This is another example of how diseases can develop differently between the sexes, professor says, highlighting the value of sex-specific research. New research suggests the liver plays a previously unrecognized role in bone health, but only in males. A McGill University-led study published in Matrix Biology found that a protein made in the liver helps regulate bone
Study Snapshot: FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined national U.S. health and diet data to explore whether eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to heart attacks and strokes. UPFs – such as sodas, packaged snacks and processed meats – now make up a large share of Americans’ diets and are known to contribute
Key takeaways New research shows that the use of an AI-enabled digital stethoscope more than doubled the identification of moderate to severe valvular heart disease during routine clinical examinations, compared to a traditional stethoscope. The US study, ‘Artificial-Intelligence-Enabled Digital Stethoscope Improves Point-of-Care Screening for Moderate to Severe Valvular Heart Disease’, was published today (Thursday 5
Research from Amsterdam UMC, in collaboration with Cardiology Centers Netherlands, shows that smartwatches equipped with heart monitoring functions can play a role in detecting cardiac arrhythmias. Analysis of data from 437 high-risk patients showed that cardiac arrhythmias were detected four times more often in those wearing a smartwatch. The results are published in JACC journal
Sinai Health researchers have shown a blood test can predict Crohn’s disease years before symptoms appear, opening the doors to early diagnosis and potentially prevention. The test measures a person’s immune response to flagellin, a protein found on gut bacteria. This response is elevated in individuals long before they develop Crohn’s Disease, a team led
Researchers show how exercise protects the brain against stroke by inducing migration of tiny powerhouses through the bloodstream. While thrombolytic therapy remains one of the most effective strategies for stroke recovery, it is effective only for a short span of time. Now, researchers from Japan have demonstrated how numerous mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell,
Chronic low back pain significantly affects quality of life for millions of people worldwide. Back pain makes it difficult to perform everyday tasks and is among the leading reasons why patients see their doctor. Some back pain comes from the bones themselves, known as the vertebrae, not just the discs in the spine. Damage and
Exercise restores a key cellular balance in ageing muscles, helping them stay stronger and more resilient. Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have uncovered how exercise helps ageing muscles regain their ability to repair themselves, shedding light on why physical activity remains one of the most effective ways to preserve strength and mobility later in life.
A new study led by Baylor College of Medicine and presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session together with World Congress of Cardiology found that an oral PCSK9 inhibitor called MK-0616 reduced LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol by more than 60%. MK-0616, an experimental oral proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor, substantially
A major international study led by Mayo Clinic researchers and funded by the National Institutes of Health found that for people with severe carotid artery narrowing who haven’t experienced recent stroke symptoms, a minimally invasive procedure called carotid artery stenting, combined with intensive medical therapy, significantly lowered stroke risk compared with medical therapy alone. Traditional surgery (carotid endarterectomy) did not show the
