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Medicine24 Mar 2026

Severe infections may raise dementia risk, study finds

Severe infections increase the risk of dementia independently of other coexisting illnesses, according to a new study published March 24th in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Pyry Sipilä of the University of Helsinki, Finland, and colleagues. Severe infections have been linked to an increased risk of dementia. However, it has been unclear whether this association is explained by other coexisting, non-infectious diseases that predispose people to both infections and dementia. In the new study, researchers used nationwide Finnish health registry data covering more than 62,000 individuals aged 65 or older who were diagnosed ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

Expert commentary in leading cardiology journal suggests Transcendental Meditation reduces stress-related cardiovascular risk

Psychosocial stress is a major contributor to hypertension and cardiovascular disease, according to a new commentary published in Nature Reviews Cardiology. The article reviews decades of scientific evidence showing how chronic stress affects cardiovascular biology and examines research on the Transcendental Meditation technique as a potential strategy for reducing stress-related cardiovascular risk. The commentary was authored by Robert H. Schneider, MD, FACC, of Maharishi International University; Keith ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

Dreams may make sleep feel deeper, even when the brain is more active

The feeling of having had “a good night’s sleep” lies not only in how much we slept, but also in the subjective impression of having slept deeply and without interruption. But what constitutes the neural base of this perception is not very well understood. Now, a new study by researchers at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, appeared in Plos Biology, suggests that the dreams, especially the most vivid and immersive ones, rather than disrupting sleep, could help it feel deeper and restoring. For years, we thought deep sleep meant a "switched off" brain: slow brain waves, ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

University of Houston BRAIN Center finds exposure to nature associated with reductions in negative emotions

You probably heard it from your mom a thousand times – fresh air and sunshine; it’s the cure for most anything. Now scientists at the University of Houston concur, measuring the impact of mother’s advice on mother nature to find that exposure to nature is associated with reductions in negative emotions. Given that nearly 90% of the U.S. population is projected to reside in urban areas by 2050, researchers say integrating nature into urban design and public health initiatives is an increasingly recognized national public health and economic priority for improving emotional wellbeing. "Findings ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

Insilico Medicine named to Fast Company’s annual list of the world’s most innovative companies of 2026

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., (March 24, 2026) — Insilico Medicine (3696.HK) is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies and the #3 Most Innovative Biotech Company of 2026. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 720 honorees across 59 sectors and regions. Insilico Medicine was recognized for demonstrating real-world clinical impact from its generative AI platform while achieving significant ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

IGFBP1 shows promise as a non-invasive biomarker for monitoring disease activity in elderly IBD patients

A recent study published in Current Molecular Pharmacology highlights the potential of insulin-like growth factor binding protein 1 (IGFBP1) as a monitoring biomarker for disease activity in elderly patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). As the global population ages, the prevalence of IBD in individuals over 60 is rising, yet diagnosis and monitoring remain challenging due to the invasive nature of current methods like endoscopy. The study, led by Shuting Yang and Tingwang Jiang, used both mouse models and clinical samples to investigate ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

ER triage for children’s behavioral health too often wrong, shows bias

In emergency medicine, triage differentiates patients who require immediate attention from those who can safely wait for care. When it comes to children’s mental or behavioral health, however, triage scores were found to be inaccurate in two-thirds of the cases when compared to the level of care the child actually received during their emergency visit, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. Under-triage, or assignment of a lower severity score than the level of care that was needed, was more likely for children who were Black, Hispanic, and those who preferred Spanish compared to English. “Our study was the first to examine ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

Medicare plan switching and hospice care among decedents with advanced cancer

About The Study: In this cohort study of Medicare decedents with advanced cancers, continuous Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees were most likely to receive hospice at home, while those who switched from MA to traditional Medicare more frequently received hospice care in nursing homes. Plan switching near the end-of-life (EOL) may reflect access barriers, highlighting the importance of addressing care coordination to improve EOL care. Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Xin Hu, PhD, email xin.hu@emory.edu. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website at this link https://media.jamanetwork.com/ (doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.0755) Editor’s ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

