Predictors of Satisfaction With RYGB Over Seven Years Identified
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25, 2020 — Characteristics of satisfaction with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) have been identified, and physical activity (PA) …
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CLCN6 identified as disease gene for a severe form of lysosomal neurodegenerative disease
A mutation in the CLCN6 gene is associated with a novel, particularly severe neurodegenerative disorder. Scientists from the Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für …
Astrocytes identified as master ‘conductors’ of the brain
In the orchestra of the brain, the firing of each neuron is controlled by two notes—excitatory and inhibitory—that come from …
Genetic risk for fatal blood clots identified in IBD patients
Blood clots are the biggest cause of death in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. In …
New abdominal aortic aneurysm genes identified, could help pinpoint those at risk
A veteran’s study identified more than a dozen genes associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) that could be used to …
Key gene identified for improving multiple sclerosis treatment
The disease multiple sclerosis (MS) attacks the central nervous system and, with time, can give rise to muscle tremors and …
Follow your gut: Newly identified digestive-brain axis controls food choice
Food has something of a “magic hold” on us, as certain flavors and textures can pretty much dictate behavior. Just …
Potential cause of elevated nighttime blood pressure in patients with apnea identified
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects an estimated 22 million Americans. In addition to sleep problems, the condition can cause other …
Protein that hinders advancement of prostate cancer identified
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have discovered that blocking a specific protein, may be a promising strategy …
Key brain region for navigating familiar places identified
UCL scientists have discovered the key brain region for navigating well-known places, helping explain why brain damage seen in early …
Potential new therapy for Crohn’s, colitis identified
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) live with frequent, miserable episodes of abdominal pain, diarrhea and in severe cases, rectal …
Neuromelanin-sensitive MRI identified as a potential biomarker for psychosis
Researchers have shown that a type of magnetic resonance imaging—called neuromelanin-sensitive MRI (NM-MRI)—is a potential biomarker for psychosis. NM-MRI signal …