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TuesdayFeb 28, 2023 12:50 pm

Researchers Find Balancing Ability May Predict Risk of Cognitive Decline

Investigators at the University of Tsukuba have discovered that physical balance can be used to predict an individual's risk of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The researchers found that physicians may be able to identify patients who have higher chances of developing the neurological disease by measuring their physical balance. Alzheimer’s disease is usually precipitated by mild cognitive impairment, a condition that results in a minor decline in cognitive function. This stage of cognitive decline is characterized by problems with memory, judgment or language and is usually followed by severe cognitive decline if left untreated. Given that the…

MondayFeb 27, 2023 12:24 pm

Risk Factors of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular generation is an ocular disease that causes a reduction in central vision as individuals grow older. The condition is caused when a region of the retina called the macular becomes damaged and causes patients to lose the ability to see fine details; it can also be referred to as central vision. While age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) rarely causes blindness, it is the number one cause of severe eyesight loss in people aged 50 and above. Individuals suffering from the advanced stages of this ailment often lose the ability to see faces, drive and read the small print. By…

FridayFeb 24, 2023 11:05 am

Study Finds Eczema Cases Increasing Among Children

Eczema is a condition that causes an individual’s skin to become dry, itchy and cracked; in some cases, skin can even ooze. Some types of eczema, such as dyshidrotic eczema, can cause blisters. Data from the National Eczema Association indicates more than 31 million individuals in the U.S. suffer from eczema. While it can flare up at any age, this chronic skin condition is common in young children. It is estimated that about 9.6 million children below 18 years of age suffer from atopic dermatitis. Experts believe that this skin condition is more prevalent in higher-income areas, which are more…

ThursdayFeb 23, 2023 2:14 pm

Researchers Find Ways to Ease Cancer Treatment Outcome Prediction

Immunotherapy is one of the newest cancer treatment options that has made it possible for physicians to target and treat cancer more effectively. This treatment works by helping a patient’s immune system to kill cancer cells rather than using pharmaceuticals or radiation therapy to directly fight the cancer cells. Immunotherapy typically has fewer side effects compared to other cancer treatment options, and it can be used on cancers such as skin cancer, which don’t respond well to other treatments, including chemotherapy, and it may prevent cancer from returning by boosting the immune system’s ability to fight cancer cells. However, immunotherapies…

WednesdayFeb 22, 2023 11:24 am

Consuming Too Much Salt May Trigger Autoimmune Illnesses

Consuming too much salt affects an individual’s cardiovascular system and blood pressure negatively while also impacting the immune system adversely. A new study has now found that the consumption of too much salt weakens the energy supply of regulatory T cells, preventing them from working properly. Regulatory T cells are cells that help maintain homeostasis in the body by suppressing immune responses that may cause excessive inflammation. The study was carried out by a global team of researchers coordinated by researchers at the Max Delbrück Center in Germany, Hasselt University and the VIB Center for Inflammation Research in Belgium. A…

TuesdayFeb 21, 2023 11:41 am

Research Highlights How Gender Pain Gap Keeps Women from Receiving Adequate Healthcare

A recently conducted survey has highlighted a clear disparity regarding the perceptions and experiences of pain in women and men. The survey, which involved more than 5,000 individuals aged between 18 and 65 year old, found that about 50% of women did not receive needed support from their general practitioners when they tried getting help for their pain. This proportion is quite high, especially when compared to the 36% of men who experienced the same. Roughly 63% of women also revealed that they felt men’s pain was deemed more serious because of gender discrimination by healthcare professionals. Additionally, more than…

FridayFeb 17, 2023 11:04 am

New AI Tool Helps Personalize Breast Cancer Therapy

University of Waterloo researchers have created a tool that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to personalize breast cancer treatment. The development of machine learning and artificial intelligence technology in recent years has been a game changer, allowing professionals in various industries to streamline processes and gain results that are more effective without having to hire more workers. This technology can be especially beneficial in the medical industry, as it allows physicians to analyze extremely large data sets and come up with better and more effective ways of treating patients. Given that breast cancer is one of the most common types of…

ThursdayFeb 16, 2023 2:32 pm

Research Finds That Obesity May Increase Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s

Obesity has become so prevalent in America’s population in recent years that a significant portion of the population is considered obese. The condition is associated with a variety of poor health outcomes such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, severe COVID symptoms, hypertension, osteoarthritis and heart failure. Investigators at McGill University have now revealed that suffering from obesity could also increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in the future. The study adds to a growing body of neuroimaging studies that found possible gray matter density reductions in the brains of people struggling with obesity. The study also found that…

WednesdayFeb 15, 2023 12:24 pm

Study Finds Common Fatty Acid May Increase Pain, Temperature Sensitivity in Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes flaky skin patches which form scales. The condition’s symptoms include dry skin lesions called plaques, which can appear anywhere on one’s body, including the knees, elbows, lower back and scalp. While the condition’s primary cause remains unknown, researchers believe that it may be caused by cells that fight infection mistakenly attacking healthy skin cells. New research carried out by North Carolina State University scientists has found that linoleic acid may increase sensitivity to pain and temperature in psoriasis plaques. Linoleic acid is a common fatty acid found in the Western diet. The researchers…

TuesdayFeb 14, 2023 1:26 pm

Research Finds Most Pediatric Oncologists Don’t Discuss Prognosis with Caregivers

The American Cancer Society estimates that around 9,910 children under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Pediatric cancer is the second largest cause of death in children up to 14 years of age in the United States, and the disease is expected to take the lives of 1,040 children under 15 years in 2023. According to the World Health Organization, around 400,000 children aged 0 to 19 years of age are estimated to develop cancer worldwide annually. Advancements in medicine have allowed physicians to detect pediatric cancer earlier and avoid treatment delays, resulting in around…