How do neighborhoods impact children’s chances of surviving leukemia?
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are the most common pediatric cancers and among the leading causes of death in children.
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Childhood trauma linked to increased substance use, unexpected effects on heart rate and blood pressure in adolescents
A new study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry reveals that childhood trauma significantly increases the likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors, including harmful alcohol consumption, smoking and illicit drug use, by the age of 18. The research is led by the University of Bath and the University of São Paulo.
Engineers develop wearable heart attack detection technology
Every second counts when it comes to detecting and treating heart attacks. That’s where a new technology from the University of Mississippi comes in to identify heart attacks faster and more accurately than traditional methods.
Home washing machines fail to remove important pathogens from textiles
Health care workers who wash their uniforms at home may be unknowingly contributing to the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals, according to a new study led by Katie Laird of De Montfort University, published in PLOS One.
CRP protein test offers quick and reliable results for bacterial meningitis diagnosis
Researchers at Amsterdam UMC have developed a new diagnostic test that can quickly and accurately diagnose bacterial meningitis. The test measures the CRP protein in cerebrospinal fluid, a protein that is already often tested in blood to detect bacterial infections. Currently, it often takes a long time before meningitis is diagnosed, which delays the start of adequate treatment.
Bariatric surgery: Different benefits for people with an increased risk of diabetes
More than 2.5 billion adults worldwide are overweight or obese. Many develop type 2 diabetes (T2D) and other complications. Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment option for significantly reducing weight and reducing the risk of complications. However, it is still difficult to predict the benefits of bariatric surgery for people without T2D.
Depression and other mental health conditions linked to immune response, study finds
Depression, schizophrenia and other mental health conditions affect 1 in 4 people in their lifetime, but the mechanisms underlying these conditions are poorly understood. New research led by researchers at the University of Bristol has linked the body’s immune response with schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and bipolar disorder. The study demonstrates mental health conditions might be affected by the whole body as well as changes in the brain. The findings could pave the way for better treatments of some mental health conditions.
Rising diabetes risk among inpatients with depression sparks call for integrated care
A new study published in Health Data Science by researchers at Peking University reveals a concerning rise in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among depression inpatients in Beijing from 2005 to 2018. This large-scale analysis, involving nearly 21,000 psychiatric inpatients across 19 hospitals, offers the first comprehensive assessment of diabetes comorbidity in Chinese patients clinically diagnosed with depression.
Clusterin expression marks aging in hematopoietic stem cells
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of an aging patient population and an increasing prevalence of age-associated diseases, underscoring the need for advancing research into the biological mechanisms of aging. Of particular scientific interest are hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), which undergo profound age-related phenotypic and functional transformations.
Egg white hydrolysates show promise as natural antihypertensive agents
Hypertension is a major public health concern, affecting millions worldwide and increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. It is typically characterized by persistent high blood pressure, which can result from multiple mechanisms, including increased activity of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), inflammation, and oxidative stress.