Maria Gabriella De Matteis Foundation, a new call for young researchers involved in oncology is underway Corriere.it
2024-02-08 13:17:53
by Health Editorial Staff
The Foundation dedicated to Maria Gabriella De Matteis opens applications for two scholarships, one for scientific research on liquid biopsy and the other for the training of deserving musicians
The Foundation dedicated to Maria Gabriella De Matteis began last December and is committed to enhancing and supporting young talents thanks to scholarships for scientific research and the training of deserving musicians. For the year 2024, a call has been launched dedicated to researchers under 30 working in the field of oncology and, specifically, liquid biopsy, a test capable of monitoring the evolution of the tumor in real time.
The call for oncology research
The liquid biopsy is of fundamental importance today because it provides a non-invasive and highly sensitive method for the diagnosis and monitoring of tumors, allowing for the personalization of treatments for each patient explains the scientific coordinator of the Foundation, Giuseppe Curigliano, director of the clinical division of new development drugs at the European Institute of Oncology in Milan. In detail, the competition notice of 40 thousand euros for the best project on the topic of Integration of liquid biopsy in the management of patients with solid tumors.
Hair massage to prevent hair loss
2024-02-05 07:00:19
Can a hair massage reduce hair loss? Discover all the benefits of this treatment to perform it at home…
Last update : February 05, 2024
Hair massage can be done elsewhere than just in the shower or in a beauty salon. With a simple technique it is possible to enjoy the relaxing sensation and the benefits to prevent hair loss. Although studies are not conclusive, there is evidence that it can reduce stress and promote hair growth.
So discover the right movements to apply your own massages with your hands or with specific elements.
What are the benefits of hair massage?
A head massage involves a series of movements performed on the scalp, which can promote relaxation. In addition, they stimulate blood circulation and help make hair more resilient.
Although there aren’t enough studies to indicate that this is the case, some research supports the benefits of massage for hair growth and health.
Increased hair thickness
Massaging the scalp regularly can increase hair thickness. According to a study in the medical journal Eplastythe action promotes blood circulation to the hair follicles.
The new vegan food is best for the environment and equally good for health and the wallet
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For the first time, researchers have analyzed the environmental and nutritional aspects of a diet where animal foods are replaced by plant-based alternatives that mimic animals, such as oat drink and soy burgers. Replacing animal foods with either plant-based alternatives or unprocessed vegetable foods lowers the environmental impact, shows the new study published in Nature Communications. In addition, a diet based on vegan alternatives fulfills most Swedish nutritional recommendations – and it is only marginally more expensive.
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– The best thing you can do for the planet, your own health and your wallet is to switch to a mainly plant-based diet. If you think it’s easier to switch to plant-based foods that look and feel like meat, fish or dairy products, that’s okay, says Anne Charlotte Bunge, lead author of the study and researcher at the Stockholm Resilience Center at Stockholm University.
Today, there are many plant-based products that try to mimic animal foods, such as oat drink, soy burgers and “fish sticks” made from wheat protein. Despite that, these so-called plant-based alternatives have so far rarely been included in scientific comparisons of different dietary patterns.
Italys opponents are now live
This afternoon, at the Maison de la Mutualité which hosts the UEFA Congress, the draw for the fourth edition of the Nations League is being held, starting with the qualifying round groups in September. Luciano Spalletti’s Italy, placed in group 1, will meet the three opponents of the group that starts after the European Championship. There a new blue cycle will begin.
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Nations League, it’s time for League B
Leave the stage Giorgios Karagounis‘replaced’ by’former Lazio and Inter Aleksandar Kolarov.
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Nations League, League C draw completed
GROUP A: Sweden, Azerbaijan, Slovakia, Estonia.
GROUP B: Romania, Kosovo, Cyprus, Lithuania/Gibraltar.
GROUP C: Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Northern Ireland, Belarus.
GROUP D: Armenia, Far Oer, North Macedonia, Latvia.
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Nations League, League C: the draw continues
Sweden and Azerbaijan in group 1, Romania and Kosovo in group 2, Luxembourg and Bulgaria in group 3. Armenia and Far Oer complete group 4.
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Nations League, League C: the first national teams drawn
Sweden in group 1, Romania in group 2, Luxembourg in group 3 e Armenia in group 4.
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Sleep Regularity and Dementia Risk: New Study Uncovers Surprising Link
Sleep Regularity and Dementia Risk: Exploring the Connection
A surprising link between sleep regularity and the risk of developing dementia has been uncovered by researchers. The findings suggest that both highly irregular and excessively consistent sleep patterns are associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to a study published in Neurology.
A Growing Public Health Concern
Dementia is a term encompassing various neurodegenerative conditions characterized by cognitive decline. As populations age worldwide, understanding and mitigating dementia risk factors have become public health priorities.
