for a skin disease.
Published Social programs save millions of lives, especially in times of crisis
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Primary health care, conditional cash transfers and social pensions have prevented 1.4 million deaths of all ages in Brazil over the past two decades, according to a new study. If expanded, these programs could avert an additional 1.3 million deaths and 6.6 million hospitalizations by 2030.
Published Shoe technology reduces risk of diabetic foot ulcers
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Researchers have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalization and leg, foot or toe amputations.
Published Glial hyper-drive for triggering epileptic seizures
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source When epileptic patients suffer seizures, their brain is undergoing repetitive and excessive neuronal firing. But what triggers this has stumped scientists for years. Now, researchers have used fluorescence calcium sensors to track astrocytes' role in epileptic seizures, finding that that astrocyte activity starts approximately 20 seconds before the onset of epileptic neuronal hyperactivity.
Published Toxic chemicals from microplastics can be absorbed through skin
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Toxic chemicals used to flame-proof plastic materials can be absorbed into the body through skin, via contact with microplastics, new research shows.
Published Dietary treatment more effective than medicines in IBS
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). With dietary adjustments, more than seven out of ten patients had significantly reduced symptoms.
Published Signs of multiple sclerosis show up in blood years before symptoms
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source In a discovery that could hasten treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), scientists have discovered a harbinger in the blood of some people who later went on to develop the disease.
Published Analyzing the progression in retinal thickness could predict cognitive progression in Parkinson's patients
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Although there are still some aspects pending confirmation for its use in the clinical setting, and its resolution needs to be improved slightly, a study has shown that a method routinely used to carry out ophthalmological tests can also be used to monitor the neurodegeneration that occurs in Parkinson's patients. In the course of the research it was found that the neurodegeneration of the retina probably precedes cognitive impairment.