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FridayJul 08, 2022 10:24 am

Researchers Believe Seasonal Allergies Are Worsening

Have you noticed that your pollen allergies are getting worse by the season? You’re not alone. Scientists from Columbia University Irving Medical Center have revealed that outdoor allergies have been getting worse. Physicians across the country say the past few allergy seasons have been more severe as historically high numbers of people sought treatment for allergy symptoms, including itchy eyes, sneezing and running noses. David A Gudis, an ear, nose and throat doctor at Columbia is certain that seasonal allergies are becoming more prevalent. He states that pollen allergies such as hay fever can have serious ramifications for some people…

ThursdayJul 07, 2022 12:13 pm

Study Suggests That Test of Memory May Signal Brain Tumor Presence

Diagnosing brain tumors in a timely manner can be difficult. Early symptoms of the deadly condition, such as coordination problems and persistent headaches, are common to several other medical conditions. Brain tumor diagnosis usually relies on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to spot the tumor and surgery or a biopsy to determine the kind of tumor. But the Brain Tumour Charity estimates that health professionals miss an overwhelming amount of brain cancer cases in their first investigation (99%) and that patients often go years before getting an accurate diagnosis. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have developed a new verbal fluency…

WednesdayJul 06, 2022 1:58 pm

Brain Cell Regulation Mechanism Could Unlock Novel Treatment Modalities for Neurological Conditions

Neurological conditions such as Huntington's and Alzheimer’s disease as well as spinal cord injuries can be nigh impossible to treat. In most cases, all doctors and caregivers can do is reduce the severity of the symptoms and find ways to improve a patient’s quality of life. Consequently, scientists are always looking for more effective treatments for the millions of people in the world who live with neurological disorders. Researchers studying the brain and how it responds to disease and injury have now mapped a brain cell regulation mechanism that could allow them to develop novel treatments for brain disorders and…

TuesdayJul 05, 2022 1:55 pm

New Study Finds That Probiotics May Be Useful in Fight Against Depression

Gut biome, or the community of bacteria that live in the digestive tract, plays a significant role in overall health. If the balance of healthy and unhealthy bacteria in the stomach and intestines gets out of balance, individuals are likely to develop a variety of issues, including high blood sugar, weight gain and high cholesterol. According to a study that was recently published in the “Translation Psychiatry” journal, there may be a link between gut bacteria and mental health. The study found that probiotics, which consist of “good bacteria” that can benefit the digestive system, can be used to alleviate…

FridayJul 01, 2022 10:43 am

Exploring Why Women Have Heightened Risk of Developing Long COVID Infections

As the coronavirus pandemic raged on and millions of people across the world became infected with the virus, it became clear that for some people, the symptoms of COVID did not abate after a few weeks. Rather, these individuals experienced a variety of symptoms for months after their initial diagnosis, a phenomenon that was soon dubbed long COVID. Additionally, it seemed like women had a heightened risk of experiencing long COVID than men. This is despite the fact that previous research had shown men’s immune systems to be weaker against the coronavirus compared to women. Researchers looking into the prevalence…

ThursdayJun 30, 2022 1:38 pm

Virtual Biopsies May Revolutionize Procedures Used in Heart Transplants

Heart transplant patients often undergo cardiac biopsies in the weeks and months after the transplant to check for heart problems and rejection. The procedure, which involves taking a small sample of heart tissue for testing, can be quite invasive. However, thanks to a new technique developed by researchers from St. Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, heart transplant survivors won’t have to deal with invasive cardiac biopsies anymore. Scientists have developed a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique that can allow clinicians to check for signs of heart transplant rejection without hospital admissions and with minimal complications.…

WednesdayJun 29, 2022 12:44 pm

AI May Help Improve Brain Cancer Diagnosis

Traditionally, brain tumors are diagnosed by computer topography scans (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or a neurologic exam. However, researchers from the Karl Landsteiner University for Health Sciences (KL Krems) have now discovered a more precise and accurate way of diagnosing brain cancer by using artificial intelligence (AI) combined with physiological imaging. The researchers used several multiclass machine learning techniques to study data sourced from MRIs and classified different brain tumors. They then compared the results produced through machine learning with classifications that were made by human specialists. Although the experts were better at specificity and sensitivity, the researchers discovered…

TuesdayJun 28, 2022 1:36 pm

New Report Says Smoking Amplifies Schizophrenia and Depression Risk

New research has found that smoking can increase an individual's risk of developing depression and schizophrenia. According to a report from the University of Bristol, the risk of developing depression goes up by an estimated 53% to 130% while the risk of developing schizophrenia increases by roughly 52% to 127% when you smoke regularly. The research was shared at the Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress and will be used to inform the United Kingdom government’s new Tobacco Control Plan. Researchers will also provide the Parliament of the UK with data on the number of smokers in the country who…

MondayJun 27, 2022 2:33 pm

Why More Attention Needs to Be Paid to Paternal Mental Health

We know that pregnancy, giving birth and navigating the first few months as a mother can have an immense toll on women’s mental health. In recent times, there has been an increased push to provide resources for new mothers to help address mental health issues such as postpartum depression. Fathers don’t seem to be getting the same kind of support and resources even though they too experience a multitude of emotions and mental health outcomes after their children are born. Unlike the old days when families had strictly defined gender roles and fathers weren’t as actively involved in their children’s…

FridayJun 24, 2022 1:59 pm

New Research Says Immune Cell Proliferation May Be Associated with Multiple Sclerosis Onset

New research has discovered that there may be a link between higher levels of immune cells in the blood and multiple sclerosis . For the research, scientists studied the genetic data of a large group of individuals with European ancestry. They found that a specific immune cell known as natural killer cells was associated with a 24% rise in the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. The researchers, whose findings were reported in “Frontiers in Immunology,” state that understanding the link between natural killer cells and multiple sclerosis could help them develop potential therapies for this illness. Multiple sclerosis develops when…