Another Tragedy Tied to Opioids: Eye Disease
THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2020 — America’s ongoing opioid epidemic is costing increasing numbers of addicts their eyesight, a new study
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Researchers identify specific genes and cell pathways as key players in rare female lung disease
Deleting the TSC2 gene in specific lung cells of mice led to the activation of the mTORC1 signaling pathway and
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Study reveals Covid-19 infection rates low in people with rheumatic diseases
A new study shows that the Covid-19 infection incidence has been low in people with rheumatic diseases, and most of
Read moreSmartphones can screen for diabetes, metabolic disease susceptibility
Smartphones can be used to estimate body composition and indicate health and mortality risks, according to a new study by
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Modeling could predict heart disease in people with type 2 diabetes
Researchers from the University of Sydney’s School of Project Management within the Faculty of Engineering have developed a model which
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Seven different ‘disease forms’ identified in mild COVID-19
In a study recently published in the journal Allergy, a team of MedUni Vienna scientists led by immunologist Winfried F.
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Single brain region links depression and anxiety, heart disease, and treatment sensitivity
Over-activity in a single brain region called the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (sgACC) underlies several key symptoms of mood and
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COVID-19 infection may be part of a ‘perfect storm’ for Parkinson’s disease
Can COVID-19 infection increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease? That’s the question posed by a new commentary published in
Read moreSmog Tied to Raised Risk for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s Disease
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 — As the air people breathe gets dirtier, their odds for serious neurological disorders such as
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Researchers improve the standard method for assessing cardiovascular disease risk
Taking into account two common kidney disease tests may greatly enhance doctors’ abilities to estimate patients’ cardiovascular disease risks, enabling
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