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Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys melanocytes, the cells that produce the skin pigment melanin. The loss of melanocytes causes the skin to turn white, resulting in the characteristic skin patches of this disease. However, the standard model of vitiligo does not account for some of its unusual features. Some vitiligo lesions repigment, and treatment may restore pigmentation in areas lacking melanocytes, suggesting that melanocytes may not be completely destroyed. A research team at Osaka Metropolitan University led by Project Professor Ichiro Katayama and Project Associate Professor Yang Ling-Li has found evidence…

An international study involving LMU found regional differences in childhood lymphocytic leukemia mortality across Brazil. Why do mortality rates for children with lymphocytic leukemia vary markedly depending on where they live in Brazil? A collaboration between researchers from LMU and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) analyzed trends in childhood lymphocytic leukemia mortality rates in Brazil over 20 years, and also analyzed the links between observed disparities and regional development and health care structures. The survey results are Lancet Community Health – Americas.The study shows that mortality rates have increased particularly in the socio-economically disadvantaged north and northeast…

Eating almonds daily may have neuroprotective effects in people at risk of developing diabetes, according to a recent clinical trial. Researchers found that incorporating these nuts into a balanced diet improved processing speed and executive function in adults with slightly elevated blood sugar levels. The results of this study were published in The Journal of Nutrition. Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar levels are chronically higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be officially diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. This metabolic condition often involves a biological mechanism known as insulin resistance. When a person has insulin…

Cigna Healthcare is taking steps to significantly expand its personalized care management program by leveraging AI to identify risks faster and simplify patient care. Through this initiative, Cigna’s care teams can use predictive analytics to identify individuals who may benefit from support and intervention early on, helping to avoid further negative outcomes and disease progression in the future. The insurer also has more than 1,250 clinicians, including nurse managers and behavioral health specialists, to guide the journey of care. They are empowered to coordinate care between health care providers and points members, and to make available supports that may be…

Scientists say the next 30 to 50 years could be a key opportunity to predict Antarctic ice loss and prepare for the sea level rise it could cause. New research published in natureSecuring the Future of the Antarctic Environment (SAEF), led by Monash University researcher Dr Felicity McCormack, is investigating how scientists can reliably predict future Antarctic ice loss and how these predictions can improve sea level planning. Antarctica’s potential impact on global sea levels A report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) shows that if large parts of the Antarctic ice sheet collapse, global sea levels could…

Recent research published in journals psychological science This suggests that a single dose of testosterone does not cause men to follow their intuition and abandon deliberate reasoning. In fact, contrary to previous assumptions, this hormone can actually make people less confident in their own cognitive abilities. These findings provide evidence that short-term spikes in testosterone do not significantly alter decision-making in this particular type of human. The human brain can solve problems using fast, intuitive thinking or slow, deliberate reasoning. Psychologists often measure this tendency using cognitive reflexivity tests. This test is an assessment in which you are presented with…

Teladoc Health announced a new virtual care model for employers and health plans designed to provide a more tailored and personalized approach to members while tying payments to clinical and financial outcomes. The model, called Teladoc One, was built to replace fragmented symptom-specific medical programs with integrated services that dynamically support an individual’s entire health needs, rather than addressing just one disease at a time, company executives said. As part of the model, Teladoc Healthcare teams work with members’ local providers to deliver and coordinate care across a virtual environment. “Teladoc One is fundamentally a new care model that changes…

The Men’s Health Act, a bipartisan bill that would create an Office of Men’s Health within the Department of Health and Human Services, is scheduled to be introduced in the U.S. Senate on Thursday by Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), co-sponsored by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.). The bill, which mirrors a bipartisan bill introduced in the House this year, would require the Government Accountability Office’s findings on the health of men in the United States to be submitted within a year of enactment. Following this report and incorporating its findings, the Office will coordinate existing and new research to raise awareness…

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a giant exoplanet hidden in one of the Milky Way’s most studied planetary systems. The nearby young star Beta Pictoris was already known to have two giant planets, Beta Pictoris b and Beta Pictoris c. Beta Pictoris b was one of the first exoplanets to be imaged directly. The newly identified Beta Pictoris d increases the number of known planets in this system to three, making Beta Pictoris only the second planetary system known to contain at least three imaged planets. However, astronomers did not initially recognize Beta Pictoris d as a bright…

STAT co-published this article by The War Horse., An award-winning nonprofit news organization that educates the public about military service and veterans.. When a COVID-19 vaccine was released in 2020, Daniel Pendergast was intrigued. “Honestly, at first I thought it was kind of original,” he said. STAT+ exclusive story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Subscribe to STAT+ for this article and daily updates on Capitol Hill and the life sciences industry. Already have an account? Log in Individual plan Group plan See all plans To read the rest of this story, subscribe…