Rare disease's DNA-damaging mutation could have consequences for more common conditions In their pursuit to discover the mechanism behind how RVCL does its damage, researchers found some clues to the DNA damage theory of aging.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/r....eleases/2024/06/2406

Population shifts, risk factors may triple U.S. cardiovascular disease costs by 2050 Driven by an older, more diverse population, along with a significant increase in risk factors including high blood pressure and obesity, total costs related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) conditions are likely to triple by 2050, according to recent projections. At least 6 in 10 U.S. adults (61%), more than 184 million people, are expected to have some type of CVD within the next 30 years, reflecting a disease prevalence that will have a $1.8 trillion price tag in direct and indirect costs.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/r....eleases/2024/06/2406

Study links household chaos with sleep quality among teens with ADHD symptoms A new study found that household chaos and sleep hygiene are important factors in the relationship between sleep quality and ADHD symptoms in teens.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/r....eleases/2024/05/2405

Planning for a Family with IBD: Essential Guidance and the Latest Recommendations When you live with a disease like Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, family planning takes thought and special consideration. The first-ever Global Consensus Conference on Pregnancy and IBD was held during Digestive Disease Week (May 2024) and part of the discussion focused on the latest recommendations for pre-conception counseling and family planning. This week on Lights, …
https://lightscameracrohns.com..../2024/06/03/planning

Study examines prescribing patterns of drug associated with cognitive impairment A new study is one of the first explorations of prescribing patterns of tricyclic antidepressants for treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy at healthcare facilities predominantly serving diverse populations of low socioeconomic status. The current body of evidence, much of it established and confirmed in studies by scientists, supports the existence of a relationship between long-term use of anticholinergic medications, such as tricyclic antidepressants, and cognitive impairment, including dementia. Research suggests use of anticholinergics in older adult populations increases risk of dementia 30 to 50 percent.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/r....eleases/2024/05/2405