September 10, 2024

Alzheimer's Disease Risk: Novel X Chromosome Loci Identified

Does the X chromosome play a role in the genetics of Alzheimer's disease? A recent meta-analysis investigated.

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September 10, 2024

FDA Grants Rare Pediatric Designation to Duchenne Drug

NS-050/NCNP-03 received rare pediatric disease designation for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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September 10, 2024

AI Detects Hypertension Through Voice Analysis

Researchers developed an AI model that detected hypertension with up to 86% accuracy by analyzing vocal patterns, potentially offering a novel, non-invasive screening method for physicians.

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September 10, 2024

Prunes May Blunt OC-Related Bone Loss

Young women using oral contraceptives saw a 2.45% decrease in tibia trabecular density over 12 months—but those consuming prunes showed no significant change in density.

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September 10, 2024

Anti-Seizure Drug Plus Omega-3 Show COVID-19—Related Benefits

Valproic acid users experienced a 25% lower risk of contracting COVID-19 and reduced disease severity among those who were infected, according to a study of over 3 million patients.

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September 10, 2024

Fish During Pregnancy May Lower Autism Risk

Pregnant women who consumed fish had a 16% lower likelihood of their child being diagnosed with autism compared to those who did not consume fish, underscoring the importance of omega-3s during fetal brain development.

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September 10, 2024

Mental Health, Sleep Disorders, and Help-Seeking in Athletes

Despite the removal of sport-specific demands, retired athletes show comparable rates of sleep and mental health disorders to current athletes, with 42% reporting mental health issues and 30.9% experiencing sleep problems.

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September 10, 2024

Hormone Therapy Linked to Smaller Biological Aging Discrepancy

How does hormone therapy influence biological age among postmenopausal women? A retrospective cohort study investigated.

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September 10, 2024

Sex and Size Gaps Persisted in HCC Liver Transplants

Despite recent allocation changes, women with hepatocellular carcinoma faced an 8% lower chance of receiving a liver transplant and a 6% higher risk of death or delisting compared to men, with size differences playing a significant role.

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