Sweat contains biomarkers that can monitor various health conditions, from diabetes to genetic disorders. Sweat sampling, unlike blood collection, is preferred by users due to its painless nature. However, to obtain sufficient nutrients or hormones from sweat for testing, intense physical activity was previously required to induce sweat. This method posed challenges for individuals with …
A recent Cancer Research study assessed the effect of tobacco smoking and electronic cigarette (e-cigarettes) use on DNA methylation changes associated with carcinogenesis. Study: Cigarette smoking and e-cigarette use induce shared DNA methylation changes linked to carcinogenesis. Image Credit: Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com Background In comparison to tobacco smoking, the use of e-cigarettes and smokeless, non-combustible tobacco has often been …
TOPLINE: Changes to retinal blood vessels may be an indicator of development of preeclampsia, according to a poster presented at the 2024 meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation. METHODOLOGY: Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal death and is associated with changes to the vasculature of the eyes, leading to symptoms such as blurred …
In a recent study published in Cancer Cell, researchers performed a molecular analysis of neuroendocrine neoplasm (NEN) patient-derived tumor organoids (PDTOs) and their parental neoplasms. Study: Druggable growth dependencies and tumor evolution analysis in patient-derived organoids of neuroendocrine neoplasms from multiple body sites. Image Credit: Aunt Spray/Shutterstock.com Background Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NECs) are malignancies most commonly …
Ana Lleo, MD, PhD, professor of internal medicine at Humanitas University, sat down with HCPLive to discuss key takeaways from her presentation about primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), our current understanding of disease biomarkers, and areas where further research may be warranted. Lleo was a speaker during the session “Advances in the Management of Primary Biliary …