Dihomo- γ-linoleic Acid as a Basis for Senolytic Therapy
This interview with a researcher working on the biochemistry of senescent cells notes the exploration of dihomo-γ-linoleic acid and derived compounds as potential senotherapeutics, capable of reducing the burden of senescent cells in old animals. At the end of the day there will be a very large number of such approaches, as the animal data for rejuvenation resulting from the clearance of senescent cells is impressive enough to drive a considerable growth in funding and interest. A sizable number of biotech companies are working on drugs to selectively destroy senescent cells, and many more programs are in earlier stages i...
Source: Fight Aging! - July 14, 2021 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs
3D Printing in Medicine And Healthcare – The Ultimate List In 2021
3D printing has demonstrated huge potential for the future of medicine in the previous years, and its development is unstoppable. Just look at the impressive list of 3D printed healthcare materials and medical equipment below!
How does 3D printing in medicine work?
3D printing in medicine is part of the innovative process called additive manufacturing, which means producing three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. How the technology works, we explained the technology in our article on bioprinting here.
As technology evolves, researchers work on various solutions. For example, engineers from the University of B...
Source: The Medical Futurist - July 13, 2021 Category: Information Technology Authors: berci.mesko Tags: 3D Printing Biotechnology Future of Medicine Healthcare Design Medical Education Personalized Medicine bioprinting Innovation Video GC1 3d printed biomaterial tissue engineering Source Type: blogs
Unseen, unequal and unfair: chronic pain in England
This report sets out how chronic pain affects England as a nation and what needs to be done about the unseen and unequal burden.ReportPress release (Source: Health Management Specialist Library)
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - June 29, 2021 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Public health and health inequalities Source Type: blogs
Rheumatology workforce: a crisis in numbers
This report presents a detailed analysis of the entire adult, paediatric and adolescent rheumatology workforce, including comprehensive UK-wide workforce data. The findings provide robust evidence in areas that have traditionally relied on anecdote, such as chronic understaffing, persistent regional and national vacancies and lack of exposure to the specialty throughout training and early career. The report's recommendations include: investment in the rheumatology workforce to secure long-term sustainability; enhanced roles for allied health professionals and increasing numbers of pharmacists and nurses to ease the cur...
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - June 29, 2021 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Workforce and employment Source Type: blogs
What you need to know about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients [PODCAST]
“The symptoms of EDS aren ’t limited to the musculoskeletal system and commonly affect everything from hearing and vision to integumentary issues such as prolonged wound healing and easy bruising. It also became apparent that the specialists I had seen had contributed valuable information to the overall puzzle but were sim ply not able to put itRead more …Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 28, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/the-podcast-by-kevinmd" rel="tag" > The Podcast by KevinMD < /a > < /span > Tags: Podcast Rheumatology Source Type: blogs
Assessment of mitral stenosis by echocardiography
Colour Doppler Echocardiogram in Mitral Stenosis
Right panel shows the parasternal long axis view. Doming of the anterior mitral leaflet is seen well and has the appearance of hockey stick. This appearance is classical of rheumatic mitral stenosis. Paradoxical movement of the posterior mitral leaflet is also visible. Normally posterior mitral leaflet moves posteriorly in diastole. Here there is a paradoxical anterior movement due to commissural fusion. Left atrium is dilated. Left panel shows parasternal short axis view. The mitral orifice is seen within the cross section of the left ventricle. The anterior and posterior ...
Source: Cardiophile MD - June 27, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis Tags: Cardiology Source Type: blogs
Supporting people with arthritis waiting for surgery
This report calls on local health systems to implement a package of support to improve the experiences of people with arthritis who are waiting for surgery. Those surveyed emphasised the importance of getting the right support to manage pain, distress, physical health, wellbeing and finances, as well as the need for good communication from health professionals.ReportVersus Arthritis - press release (Source: Health Management Specialist Library)
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - June 18, 2021 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Patient involvement, experience and feedback Quality of care and clinical outcomes Source Type: blogs
5 Out Of The Ordinary Ways Yoga Keeps You Fit
Yoga does feel good; there’s no doubt about it. But the best thing is, it doesn’t only feel good but has tons of health benefits.
From building stamina to dealing with stress and depression, yoga can be the best friend to save your day.
If you haven’t tried yoga yet, you’re missing out on something really interesting.
The article contains 5 out of the ordinary ways yoga keeps you fit.
