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November 13, 2015

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Primary care program blending virtual with in-person options connects locals to family physicians

An innovative health care program developed by researchers at the University of Ottawa has successfully paired residents with family physicians at a time when Canada is lagging behind comparable, high-income countries in providing access to primary care providers. [...]

Elevated glutamine triggers stroke risk in moyamoya disease via endothelial‐to‐mesenchymal transition, finds study

A study appearing in MedComm has been led by Dr. Jizong Zhao, Dr. Dong Zhang, and Dr. Peicong Ge (Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University and Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Hospital). The team presents a comprehensive investigation involving 360 adult MMD patients, finding that elevated serum glutamine levels were linked to increased stroke risk. Manipulation of integrin subunit beta 4 (ITGB4) and the use of atorvastatin was reported to alleviate the glutamine-induced EndMT, offering potential new therapeutic approaches for MMD. [...]

Mitigating the risk of infection in combat-related injuries

The severely invasive nature of combat trauma creates massive regions of injury, colonization and infection, requiring specialized diagnostic and aggressive therapeutic approaches. Previous reports indicate an estimated occurrence of wound infections in 18%–25% of combat-related injuries. [...]

Researchers discover new therapeutic target for non-small cell lung cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer accounts for nearly 85% of all lung cancer cases. Targeted immunotherapy is a common treatment, but it does not work for everyone. However, a new Moffitt Cancer Center study published in the journal Immunity offers insight into how lung cancer cells evade the protective immune system, potentially opening a door for novel antibody-based immunotherapies. [...]

Gay and bisexual men diagnosed with mpox face substantial stigma, finds study

Gay and bisexual men who were diagnosed with mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) during the 2022 outbreak in England faced substantial issues related to stigma and potentially poor-quality care when accessing services, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. [...]

Reticulon 3 deficiency ameliorates post-myocardial infarction heart failure by alleviating mitochondrial dysfunction

Heart failure (HF) after myocardial infarction (MI) is a global health issue with a high mortality rate. Multiple molecular mechanisms are involved in the development of HF after MI. However, interventions targeting these pathological processes alone remain clinically ineffective. [...]

Study explores how relationship with partner impacts breast cancer survivor's emotional and physical well-being

Diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer place significant stress on survivors, their partners, and their relationships. A new study from researchers with Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University's Schools of Nursing, Science, and Medicine is one of the first to examine the impact of relationship satisfaction and agreement between breast cancer survivors and their partners on the survivor's emotional and physical health. [...]

Obesity-induced cognitive decline: Role of brain oxidation and tocotrienols

Obesity has become a pressing worldwide health issue, with rates steadily rising over recent decades. Beyond its well-documented associations with physical health issues, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, obesity has also been linked to cognitive decline, including conditions like Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Understanding the complex mechanisms underlying this cognitive impairment is crucial for developing effective interventions. [...]

Worrying conflict of interest: UK health care organizations receiving payments from medical device industry

Joint replacements, pacemakers, surgical instruments, and sutures; medical devices are a staple of health care. New research published in the journal Health Policy and Technology reveals that UK hospitals, universities, and other health care organizations received over €37 million in 'education' payments from the medical device firms that supply them, sparking concerns by the report authors that a "worrying conflict of interest" is at play. [...]

Hemorrhagic complications rare after cranial epilepsy surgery

Hemorrhagic complications are uncommon after cranial epilepsy surgery, according to a study published online April 12 in World Neurosurgery. [...]