The average time to clinical diagnosis of endometriosis is nine years. Definitive diagnosis of the disease is difficult, and until recently, has relied on laparoscopic surgery. Now, as Medscape recently reported, novel clinical recommendations, advanced diagnostic tools and research into inflammation and immune responses, are bringing promise that women with endometriosis will find relief sooner and … Read more
Specific genetic architecture in the gut microbial ecosystem can shape microbial composition in ways that are potentially relevant to the pathogenesis of celiac disease, according to a study published this month in Nature Genetics. As MedCentral recently reported, although the community of micro-organisms in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, also known as the gut microbiota, is associated … Read more
Master’s student Angelina Ciardi shares her research exploring the arts and athletes with disabilities at the Arts-Health-Humanities Symposium VI. (Casey McCarthy/Florida State University) Florida State University research is connecting the arts and humanities to health, healing and human connection, demonstrating how interdisciplinary scholarship can improve healthcare. Faculty and students from across campus gathered on Feb. … Read more
All blood donations undergo extensive testing to screen for infections and ensure safety for the recipient. Deferrals and pre-screening help protect both donors and recipients before this step. If a donation tests positive for an infection, the donor will be notified, and the blood will not be transfused. In general, if you feel healthy and … Read more
OKLAHOMA CITY – Children born to mothers who consume a high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding face a higher risk of developing fatty liver disease later in life. New research from the University of Oklahoma suggests that risk may be reduced: A study found that supplementing pregnant and lactating mice with a naturally occurring … Read more
The Emerging Science of Plasma Exchange: Could It Slow Aging? Table of Contents The Emerging Science of Plasma Exchange: Could It Slow Aging? Understanding Plasma Exchange: A Medical Procedure with a New Focus recent Human Trials Spark Debate Skepticism and the Need for Robust Evidence How Plasma Exchange Addresses aging – The Theory The Future … Read more