Autoantibodies implicated as drivers of long COVID in new study

A new study coordinated by researchers at UMC Utrecht and Amsterdam UMC shows that antibodies from Long COVID patients can induce persistent pain-like symptoms in mice. This provides evidence for a potential causal role of autoantibodies in Long Covid. These findings open the door to the development of targeted antibody-based therapies for Long COVID in the future. A growing body of evidence suggests that Long COVID (or post-COVID syndrome), a condition affecting more than 10 percent of people after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, may be driven by the immune system turning against the body. Now, new research coordinated by ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

Continuous wearable monitoring reduces time with low oxygen after surgery, study finds

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Patients continuously monitored after surgery experienced significantly less time with dangerously low oxygen levels compared to those monitored using routine spot checks, a new study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine found. The study, which took place at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, was published Tuesday in JAMA Network Open. The research represents the first large, randomized crossover trial and largest dataset ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

Research spotlight: Subtle health changes may signal progressive supranuclear palsy years in advance

Q: What challenges or unmet needs make this study important? Progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP, is a rare brain disease that causes problems with balance, eye movements and thinking. Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson recently passed away after living with the disease for more than a decade. Most individuals with PSP, like Jackson, are initially misdiagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and correct diagnosis can be delayed by several years. Until now, scientists have known very little about what raises a person’s chances of getting PSP, so there was a significant need for a large study that tracked healthy people over time to look for early ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

New journal Health Engineering launches to bridge engineering innovation and the future of human health

Tsinghua University Press has launched Health Engineering, a new international open-access journal designed to unite engineering, biotechnology, and medical science in addressing some of the most pressing global health challenges. The journal aims to accelerate research that applies engineering principles to improve health outcomes, enable earlier disease intervention, and support the transition from treatment-focused medicine toward proactive health management. As populations age and chronic diseases continue to rise worldwide, researchers ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

Composite powder design strategy enabling vatphotopolymerization 3D printing of lithium disilicateglass-ceramics with high precision, strength, and antibacterial properties

In recent years, lithium disilicate glass-ceramics have attracted considerable attention from dental ceramics researchers owing to their exceptional semi-translucency, mechanical strength, and biocompatibility. Nevertheless, insufficient printing precision may result in clinical complications such as restoration misfit and secondary caries. Currently, strategies for improving the printing accuracy of highly transparent ceramic materials primarily focus on optimizing process parameters, modifying ceramic slurry rheology, and tailoring powder refractive index; however, these approaches ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

Chronic stress and the course of cancer

Stress is a constant companion in the oncologist’s office. It appears at the time of diagnosis, increases with each stage of treatment, and often does not resolve even after therapy formally ends. It accompanies therapeutic decisions, waiting for test results, fear of recurrence, and changes in daily functioning. Studies show that chronic stress can trigger biological processes that promote disease progression and weaken the body’s defenses. This perspective is presented in a systematic review prepared by researchers from Wroclaw Medical University, ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

CREB5 linked to stem cell-like programs that promote prostate cancer progression

“We determined that CREB5 is a key regulator of basal and SCL transcriptional programs and tumor-forming phenotypes in PC.” BUFFALO, NY – March 24, 2026 – A new research paper was published in Volume 17 of Oncotarget on March 17, 2026, titled “CREB5 regulates stem cell-like transcriptional programs to enhance tumor progression in prostate cancer.” Led by corresponding authors Emmanuel S. Antonarakis and Justin Hwang from the Department of Medicine and ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

Global Virus Network awards education and training grants to advance next-generation virology research and pandemic preparedness

Tampa, FL, USA— March 24, 2026 — The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of leading virologists connecting more than 90 Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in over 40 countries dedicated to advancing research, collaboration, and pandemic preparedness, today announced the recipients of $90,000 in 2025 Education and Training Grants, supporting emerging scientists and institutions advancing translational virology, genomic surveillance, data-driven preparedness, and global health equity. The grants strengthen a growing pipeline of researchers ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

New biomarker in cerebrospinal fluid improves diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies

The consortium, led by Dr Katharina Bolsewig and Prof Charlotte Teunissen of the Laboratory of Neurochemistry at the UMC in Amsterdam, with the essential contribution of Dr Sebastiaan Engelborghs, Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Head of the Department of Neurology at UZ Brussel, focused on the protein DOPA decarboxylase. This protein plays a crucial role in the production of dopamine in the brain. The study shows that the concentration of DOPA decarboxylase in cerebrospinal fluid is significantly higher in patients with Parkinson's disease or Lewy body dementia. This difference is even clearly measurable compared ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

