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Kidney Donation Linked to Long-Term Changes in Bone and Mineral Metabolism

Kidney donation may cause long-term changes in bone and mineral metabolism, highlighting the need for monitoring donors’ metabolic health over time.

A Healthy Vascular System is Linked to Increased Risk of Migraine

New research has demonstrated that in both men and women, as cardiovascular risk increases, the risk of migraine decreases…

Blood-Based Immunophenotyping Could Personalise Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Blood-based immunophenotyping may enable personalized rheumatoid arthritis treatments, improving outcomes by matching therapies to patients’ unique immune profiles.

Gut Bacteria Could Aid in Diagnosing PCOS Subtypes

A combined analysis of gut microbiota composition in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) identified distinct microbial patterns associated with PCOS subtypes, especially those differentiated by testosterone levels…

Rifaximin Beats Lactulose in Preventing Hepatic Encephalopathy Recurrence: ACG 2024

Research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2024 Annual Meeting showed that rifaximin monotherapy significantly reduces the risk of recurring overt hepatic encephalopathy

GLP-1 Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes Reduce Pancreatic Cancer Risk: ACG 2024

New research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Meeting suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) may significantly lower the risk of pancreatic cancer in patients with type 2 diabetes

Warning Issued as Scabies Cases Surge Across England

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has reported a significant rise in scabies cases presenting at GP surgeries across England…

Dual Bronchodilator Therapy Shows Promise for COPD Smokers

A new study has shown that dual bronchodilator therapy can help reduce exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with notable differences in efficacy between current and former smokers.

New Neural Chip Developed to Induce Motor Responses

Researchers have developed an innovative 8-channel neural stimulation chip that addresses critical limitations in current devices, which often face challenges in balancing high voltage requirements and tissue safety.

Does Standing for Longer Improve Heart Health?

New research has demonstrated that stationary behaviour, specifically prolonged sitting, is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and orthostatic circulatory disease.