Pancreatitis is a complex inflammatory disease driven by both genetic and environmental factors. It poses substantial clinical challenges due to a lack of disease-modifying therapies. Existing treatments are largely limited to symptomatic supportive care, which falls short of addressing the root causes. Gene therapy, as a novel strategy targeting the genetic etiology of the disease, holds promise for shifting the therapeutic paradigm from "symptom relief" toward "a precision curative approach".

An Osaka Metropolitan University research team developed and provided a training program to increase nurses’ motivation for psychiatric visiting care activities and evaluate its usefulness.

While high-carb diets are known to increase the risk of clogged arteries, heart disease and stroke, the benefits of low-carb diets are not as clear cut. Some studies have found that low-carb diets can improve these health markers, while others have found no such benefits or even that they increase heart disease risk.

Now, a study led by researchers with the Texas A&M University School of Public Health at Texas A&M Health adds a piece to the puzzle of why a diet that works for one person’s metabolism might send another person’s cholesterol levels skyrocketing.

The team’s analysis of studies involving nearly 11,500 adults in 27 countries found that moderate carb intake may offer the best long-term health outcomes.

For patients suffering from traumatic injuries that leave behind “volumetric” gaps — where significant bone and blood vessels are lost — the clock is always ticking. Without a nearby blood supply, cells in the center of a large injury cannot survive, often leading to permanent tissue loss or failed grafts.

A team of eight scientists at The University of Texas at San Antonio has discovered a potential “perfect recipe” to address this challenge. By blending two natural proteins found in the human body, the researchers created a specialized scaffold that allows bone and blood vessels to grow simultaneously at an accelerated rate.