The growth factor erythropoietin (EPO), known from haematopoiesis, also has important effects in the brain, particularly for learning and thought processes. The findings offer new perspectives for therapies. In the brain, it is not only important that nerve cells send signals, but also how quickly they can do so. In order for information to flow
A study conducted at the University of Helsinki found that children and adults who follow a vegan diet had on average adequate intakes of calcium and vitamin D, nutrients important to bone health, but their bone metabolism differed from those who follow an omnivorous diet. The MIRA2 study conducted at the University of Helsinki investigated
Do you suffer from back pain? The solution may be to go for a walk – as long as you do it regularly. A major study has investigated the relationship between walking and the risk of developing chronic lower back problems. The findings could save the healthcare system significant amounts of money while also alleviating
A cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prediction tool developed by Northwestern Medicine scientists may also be effective for identifying which patients would most benefit from statin therapy, according to a recent study published in JAMA Cardiology. The CVD risk calculator, called the PREVENT (Predicting Risk of cardiovascular disease EVENTs) risk equations, could ultimately help improve clinical decision-making conversations between patients and
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a digital cognitive test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease that is intended for use in primary care.“This digital test, which patients perform on their own with minimal involvement from healthcare personnel, improves the primary care physician’s ability to determine who should be further examined by blood tests for
Scientists have developed a tool made from a modified glue gun that can 3D print bone grafts directly onto fractures and defects during surgery. The tool, described in the journal Device, has been tested in rabbits to quickly create complex bone implants without the need for prefabricating in advance. What’s more, the team optimized the 3D-printed grafts for high structural
New study findings could make it easier to diagnose Alzheimer’s and related dementias, particularly in underrepresented populations In a landmark study of Hispanic and Latino adults, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified a link between self-reported cognitive decline and blood-based biomarkers, which could pave the way for a simple
Reducing sedentary behaviour and increasing physical activity found to protect against bone loss and fractures across all ages. A new review by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Rehabilitation Working Group underscores the powerful impact of lifestyle behaviours—specifically physical activity and sedentary behaviour —on bone health across the human lifespan. While exercise has long been recognized
When GPR133 is activated in bone tissue, it triggers a signal that stimulates bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) and inhibits bone-resorbing cells (osteoclasts). Osteoblasts are specialised bone cells responsible for building and regenerating bone tissue. Researchers at Leipzig University have shown in a high-profile study that a specific receptor plays a key role in the strength of
