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TuesdayFeb 07, 2023 12:24 pm

New Model Sheds Light on Patterns of Infectious Illnesses

The COVID-19 pandemic was a major reminder of just how problematic infectious diseases can be, especially if we aren’t intimately aware of their spread patterns. Only a few months after the disease was discovered in Wuhan, China, significant chunks of the world were shut down to avoid mass infections that would place undue strain on their medical systems. Even though we are now out of the eye of the storm, it is important that we understand how such infectious diseases behave to prevent future pandemics. Fortunately, a new modeling approach capable of accounting for contact patterns between different age groups…

MondayFeb 06, 2023 10:53 am

Study Finds Boosting White Blood Cell Counts May Improve Treatment Outcomes

Glioblastoma is an aggressive type of brain and spinal cord cancer that typically affects brain tissues, usually the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Treatment options for the debilitating brain cancer tend to lower white blood cell counts for six months to a year, which inadvertently impacts patient survival rates. Scientists and researchers have tried to determine the specific cause of this extended drop in white blood cell levels and its impact on survivability for years with little success. New research from the St. Louis Washington University School of Medicine has now revealed one probable reason for the lower…

FridayFeb 03, 2023 10:53 am

Global Clinical Guidelines to Prevent, Manage Cardiac Complications Among Pediatric Cancer Patients Published

Researchers from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne have recently published the first-ever clinical guidelines to help prevent and address cardiac complications in pediatric cancer patients who are currently undergoing treatment. A growing body of research has revealed in recent years that pediatric cancer patients face a significant risk of developing additional medical complications later in life. Some of the treatments used to address tumors, such as radiation therapy, can be quite damaging to healthy cells. Even grown adults suffer side effects such as anemia, appetite loss, fatigue, bruising, bleeding, and hair loss. For children, these treatments can disrupt…

ThursdayFeb 02, 2023 12:21 pm

How Emotional Support, Service Dogs Differ

Although emotional support and service dogs may seem similar to the uninformed viewer, there are several critical differences between these two types of dogs. Dogs have been man's best friend for thousands of years, sticking with humans since the early days of cave painting and stone tools, through the middle ages, the industrial revolution and into the modern age. Dogs helped to protect human settlements from dangerous animals and other people; they were also instrumental in guarding and herding livestock for thousands of years. While plenty of dogs around the world still serve this function, most people use dogs for…

WednesdayFeb 01, 2023 11:50 am

Developing Heart Disease Earlier in Life Increases Cognitive Decline Later in Life

Heart disease is one of the most prolific killers in America, taking one life every 34 seconds and affecting nearly one-half of the country’s population. According to a new study from the University of California, San Francisco, people who develop heart disease earlier in their lives have an increased risk of experiencing cognitive decline later in life. The study found that people who suffer strokes or heart attacks in middle age may have problems with thinking and memory when they grow older. More specifically, the study focused on individuals who developed heart disease or leg artery disease, or who suffered…

TuesdayJan 31, 2023 12:14 pm

Research Links Two Natural Deposits to Onset of Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is an eye disorder that commonly affects people aged 50 years and older. It occurs when the inner layers of the macula, a region of the retina that provides the eye with a clear vision in the direct line of sight, begin to break down and function less effectively. Although we don’t know precisely what causes macular degeneration, research indicates that it may be due to a combination of environmental factors, including diet and obesity coupled with family genes and age. Close to 20 million Americans aged 40 and older are currently living with some kind of age-related…

MondayJan 30, 2023 11:06 am

Study Determines That How Proteins Move May Influence Brain Tumor Growth

Proteins come in various shapes, making it hard to determine how they move and, in turn, how they function. A study conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institute has discovered a new target for brain tumors through the use of computer simulations. Laura Orellana, a biophysicist at the institution’s Department of Oncology-Pathology, led the study, which looked into how proteins moved. The study used data from the Protein Data Bank, which comprises decades of information on the 3D structures of different kinds of biological molecules, including proteins. This data is based on experimental techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)…

FridayJan 27, 2023 10:11 am

Study Finds Mucus-Eating Gut Bacteria May Cause Fever Following Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatments often take a huge toll on the patient’s body, causing adverse side effects such as blood clots, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, lymphedema and neutropenia. Neutropenia refers to the loss of neutrophils, which are a type of white blood cell. In severe neutropenia cases, patients develop a fever. New research has linked this fever to bacteria in the gut known as Akkermansia muciniphila (A. muciniphila). The study was led by a team of researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. It involved analyzing fecal samples collected from 119 patients who were undergoing stem cell transplantation.…

ThursdayJan 26, 2023 10:21 am

Four Signs Your Child Could Be Autistic

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that usually results in repetitive or restricted behavior as well as problems with social interaction and communication. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that around 2.21% of adults in America live on the spectrum, with 3.62% of men and 0.86% of women estimated to have the condition. Although ASD can be detected by the time a child is 18 months old, many people do not receive their diagnoses until they are well into their childhood; some individuals aren’t even diagnosed until they become adults. When the condition goes undiagnosed,…

WednesdayJan 25, 2023 11:11 am

New Study Finds More than 30% of Patients Use Cannabis for Chronic Pain

With more than 30 states allowing some form of cannabis, millions of Americans now have access to the drug in either medical or recreational markets. Over the past decade, research has shown that cannabis has potential as a treatment for conditions such as chronic pain without the side effects typically seen in pharmaceuticals. As a result, dozens of states have launched medical markets that allow patients with qualifying medical conditions to purchase and use legal cannabis for medical purposes. A recent study from the University of Michigan has revealed that slightly more than one-third of adults with chronic pain have…