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TuesdayNov 07, 2023 3:36 pm

Study Finds Autism Compromises Sleep Quality, Physical Activity in Kids

New research has found that children with disorders on the autism spectrum have lower physical activity levels and worse sleep in comparison to their peers. One of the study’s coauthors, Xiao Liang, stated that the study was driven by results from earlier research as well as his experience as an inclusive education teacher in Hong Kong. Liang, who is a research assistant professor in the rehabilitation sciences department at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, added that he discovered that students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) had low levels of physical activity during class as well as recess and lunch break. For…

MondayNov 06, 2023 2:17 pm

Sex Hormones Could Influence Alzheimer’s Development, Researchers Say

University of Western Ontario researchers have discovered that sex hormones may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The neurodegenerative condition affects roughly 32 million people globally and is characterized by disruptive symptoms such as poor judgment, memory loss and loss of sense of initiative. With two-thirds of Alzheimer’s patients being women, researchers from the University of Western Ontario sought to understand the role of female sex hormones in how the disease develops in the brain. Some researchers posit that women develop Alzheimer’s disease at higher rates because they tend to live longer than men, while others say…

FridayNov 03, 2023 12:57 pm

Australian Study Finds Way to Detect Parkinson’s Prior to Symptom Onset

New research has demonstrated that it is possible to detect signs of Parkinson’s disease through the introduction of a synthetic compound into patients’ bodies. The research was carried out by scientists at the Florey Institute and Austin Health in Australia. The focus of the research was to highlight the changes in the brain that marked disease progression before patients began to present with other symptoms. For their study, the scientists recruited 26 patients with Parkinson’s disease, 11 with rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder and 12 others who made up the control group. REM sleep behavior disorder is common…

ThursdayNov 02, 2023 1:05 pm

Potential Complications of Untreated Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes individuals to develop a rash with scaly, itchy patches on their elbows, knees, trunk and scalp. This chronic illness, which may start off as a few itchy patches, can severely affect an individual’s quality of life. Psoriasis is often accompanied by chronic inflammation, which affects those with mild and severe cases alike. Experts agree that in the absence of a cure, proper treatment is required to manage the condition. Below we look at what happens when psoriasis remains untreated and any complications that may arise from undertreating or not treating the condition. What…

WednesdayNov 01, 2023 10:55 am

Alarming Data Highlights Gaps in Treating People with Chronic HBV

Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. This disease, which can be prevented via vaccine, spreads when blood or other body fluids from an infected individual enter the body of another. Having chronic hepatitis B increases an individual’s risk of developing cirrhosis, liver cancer or liver failure. New research, which evaluated a cohort of adult veterans in America, has determined that only about one-half started on antiviral therapy. The study was led by clinical associate professor Robert J. Wong of the Stanford University School of Medicine. The researchers’ aim was to understand chronic hepatitis B-related…

TuesdayOct 31, 2023 2:54 pm

Brand Metrics e-Commerce Companies Need to Watch

Brand metrics are qualitative and quantitative measurements markets use to analyze and track the perception, performance and strength of a brand. These assessments allow marketers to gain insight into their brand awareness, loyalty and health among a company’s target audience and general market. With competition in the e-commerce sector getting increasingly fierce by the year, proper brand positioning can help e-commerce companies stand out from the pack, more effectively attracting and retaining customers over the long-term. Marketers can use brand metrics to learn how customers feel about their company and its products, and how likely they are to purchase specific…

MondayOct 30, 2023 11:37 am

Study Identifies Immune Cells Responsible for Severe Asthma

Researchers from the University of Southampton, United Kingdom and La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have identified a group of immune cells that may be responsible for severe asthma. Identified as cytotoxic CD4+ tissue-resident memory T cells, these cells congregate in the lungs and seem to have the ability to cause the harm associated with later development of asthma. Researchers say these immune cells are especially prevalent in men and note that men who are diagnosed with asthma after age 40 often have high counts of this specific T cell in their lungs, which increases their odds of developing severe…

FridayOct 27, 2023 12:19 pm

Stanford Study Finds Lung Cancer Cells Hide, Thrive in the Brain

Researchers from Stanford Medicine have found that lung cancer cells can spread to the brain and hide from the immune system by pretending to be “baby neurons.” After originating in the lungs, these cancer cells can metastasize into the brain and avoid detection by convincing neural cells that they’re juvenile neurons through the secretion of a certain chemical signal. These cancer cells secrete a chemical message/signal that is ubiquitous during times of brain development, which attracts brain cells called astrocytes to the cells. This chemical signal encourages the astrocytes to secrete other chemical signals that protect the lung cancer cells…

ThursdayOct 26, 2023 2:51 pm

Biotech Firms Register Successes in Quest for Better Pancreatic Cancer Treatments

The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts & Figures 2023 report revealed a 1% increase in five-year survival rates for pancreatic cancer, which increased from 11% to 12%. Released in early 2023, the report represented the first instance since 2017 that five-year survival rates for pancreatic cancer increased for two years in a row. It indicates that we are making slow but steady progress against pancreatic cancer, a hard-to-treat cancer that originates in the pancreas before spreading to other organs and tissues. In many cases, pancreatic cancer spreads to the lungs, abdominal walls, lymph nodes and bones, resulting in symptoms such…

WednesdayOct 25, 2023 12:13 pm

Four Marketing Channels that eCommerce Firms Can Leverage

In an incredibly competitive market such as e-commerce, where 90% of companies fail, marketing is key to standing out from the competition and maintaining profitability. The right marketing channel mix can help you drive traffic to your merchant sites, increase conversions and boost your virtual store’s revenue. Although billions of people buy and sell online every year, attracting and retaining customers to a platform can be incredibly difficult. Traditional marketing techniques may not translate well to e-commerce. Even with the right techniques, you may not have much marketing success if you don’t devise a proper mix of marketing channels. Search…