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Tracking tiny facial movements can reveal subtle emotions in autistic individuals

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A study led by Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers suggests that tiny facial movements—too slight for the human eye to notice—could help scientists better understand social communication in people with autism.

Gene therapy offers hope for rare, deadly heart disease in young men

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

A team at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) has developed an innovative gene-therapy strategy that could transform the treatment of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy type 5 (ARVC5), a rare and highly penetrant inherited cardiac disorder with an elevated risk of sudden cardiac death. This disease is particularly devastating in young men and lacks a cure, with current treatments focusing on palliative care.

Study finds 20% of women in Spain with menstrual pain have never been to a gynecologist

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

A new study indicates that 70.9% of women in Spain experience menstrual discomfort every month or almost every month. Despite the high prevalence, 20% of those who experience discomfort monthly report they have never had a gynecological visit.

Genetic predisposition to sedentary behavior increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, finds study

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

Although sedentary behavior may be an evolutionarily selected trait, it is still important to try to be physically active, says a new study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. Researchers have shown for the first time that genetic predisposition to sedentary behavior is associated with a higher risk of developing the most common cardiovascular diseases. A high genetic predisposition to sedentary behavior can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases by up to 20%.

Parents’ metabolic traits can affect child’s health over time, study shows

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

New research at Lund University shows that the biological parents’ genes affect the child’s insulin function and capacity to regulate blood sugar levels and blood lipids in different ways. Such knowledge may be used to develop preventive treatments that reduce the child’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Q&A: Researcher addresses understanding Black maternal health disparities, providing culturally competent care

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

Each year, Black Maternal Health Week (April 11–17) brings attention to an ongoing crisis in the United States.

Val Kilmer died from pneumonia. How do you prevent the respiratory infection?

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

Val Kilmer, the actor behind iconic characters from “Batman Forever,” “Top Gun,” “Tombstone” and more, has died. The 65-year-old film star died April 1 from a battle with pneumonia, an infection that raises increased risks for older adults.

Tavapadon as adjunct to levodopa increases daily ON time in Parkinson’s disease

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

For patients with Parkinson’s disease with motor fluctuations, the oral once-daily, selective D1/D5 partial dopamine agonist tavapadon as an adjunct to levodopa increases total daily ON time versus placebo, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, held from April 5 to 9 in San Diego.

Hidden impact of COVID-19: How lack of testing and isolation played key role in pandemic’s spread

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

“Silent” COVID-19 infections—cases in which individuals carried the virus without symptoms and avoided testing or isolation—likely exacerbated the pandemic’s early spread and distorted containment strategies, a novel QUT behavioral economics study has found.

Team identifies key regulator blocking immunotherapy, paving the way for a new lung cancer treatment

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

Immune checkpoint inhibitors, a class of immunotherapies that help immune cells attack cancer more effectively, have revolutionized cancer treatment. However, fewer than 20% of patients respond to these treatments, highlighting the urgent need for new strategies tailored to both responders and non-responders.

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Proteins important in brain communication have different roles than previously thought

Hidden bias may leave women and older adults underdiagnosed for HIV in Spain

Tracking tiny facial movements can reveal subtle emotions in autistic individuals

Gene therapy offers hope for rare, deadly heart disease in young men

Study finds 20% of women in Spain with menstrual pain have never been to a gynecologist

Genetic predisposition to sedentary behavior increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, finds study

Parents’ metabolic traits can affect child’s health over time, study shows

Q&A: Researcher addresses understanding Black maternal health disparities, providing culturally competent care

Val Kilmer died from pneumonia. How do you prevent the respiratory infection?

Tavapadon as adjunct to levodopa increases daily ON time in Parkinson’s disease

Hidden impact of COVID-19: How lack of testing and isolation played key role in pandemic’s spread

Team identifies key regulator blocking immunotherapy, paving the way for a new lung cancer treatment

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