Beating back bitter taste in medicine: Scientists discover that diabetes drug is partially effective as a bitter blocker

by Karen Kreeger,Monell Chemical Senses CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe bitter taste of certain drugs is a barrier to taking some medications as prescribed, especially for people who are part

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Beating back bitter taste in medicine: Scientists discover that diabetes drug is partially effective as a bitter blocker

by Karen Kreeger,Monell Chemical Senses CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe bitter taste of certain drugs is a barrier to taking some medications as prescribed, especially for people who are part

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Study of type 2 diabetes medications show differences in medication acceptance, quality-of-life, insulin secretion

byLouisiana State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes affects more than 1 in 10—or more than 38 million—Americans. People with diabetes who keep their blood sugar levels in the n

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Study of type 2 diabetes medications show differences in medication acceptance, quality-of-life, insulin secretion

byLouisiana State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes affects more than 1 in 10—or more than 38 million—Americans. People with diabetes who keep their blood sugar levels in the n

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Study finds moderately elevated fracture risk following use of sedative–hypnotics

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobal consumption data show that there is an increasing trend of sedative–hypnotic prescriptions, especially in more developed aff

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Study finds moderately elevated fracture risk following use of sedative–hypnotics

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobal consumption data show that there is an increasing trend of sedative–hypnotic prescriptions, especially in more developed aff

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Chronic inflammation and poverty are a 'double whammy' for mortality risk, finds study

by University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that people with chronic inflammation living in poverty have more than double the risk of dying from heart disease and n

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Chronic inflammation and poverty are a 'double whammy' for mortality risk, finds study

by University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that people with chronic inflammation living in poverty have more than double the risk of dying from heart disease and n

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Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds

byNew York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understa

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Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds

byNew York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understa

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Flies fed restricted diet in early adulthood found to live longer

byRIKENA model of lifespan extension by early Met restriction. Methionine restriction in young flies can induce MsrA and decrease MetSO level, leading to lifespan extension. This nutritional res

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Flies fed restricted diet in early adulthood found to live longer

byRIKENA model of lifespan extension by early Met restriction. Methionine restriction in young flies can induce MsrA and decrease MetSO level, leading to lifespan extension. This nutritional res

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Researchers reveal mechanisms of alarmin release at an early stage of immune reaction

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichSchematic of the experimental design; PBMCs, peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Credit:Nature Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-023-01656

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Researchers reveal mechanisms of alarmin release at an early stage of immune reaction

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichSchematic of the experimental design; PBMCs, peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Credit:Nature Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-023-01656

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Deep brain stimulation shows immediate improvement in arm and hand function post-brain injury, study finds

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDeep brain stimulation may provide immediate improvement in arm and hand strength and function weakened by traumatic brain injury or s

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Deep brain stimulation shows immediate improvement in arm and hand function post-brain injury, study finds

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDeep brain stimulation may provide immediate improvement in arm and hand strength and function weakened by traumatic brain injury or s

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Study identifies factors that affect antibiotic prescribing for acne

by Elana GotkineMultiple salient factors affect long-term antibiotic prescribing practices for acne, according to a studypublishedinJAMA Dermatology.Ronnie A. Festok, from the Emory

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Study identifies factors that affect antibiotic prescribing for acne

by Elana GotkineMultiple salient factors affect long-term antibiotic prescribing practices for acne, according to a studypublishedinJAMA Dermatology.Ronnie A. Festok, from the Emory

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‘Harvard Thinking’: Plastics are everywhere, even in our bodies

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‘Harvard Thinking’: Plastics are everywhere, even in our bodies

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Asia-Pacific gets new weapon in fight against drug-resistant TB

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA faster and vastly more effective treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis is being rolled out in the Asia-Pacific region, raising hopes of a "new era" in tackling

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Asia-Pacific gets new weapon in fight against drug-resistant TB

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA faster and vastly more effective treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis is being rolled out in the Asia-Pacific region, raising hopes of a "new era" in tackling

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A molecular route to decoding synaptic specificity and nerve cell communication

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyThis study provides insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the neuronal synaptic interaction. Credit: Tokyo TechNeurons or nerve cells are the fundament

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A molecular route to decoding synaptic specificity and nerve cell communication

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyThis study provides insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the neuronal synaptic interaction. Credit: Tokyo TechNeurons or nerve cells are the fundament

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