Brainstem atrophy is linked to extrapyramidal symptoms in frontotemporal dementia
Frontotemporal dementia patients with extrapyramidal symptoms have brainstem atrophy and reduced metabolism in certain areas of the brain significantly more often than patients without extrapyramidal symptoms, a new study shows. This observation can.....»»
Achilles’ heel of high-risk multiple myeloma
Chromosomal abnormalities are found in most multiple myeloma (MM) patients. While myeloma patients have generally benefited from the advancement of treatment modalities over the years, the treatment outcome for patients having two or more high-risk p.....»»
Researchers mapped interactions of an important group of cell surface receptors
The new study can help understanding diseases stemming from the abnormal functions of the human receptor tyrosine kinases, RTKs......»»
Social determinants of health affect care for people with congenital heart disease
Improving overall health equity for people with congenital heart disease requires recognizing the impact of social determinants of health throughout their lifespan. Systemic societal inequities and structural racism impact the health of people with c.....»»
Sitting Tai Chi exercises improved recovery outcomes for older stroke survivors
A study found that after three months of practicing a modified form of Tai Chi in which participants are seated, stroke survivors had improved hand and arm function, sitting balance, mental health and quality of life, compared to stroke survivors who.....»»
Exercise shown to release protein reducing bowel cancer risk
Experts have identified for the first time exactly how exercise can lower your risk of getting bowel cancer and slow the growth of tumors......»»
Reconstructing the states of a nonlinear dynamical system
We often encounter nonlinear dynamical systems that behave unpredictably, such as the earth's climate and the stock market. To analyze them, measurements taken over time are used to reconstruct the state of the system. However, this depends on the qu.....»»
Study reveals the dynamics of human milk production
Researchers have performed a large-scale, high-resolution study of the cells in breast milk, allowing them to track how these cells change over time in nursing mothers......»»
Diversity in U.S. medicine is not keeping pace with population changes, analysis finds
A new study assessed trends in the makeup of clinical faculty at U.S. medical school from 1977 to 2019. Women gained significantly greater representation during the study period, but minority groups remain underrepresented. Increasing diversity in U......»»
Pulse oximeters did not change outcomes for patients in COVID-19 monitoring program
Already checked regularly for worsening symptoms via automated text messages, COVID-19 patients with pulse oximeters in a home monitoring program had similar recovery to those without them, according to new research......»»
Phthalates: Study investigates the effects of DiNP on the colon
Researchers looked at the effect of DiNP on the colonic environment in a new study......»»
New method for probing the bewildering diversity of the microbiome
Scientists describe a new method for probing the microbiome in unprecedented detail. The technique provides greater simplicity and ease of use compared with existing approaches. Using the new technique, the researchers demonstrate an improved ability.....»»
Researchers identify neuronal mechanisms that control food cravings during pregnancy
Many people have felt the sudden and uncontrollable urge to eat a certain food. These urges --known as cravings-- are very common, especially during pregnancy. During this time, the mother's body undergoes a series of physiological and behavioral cha.....»»
Dual-mode endoscope offers unprecedented insights into uterine health
A new endoscope design that combines ultrasound with optical coherence tomography can assess the structural features of the endometrium with unprecedented detail. This dual-mode endoscope could help doctors diagnose infertility problems that are rela.....»»
Loss of neurons, not lack of sleep, makes Alzheimer’s patients drowsy
The lethargy that many Alzheimer's patients experience is caused not by a lack of sleep, but rather by the degeneration of a type of neuron that keeps us awake, according to a study that also confirms the tau protein is behind that neurodegeneration......»»
Two-faced protein both inhibits and activates B cell receptor signaling
Researchers have found that restoration of B cell function in BCR signaling deficiencies involves the interaction of CD22, normally an inhibitory factor, with binding partners on the same cell, which results in upregulation of BCR expression and para.....»»
Global trial demonstrates some benefits of flu shots for heart failure patients
People with heart failure who received an annual flu shot had lower rates of pneumonia and hospitalization on a year-round basis and a reduction in major cardiovascular events during peak flu season, in a new study. However, the trial did not meet it.....»»
Cause of metastasis in prostate cancer discovered
Prostate cancers remain localized in the majority of cases, giving affected individuals a good chance of survival. However, about 20% of patients develop incurable metastatic prostate cancer, resulting in approximately 5,000 deaths each year in Austr.....»»
Damaged nerve behind athletes" post-concussion issues
Depression, dizziness, difficulty focusing the gaze and balance problems. Many professional athletes who have sustained head trauma in sports have lingering symptoms that affect everyday life. Little help has been available as the cause has been unkn.....»»
Aggressive warming during surgery does not reduce major complications
Patients kept at a body temperature of 37 C during major surgery had no fewer cardiac complications than patients kept at 35.5 C, according to new data. There were also no differences in the number of infections or required blood transfusions in pati.....»»