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Severe COVID-19 raises alarm for undiagnosed cancer

Severe SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with a 1.31 higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer following hospital discharge, particularly renal, hematological, colon, and lung cancers, suggesting a potential link between the infection and undiagnosed cancer.

1 Jun 2023

New genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease unique to Ashkenazi Jews identified

Alzheimer disease (AD), the most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world, affects individuals of all races and ethnicities; however, most genetic research for AD has been performed on individuals of European ancestry (EA) with a limited number of large-scale genetic studies in other populations.

1 Jun 2023

Recurrent cases of ocular toxoplasmosis more likely to occur in women

Women are more likely to experience recurrent cases of the Toxoplasma parasite, according to new Flinders University research.

1 Jun 2023

Long-term side effects of modern treatment for rheumatoid arthritis

Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) and biologics are the cornerstone of modern treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). But there have been concerns over long-term side effects.

1 Jun 2023

EULAR launches unique resource of facts and figures related to RMDs across Europe

The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) is proud to announce the launch of RheumaFacts, an innovative and unique resource of facts and figures related to rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) across Europe.

1 Jun 2023

EULAR announces the launch of new survey targeted directly at RMD patients

The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology has announced the launch of the EULAR Impact of RMDs Survey, an online questionnaire targeted directly at RMD patients.

1 Jun 2023

Parkinson's disease drug ropinirole is safe and tolerable for ALS patients, early clinical trial shows

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a fatal motor neuron disease that causes people to gradually lose control of their muscles.

1 Jun 2023

"Deep sequencing" of the genome informs diagnoses and treatment of vascular anomalies

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) recently discovered that extremely thorough "deep sequencing" of the genome in tissue samples and cell-free DNA of patients with potentially life-threatening vascular anomalies captured several genetic variants related to disease that were not captured with conventional genetic sequencing methods.

1 Jun 2023

New data guides treatment choices for patients with r/r lymphoma during pregnancy

Today, Blood Advances published a study revealing that patients with relapsed/refractory (r/r) lymphoma during pregnancy experienced a progression-free survival rate of 24% and an overall survival rate of 83%.

1 Jun 2023

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases increase the risk of lethal comorbidities

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) include over 200 diseases that affect over 120 million Europeans of all ages.

1 Jun 2023

Systematic approach needed to identify mental health issues in patients with inflammatory arthritis

Anxiety and depression are the mental health issues most commonly associated with inflammatory arthritis, and it is well-established that there is a link between mental health issues and poor health outcomes.

1 Jun 2023

Association between healthy lifestyle and mortality in people with osteoarthritis

In this work, data from the UK Biobank were used to investigate the association of both individual and combined healthy lifestyle factors with the risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality among 104,142 people with osteoarthritis.

1 Jun 2023

Increased risk of cardiovascular disease in psoriatic arthritis patients

Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, possibly due to a chronic inflammatory state.

1 Jun 2023

Study measures the annual prevalence of nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease in Ontario, Canada

Researchers determined the prevalence of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) in 2020.

1 Jun 2023

CardioGen upgrade facilitates more accurate diagnosis of monogenic cardiovascular diseases

Over 2,800 cases, representing a 31% increase, added to BGI Genomics-led CardioGen's hereditary cardiovascular disease gene data.

From BGI Genomics 1 Jun 2023

What was SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence in Italian blood donors?

Researchers evaluated titers and types of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 antibodies in voluntary blood donors.

1 Jun 2023

Novel approach improves the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade and minimizes related side effects

Scientists at Tohoku University have discovered a novel approach that improves the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) - a novel form of cancer treatment utilizing immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) - and minimizes the associated side effects.

1 Jun 2023

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

Researchers discussed the impact of lifestyle and modifiable behaviors such as exercise and diet.

1 Jun 2023

Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?

Researchers investigated the influence of structured Mediterranean diet intervention on the anxiety and stress levels.

1 Jun 2023

Pilot study reveals effective approach to boost adherence to Mediterranean ketogenic diet for memory concerns in older adults

Researchers explored strategies for enhancing compliance with a Mediterranean ketogenic nutrition program among older individuals.

1 Jun 2023

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Medical Condition News

Severe COVID-19 raises alarm for undiagnosed cancer

New genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease unique to Ashkenazi Jews identified

Recurrent cases of ocular toxoplasmosis more likely to occur in women

Long-term side effects of modern treatment for rheumatoid arthritis

EULAR launches unique resource of facts and figures related to RMDs across Europe

EULAR announces the launch of new survey targeted directly at RMD patients

Parkinson's disease drug ropinirole is safe and tolerable for ALS patients, early clinical trial shows

"Deep sequencing" of the genome informs diagnoses and treatment of vascular anomalies

New data guides treatment choices for patients with r/r lymphoma during pregnancy

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases increase the risk of lethal comorbidities

Systematic approach needed to identify mental health issues in patients with inflammatory arthritis

Association between healthy lifestyle and mortality in people with osteoarthritis

Increased risk of cardiovascular disease in psoriatic arthritis patients

Study measures the annual prevalence of nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease in Ontario, Canada

CardioGen upgrade facilitates more accurate diagnosis of monogenic cardiovascular diseases

What was SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence in Italian blood donors?

Novel approach improves the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade and minimizes related side effects

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?

Pilot study reveals effective approach to boost adherence to Mediterranean ketogenic diet for memory concerns in older adults

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

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