Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators have made a groundbreaking discovery about the genetic risk of kidney disease among people of West African descent. They found that variants of the APOL1 gene, known to affect immune function, can significantly raise the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in West African… Read More »
As more people get mammograms every year to screen for breast cancer, an additional benefit may be emerging: heart disease risk detection. With advanced technology and artificial intelligence, some imaging centers now offer screenings for cardiovascular risks based on breast arterial calcification visible in mammogram images. This additional test, offered by some radiology practices, could… Read More »
Researchers have uncovered a surprising connection between pain and viral infections that doesn’t involve inflammation. A recent study shows that a specific immune sensor called STING can trigger pain by activating certain neurons in the body, all without causing inflammation. This discovery could lead to new treatments for viral-related pain, like the pain caused by… Read More »
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of permanent vision loss, affecting millions of people worldwide, especially those over the age of 60. While treatments exist, they are often limited in their effectiveness and can come with significant side effects. Recent research, however, is offering new hope. A study published in Developmental Cell has… Read More »