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Pacifier biosensor could help monitor newborn health

October 23, 2019 0 Comments Chronic Illness, Detectors, Diseases and Conditions, Infant's Health, technology, Textiles and Clothing, Today's Healthcare, Wearable Technology

Wearable biosensors that non-invasively monitor health and fitness are growing in popularity among adults. But adapting this technology for use with babies is difficult because the devices are often bulky or have rigid surfaces that could harm infants' delicate skin. Now researchers say they have developed a pacifier-based biosensor that tracks real-time glucose levels in saliva. It could ultimately help diagnose and treat diabetes in the smallest of patients.

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A possible gut-brain connection to 'chemo brain'

October 23, 2019 0 Comments animals, Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Diseases and Conditions, Gastrointestinal Problems, Genetically Modified, mice, rodents

To test the possible relationship between the gut and chemo brain, a lab is examining chemo's effects on mice whose guts have been manipulated before treatment. One experiment involves feeding the mice antibiotics. The other relies on the universal practice among mice of eating their own and their roommates' feces.

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Greater understanding of Alzheimer's disease

October 23, 2019 0 Comments Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Research, Crohn's Disease, Dementia, Diseases and Conditions, Disorders and Syndromes, Healthy Aging, Memory

Scientists have made an important discovery in understanding the role a particular protein plays to impair memory in Alzheimer's disease, which could lead to more effective treatment in future.

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Optoacoustic imaging shows potential for noninvasive diagnostics for thyroid disorders

October 23, 2019 0 Comments Cancer, Diseases and Conditions, Hormone Disorders, Medical Devices, Medical Imaging, Obesity, Thyroid Disease, Today's Healthcare

A novel, noninvasive imaging technique can provide new information about thyroid disorders that will help in evaluation and diagnosis, according to an article featured in the October 2019 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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Simple test predicts dangerous pregnancy disorder

October 23, 2019 0 Comments Chronic Illness, Diseases and Conditions, Gynecology, Health Policy, Menopause, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Teen Health, Women's Health

Researchers have developed a simple, low-cost way to predict preeclampsia, a potentially deadly condition that kills 76,000 mothers and 500,000 babies every year.

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Choosing the best embryos

October 23, 2019 0 Comments Back and Neck Pain, Birth Defects, Diseases and Conditions, Fertility, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Teen Health, Today's Healthcare, Women's Health

Struggling with infertility? You are not alone. Infertility affects one out of every six Canadian couples. Some resort to in vitro fertilization, with mixed results. In a new study, researchers unveiled a mechanism that likely contributes to the low level of pregnancy success in some fertility clinics. This new information could ultimately increase women's chances of having a baby.

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Exercise can reduce artery stiffness associated with heart failure

October 22, 2019 0 Comments Cholesterol, Chronic Illness, Diseases and Conditions, Fitness, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke Prevention, Vioxx

Generally, exercise is considered good for you. However, physicians and medical doctors previously prescribed bedrest to people with heart failure, fearing exercise could potentially lead to additional health problems.

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Treating Gulf War Illness with FDA-approved antiviral drugs

October 22, 2019 0 Comments Bacteria, Chronic Illness, Diseases and Conditions, Gastrointestinal Problems, Medical Topics, Microbes and More, Veterinary Medicine, Virology

A recent study has shown that adjusting GI tract viruses by repurposing existing FDA-approved antiviral drugs offers a route for effective treatment for Gulf War Illness and its myriad of symptoms.

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Point-of-care diagnostic for detecting preterm birth on horizon

October 22, 2019 0 Comments Cervical Cancer, Diseases and Conditions, Gynecology, Infant's Health, Medical Topics, Menopause, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

A new study provides a first step toward the development of an inexpensive point-of-care diagnostic test to assess the presence of known risk factors for preterm birth in resource-poor areas. The study found that measuring levels of TIMP-1 and D-lactic acid in vaginal secretions may be a noninvasive, cost-effective way to assess the risk for preterm birth due to a short cervix and microbiome composition.

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Novel agent flips on garbage disposal in neurons, eliminating toxic brain proteins in mice

October 22, 2019 0 Comments Alzheimer's, Brain Injury, Brain Tumor, Diseases and Conditions, Disorders and Syndromes, Nervous System, neuroscience, Pharmacology

Neuroscientists say they have developed and tested an agent that reduces the buildup of toxic proteins in animal models of both Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, and improves cognitive and motor behavior.