The impact of sleep on overall health, particularly brain health, has gained attention in the scientific community. Previous studies have linked aspects such as sleep duration, efficiency, and disorders like sleep apnea to a higher risk of dementia. However, the role of sleep regularity – defined as consistency in sleep patterns – remained unclear.
“We believe that sleep may play an important role in dementia risk. Sleep is important for the clearance of waste products from the brain that build up to form plaques found in Alzheimer’s disease.” – Stephanie Yiallourou
Examining Sleep Regularity’s Impact: Methodology
In order to understand this relationship better, researchers turned to the UK Biobank – a large-scale cohort study comprising data from over half a million UK adults.
ADHD Medication Shortage Continues: Supply Falls Short of Demand for Stimulant Medications, FDA Says
Supply from drugmakers for the stimulant medications most commonly prescribed for ADHD are still falling short of demand, the Food and Drug Administration says, and many Americans who rely on these treatments are wondering why the nationwide shortage is continuing into its second year.
Federal officials say they believe this year’s caps on production of the controlled substances — put in place by the Drug Enforcement Administration — will be enough to meet growing demand from patients in need of the treatments.
DEA’s Role in Exacerbating the Shortage
But those limits have prompted concerns that the DEA itself is exacerbating the shortage, with generic drugmakers saying they have run up against the federal quotas.
Factors Behind the Ongoing Shortages
Growing demand from patients in need of ADHD treatment and federal limits to supply have both been blamed for the ongoing shortages, among a number of factors. Prescriptions for ADHD medications have grown in the U.S. and around the world in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The FDA predicts that medical use of amphetamine, methylphenidate and lisdexamfetamine to treat ADHD and other diagnoses in the U.S. will climb 3.1% in 2024. The FDA also said earlier this year it blamed “increased prescribing potentially related to the growth in telemedicine,
Sharp increase in thoughts and attempts of suicide among young French adults, according to a study
Suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts among young adults have increased significantly since Covid, the latest Public Health France barometer shows on Monday, a new illustration of a deterioration in the mental health of 18-24 year olds.
In this survey, conducted in 2021 by telephone among a sample of more than 24,000 people aged 18 to 85 in mainland France and 6,500 in the overseas departments and regions (DROM), 4.2 % of respondents said they had thought about committing suicide in the last twelve months.
In total, 6.8% reported a suicide attempt during their lifetime and 0.5% in the past year, according to this data published on National Suicide Prevention Day.
Among 18-75 year olds, the prevalence of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts declared during the year had fallen slightly since 2014, while that of suicide attempts over a lifetime had stabilized (the changes were established on 18-75 year olds using health barometers carried out from 2000 onwards whose methodology was comparable).
According to Public Health France, “the main result” of this investigation is “a significant increase in suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts over the course of life among 18-24 year olds,
Identifying the Evolutionary Process of Brain Tumor Recurrence: New Treatment Methods Revealed through Genome Analysis
It is expected that new treatments will be developed by identifying the cause of brain tumor recurrence. The photo is not directly related to the article. /Photo=Image Today
Research results have been published that identified the evolutionary process of brain tumor recurrence and proposed new treatment methods through genome analysis of the glioblastoma cancer protein.
On the 8th, the research team led by Professor Sa Kyung-ha of the Department of Medical Information of Korea University College of Medicine and Professor Park Jong-bae of the National Cancer Center announced on the 8th that they have identified the evolutionary process of the brain tumor recurrence through genome analysis of the cancer protein of glioblastoma, one of the malignant brain tumors, and devised a new treatment based on this. .
Glioblastoma is one of the malignant brain tumors with limited treatment options, has several genetic mutations and is able to organically connect with brain neurons. It is known that the rate of recurrence after initial treatment is very high and that most recurrent tumors are highly resistant to radiation and chemotherapy.
The research team monitored the evolution of tumor cells after treatment by analyzing the genome,
Donau Soja: February 10th is Pulse Day 2024-02-08 16:41:36
Increase cultivation in Europe and prevent deforestation in South America
Vienna (OTS) – On the United Nations International Day of Pulses on February 10th, Donau Soja reminds us of the importance of these protein plants in ensuring the nutrition of the European population, improving soils and stopping the deforestation of valuable ecosystems. In 2024, the motto of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is “Pulses nourish soils and people”. “The cultivation of legumes strengthens the structure of soils, microbial biodiversity and the resilience of soil ecosystems. This improves nutrient cycling, reduces the use of fertilizers and pesticides in crop rotation. “If we increa se the cultivation of legumes in Europe, we will make ourselves more resilient to supply chain problems, enrich our soil and improve our health,” said Donau Soja President Matthias Krön. Donau Soja has developed a protein strategy to close the current gap in protein supply in Europe.
Legumes are protein plants
The pulses (legumes) particularly include grain and chickpeas, broad beans, lentils and lupins. The protein plant with the highest protein content of around 40% is the soybean, which is botanically a legume but is also an oilseed. But other legumes also have a high protein content and improve crop rotation.