Adults
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis conducted on 15 studies with 500 participants found that acute exercise significantly improves executive function in adults with cognitive impairment. The review, which included studies from inception to July 2024, found that exercise had a small effect on executive function, with a moderate level
Epidemiology
A new study published in the journal Vaccines sheds light on the origins and spread of monkeypox, a zoonosis with African roots. According to the study, the first epidemiological accounts of mpox date back to the early 1980s, yet it only emerged as a pandemic threat in 2022-2023. Researchers at
Medical research
A preprint study published on biorxiv.org has highlighted the unclear relationship between gut microbiota and the development of type 2 diabetes. Despite some evidence suggesting an association, the systematic review of 16 studies found no consistent differences in gut microbiome diversity between diabetic and non-diabetic adults. The study'
Diseases
Research has shown that most lifetime mental health disorders begin by the age of 25 years, and the prevalence among young people has been increasing over recent years. A new study analyzed an Australian longitudinal dataset from 2007 to 2021 to understand the impact of social determinants on this increase.
Medical research
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen conducted a study to explore the impact of cirrhosis on exercise intolerance in patients. The study involved eight patients with cirrhosis who underwent incremental cycling trials at different intensity levels, including light, moderate, and vigorous. The results showed that the patients experienced increased heart
Medical research
People with schizophrenia have long heard voices that don't exist in reality, a phenomenon long attributed to overactive imagination. However, a recent study led by Chen Zhang and Xing Tian has finally cracked the code, revealing that auditory hallucinations are indeed a biological process. By studying two groups
Medical research
New research published in the journal Infectious Diseases and Herbal Medicine has shed light on the complexities of the monkeypox virus, a zoonotic orthopox DNA virus related to the smallpox virus. The study, conducted at Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), highlights the need for urgent attention to prevent the spread of
COVID-19
Researchers at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center have conducted a study to explore the link between vitamin D levels and clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Infectious Disease Society, analyzed data from 56 patients admitted to a tertiary care
Medical research
New research suggests that two key symptoms that appear soon after a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis - blurred vision and sphincter dysfunction - may predict how quickly the illness will progress and suggest the best treatment options. According to the study, which involved 195 MS patients, patients with these symptoms
Diseases
A landmark study is underway to investigate Parkinson's disease, with the ultimate goal of discovering a cure for the condition. The study, known as the Landmark programme, will examine what causes Parkinson's, how it spreads through the brain, and what triggers the progression of symptoms. Parkinson&
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
According to a recent population data linkage cohort study published in the International Journal of Population Data Science, individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are three times more likely to commit an offense compared to controls. However, the study found that stimulant treatment for ADHD significantly reduces the risk
Cancer vaccines
Researchers from Dalian Medical University in Liaoning, People's Republic of China, have published a review on the functions of RNA modifications and their application in mRNA cancer vaccines. The study highlights recent advances in mRNA cancer immunotherapy and provides perspectives for future development of mRNA vaccines in personalized
