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FridayMay 03, 2024 10:00 am

Study Suggests Metabolism Issues After Spinal-Cord Injury Result from Disturbed Neuronal Activity

Researchers from The Ohio State University have found that disturbed neuronal activity may cause metabolism issues in individuals who suffer spinal-cord injuries. Findings from an animal study suggest that heart attacks, diabetes and vascular conditions that typically affect patients postspinal-cord injury are a result of neuronal activity that causes abdominal fat tissue compounds to start leaking and pooling into organs, such as the liver. The study also pointed to common drugs that could potentially prevent some of the metabolism issues that occur after spinal-cord injuries. The Ohio State University researchers found a connection between triglyceride breakdown in the fat tissue…

WednesdayMay 01, 2024 10:00 am

Vitamin D Could Balance Gut Microbiota, Boost Cancer Immunotherapy

Vitamin D plays different roles and is easily available through the sun, meat and plants. Despite this, many individuals are vitamin D deficient. Different studies have looked into the use of vitamin D for the prevention and treatment of different cancers, including bowel, breast, skin and prostate cancer. Prior studies have linked high levels of vitamin D to decreased cancer mortality rate and reduced risk of developing cancer. In addition, researchers have explored vitamin D use in conjunction with immunotherapy. This type of treatment uses the patient’s immune system to improve its ability to eliminate cancer cells. Immunotherapy treatments include…

MondayApr 29, 2024 10:00 am

Buyers Demand AI-Supported Tools While Exploring Novel eCommerce Categories

As online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay and myriad other alternatives have become one of the most common ways for consumers to buy goods, these companies have become increasingly demanding on AI-supported tools designed to help them explore novel shopping categories. Consumers now want the same kind of personalized, expert guidance they would get in a brick-and-mortar store when they try out unfamiliar products on online marketplaces, one industry executive says. Artificial intelligence (AI) could fill this role quite effectively by helping online shoppers overcome the initial hesitance involved with trying out new products. Emily Heintz, founder and chief curator…

FridayApr 26, 2024 10:00 am

Researchers Seek to Develop Genetically Engineered Brain Cancer Treatment

Scientists at Purdue University are trying to develop a new treatment for glioblastoma tumors. Glioblastoma is a type of cancer that originates in the spinal cord and/or brain. This cancer is fatal, with a median time of survival of 14 months. Conventional treatments for other cancers, including immunotherapy and chemotherapy, are ineffective on this particular cancer. These treatments work by blood cells being taken from a patient then reintroduced back into their bodies after genetic engineering to fight cancer cells. This study was led by associate professor Sandro Matosevic of Purdue’s department of industrial and molecular pharmaceutics. The study’s objective…

WednesdayApr 24, 2024 10:00 am

Advancements in Medical AI Are Improving Timely Esophageal Cancer Detection

Scientists in China recently identified an innovative system that considerably increases the rate of detection of esophageal cancer lesions. Esophageal cancer starts from the esophagus, which ferries food from the throat to the stomach. Early detection of this particular cancer is crucial as rates of survival considerably increase when the illness is identified and treated in its early stages. Unfortunately, this cancer is often diagnosed in its later stages when patients begin presenting with symptoms, which makes treatment more difficult. So, how does artificial intelligence improve esophageal cancer detection? Artificial intelligence analyzes endoscopic images using advanced algorithms to identify lesions…

MondayApr 22, 2024 10:00 am

CMS Completes New Rules Modifying Medicare Advantage Program

Earlier this month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a regulation implementing changes in policy to Medicare Part C and Part D. The changes expand on policies under the Biden-Harris administration to promote healthy competition, strengthen guardrails and protections, and ensure Medicare Part D plans meet the needs of all who enroll. The changes in policy include restrictions on beneficiary data distribution, revisions on compensation rules for brokers and agents who hinder anticompetitive steering, and improvements to behavioral health access. We look at them in detail below. Limitations on beneficiary data distribution by third-party marketing organizations The…

FridayApr 19, 2024 10:00 am

Misinformation on TikTok Causing Many to Misdiagnose Themselves as Autistic

As the global youth population increases its use of social media, misinformation continues to be a danger to many. Joseph O’Brien, a manager at Inspira Health’s Behavioral Wellness Center, stated that social media had increased the dangers of self-diagnosis. Social media apps such as TikTok are already used to spread misinformation, particularly on developmental and mental-health conditions. Various posts include individuals sharing their self-diagnosis of conditions such as autism spectrum disorder despite mental-health professionals on the same TikTok platform highlighting the importance of getting diagnosed by a licensed medical provider. A recent study by the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute determined…

WednesdayApr 17, 2024 10:00 am

New Study Shows Social Isolation, Frailty Worsen Health Risks for Aging People

A recently published review has found that social vulnerability and frailty worsen as individuals age. When both are present, these conditions result in a considerably heightened decline in cognitive and physical function as well as mortality risk. So, what is frailty? Theoretically, frailty is defined as a state of heightened vulnerability resulting from declines associated with age that is clinically recognizable. These declines often compromise an individual’s ability to cope with acute stressors, with researchers noting that frailty is common among older people. While advancements in modern medicine have significantly improved life expectancy of humans beyond natural limits, frailty remains…

MondayApr 15, 2024 10:00 am

Study Identifies Three Distinct Subtypes of Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic illness that affects an individual’s central nervous system. The disease manifests differently in each individual and has varying trajectories, which makes it difficult to manage. It also has no cure. New research has identified three subtypes of the disease based on immune markers observed in participants’ blood. For the research, a team of investigators led by Professor Heinz Wiendl, a professor at the University of Münster, conducted a comprehensive analysis of the immunological properties of different blood samples collected from more than 300 early multiple sclerosis patients and a validation group made up of…

FridayApr 12, 2024 10:00 am

Study Finds Presurgery Immunotherapy Safe for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a challenging cancer to treat. Research shows that roughly 12% of individuals diagnosed with this particular cancer live beyond five years. Additionally, treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies are unsuccessful in treating pancreatic cancer. Prior research has determined that combined PD1-inhibitors and chemotherapy hasn’t brought any improvements in pancreatic cancer patients. PD1-inhibitors are an immunotherapy drug that assists the immune system in recognizing and eliminating cancer cells effectively. Now, new research suggests that individuals with pancreatic cancer can undergo immunotherapy prior to surgery, with scientists noting that this may improve long-term outcomes. The research was…