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#ErectileDysfunction #StemCells #SCEVs #Andrology    


Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common male sexual disorder, defined as the persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. It affects up to 70% of men over the age of 70, with increasing prevalence linked to aging, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and nerve damage....

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#Diabetes #GestationalDiabetes #Pregnancy #Metabolism                        


Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of glucose intolerance that first appears during pregnancy, typically in the second or third trimester. Its prevalence is steadily increasi...

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2025-06-11

ADHD and the gut: an inflammatory duo?

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#ADHD #gut #IBS #GutBrainAxis #Microbiome


Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood and may persist into adulthood. Affecting up to 14% of children and nearly 7% of adults, it is associated with numerous psychiatric and medical comorbidities, including gastrointestinal disorders.  

Digesti...

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#LungCancer #EarlyDetection #LiquidBiopsy #DNAMethylation #Diagnosis #LDCT    


Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. This high mortality rate is largely due to the fact that diagnosis often occurs at an advanced stage, when therapeutic options are limited and less effective. In this context, early and reliable screening is esse...

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2025-06-06

Binge eating: when neurons crave food

Endocrinology and Metabolism Neurology

#EatingDisorder #BingeEating #AnimalModels #Anxiety #Compulsivity #Metabolism #Neuroplasticity  


Binge eating refers to a pathological eating behavior characterized by the rapid and uncontrolled consumption of large quantities of food—most often high-calorie, sugary, and/or fatty foods. This behavior is typically accompanied by a loss of control, followed by feelings of...

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2025-06-05

Tobacco: a deeper addiction than it seems

Pharmacology and Toxicology Addictology

#Tobacco #Nicotine #Addiction #Epigenetics #DNA


Tobacco remains one of the greatest contemporary public health scourges, responsible for over 8 million deaths every year. Despite growing awareness of the dangers of smoking, nicotine addiction proves to be highly persistent. This phenomenon is partly explained by nicotine’s powerful action on the reward system. But beyond these...

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2025-06-05

Binge eating under high tension

Endocrinology and Metabolism Neurology

#BED #ED #rTMS #Neuromodulation #Craving #InhibitoryControl  


Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is an eating disorder characterized by repeated episodes of excessive food intake in a short period of time. These episodes are associated with a loss of control and occur without compensatory behaviors (such as vomiting, restriction, etc.). BED is the most common eating disorder i...

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2025-06-04

One session, one trigger?

Neurology

#Chatbot #ED #SingleSessionIntervention #eHealth #EatingDisorder  


Eating disorders (ED) are severe psychiatric conditions characterized by a persistent disturbance in eating behavior, weight regulation, and body image. They are associated with major physical complications and a profound psychosocial impact, affecting quality of life, social relationships, and mental he...

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2025-06-03

Breathing can kill—even without smoking.

Pharmacology and Toxicology

#Nicotine #SecondhandSmoke #LungCancer #Prevention    


Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for over one in five cancer deaths. While active smoking is the dominant risk factor, an increasing proportion of cases are being observed among non-smokers, challenging the assumption that only tobacco users are at...

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2025-06-02

Smoke less, think better?

Pharmacology and Toxicology

#Nicotine #Tobacco #NAC #MET #Neuroplasticity #SmokingCessation  


Nicotine addiction is now recognized as a chronic behavioral disorder with both psychological and neurobiological underpinnings. It is driven by powerful positive reinforcement, orchestrated by complex neurochemical cascades primarily involving the dopaminergic and glutamatergic systems. Nicotine stimulat...

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#MultipleSclerosis #MS #CellTherapy #Immunomodulation #Cytokines #Neuroinflammation


Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, primarily affecting young adults. It is characterized by persistent inflammation, demyelination of nerve fibers, and progressive axonal degeneration, which lead to a wide range of neurological sym...

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2025-05-28

When the gut challenges MS

Allergology and Immunology Neurology

#MultipleSclerosis #Microbiota #Immunity #Probiotics  


Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune neurological disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the central nervous system (CNS) and the progressive destruction of the myelin sheath surrounding nerve fibers. This demyelination hinders the conduction of nerve impulses, leading to motor, sensory, cognitive, an...

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2025-05-27

Hormones: should we really fear fat?

Endocrinology and Metabolism

#Hormones #Nutrition #Endocrinology #SHBG  


Sex hormones, such as testosterone, estradiol, and SHBG (Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin), are steroid compounds derived from cholesterol, primarily produced by the gonads. While they are historically associated with reproduction, sexual development, and secondary sexual characteristics, their function goes far beyond these roles....

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2025-05-27

PCOS: Is homocysteine the hidden fertility marker?

Endocrinology and Metabolism

#PCOS #Fertility #Homocysteine #Oocyte #Micronutrients #IVF #Methylation


Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder that affects approximately 20% of women of reproductive age. It is characterized by chronic hormonal imbalance, persistent anovulation, and polycystic ovarian morphology on ultrasound. Beyond its clinical manifestations, PCOS is currently one...

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#Women #WomenHealth #Cardiology #Mortality #CardiovascularDisease


Every day, around 200 women in France die from a cardiovascular disease (CVD)—that's one every 7 minutes. Contrary to popular belief, these conditions do not affect only men. They are the leading cause of death among women, surpassing all types of cancer, including breast cancer. Yet 8 out of 10 deaths could be p...

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