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#Microbiota #Depression #Alzheimer #Neuroinflammation #AntiInflammatoryDiet  


Mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia—as well as neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s—are major global public health concerns. Their prevalence continues to grow, treatments remain imperfect, and their origins are multifactorial....

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2025-07-02

A vision for the future in a red berry?

Ophthalmology

#Goji #AMD #Macula #Zeaxanthin #Carotenoids  


Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the third leading cause of blindness worldwide, particularly among older populations. Macular pigment optical density (MPOD), a non-invasive biomarker, reflects the accumulation of protective xanthophyll pigments such as lutein and zeaxanthin. These pigments play a critical role in filt...

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2025-07-01

Purple on your plate, benefits in your cells?

Endocrinology and Metabolism

#Anthocyanins #OxidativeStress #Microbiota #CardiovascularHealth #Bioavailability  


Anthocyanins are water-soluble plant pigments from the flavonoid family, responsible for the red, purple, and blue hues in many fruits and vegetables. Beyond their coloring function, they exhibit strong bioactive potential—particularly antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and microbiota-modul...

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2025-06-30

Metabolism in danger: could your plate make the difference?

Cardiology and Vascular Medicine

#MetabolicSyndrome #MediterraneanDiet #Obesity #Type2Diabetes #Hypertension    


Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multifactorial disorder affecting up to 40% of Western populations. It is defined by the coexistence of several abnormalities: abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia. This combination greatly increases the risk of t...

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#AI #Transplantation #MachineLearning #GraftRejection


Solid organ transplantation is currently the gold standard treatment for end-stage organ failure. However, numerous challenges remain, including organ shortages, complex preoperative assessments, and the risk of chronic rejection. In this context, artificial intelligence (AI)—and more specifically, machine learning (ML)—is dr...

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#Xenotransplantation #LiverTransplantation #GeneticallyModifiedPigLiver  


The global shortage of organs hinders access to life-saving transplants, particularly for end-stage liver diseases. In a major medical breakthrough, a team of researchers from Xijing Hospital (China) performed a heterotopic auxiliary xenogeneic liver transplantation by implanting a genetically modif...

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2025-06-23

Ferroptosis: activating iron to overcome treatment-resistant cancers?

Hematology Oncology Medical Biology

#Ferroptosis #ResistantCancer #LysosomalIron #CD44 #Pancreas #Sarcoma


Aggressive solid tumors, such as pancreatic cancer or certain sarcomas, have a remarkable ability to evade treatment. These cancers often harbor a subset of cells known as “drug-tolerant persister cells” (DTPs), capable of surviving conventional therapies. A Franco-international team has recently uncovered an...

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#Alzheimer #MS #Parkinson #ALS #VitaminD  


Neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) represent a major global public health challenge. Their prevalence is steadily increasing, notably due to demographic aging. These conditions are characterized by a progressive,...

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2025-06-17

ALS: exercise on prescription?

Neurology Pneumonology

#ALS #PhysicalExercise #AerobicExercise  


Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare, incurable, and rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disease, characterized by the degeneration of motor neurons. It leads to the progressive paralysis of voluntary muscles, including the respiratory muscles, with an average life expectancy of 3 to 5 years. While drug treatments, as...

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2025-06-16

ALS: strengthening to withstand

Oncology

#ALS #Neurodegeneration #RespiratoryRehabilitation #RMT  


Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a severe, progressive, and incurable neurodegenerative disease, characterized by the degeneration of cortical, bulbar, and spinal motor neurons. It leads to generalized muscle weakness, loss of autonomy, and eventually terminal respiratory failure, which is the main cause of...

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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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