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Medical Xpress / MRI scans and DNA data uncover new genetic links to fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is characterized by the accumulation of triglycerides—a type of fat—in the liver. The disease has a strong genetic component, but until now, knowledge about which genes influence its development has been ...
Medical Xpress / Smart adhesive patch sticks securely and releases gently without damaging skin
Most people remember the sharp sting of removing a bandage from the knee. For people with fragile skin, however, this moment can be more than brief discomfort. In neonates, older adults and critically ill patients, repeated ...
Medical Xpress / Comprehensive DNA sequencing reveals hidden drivers of cancer
Michigan's Oncology Sequencing Program, or MiOncoSeq, was the first of its kind in the nation to sequence patient tumors. Launched in 2010, the program analyzes DNA and RNA from normal tissue and tumors to identify alterations ...
Medical Xpress / Earlier survivorship care linked to lower risk of head and neck cancer recurrence and death
Beginning survivorship care for head and neck cancer patients earlier is linked to better survival and lower recurrence, according to a new University of Pittsburgh study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery.
Medical Xpress / Excessive weight gain during pregnancy linked to higher risk of severe maternal complications
A new study of more than 1 million births led by McMaster University researchers has found that gaining too much weight during pregnancy, regardless of a person's starting weight, is linked to a higher risk of life-threatening ...
Medical Xpress / Prenatal iron deficiency leaves lasting changes in the developing brain
During the first weeks of pregnancy, developing cells are already laying the foundation for the brain. Iron plays a major role in the organization and shaping of cells during this stage of gestation. Epidemiological studies ...
Medical Xpress / Research finds bariatric surgery can restore immune cell function affected by obesity
New Maynooth University (MU) research led by the Department of Biology's Dr. Ciara Flynn, working within the research group of Professor Andrew Hogan at the Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, has found ...
Medical Xpress / More daily steps over a long period linked to better attention and decision-making
Walking a few extra steps can help your cognitive health go the extra mile. Physical activity has time and again proven its benefits for both mind and body. Regular physical activity, such as walking, is associated with lower ...
Medical Xpress / Pancreatic cancer study highlights body's natural molecules as potential treatment tools
Pancreatic cancer cells are remarkably good at doing one thing: growing. But new Texas A&M research suggests that two tiny molecules already present in the body may help slow them down.
Medical Xpress / Tuberculosis vaccine's link to reduced dementia risk gains mechanistic support
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), a vaccine widely used to prevent tuberculosis and treat bladder cancer, may also have properties that reduce the risk for dementia, according to new findings in a study of mice. BCG is a live, ...
Medical Xpress / Eye tracking could help virtual reality pain therapy adapt to individual needs
Combining artificial intelligence (AI) with eye tracking in virtual reality could one day help personalize treatment for millions living with chronic pain, according to world-first research from the University of East Anglia.
Medical Xpress / AI identifies tumor aging patterns to predict immunotherapy response across multiple cancer types
Even when given the same drug, some patients respond well while others show little or no response. This is particularly true of immunotherapy. A research team at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) has developed ...
