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Thursday, 28 November 2024

Four novel receptors may link endometrial cancer to PCOS

A new research paper titled “Transcriptomic analysis identifies four novel receptors potentially linking endometrial cancer with polycystic ovary syndrome and generates a transcriptomic atlas has been published in Oncotarget. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is associated with a 3- to 4-fold increased risk of endometrial cancer (EC), but molecular mechanisms are…

Where You Live Could Determine Your Breast Cancer Risk

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the United States. Each year, roughly 240,000 cases are diagnosed, and an estimated 42,000 women die from the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While genetics and behavioral risk factors can increase a…

How AI and AR could increase the risk of problem gambling for online sports betting

Sometimes referred to as the “crack cocaine of gambling,” electronic gaming machines (EGMs) such as slot machines allow bets to be placed as quickly as once every 2.5 seconds, delivering a rapid and immersive gambling experience. Similar features are now being used to transform online sports betting, significantly increasing the…

Glucose data reveals seasonal patterns in diabetes care

People with diabetes tend to maintain healthier blood sugar levels in the warmer months from April to September, according to a Dartmouth study published in Science Advances. The researchers accessed data from wearable glucose monitors that showed how 137 people aged two to 76 living primarily with type 1, aka…

Do stroke and hypertension mediate associations between exposure to air pollutants and dementia?

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated whether stroke or hypertension modifies or mediates the relationship between particulate matter exposure (PM2.5) in the air and new-onset dementia in the United States. Study: Hypertension and Stroke as Mediators of Air Pollution Exposure and Incident Dementia. Image Credit: pikselstock/Shutterstock.com Background…