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Effect Of Vitamin D3 And Periodontitis In Developing Type 2 Diabetes
Research has identified how vitamin D3 and periodontitis influence Type 2 diabetes. They found increased odds of developing Type 2 diabetes among people with gum disease who are also lacking in vitamin D3.
The study, published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care. Participants were over the age of 30, and health interviews and physical measurements were conducted in-home and at a mobile examination centre.
Risk Factor For Atopic Dermatitis Is Increased Skin pH
According to a study, researchers examined the acidity of the skin appears to be significantly higher in atopic dermatitis (AD) patients than in controls without the condition, indicating that increased skin pH may heighten the risk of developing AD.
Skin pH protects against outside microorganism and bacteria colonization, as well as helps adhesion of nonpathogen bacteria on the skin. Acidity plays an important role in maintaining skin barrier permeability and homeostasis, as well as stratum corneum desquamation and integrity/cohesion.
Protein In Diet May Reduce The Liver's Fat Content
According to a study, researchers examine that by increasing the amount of protein in the diet may reduce the liver's fat content and lower the risk of diabetes in people with the nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Fever and Cancer Incidence, Relationship Uncovered
In a new paper, researchers propose a mechanistic hypothesis that focuses on the potential impact infectious fever has on a particular subset of T cells, known as gamma/delta T cells.
Global Seeks On Managing Dementia Symptoms
New research which brings together the views of the world's leading experts has concluded that non-drug approaches should be prioritized in treating agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease. They provided more specific guidance on the management of behavioral and psychological symptoms in people with Alzheimer's disease. The study was published in International Psychogeriatrics.
CAG report: Rise in Health Crises as 29% of Funds Remain Unspent over 5 years
Even as health crises in India grew, National Health Mission (NHM) funds unspent by states over five years to 2016 increased by 29%, according to a recent audit by the government’s auditor. The audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India also reported delayed transfers and misallocation of these funds.
Importance of Variant Interpretation in Whole-Exome Molecular Autopsy
According to a study, researchers examined that molecular autopsies can reveal genetic risk factors in young people who unexpectedly die, but the proper interpretation of the results can be challenging. The study was published in Circulation.
Viral replication Suppression With The New HIV Therapy
In a study, a new HIV drug reduced viral replication and increased immune cells in individuals with advanced, drug-resistant HIV infection. Used in combination with existing HIV medications, the drug is a promising strategy for patients who have run out of effective treatment options, the researchers said. The study, co-authored by Yale assistant professor of medicine Brinda Emu, M.D., was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
ACL Injuries in High School Athletes, Findings
An athlete is sailing through the air or making a quick turn when all of a sudden he or she hears a "pop" in the knee. An athlete who experiences this followed by sudden pain and swelling often receives the much-feared diagnosis of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear.
COPD: Autoimmunity Plays Role in A Major Role
Autoimmunity plays a role in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study led by Georgia State University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center that analyzed human genome information stored in Vanderbilt's DNA biobank. The findings are published in the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology.
Secondhand Smoke: Exposure in Childhood Increases Adult Lung Disease Mortality
A new study suggests that long-term exposure to secondhand smoke during childhood increases the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) death in adulthood. The study also suggests secondhand smoke exposure as an adult increases the risk of death not only from COPD but also several other conditions.