A team led by UCL scientists has identified a key protein that triggers diabetic retinopathy—a condition caused by high blood sugar damaging the retina’s blood vessels and a leading cause of sight loss among working-age […]
People of African-Caribbean ethnicity with Type 2 diabetes are a third more likely to develop a condition called sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (STDR) than other ethnic groups, according to researchers from King’s.This article was originally published […]
Listening to music when you are over 70 years of age has been linked to a 39% reduction in the risk of dementia, according to a Monash University-led study of over 10,800 older people.This article […]
Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have published a review on BH3 mimetics—a new class of drugs that are reshaping the treatment landscape for acute myeloid […]
Up to 60% of congenital and early-onset hearing loss is caused by genetic mutations in an inherited gene, and gene therapy has recently emerged as a potential treatment option. To provide a standardized framework for […]
Scientists have known hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) as the enzyme that releases energy stored in our fat. Yet patients born without this protein do not become obese: on the contrary, they lose their adipose tissue, developing […]
The United States continues to face a growing maternal health crisis. Despite being one of the most resource-rich nations in the world, America has the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy countries and it’s worsening. […]
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that images portraying dementia in Finnish newspapers often paint a clichéd and negative picture. The findings were published in the journal Age and Ageing.This article […]
Through the 1990s and early 2000s, guidelines for treating a concussion called for complete mental and physical rest. Current guidelines recommend a gradual resumption of cognitive and physical activity while consistently remaining engaged in typical […]
A new study from Saint Louis University (SLU) reveals that individuals with frequent heartburn—clinically known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)—have a higher chance of being diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD) within two years. Researchers […]
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