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A meta-analysis reveals triptans as the most effective acute migraine treatments, highlighting the need for their inclusion in the WHO Essential Medicines List. https://zireemilsoude.net/4/8547435

The ECDP 2024 event brings together experts, researchers, and industry leaders in the field of digital pathology. Join us from June 6th to June 8th in Vilnius, Lithuania, for an exciting collaboration that promises to advance research and innovation! https://zireemilsoude.net/4/8585445

Researchers have found that SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants have the potential to improve certain cognitive functions, such as verbal memory. They measured brain function in patients before and after taking the SSRI escitalopram and correlated this to a drop in the level of one of the serotonin receptors in the brain and to cognitive improvements during treatment. http://dlvr.it/TDYqsM

Government-led negotiations on the world's first agreement to protect people from future pandemics made significant progress during the latest round of discussions that ended today at the World Health Organization  

Fever temperatures rev up immune cell metabolism, proliferation and activity, but they also -; in a particular subset of T cells -; cause mitochondrial stress, DNA damage and cell death, Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers have discovered. http://dlvr.it/TDXsXq

One major reason why it has been difficult to develop an effective HIV vaccine is that the virus mutates very rapidly, allowing it to evade the antibody response generated by vaccines. http://dlvr.it/TDXf0l

Scientists from the University of Copenhagen have detected lipid biomarkers in children and teenagers with obesity that indicate an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, liver and heart disease as adults. http://dlvr.it/TDXRLW

A new international study provides a shortlist of the wildlife species present at the market from which SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, most likely arose in late 2019. http://dlvr.it/TDXGLX

Online influencers MrBeast, Logan Paul, and KSI are launching Lunchly, a Lunchables competitor they claim is a “healthier” option. Photographs from left to right: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images, Steve Granitz/Getty Images, Cindy Ord/Getty Images * MrBeast, Logan Paul, and KSI have introduced a new meal kit called Lunchly. * It includes a Feastables bar, a Prime hydration drink, and one of three entree choices. * They claim it is a “better-for-you” alternative to Lunchables. * However, despite some improvements, it is still not a healthy choice for kids. * Experts advise packing a lunch for your child that includes fruits and vegetables instead. MrBeast (whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson), Logan Paul, and Olajide “KSI” Olatunji have announced that they will collaborate to compete with Kraft Heinz’s Lunchables meal kits with their own “healthier” offering called “Lunchly.” This isn’t their first foray into the food and drink business, however. MrBeast’s...

A new type of blood test using lipids could make it easier to identify children at risk of complications around obesity including type two diabetes, liver and heart disease, say scientists. http://dlvr.it/TDTRNZ

analytica is expanding its international network and will launch analytica USA in Columbus, Ohio, in fall 2025, to cover the North American market. The new offshoot of the world's leading trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology will take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center from September 10 to 12. http://dlvr.it/TDT4fP

An arthritis sufferer's joints start to get ornery when the weather turns colder, getting stiff and achy as the mercury drops. http://dlvr.it/TDT4Kg

A research team consisting of Professor Dong Sung Kim, Professor Anna Lee, and Dr. Jaeseung Youn from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at POSTECH has successfully recreated the structure of wrinkles in biological tissue in vitro, uncovering the mechanisms behind their formation. Their findings were published on August 19 in the international journal Nature Communications. http://dlvr.it/TDST26

The MIND diet (a blend of the Mediterranean and DASH diets) can help slow cognitive decline as you grow older, especially for women. Ascent Xmedia/Getty Images * A study says the MIND diet could reduce the risk of cognitive problems during aging. * Following the MIND diet especially predicted a better trajectory for Black people. * This diet emphasizes brain-healthy foods and discourages those harmful to the brain. * Dietitians say to eat more foods like leafy greens, nuts, berries, and fatty fish. * At the same time, cut down on foods high in saturated fat and sugar. According to a new study published in Neurology, the Mediterranean-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Intervention for Neurogenerative Delay (MIND) diet could reduce people’s risk of cognitive impairment as they grow older. The Alzheimer’s Society explains that it is normal to become more forgetful or have greater difficulty thinking as we age. However, people with dementia can h...

The '100 Million Cell Challenge' invites proposals for large-scale single cell studies, with CZI funding 50 million cells to accelerate scientific discoveries. http://dlvr.it/TDR6Dt

A genetic connection between cardiovascular disease and psoriasis highlights shared inflammatory pathways, emphasizing the need for cardiovascular monitoring. http://dlvr.it/TDQl1r

Soon after a series of state laws left a Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia, Missouri, unable to provide abortions in 2018, it shipped some of its equipment to states where abortion remained accessible. http://dlvr.it/TDQkph

A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control reports a comparison of hospital room cleanliness using standard disinfectant wipes versus wipes with a color additive that allows users to see which surfaces have been sanitized. With the color additive, rooms were 69.2% cleaner and could be cleaned in slightly less time compared to cleaning with standard wipes. The study was performed at Griffin Hospital in Derby, Conn. http://dlvr.it/TDQ6Nj

A new study found that certain diabetes medications could help lower the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. FG Trade/Getty Images * Type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. * According to a new study, certain diabetes medications may significantly reduce this risk. * These drugs, called gliflozins or SGLT2 inhibitors, stop the kidneys from reabsorbing too much blood glucose to improve blood sugar levels. * Although the results of the study are encouraging, the authors call for more research to confirm their findings. A team of scientists in Korea recently investigated a group of diabetes medications called gliflozins, or sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors.  They wanted to understand whether these drugs might reduce the risk of neurodegenerative conditions in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Their analysis showed that compared to people taking other diabetes medications, those who took gliflo...

Roughly one-third to one-half of cancer cases are preventable, according to the World Health Organization. Jon Ebbert, M.D., medical director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center, says it's never too late to make lifestyle changes that can decrease your risk of cancer. http://dlvr.it/TDNmw1