Tag: inflammation
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New Drug Could Prevent Diabetes Complications Beyond Blood Sugar
Summary: A potential breakthrough in diabetes care A new experimental drug compound may help prevent and treat some of the most challenging complications of diabetes—such as impaired wound healing and widespread inflammation—by acting independently of blood sugar levels. Researchers conducted tests in mice and human cell models, and early results suggest the drug could complement…
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A New Drug Shows Promise in Preventing Diabetes Complications Beyond Blood Sugar Control
Overview: A potential breakthrough beyond glucose management Diabetes management traditionally centers on controlling blood sugar to prevent complications. Yet many patients still face issues such as slow wound healing and chronic inflammation even when their glucose is well managed. A new study, conducted in mice and on human cells, suggests that an experimental drug could…
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Research Uncovers Inflammasome’s Role in Male Periodontitis
New Findings Link Inflammasome to Male Periodontitis A recent study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shines new light on the inflammatory processes behind periodontitis, a leading cause of tooth loss worldwide. The UNC Adams School of Dentistry research identifies a key role for the inflammasome—a multiprotein complex inside immune cells—in driving…
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Healthy Dietary Patterns Linked to Reduced Risk for RA
New evidence ties healthy diets to lower rheumatoid arthritis risk Emerging research highlighted in Seminars in Arthritis & Rheumatism has found that sticking to healthy dietary patterns can be associated with a lower likelihood of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The focus for this growing body of work is on eating patterns rather than individual nutrients,…
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Multi-System Biomarkers for Suicide Risk in MDD: Erythroid, Inflammation, and Metabolism
Introduction: The Need for Multi-System Biomarkers in MDD Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) remains a leading cause of disability worldwide, with suicide risk representing a critical and urgent challenge for clinicians. Traditional risk assessment often relies on clinical history and self-reported symptoms, which can miss biologically meaningful signals. Emerging research points to a multi-system model of…
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Multi-system Biomarkers for Suicide Risk in Major Depressive Disorder: Erythroid, Inflammatory, and Metabolic Integration
Introduction: The Need for Multi-system Biomarkers in MDD Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) remains a leading cause of disability worldwide, with suicide risk representing a critical and urgent concern. Traditional risk assessment relies heavily on clinical history and self-reported symptoms, which can fail to capture dynamic biological processes that contribute to suicidality. Emerging evidence suggests that…
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Multi-System Biomarkers for Suicide Risk in Major Depressive Disorder
Understanding the Need for Multi-System Biomarkers in MDD Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) remains a leading cause of disability worldwide, with suicide risk presenting one of its most urgent clinical challenges. Traditional risk assessments rely on psychosocial factors and clinical history, but they often fail to capture the biological underpinnings that can signal imminent danger. A…
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SerpinB3: A Cancer-Linked Protein That Also Drives Wound Healing
Introduction: A Protein That Bridges Cancer and Wound Repair SerpinB3 is emerging as a pivotal protein in human health, notable for its dual role as both a potential cancer biomarker and a key player in wound healing. When doctors observe elevated levels of this protein in a patient’s blood, it can signal a range of…
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SerpinB3: A Protein Rallying Cancer Signals and Wound Healing
Understanding SerpinB3: Beyond a Cancer Marker When clinicians detect elevated levels of SerpinB3 in a blood test, it can signal that something significant is happening in the body. This protein, part of the serpin family, has emerged as a crucial biomarker with implications that stretch from hard-to-treat cancers to the complex process of wound healing.…
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SerpinB3: A Cancer Biomarker That Also Shapes Wound Healing
What is SerpinB3 and why it matters SerpinB3 is a protein that can rise in the bloodstream when the body’s tissues are under stress or damage. While most people associate elevated biomarkers with cancer, SerpinB3 plays a broader role in the body’s protective responses. Researchers are increasingly recognizing that SerpinB3 not only signals potential malignancies…