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30-Jan-2025

A new therapeutic target for a lethal form of heart failure: ALPK2

Nagoya University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Heart failure with preserved ejection function is a lethal form of heart failure, with few effective treatments. A team from Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine have identified an enzyme, alpha-kinase 2 (ALPK2), that is specifically expressed in the heart and regulates the heart dysfunction that leads to heart failure with preserved ejection function. ALPK2 signaling represents a potential therapeutic target.

Journal: The FASEB Journal

30-Jan-2025

Unlocking the potential of receptor-based approaches in diabetes treatment

Compuscript Ltd
Peer-Reviewed Publication

https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.15212/bioi-2024-0047

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Diabetes, a common metabolic condition, poses a substantial health burden worldwide. To revolutionize diabetes management, enhance glycemic control, and decrease the risk of complications, recent research has revealed innovative targets and therapeutic options.

Journal: BIO Integration

30-Jan-2025

Pharmacy personnel report declining patient safety climate

University of Gothenburg
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Swedish pharmacy personnel report a deteriorating climate as regards patient safety, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. Just under four in ten have a positive opinion of their working conditions.

Journal: BMJ Open

30-Jan-2025

New technology tracks dairy cows for improved health and productivity

Tokyo University of Science
Peer-Reviewed Publication

High-quality milk remains in high demand, but managing the health of dairy cows is becoming increasingly challenging. To tackle this, researchers from Tokyo University of Science have developed an innovative location information-based technique that uses multi-camera systems to track individual cows across an entire barn. This method enables health monitoring, early disease detection, and gestation management, making it ideal for large-scale implementation to ensure dairy farm health and ensure consistent, high-quality milk production.

Journal: Computers and Electronics in Agriculture
Funder: Tsuchiya Manufacturing. Co. Ltd.

30-Jan-2025

Maynooth University study reveals how poor sleep impacts Parkinson's patients

Maynooth University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study by researchers at Ireland's Maynooth University revealed that an overwhelming 84% of patients with Parkinson’s disease report struggling with sleep issues and this was found to be strongly linked to increased symptoms of depression, greater difficulty with independent living and an overall decline in quality of life.

Journal: Journal of Sleep Research

30-Jan-2025

Propranolol may reduce ischemic stroke risk in women with migraines

American Heart Association
Reports and Proceedings

Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines, may lower ischemic stroke risk in women who experience migraines frequently.

Meeting: ASA International Stroke Conference 2025

30-Jan-2025

Stroke may increase risk of anxiety, depression and more in children

American Heart Association
Reports and Proceedings

Children who have had a stroke may be at higher risk for developing anxiety, depression and related physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches than their peers.

Meeting: ASA International Stroke Conference 2025