New progesterone-based formulations show promise for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa

Retinitis pigmentosa is a degenerative disease affecting the photoreceptor cells in the retina, known as cones and rods. Of genetic origin, this disease first affects vision in low light conditions, and progressively peripheral vision and the central field of vision until total sight loss occurs, as the photoreceptor cells gradually die. Noting recent research into the role of hormones, particularly […]

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UCI-led study identifies sex-specific circuits of muscle signaling to other tissues

A new University of California, Irvine-led study identifies sex-specific circuits of muscle signaling to other tissues and that the organs and processes muscle impacts are markedly different between males and females. This new discovery provides insight into how muscle functions, such as exercise, promote healthy longevity, metabolism and improve cognition. The study, titled, "Genetic variation of putative myokine signaling is […]

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Your liver is just under three years old

The liver is an essential organ that takes care of clearing toxins in our bodies. Because it constantly deals with toxic substances, it is likely to be regularly injured. To overcome this, the liver has a unique capacity among organs to regenerate itself after damage. Because a lot of the body’s ability to heal itself and regenerate decreases as we […]

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COVID-19 and thyroid dysfunction: Study finds link

The thyroid is a gland responsible for a variety of body functions, including metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature. Researchers from the University of Milan, Italy have found a link between thyroid dysfunction and moderate-to-severe COVID-19. Scientists also found evidence of thyroiditis in people with severe COVID-19 one year after infection, prompting the need for additional follow-up by healthcare providers. […]

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Eye-movement tracking glasses are used to evaluate mental stress in first naturalistic study of critical care nurses

The mental workload of intensive care unit nurses can successfully be evaluated using eye-movement tracking glasses. In research recently published in Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Nima Ahmadi, a lecturer in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and researchers at the Center for Outcomes Research at Houston Methodist employed […]

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Dementia diagnosis often comes as part of costly crisis

Getting diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another kind of dementia is never pleasant—but a new study shows that when and how someone’s cognitive issues come to light can also make a big difference in their health care costs. The study, from a University of Michigan team, uses long-term data from thousands of older adults who were either diagnosed formally, or […]

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Why women should exercise in the morning – and men at night: Females can burn fat better in early hours while males benefit from working out in evenings, study suggests A small study has found men could get more benefits exercising in the evening Both morning and evening exercise provided ‘significant’ benefits to women It found that a morning session […]

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Americans are more likely to have surgery during a pandemic such as COVID-19 if they are vaccinated, the hospital staff are vaccinated, the surgery is urgent or lifesaving (as opposed to elective), and the surgery is outpatient (i.e., clotrimazole 1 for intertrigo baby neck not requiring an overnight stay), according to a new study published in Vaccine. “It’s critical to […]

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FDA Clears Abbott Freestyle Libre 3 Glucose Sensor

The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared Abbot’s Freestyle Libre 3 system for use by people with diabetes aged 4 years and older. The new system was cleared for use for both iOS and Android compatible mobile apps, enabling real-time glucose readings in contrast to the “intermittently-scanned” capability of prior Libre versions. The Libre 3 allows for optional alarms […]

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