The ASGE held its tenth annual Crystal Awards to recognize contributors to the field of endoscopy. Award winners include Jerome H. Siegel for his accomplishments in research, teaching, and service, as well as Ikuo Hirano for basic and clinical endoscopic technology research.
GDF11 protein improves the exercise capability of aging mice by making their brains and skeletal muscles more like those of young health mice. The protein also restores DNA damage associated with aging in muscle stem cells, leading to improved function in unmanipulated muscle.
The study found that older mice infused with young mouse plasma demonstrated improved learning and memory abilities, as well as increased production of substances essential for hippocampal function. This suggests that the brain may be able to recover from age-related impairments through the infusion of youth-given blood.
Pediatricians using motivational interviewing techniques successfully reduced children's body mass index (BMI) percentiles over a 2-year period. The study, conducted with the American Academy of Pediatrics, found that this approach can be a powerful tool to help healthcare practitioners address child obesity.
A new research by Florida State University scientists provides a detailed look at global land surface warming trends over the last 100 years. The study reveals that not all areas have warmed at the same rate, with some experiencing cooling and others remaining unchanged.
Researchers have developed gene therapies to prevent and treat blinding diseases, including choroideremia and retinitis pigmentosa. These treatments involve replacing missing genes in the cells at the back of the eye, resulting in improved vision for some patients.
Northwestern University researchers have developed a new solar cell with good efficiency that uses tin instead of lead perovskite. The low-cost, environmentally friendly solar cell can be made easily using 'bench' chemistry.
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have discovered that frictional melting plays a role in determining how a volcano will erupt. The process, which occurs when magma and rocks melt due to intense heat, creates a stop-start movement in the magma as it makes its way towards the earth's surface.
A study found that intermittent PPI therapy is non-inferior to continuous infusion, reducing costs and improving patient comfort. Researchers suggest adopting the new approach could lower healthcare costs while maintaining quality care.
A recent study found that approximately 200,000 high school students who are bullied bring weapons to school. The researchers discovered that youths who have been victimized in multiple ways are up to 31 times more likely to carry a weapon on campus than those who have not been bullied.
A new study shows that children with vesicoureteral reflux who receive antimicrobial prophylaxis have a substantially reduced risk of UTI recurrences compared to those receiving a placebo. The study found that prophylaxis was most effective in children with fever and bladder/bowel dysfunction at baseline.
Researchers found that lean patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) had a higher overall mortality rate and were more likely to be male and of lower socioeconomic status. They also showed signs of liver inflammation despite having less body fat and lower levels of liver damage.
Researchers have successfully reprogrammed adult patient cells into pluripotent stem cells using nuclear transfer, a breakthrough that could lead to personalized genetic therapy and cell replacement.
A survey of young adults and parents found that many young parents use e-cigarettes to reduce harm to others, while also believing they are less harmful than regular cigarettes. The study highlights concerns about the risks of e-cigarette use and exposure to vapor, particularly among nonsmokers.
Researchers at Arizona State University have published an atomic-level look at the telomerase enzyme that may hold secrets to the fountain of youth. Telomeres protect genetic data and are linked to aging and cancer.
Researchers discovered that motor cortex actively participates in learning new motor movements, revealing a more complex process than previously thought. The study found that different patterns of activity in the motor cortex accompany similar movements after learning, suggesting a crucial role in adapting to new actions.
Bariatric surgery resolves liver inflammation and reverses early-stage liver fibrosis by reducing fat deposits in the liver. The procedure showed significant improvement in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in severely obese patients.
Researchers have identified a new approach to treating brittle bone disease by targeting excessive activity of transforming growth factor beta, a signaling protein in the bone matrix. This novel treatment strategy shows promise for personalized and effective management of the condition, potentially applicable to osteoporosis as well.
The American Academy of Pediatrics hosts a symposium on firearm injury prevention in children, highlighting the need for high-quality research to inform policy change. New studies will focus on epidemiology, risk factors, preventable accidents, and counseling programs.
Researchers investigated how neurons in the inferior colliculus respond to paired sounds producing precedence-effect illusions. Local gamma-aminobutyric acid application suppressed responses to lagging stimuli, providing a new approach for improving speech understanding in patients with hearing aids under background noise.
A study by Shaoya Yin and colleagues found that PQ disconnection maintained the activity of isolated temporal-parietal-occipital nerve tissue after surgery, completely controlling epilepsy in two patients. The research suggests PQ disconnection as a neuroprotective measure for surgical treatment of epilepsy.
Researchers found that Compound Formula Rehmannia modulates neurotransmitter signaling to alleviate levodopa-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's patients. This traditional Chinese medicine compound showed promise as a potential treatment for the debilitating condition.
Research published in Neural Regeneration Research found that tactile sense and two-point discrimination peak in the evening compared to morning and noon. The study suggests a natural circadian rhythm influences sensory perception.
A study of Utah youth with suspected sports-related head injuries found that emergency room visits and head CT scans have increased since the state's concussion law was passed in 2011, potentially leading to unnecessary radiation exposure. Researchers are calling for legislators to consider the effects of the law on treatment protocols.
A two-year clinical trial found that long-term use of a drug combination reduces the risk of recurrent urinary tract infection by up to 80% in children with vesicoureteral reflux. Children with bladder and bowel dysfunction saw the greatest reduction, up to an 80% lower risk of recurrent infections.
A study published in Nature Climate Change suggests that East Antarctica's ice sheet could trigger a persistent ice discharge into the ocean, resulting in a long-term sea-level rise of 300-400 centimeters. This could lead to catastrophic consequences for coastal cities worldwide.
Researchers at University of Exeter have developed a new method to accurately measure the surface temperature of nanoscale objects by analyzing their Brownian motion in air. This technique can determine different temperatures across the surface of tiny spheres, opening doors for studying nanotechnology and aerosol research.
Research reveals that smoking during pregnancy can lead to adult diseases such as lung disease and metabolic syndromes. The study found that rat pups exposed to tobacco smoke in utero had a higher risk of developing metabolic disease and respiratory issues later in life.
A new study reveals that severely obese teens are at risk of nutritional deficiencies, particularly low iron and mild anemia, even those who did not undergo weight loss surgery. Researchers found durable weight loss in teens who received gastric bypass surgery, but significant nutritional problems persisted.