Are SGLT2 Inhibitors Safe and Beneficial Beyond Diabetes? Drugs known as SGLT2 inhibitors are now widely used to treat type 2 diabetes, as well as heart failure and chronic kidney disease. Their increasing use has revealed various effects, some positive and others less so. These treatments slightly increase the risk of genital infections, especially in… Continue reading Are SGLT2 Inhibitors Safe and Beneficial Beyond Diabetes?
Can a New Combined Approach Revolutionize Liver Cancer Treatment?
Can a New Combined Approach Revolutionize Liver Cancer Treatment? Liver cancer, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma, remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Current treatments such as surgery or local chemotherapy often show limitations in the face of recurrence and tumor resistance. A recent breakthrough suggests that an innovative combination could change the game.… Continue reading Can a New Combined Approach Revolutionize Liver Cancer Treatment?
New Alzheimer’s treatments do not alter amyloid plaque detection by brain imaging
New Alzheimer’s treatments do not alter amyloid plaque detection by brain imaging Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the progressive accumulation of abnormal protein deposits, called amyloid plaques, in the brain. These aggregates play a central role in the development of the disease and are targeted by recent treatments such as lecanemab and donanemab. These drugs,… Continue reading New Alzheimer’s treatments do not alter amyloid plaque detection by brain imaging
Does ferroptosis play a key role in cardiovascular diseases?
Does ferroptosis play a key role in cardiovascular diseases? Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. A recent discovery has shed light on a still little-known biological mechanism that could revolutionize the understanding and treatment of these conditions: ferroptosis. This regulated cell death process, triggered by excessive… Continue reading Does ferroptosis play a key role in cardiovascular diseases?
Could an Intestinal Protein Protect the Heart by Acting on Bacteria and Metabolism?
Could an Intestinal Protein Protect the Heart by Acting on Bacteria and Metabolism? A protein called proline/serine-rich coiled-coil 1 plays a key role in protecting against atherosclerosis, a disease that clogs arteries and promotes heart attacks. Recent research shows that this protein acts by modulating a beneficial gut bacterium, Akkermansia muciniphila, and by influencing the… Continue reading Could an Intestinal Protein Protect the Heart by Acting on Bacteria and Metabolism?
A New Hypertension Treatment Could Revolutionize Management with Just Two Injections per Year
A New Hypertension Treatment Could Revolutionize Management with Just Two Injections per Year High blood pressure remains the leading preventable cause of cardiovascular diseases and deaths worldwide. Yet, nearly half of patients fail to control their blood pressure despite available medications. The reasons are many: difficulty adhering to daily treatment, forgetting doses, or reluctance to… Continue reading A New Hypertension Treatment Could Revolutionize Management with Just Two Injections per Year
Do Behavioral Sleep Interventions Reduce Suicidal Risk?
Do Behavioral Sleep Interventions Reduce Suicidal Risk? Suicide represents a global public health crisis, ranked among the leading causes of mortality worldwide. In 2022, it was the eleventh leading cause of death in the United States, with over 49,000 recorded cases. Among the identified risk factors, sleep disorders occupy a central role, as confirmed by… Continue reading Do Behavioral Sleep Interventions Reduce Suicidal Risk?
The Gut Microbiota and Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Genetic and Epigenetic Approach
The Gut Microbiota and Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Genetic and Epigenetic Approach The gut microbiota, a complex and dynamic ensemble of microorganisms colonizing our digestive tract, plays a far broader role than simple digestion. Recent studies reveal its major influence on human health, particularly in the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and… Continue reading The Gut Microbiota and Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Genetic and Epigenetic Approach
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