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Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is characterized by persistent hyperglycemia (high glucose in blood) that leads to hypoxia (low oxygen condition) in pancreatic β-cells.

Suddenly getting lost, failing to recognize family members, or forgetting words and names are well-known symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Psychologists have now discovered that the disease also manifests in more subtle ways: through the rhythm of finger tapping.

Who is at the highest risk of committing violent acts—and who is not? Forensic psychiatrist Jonas Forsman’s research involves an instrument that can, in a best case scenario, simplify the assessment of most forensic psychiatric patients.

Many hospitals maintain their own large cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) databases which, when combined with electronic health records, could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of treatments and inform future health care research and guidelines.

A newly-released study by Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University’s Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) has found that the fetal lung is a potential source of hemogenic endothelial cells (HECs) that have the capacity to make blood. The findings broaden the understanding of where and how blood forms, which has the potential to enhance the treatment of blood-related diseases such as leukemia and lymphoma. Previously, no lung HECs had ever been detected.

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THE Small-scale Farmers Development Agency (SAFADA) says the setting up of two organic fertiliser plants in Chilanga will mitigate the high cost of fertiliser in country which will see an increase in agro production.

Hyperdiploidy is a genetic condition observed in cancer cells, where the cells contain more chromosomes than usual. The condition is particularly prevalent in childhood B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), the most common form of pediatric cancer.

Researchers from Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine have discovered new genetic markers to identify Lynch syndrome-associated colorectal cancer with high accuracy. Studies are underway to determine whether these genetic markers are in stool samples, and if so, how this could lead to a non-invasive screening option for patients with Lynch syndrome.

La Trobe University researchers have used a technique to look for early markers of neurological decline in both young and older retired contact sport athletes.

Flossing is the healthy habit most of us love to hate. In survey after survey, Americans report dismal rates for consistent daily flossing—and they also admit lying to their dentists about it. But dentists already know that just from looking at their patients’ mouths.