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Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health

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Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health

In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed existing data on the bio-modulatory effects of pomegranate (Punica granatum l., PG) polyphenols on metabolic disorders. Study: The Modulatory Bioeffects of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Polyphenols on Metabolic Disorders: Understanding Their Preventive Role against Metabolic Syndrome. Image Credit: azeraijan _stockers/Shutterstock.com Background Pomegranate, a natural nutrient, has … Read more

Out for blood? For routine lab work, the hospital billed her $2,400

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Out for blood? For routine lab work, the hospital billed her $2,400

Reesha Ahmed was on cloud nine. It was January and Ahmed was at an OB-GYN’s office near her home in Venus, Texas, for her first prenatal checkup. After an ultrasound, getting anti-nausea medication, and discussing her pregnancy care plan, she said, a nurse made a convenient suggestion: Head to the lab just down the hall … Read more

Statins may reduce breast cancer mortality rates

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Statins may reduce breast cancer mortality rates

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers determined the relationship between serological cholesterol levels, statin usage, and breast cancer (BC) mortality. Study: Statin Use, Cholesterol Level, and Mortality Among Females With Breast Cancer. Image Credit: artemevdokimov/Shutterstock.com Background Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women across the world, with satisfactory survival rates but … Read more

A promising match or a questionable pair?

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A promising match or a questionable pair?

In a recent review published in the journal Diabetes Therapy, researchers weighed the evidence regarding ketogenic diets and their efficacy for the treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and gestational diabetes (GD). Their findings indicate that many questions on this subject remain unresolved and that many further investigations are needed before … Read more

Rat study suggests hemodialysis plus ketogenic diet could enhance cancer treatment

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Rat study suggests hemodialysis plus ketogenic diet could enhance cancer treatment

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated whether hemodialysis (HD) can maintain elevated blood ketone levels in rats on a ketogenic diet in an effort to enhance cancer treatment efficacy potentially. Study: Experimental hemodialysis in diet-induced ketosis and the potential use of dialysis as an adjuvant cancer treatment. Image Credit: Inside Creative … Read more

Liberal blood transfusion may reduce recurrence risk, improve survival in heart attack patients with anemia

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Liberal blood transfusion may reduce recurrence risk, improve survival in heart attack patients with anemia

An international clinical trial led by physician Jeffrey L. Carson, distinguished professor of medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, found that a liberal blood transfusion given to patients who have had a heart attack and have anemia may reduce the risk of a reoccurrence and improve survival rates. The results of the trial, … Read more

Breakthrough treatments face manufacturing and efficacy

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Breakthrough treatments face manufacturing and efficacy

In a recent review published in Gene Therapy, a group of authors explored the progress and persistent hurdles in gene therapy for inherited blood disorders, malignancies via chimeric antigen receptors (CAR)-T cells, and varied diseases treated with in vivo adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors, addressing the transformative cures and the economic and manufacturing complexities involved. Study: … Read more

Gut health linked to Alzheimer’s disease progression, experts urge dietary shift

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Gut health linked to Alzheimer’s disease progression, experts urge dietary shift

In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed existing data on the interactions between the gut microbiome, lipids, and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), providing valuable insights to inform AD prevention and management. Study: Lipids, Gut Microbiota, and the Complex Relationship with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Narrative Review. Image Credit: Atthapon Raksthaput/Shutterstock.com Background AD is a chronic neurological illness … Read more

Probiotics paired with metformin could be a game-changer in type 2 diabetes control

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Probiotics paired with metformin could be a game-changer in type 2 diabetes control

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers conducted a systematic review of human clinical trials that examined the administration of oral probiotics to improve gut microflora and manage type 2 diabetes mellitus. Study: The Effects of Oral Probiotics on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM): A Clinical Trial Systematic Literature Review. Image Credit: FOTOGRIN / … Read more

Children need to be screened for vision problems as often as adults with sickle cell disease, study suggests

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Children need to be screened for vision problems as often as adults with sickle cell disease, study suggests

Sickle cell disease is a rare, inherited disorder in which the red blood cells become hard, sticky, and change shape, resembling the farm tool. People who have it can sometimes develop vision problems when these sickle-shaped cells get trapped in the small blood vessels as the back of the eye. Sickle retinopathy is an age-dependent … Read more