Cart is empty Starting menstrual cycles at a young age—before the age of 13—is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes in midlife, finds US research published online in the journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.
Twice daily electrical stimulation may boost mental processes in Alzheimer’s disease, clinical trial suggests
Twice daily non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain may boost mental processes (cognitive function) in people with Alzheimer’s disease, suggest the results of a small clinical trial published online in the open access journal General Psychiatry.
State abortion access key factor in future US doctors’ training (residency) choices, finds study
State access to abortion is a key factor in choosing where to apply for residency (training) programs for around three out of four future US doctors, indicate the results of a survey published online in the Journal of Medical Ethics.
Study: Tobacco-related annual health care costs of US Minorities who smoke double that of white peers
The annual tobacco-related health care spend of US Minorities who smoke is double that of white adults who smoke, finds an analysis of national health and medical spend survey data, published online in the journal Tobacco Control.
From resistance to resilience: Reprogramming drug resistance signals with an artificial gene circuit device
In clinical practice, drug resistance poses a significant challenge in cancer treatment. The process of developing resistance is regulated by complex decision-making pathways and genetic signal networks. The cross-redundancy and compensatory mechanisms between different pathways limit the effectiveness of interventions against drug resistance.
Membrane raft redox signaling contributes to visfatin-induced inflammation and kidney damage: Study
A new research paper was published in Aging, titled, “Contribution of membrane raft redox signaling to visfatin-induced inflammasome activation and podocyte injury.”
Microparticles from the placenta may offer major clues on the in utero development of neurobehavioral disorders
For 30 years, Cheryl Rosenfeld has studied how biological information gets transferred from mothers to babies during pregnancy. The research is personal for Rosenfeld, whose niece, Sara, was exposed to sedative drugs in utero. Although the little girl was born healthy, she started developing respiratory, neurological, and other health issues in her teenage years.
Surgical labyrinthectomy efficient, safe for Meniere disease
For patients with Meniere disease (MD), surgical labyrinthectomy (SL) is efficient and safe, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in the European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology.
Type 1 diabetes: B cell-derived natural antibodies suppress autoimmune pathogenesis
Researchers have discovered the novel mechanism that underlies a previously reported observation that infection by group A Streptococcus bacteria reduces the risk of later developing type 1 diabetes.
Q&A: Paxlovid to the rescue? What to know about the COVID-19 drug
As the holiday and peak respiratory seasons collide, and COVID-19 cases continue a steady, weeks-long climb, doctors want high-risk people to remember: Should COVID catch them in the coming days, one call to the doctor could save Christmas—or more.