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WednesdayJun 08, 2022 12:32 pm

Study Finds That Brain Tumors May Originate from Different Site

Glioblastoma is one of the most lethal and common primary brain tumors in adults, with a median survival period of about 15 months post diagnosis. New research has found that glioblastoma may originate from stem cells that aren’t in the same region as the tumors it causes. Unlike most types of cancer, glioblastoma is almost always discovered as aggressive and high-grade lesions that are almost impossible to treat using the current treatment methods like chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Professor Yuan Zhu, the lead author of the study, stated that when a patient presented with neurological symptoms such as vomiting, nausea…

TuesdayJun 07, 2022 11:48 am

At least 4 in 10 Long-COVID Patients Report Symptoms Akin to Fibromyalgia

Tonix Pharmaceuticals recently released data showing that more than 40% of patients living with long COVID usually experience multisite pain much like fibromyalgia. Long COVID occurs when individuals who have been infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is known to cause the coronavirus, experience long-term effects from their infection. The data was compiled from a retrospective database study that involved more than 50,000 patients who were experiencing symptoms of long COVID. The study found that a high number of participants used opioids to help manage the pain. In the release, Tonix Pharmaceuticals CEO Seth Lederman stated that the analysis was…

MondayJun 06, 2022 2:28 pm

Study Finds Suicidal Thoughts May Persist after Depression Remission

A new study has found that more than 30% of individuals in remission from major depressive disorder usually continue experiencing suicidal symptoms, even after the most severe stage of the illness has passed. Major depressive disorder accounts for between 60% and 86% of all suicides. The disorder waxes and wanes, with roughly 80% of patients with the disease experiencing no less than five recurrences. Symptoms of suicide may sometimes re-appear, but they don’t always result in action. Despite the close relation between suicidal behavior and thoughts and the disorder, not many studies have looked into suicidal symptoms in connection with…

FridayJun 03, 2022 11:04 am

Study Links Hypertension During Pregnancy to Future Cardiac Events

A new study has found that women who experience complications associated with the development of hypertension during pregnancy have a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease as they get older. This study is a comprehensive review assessing links between future cardiovascular events in women who have had gestational hypertension or preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a serious complication characterized by a sudden increase in blood pressure, which is dangerous for both the baby and the mother and affects the body’s organs. On the other hand, gestational hypertension is marked by a rise in blood pressure while a woman is pregnant. Both conditions…

ThursdayJun 02, 2022 2:25 pm

Study Discovers Gene Defect That Causes Allergies, Autoimmune Illnesses

A new study has found that a mutation of the IL-33 gene may be the cause of food allergies, asthma and inflammation of the esophagus and skin. The researchers documented their observations and findings after studying a boy aged 12 who was found to have mutations of the interleukin 33 (IL-33) gene. The study was conducted by a group of researchers led by Thomas Eiwegger. The Karl Landsteiner University health sciences professor stated that the most noticeable symptoms that confirmed IL-33’s role in immune system reactions included chronic inflammatory changes in the boy’s skin, eosinophilic esophagitis and chronic inflammation of…

WednesdayJun 01, 2022 2:35 pm

Exposure to Wildfires Amplifies Cancer Risk, New Study Finds

Wildfires usually occur in every year in similar areas, with those who live near these regions being exposed to carcinogenic pollutants on a long-term basis. Now new research has discovered a higher incidence of brain tumors and lung cancer in individuals who have been exposed to wildfires. The research, which was conducted by scientists from McGill University, tracked more than two million Canadians over a period of 20 years. It is the first study to assess how forest fire proximity may influence the risk of cancer. The researchers’ objective was to characterize the relationship between the incidence of several cancer…

TuesdayMay 31, 2022 2:53 pm

How Your Mental Health May Benefit from a Digital Detox

In today’s world, we spend most of our day in front of a screen, be it a phone, laptop or computer. While what we’re doing may be productive, overusing technology may have a negative effect on mental health. This is why undergoing a digital and/or social detox to help disconnect from technology may be beneficial. Here’s what you need to know about media detoxes. What are social media and digital detoxes, and why should you detox? A social media detox is when an individual refrains from using or engaging with social media for a set period, or indefinitely, to improve…

FridayMay 27, 2022 11:58 am

Study Suggests COVID-19 Increases Parkinson’s Disease Risk

New research has found that the virus known to cause COVID-19 may heighten the risk of brain degeneration observed in patients with Parkinson’s disease. For their study, the researchers used genetically engineered mice that could express the human ACE-2 receptor. It is this receptor that the SARS-CoV-2 virus uses to access the cells found in human airways. The researchers infected the mice with a SARS-CoV-2 dose that corresponded to a moderate coronavirus infection in people and then allowed them to recover. Of the total number of mice that were infected with the virus, 80% survived. After the mice had been…

ThursdayMay 26, 2022 1:02 pm

UNICEF Sounds the Alarm on the Worldwide Child Malnutrition Risk

UNICEF recently warned that the worldwide risk for child malnutrition, which was already increasing before Russia invaded Ukraine, had significantly risen. In its recent press release, UNICEF noted that 10% of children in Cambodia were actively impacted by malnutrition. The organization stated that severe wasting, which could be observed when a child was too thin for their height, is the most life threatening and visible form of malnutrition. In its Child Alert press release, the United Nations Children’s Fund estimated that globally, at least 13.5 million children aged five and below suffered from severe wasting. The press release added that…

WednesdayMay 25, 2022 2:40 pm

New Research Outlines Autoimmune Hepatitis Risk Factors after Liver Transplantation

Data from the National Organization for Rare Disorders shows that roughly one to two individuals out of every 100,000 globally are diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis annually. This rare liver disorder is characterized by an autoimmune response against healthy cells in the liver, which leads to cirrhosis, liver failure and eventually, death. Some patients with this disorder undergo liver transplants to treat the illness when it’s in its advanced stages. However, in some cases, the disease recurs, and not much has been known about what factors heightened the possibility of the disease recurring — until now. New research has outlined some risk…