Monthly Archives: November 2023

Regenerative Medicine News and General Information

Creating Next-Generation Gastric Acid Treatment with AI

Posted on by Rocio Gallegos, MD
03
Nov

Stomach acid is a crucial component of food digestion. However, when the balance of gastric mucosal secretion is disturbed, stomach acid can cause discomfort and, in severe cases, conditions such as gastric ulcers and reflux esophagitis. Therefore, many people turn to gastric acid suppressants. These drugs help neutralize stomach acid, providing relief for people suffering […]

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Nutrition and Supplements

Intermittent Fasting Can Help People with Type 2 Diabetes Lose Weight and Control Their Blood Sugar Levels

Posted on by Rocio Gallegos, MD
03
Nov

Today, 1 in 10 U.S. residents has diabetes, and that number is expected to rise to 1 in 3 by 2050 if current trends continue, the researchers explain. Finding more options for controlling weight and blood sugar levels for these patients, therefore, is crucial. Time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, can help people with […]

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Lifestyle

Smoking Increases Chances of Mid-Life Memory Loss, Confusion

Posted on by Rocio Gallegos, MD
02
Nov

Middle-aged smokers are far more likely to report having memory loss and confusion than nonsmokers, and the likelihood of cognitive decline is lower for those who have quit, even recently, a new study has found. The research from The Ohio State University is the first to examine the relationship between smoking and cognitive decline using […]

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Nutrition and Supplements

Consumption of Fruit and Vegetables Contributes Positively to Bacterial Diversity in the Human Gut

Posted on by Rocio Gallegos, MD
02
Nov

Bacterial diversity in the gut plays an important role in human health. The crucial question, however, is where are the sources of this diversity? It is known that an important part of the maternal microbiome is transferred to the baby at birth, and the same happens during the breastfeeding period via breast milk. Further sources […]

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Stem Cell Therapy for Specific Conditions

8,000 Steps a Day to Reduce the Risk of Premature Death

Posted on by Karely Vega, MD
01
Nov

An international study led by the University of Granada has identified for the first time the optimal number of steps at which most people obtain the greatest benefits, and also shows that the pace at which you walk provides additional benefits. The idea that you should take 10,000 steps a day originated in Japan in […]

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Stem Cell Therapy for Specific Conditions

New Hope to Treat and Reverse Osteoarthritis

Posted on by Karely Vega, MD
01
Nov

Current osteoarthritis treatment manages symptoms rather than addressing the underlying disease, but a new University of Adelaide study has shown the condition may be treatable and reversible. Osteoarthritis is a long-term and progressive condition which affects people’s mobility and has historically had no cure. Often described as a ‘wear and tear’ condition, factors such as […]

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Regenerative Medicine News and General Information

Rare but Deadly Vaccine-Related Clotting

Posted on by Karely Vega, MD
01
Nov

A mechanism that led some patients to experience cases of deadly clotting following some types of Covid-19 vaccination has been identified in new research. In a paper published in Blood, scientists from the University of Birmingham funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research and the British Heart Foundation have been able to […]

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Regenerative Medicine News and General Information

Improving Deep Sleep May Prevent Dementia

Posted on by Karely Vega, MD
01
Nov

As little as 1 per cent reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27 per cent increased risk of dementia, according to a study which suggests that enhancing or maintaining deep sleep, also known as slow wave sleep, in older years could stave off dementia. The […]

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Regenerative Medicine News and General Information

A Particular Peptide’s Role in Activating Atopic Dermatitis, or Eczema

Posted on by Rocio Gallegos, MD
01
Nov

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a skin condition characterized by itching, irritated and thickened skin at the site of the irritation. The brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a peptide, or short chain of amino acids, that is elevated in patients with AD. “BNP is expressed in sensory neurons, the neurons responsible for conveying sensation to the […]

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COVID-19

Long COVID Most Prevalent in the Most Seriously Ill

Posted on by Rocio Gallegos, MD
01
Nov

A collaborative study has charted the prevalence of severe physical symptom burden amongst Scandinavians for up to two years after a SARS-CoV-2 infection. Most affected were people who had a severe COVID-19 infection, while the researchers found no elevated prevalence of long COVID in those who had never been bedridden.  In the present study, researchers […]

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