Gene variation may be early indicator for gastric cancer

Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are hoping to catch stomach cancer before it develops in at-risk patients. In a paper published in Gastroenterology, researchers identified a genetic variation that could help identify when patients with Helicobacter pylori are more likely to develop stomach cancer. The National Cancer Institute cites infection with H. pylori as the primary identified […]

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Stem Cell Transplants Promising So Far in Type 1 Diabetes

NEW ORLEANS ­— Two patients with type 1 diabetes have now experienced improved blood glucose control with Vertex Pharmaceutical’s investigational allogeneic stem-cell derived islets (VX-880), with the first person now completely insulin-independent at 9 months post-transplant. Prior to the procedure, both patients had hypoglycemic unawareness and had experienced multiple episodes of severe hypoglycemia, conditions considered severe enough to justify the […]

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As the Food and Drug Administration goes forward with its proposal to ban menthol cigarettes, Rutgers researchers insist the move is a step toward social justice and better health equity in the Black community, where menthol cigarettes have been heavily marketed by tobacco companies. In a commentary published in JAMA Network Open, researchers at the Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies […]

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Activating an amygdala-brainstem pathway relieves pain and improves emotional state in rats

Activating a circuit between the amygdala and brainstem relieves pain and reduces defensive behaviors in rats, according to research recently published in JNeurosci. People with pain often experience psychological comorbidities like anxiety and depression, which can end up making their prognosis worse. A pathway from the amygdala to a nucleus in the brainstem may offer a way to treat pain’s […]

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How to prevent injuries when playing pickleball

The game of pickleball is surging in popularity across the country. It can be played at any age and skill level. While many might assume that pickleball is a slower, lower-impact sport, experts at Mayo Clinic say it’s important to remember that injuries from playing pickleball can and do happen. “P” is for pickleball. And Mayo Clinic hand and wrist […]

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Analysis finds additional clinical benefits of molnupiravir for nonhospitalized participants with COVID-19

A secondary analysis of the randomized controlled MOVe-OUT trial found additional clinical benefits of molnupiravir for nonhospitalized participants with mild to moderate COVID-19 and risk factors for progression to severe disease. Participants treated with molnupiravir had a decreased need for respiratory interventions and fewer COVID-19-related acute care visits compared to those in the placebo group through day 29. The findings […]

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The most commonly reported feeling after an abortion isn’t pain. It’s relief. That’s according to numerous studies. But there’s an assumption that abortions cause trauma, when the reality is they can be a way of resolving stress for those who don’t want to be pregnant. Both experts and research have supported that the procedure itself doesn’t increase one’s risk for […]

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Among an estimated 87% of people with HIV (PWH) whose condition has been diagnosed, roughly 66% have received medication. But only half are retained in care, leaving substantial risk for viral rebound and further HIV transmission. A variety of factors contribute to falling out of care (OOC), a primary reason why a team from the Centers for Disease Control and […]

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