New algorithm can better manage type 2 diabetes, study finds

A University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology-developed algorithm – paired with a continuous glucose monitor – can help users better manage their type 2 diabetes by recommending insulin-dose adjustments, a new study found. In a clinical trial, 30 participants were randomly assigned to make insulin adjustments for 16 weeks based either on weekly recommendations from the algorithm and glucose monitor or by self-monitoring their blood-sugar levels. Participants who used the algorithm saw their average time spent in a safe blood-sugar range increase from 54.1% to 75.3%. Participants ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

Study shows COVID-19 pandemic’s disrupted young children’s executive function development

How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact young children’s executive function skills? Executive function skills are a set of inter-related processes that support attention, self-control, and goal-directed behavior. Executive function has been linked to positive outcomes across multiple domains of development. The skills associated with executive function develop rapidly during childhood and promote longer-term health, academic success, and wellbeing. Researchers from Harvard University were eager to learn how the pandemic affected children's ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

Medical societies call for ‘ALARA+’ safety standard to reduce radiation and injury risks in fluoroscopy labs

WASHINGTON—Nine leading medical societies are calling for updated safety standards in fluoroscopy laboratories, often called “cath labs,” where clinicians performing minimally invasive procedures face radiation exposure and orthopedic injuries from heavy protective equipment. A report published simultaneously today in JSCAI, Heart Rhythm, JVIR, and JVS–Vascular Insights details the health, financial, and workforce impacts of fluoroscopy-guided settings and proposes an enhanced safety framework: ALARA+, or “As Low and As Light as Reasonably Achievable.” The report ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

Insilico Medicine and ASKA Pharmaceutical expand partnership to discover novel targets for women’s health

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Mar 24, 2026 - Insilico Medicine (3696.HK), a clinical-stage drug discovery and development company driven by generative artificial intelligence (AI), today announced a strategic research collaboration with ASKA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (“ASKA”), a specialized pharmaceutical company with a strong focus on internal medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology. This partnership aims to identify novel therapeutic targets with high drug development potential for challenging gynecological conditions, including endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and adenomyosis, by leveraging Insilico’s proprietary AI-driven ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

UIC research: A cancer drug that treats herpes, too

UIC researchers have successfully repurposed an FDA-approved cancer drug, doxorubicin, to treat drug-resistant strains of herpes. Their work appears in the journal Drug Resistance Updates. “This opens up an unexpected, potentially fast-moving path toward treating drug-resistant herpes infections,” said study leader Deepak Shukla, a virologist in the College of Medicine. “HSV-1 infections have serious, sometimes life-threatening consequences, and this drug may help save lives.” Immunocompromised ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

B-type natriuretic peptide as a predictor of kidney disease progression in diabetes

The relationship between cardiovascular dysfunction and renal impairment is widely recognized as the cardiorenal interaction, a complex physiological link in which damage to one organ can accelerate deterioration in the other. This interdependence has gained increasing attention in recent years, particularly with the emergence of therapies such as sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, which have demonstrated protective effects for both the heart and kidneys. As a result, identifying individuals at risk for kidney function decline at an early stage has become an important priority in clinical medicine, especially among patients with diabetes who are more ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

New lipid nanoparticle design improves precision of mRNA vaccine delivery

Penn Engineers have redesigned a key component of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), the delivery vehicles behind mRNA vaccines, to steer the particles toward lymph nodes while reducing off-target delivery to the liver. The advance could make mRNA vaccines more efficient, potentially achieving strong immune protection at lower doses. “The more particles that reach the lymph nodes, the fewer particles each dose needs,” says Michael J. Mitchell, Associate Professor in Bioengineering (BE) and senior author of a new study in Journal of the American Chemical Society that describes ...

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Medicine24 Mar 2026

Excessive screen time signals health risk for young adults

People who reported spending six or more hours on screens outside of school or work had worse blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index (BMI) compared with those with more limited screen time, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26). Screen time was independently associated with these markers of cardiovascular risk even after accounting for differences in daily physical activity. The findings point to excessive time spent playing video games, watching videos and scrolling social media as an ...

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