Cart is empty Sleeve gastrectomy (SG), where about 80% of the stomach is removed, is effective for treating obesity and its complications, but it has been associated with bone loss in adolescents. In a prospective study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, imaging tests revealed that SG decreases strength and bone mineral density of the lumbar spine in adolescents and young adults.
Modulating a specific protein could lead to new liver disease treatments
In research published in The FASEB Journal, scientists have discovered that a molecule called Yes-associated protein (YAP) plays a key role in the development of liver scarring, or fibrosis, by influencing the behavior of premature cells called liver progenitor cells.
Can a healthy diet prevent prostate cancer?
A study published in BJU International found that adhering to healthy diets seems to have no effect on prostate cancer risk, but following an unhealthy diet might increase the risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer.
Does taking traditional Chinese medicine during pregnancy increase the risk of birth defects?
New research published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica has revealed a link between the use of traditional Chinese medicine during pregnancy and congenital malformations, including heart defects, in children.
Does higher education’s protection against cognitive decline differ by race and ethnicity?
In a study of older adults, higher educational attainment seemed to protect adults from cognitive decline, but this protective effect differed by race and ethnicity. Higher-educated White adults received a greater benefit than higher-educated Black or Latinx adults.
Projection order, acquisition timing for contrast-enhanced mammography
Findings from a Scientific Online Poster presented during the 2023 ARRS Annual Meeting at the Hawaiian Convention Center suggest there is institutional variability in both projection order and image acquisition timing for contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) protocol, with a previous systematic review revealing at least 7 different combinations in projection order.
South Sudan reports 5 deaths in hepatitis E outbreak
South Sudan on Tuesday reported five deaths and 91 suspected cases from an outbreak of hepatitis E in the northwest of the country.
Kwisa, Edgar Lungu was not blocked from flying to Copperbelt for a funeral, says Hamasaka.
GOVERNMENT has challenged those claiming that former President Edgar Lungu was yesterday blocked from flying to the Copperbelt to produce necessary documentation. State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka said there is need for documentation to be produced, which has not been done and so the claims should be taken as false. Mr Hamasaka said […]
Antonio Mwanza questions silence over Sugilite scandal
By NATION REPORTER
THE damning silence over the Sugilite scandal is an indication that some high-ranking government and UPND officials could be involved because no one has been arraigned before the courts of law over the scandal., Antonio Mwanza has claimed.
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Prenatal depression may be linked to cardiovascular disease after childbirth
Individuals who were diagnosed with depression during pregnancy were more likely to be diagnosed with cardiovascular disease within two years after giving birth than individuals without depression, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association.