Researchers found hospitalizations drive cost increase before dialysis, emphasizing the importance of optimal chronic kidney disease management. Early diagnosis and intervention may prevent avoidable morbidity and reduce future healthcare expenses.
A significant association has been found between hypothyroidism and an increased risk of developing glaucoma in men. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 6,000 male patients with newly diagnosed glaucoma, revealing that nearly 7% had a prior diagnosis of hypothyroidism compared to 4% of non-glaucoma patients.
The American Journal of Nursing and the Gerontological Society of America aim to increase nurse certification in gerontology, stimulate institutional changes, and provide continuing education resources. The partnership will produce a bimonthly series on nursing care of older adults, publishing 15 evidence-based articles.
Researchers develop a new xenotransplantation model where human cells coexist with porcine cells, showing that they can live long-term without PERV infection. The study suggests that pigs may be a safer source for human transplantation due to the low risk of transmitting viruses.
A recent study analyzed skeletal data from thousands of skeletons in northern Europe and found that average height declined slightly during the 12th-16th centuries and hit an all-time low during the 17th-18th centuries. The study suggests climate change, urbanization, and inequality as contributing factors to this decline.
Scientists have pinpointed the site of a defect in a brain circuit associated with Williams Syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects thinking and cognitive abilities. The study used MRI scans to identify a small region in the brain's white matter that lacked grey matter in people with the disorder.
A new diabody targeting breast tumor growth has been developed, showing significant inhibition of human breast tumor xenografts in mice. The mini-antibody C6.5K-A specifically targets the HER2/neu human tumor-associated antigen and demonstrates great affinity for its target, leading to prolonged retention in antigen-laden tumors.
Researchers found that a specific smell receptor, Or83b, is crucial for insects' sense of smell, allowing it to detect human hosts. Blocking this gene could lead to the development of more effective insect repellents.