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Study reveals opsin 3’s role in mouse appetite control

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

Scientists discovered years ago that the hypothalamus—which helps to manage body temperature, hunger, sex drive, sleep and more—includes neurons that express the protein opsin 3 (OPN3). Far less clear, however, was what this light-sensing protein does so deep inside the brain.

Research shows sotagliflozin is the first medication of its kind to significantly reduce both heart attacks and strokes

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

Sotagliflozin, a drug recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat type 2 diabetes and kidney disease with additional cardiovascular risk factors, can significantly reduce heart attack and stroke among these patients, according to results from an international clinical trial led by a Mount Sinai researcher.

New blood test could improve Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, research finds

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

Up to half of all people living with Alzheimer’s Disease in Ireland remain undiagnosed. Now, a new blood test may have the potential to transform patient care, allowing for better diagnosis, earlier interventions and more targeted treatments.

Brain bleeds double later-life dementia risk, study finds

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have found that intracranial hemorrhages, or “brain bleeds,” caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the brain, double a person’s risk of developing dementia later in life.

Study explains how antidepressants can protect against infections and sepsis

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

Antidepressants like Prozac are commonly prescribed to treat mental health disorders, but new research suggests they could also protect against serious infections and life-threatening sepsis.

A mitochondrial protein’s protective role offers new hope for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

Researchers from Cologne, Bochum, Padova and Angers have discovered a novel connection between mitochondrial function, protein quality control and cellular health, whose failure could be the leading cause of the currently incurable neurological disease Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT).

Comprehensive CT scans may help identify atherosclerosis among lung cancer patients

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

Several cardiovascular risk factors, such as advanced age and smoking history, are prevalent among lung cancer patients at the time of the diagnosis and increase their risk of future heart disease, according to a new study being presented at ACC’s Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient course. Comprehensive assessments are needed in this vulnerable group to improve survival outcomes and quality of care for cancer patients.

Gene therapy for rare epilepsy shows promise in mice

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

Dravet syndrome and other developmental epileptic encephalopathies are rare but devastating conditions that cause a host of symptoms in children, including seizures, intellectual disability, and even sudden death.

Higher amounts of dietary fiber before the age of 2 may reduce later risk of celiac disease

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

The results of an observational study from Lund University in Sweden are clear: Up to the age of 2, a more fiber-rich diet seems to reduce the risk of celiac disease. A particularly clear link was seen when children had eaten fiber-rich foods before the age of 1.

Survey shows patients with diabetes who follow doctor’s advice more likely to undergo diabetic retinopathy examinations

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

Diabetic retinopathy is a severe complication of diabetes that can lead to blindness. The Japanese clinical practice guidelines for diabetes recommend that individuals undergo a fundus examination at least once a year to screen for diabetic retinopathy. However, previous studies indicate that fewer than half of individuals with diabetes in Japan undergo regular fundus examinations.

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Study reveals opsin 3’s role in mouse appetite control

Research shows sotagliflozin is the first medication of its kind to significantly reduce both heart attacks and strokes

New blood test could improve Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, research finds

Brain bleeds double later-life dementia risk, study finds

Study explains how antidepressants can protect against infections and sepsis

A mitochondrial protein’s protective role offers new hope for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Comprehensive CT scans may help identify atherosclerosis among lung cancer patients

Gene therapy for rare epilepsy shows promise in mice

Higher amounts of dietary fiber before the age of 2 may reduce later risk of celiac disease

Survey shows patients with diabetes who follow doctor’s advice more likely to undergo diabetic retinopathy examinations

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