Study suggests stalled amyloid protein production drives Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is likely caused by stalled protein processing in the brain, according to a new study.
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Gene expression analyses reveal molecular insights into bone remodeling
Bones are the living tissue on which the human skeleton is constructed and play a key role in enabling physical movements. The structural integrity of bones has been attributed to bone remodeling—a highly regulated process of bone formation and bone resorption (dissolving old and damaged bones), driven by osteoblast and osteoclast bone cells, respectively.
People who are autistic and transgender/gender diverse have poorer health and health care, study finds
Autistic transgender/gender diverse individuals are more likely to have long-term mental and physical health conditions, including alarmingly high rates of self-harm, new research from the University of Cambridge suggests.
Norovirus: What is it? Who’s at risk? And why won’t hand sanitizers work?
Norovirus—a highly contagious virus known for causing gastrointestinal distress—is making headlines this winter due to a sharp rise in cases and widespread outbreaks in Canada, the United States, and beyond.
Inflammation may explain stomach problems in psoriasis sufferers
People with the skin condition psoriasis often have invisible inflammation in the small intestine with an increased propensity for “leaky gut,” according to new research at Uppsala University. These changes in the gut could explain why psoriasis sufferers often have gastrointestinal problems and are more prone to developing Crohn’s disease.
Digital therapeutics: Exploring the road to commercialization across international markets
Digital therapeutics allow health care workers and patients to use software in the management and treatment of disease. The idea spans various health care areas, including mental health, chronic disease management, neurological disorders, addiction treatment, and rehabilitation.
Supervised exercise can improve mental health and quality of life in people with coronary heart disease
A study led by researchers from the University of Granada, carried out in collaboration with the University of Castilla-La Mancha and the Radboud University Medical Center (The Netherlands), has shown that the context in which physical exercise is performed plays a key role in improving the mental health and quality of life of patients with coronary heart disease.
As California wildfires continue to rage, smoke researchers warn of immediate and long-term health effects
More than a week after a series of wildfires broke out in and around Los Angeles, winds are starting to let up, giving firefighting crews the upper hand in containment efforts.
Complexities of returning to work after mental health leave: Ethical dilemmas and stakeholder conflicts
Returning to work after sick leave due to common mental disorders is a process with inherent ethical conflicts and potential dilemmas. A study, published in the journal Health Care Analysis, conducted at the University of Gothenburg has shown that the goals of the employer and other stakeholders can diverge at times.
GaToroid: Getting closer to affordable cancer hadron therapy
Hadron therapy is a state-of-the-art radiotherapy technique that uses proton or ion beams to target tumoral cells, while sparing surrounding healthy tissues from unwanted radiation. To achieve best results, it requires complex systems, called gantries, that rotate around the patient, carrying magnets that guide the hadron beams precisely onto tumors. Unfortunately, these are usually massive and costly machines, which represent a limiting factor for the spread of the treatment technique.