Category: 8. Health

The researchers then did a similar analysis with children who had a family member with autism spectrum disorder, which increases their likelihood of developing social difficulties. Within this group, the pathway also appeared to be interconnected…

Researchers used selected molecules to make human cells less tolerant of damage, so that reactivating hidden HIV becomes a clear trigger for cell death. While making cells more vulnerable to dying may sound counterintuitive, the strategy ensures…

Depression is a serious disorder that disrupts daily life through lethargy, sleep disturbance, and social withdrawal, and also increases the risk of suicide. The number of depression patients has steadily increased over the years, affecting…

Introduction

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is one of the crucial renal replacement therapies for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), on which the residual renal function can be maximally protected due to its simple operation and low cost.^1,2…

Introduction

Pilon fractures refer to fractures involving the weight-bearing surface of the distal tibial joint, and are relatively rare in clinical practice.¹ The distal tibia has anatomical features such as weak soft tissue coverage, poor…

Prediabetic adults eating one mango daily showed better glucose control, improved insulin sensitivity, and reduced body fat than those eating a low-sugar granola bar. The mango had a higher sugar content of 32 g versus the 11 g in the bar.  

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A research team at Lund University has…

Introduction

Patients undergoing hip fracture surgery are at high risk of postoperative complications and mortality.^1,2 Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most prevalent postoperative complications.³ In elderly patients, age-related renal…