Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Reaching the age of 100 does not necessarily mean a life fraught with illness. A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that centenarians not only live longer, they also stay healthier than other older people, with fewer diseases that develop more slowly.

Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that could support medical professionals in detecting and accurately diagnosing the stage of disease in a range of serious health conditions, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetic eye complications, and cancer.

A research project led by the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research (IOI) to study the cause and impact of antimicrobial-resistant sepsis in Nigeria has resulted in reduced newborn deaths, improved awareness about neonatal infection prevention among parents, and strengthened capacity and training for local doctors. The findings have been published in Nature Communications.

A healthy diet can slow down the accumulation of chronic diseases in older adults, while inflammatory diets accelerate it. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Aging.

An international research team has developed an easy online test capable of detecting toxoplasmosis infection without a blood sample, opening the door for a better understanding of how the common parasite affects human behavior.

While West Nile remains the greatest mosquito-borne threat in Pennsylvania, state officials are monitoring another virus that has begun popping up in mosquito populations.

In an update to the guidelines for managing atopic dermatitis in adults, four new treatment recommendations are presented. The focused update was published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

For over a century, neuroscientists and psychologists have been trying to understand the neurophysiological mechanisms underpinning the human brain’s development from birth to late adulthood. While past studies have shed light on some of these mechanisms, several aspects of the brain’s maturation remain poorly understood.

As the latest wave of COVID-19 shows no signs of abating, University of South Australia experts say it’s not just booster shots that could offer protection—healthy levels of vitamin D may also play a role.

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common inherited condition that can lead to kidney failure. Being able to accurately predict how the disease will progress is very important for selecting the right treatments and providing effective patient counseling. However, the currently available prediction tools aren’t very accurate and require MRI images or genetic exams, which are not always available.