Let’s get off the ground:
1. Yoga Releases Stress
Not many people know about it, but yoga can release stress by promoting relaxation.
As far as scientific studies are concerned, yoga decreases cortisol sec...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - June 15, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Heather Clinton Tags: featured health and fitness self-improvement mental health yoga Source Type: blogs
The difficult to diagnose comorbidity that plagues Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients
Chances are, if you ’ve heard of “dysautonomia,” it’s in relation to the buzz surrounding the recently identified post-COVID-19 syndrome. However, dysautonomia is not new. Patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) have long suffered from this elusive comorbidity, contributing to some of its most disabling sym ptoms. You may not know it, but it’s likely that you haveRead more …Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - May 14, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/julie-griffis-and-linda-bluestein" rel="tag" > Julie Griffis, PT and Linda Bluestein, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Patient Rheumatology Source Type: blogs
5 inflammation-fighting food swaps
Inflammation: if you follow health news, you probably hear about it often. When is inflammation helpful? How can it be harmful? What steps can you take to tone it down?
What is inflammation and how does it affect your body?
If you’re not familiar with the term, inflammation refers to an immune system reaction to an infection or injury. In those instances, inflammation is a beneficial sign that your body is fighting to repair itself by sending in an army of healing white blood cells. As the injury heals or the illness is brought under control, inflammation subsides. You’ve probably seen this happen with a minor ankle sp...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - May 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kelly Bilodeau Tags: Arthritis Autoimmune diseases Health Heart Health Nutrition Source Type: blogs
Flags And Phrenology: The Week ’s Best Psychology Links
Our weekly round-up of the best psychology coverage from elsewhere on the web
“Grumpy” dogs may be better learners than their more agreeable counterparts, reports James Gorman at The New York Times. Researchers found that grumpier canines were better at learning how to reach an object placed behind a fence by observing a stranger. But other scientists suggest that something more specific than “grumpiness” is responsible for the animals’ superior performance, such as increased aggression, reduced inhibition, or hyperactivity.
Adults are more compassionate when children are around. That’s according...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - May 7, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Weekly links Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, April 26th 2021
Fight Aging! publishes news and commentary relevant to the goal of ending all age-related disease, to be achieved by bringing the mechanisms of aging under the control of modern medicine. This weekly newsletter is sent to thousands of interested subscribers. To subscribe or unsubscribe from the newsletter,
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Longevity Industry Consulting Services
Reason, the founder of Fight Aging! and Repair Biotechnologies, offers strategic consulting services to investors, entrepreneurs, and others interested in the longevity industry and its complexities. To find out m...
Source: Fight Aging! - April 25, 2021 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
A Nanomaterial Incorporating TNF Epitopes Reduces Inflammation
The inflammatory cytokine TNF is the target of many efforts to find ways to reduce inflammation in conditions characterized by excessive inflammatory activity of the immune system, such as autoimmune diseases. It is a blunt approach, as it reduces not only inappropriate activity, but also the needed activity of the immune system, such as defense against pathogens and destruction of potentially cancerous and senescent cells. The methods of targeting TNF are becoming ever more sophisticated, as this example demonstrates. It is nonetheless the case that better and different classes of treatment will be needed in order to avoi...
Source: Fight Aging! - April 22, 2021 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs
Are antidepressants also pain relievers?
Did you know that antidepressant medications are often prescribed for people without depression?
It’s true. Antidepressants are frequently prescribed for chronic pain, especially pain related to nerve disease (called neuropathic pain), chronic low back or neck pain, and certain types of arthritis.
In fact, some guidelines for the treatment of chronic low back pain and osteoarthritis (the most common type of arthritis) include antidepressants. One antidepressant in particular, duloxetine (Cymbalta), is FDA-approved for these conditions.
Just how antidepressants reduce pain is not well understood. One possibility is they a...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - April 16, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Robert H. Shmerling, MD Tags: Back Pain Bones and joints Health Osteoarthritis Pain Management Source Type: blogs
Patients don ’t need quick diagnoses. They need accurate ones. [PODCAST]
“The patient knocking on your door is not your enemy. They ’re sick. They’re scared. They’re in pain. They don’t know why, and they’re hoping for an answer. If you can’t find the source of a problem quickly, it doesn’t mean it’s not there.” Denise Reich is a patient advocate. She shares her story and discusses […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 14, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/the-podcast-by-kevinmd" rel="tag" > The Podcast by KevinMD < /a > < /span > Tags: Podcast Patients Rheumatology Source Type: blogs
