Joint hypermobility linked to longer COVID-19 recovery time
Study shows that individuals with generalized joint hypermobility have a 30% higher risk of not recovering from acute COVID-19, highlighting the need for tailored treatment and care.
Lactate’s role in driving cancer cachexia uncovered
Study highlights the significant role of lactate in promoting cancer cachexia via activation of the adipose-specific G-protein-coupled receptor 81 (GPR81), suggesting new therapeutic targets for this condition.
Metformin during pregnancy affects the brain development in offspring mice, study finds
With the rise in gestational diabetes and metabolic disorders during pregnancy, metformin is also being prescribed more frequently. Although it is known that the oral antidiabetic agent can cross the…
Microneedles offer a promising solution for the treatment of diabetic wounds
The global population of patients with diabetic wounds is expected to rise to between 9.1 million to 26.1 million by 2030.
Enhanced screening could significantly decrease cervical cancer cases and deaths
Getting screened for cervical cancer isn't fun. And getting an alert that your initial exam showed a potential sign of trouble, and that you need to go back for a…
SARS-CoV-2-associated ARDS can damage the heart without direct infection
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage the heart even without directly infecting the heart tissue, a National Institutes of Health-supported study has found.
Researchers develop a cost-effective method to spatially characterize and map brain epigenomes
An estimated one in six people suffer from a brain disorder worldwide, according to the American Brain Foundation.
Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys
A small, long-term study of almost 500 children in Massachusetts has found that regularly drinking sugary drinks and 100% fruit juices during childhood and adolescence may be linked to a…
Study shows barriers to dementia diagnosis based on race, ethnicity, and location
Getting dementia diagnosed can be a long and difficult process for anyone, but some may face additional challenges based on race or ethnicity and where they live, according to a…
AI-based mobile app can diagnose melanoma with very high precision
A mobile app that uses artificial intelligence, AI, to analyze images of suspected skin lesions can diagnose melanoma with very high precision.