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Low iron levels may contribute to long COVID symptoms
Low iron levels from persistent inflammation after COVID-19 infection may contribute to long COVID symptoms like fatigue and brain fog, potentially opening new avenues for prevention and treatment through iron supplementation or redistribution.
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In this week’s May 10, 2024 update:
COVID: Do low iron levels explain long COVID symptoms?
Vejon: Highlights of the week from Vejon Health
Dementia: Two copies of a certain gene may indicate Alzheimer's
Obesity: Size of fat cells may indicate your future weight
Infographic: The 8 Best Times to Drink Water
News: Medical News in Brief
Book Nook: Publications that may interest you
Chat Vejon: Ask our AI Expert relevant medical questions
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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
COVID
Low iron levels persisted for months after COVID-19 infection in long COVID patients.
Inflammation reduces iron availability, depriving cells of oxygen and causing fatigue.
Iron dysregulation was seen even in mild COVID-19 cases that developed long COVID.
Iron supplementation may help, but redistributing trapped iron may be more effective.
Why is this Important: Research suggests that low iron levels from persistent inflammation after COVID-19 infection may contribute to long COVID symptoms like fatigue and brain fog, potentially opening new avenues for prevention and treatment through iron supplementation or redistribution.
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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Over 95% of individuals over 65 with two APOE4 gene copies show Alzheimer's pathology or biomarkers.
The study analyzed data from 3,755 individuals aged 65-90 years old across four different studies.
Alzheimer's pathology was determined by the presence of amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain.
Biomarkers included amyloid and tau levels in cerebrospinal fluid and PET scans of the brain.
Why is this Important: The study's findings are significant because they suggest that individuals with two copies of the APOE4 gene have a near-certain risk of developing Alzheimer's pathology after age 65[2][3]. This could lead to more targeted prevention strategies and treatments tailored specifically for this high-risk group.
INFOGRAPHIC
OBESITY
Fat cell size may predict future weight changes in individuals, according to a Swedish study.
People with large fat cells tend to lose weight over time, while those with small cells gain weight.
Fat cell size and regional fat deposition can predict metabolic responses to overfeeding in insulin-resistant individuals.
Different methods for measuring fat cell size, like collagenase digestion and histological sections, yield varying results.
Why is this Important: The study suggests that fat cell size can predict future weight changes, providing a potential new tool for assessing obesity risk and tailoring personalized weight management strategies. This could lead to more effective interventions and improved health outcomes for individuals struggling with weight issues.
CARDIOLOGY
Sedentary behavior from childhood to adolescence linked to higher left ventricular mass index and body fat percentage.
Increased left ventricular mass index indicates greater cardiac workload, potentially leading to adverse cardiovascular outcomes later in life.
Maintaining an active lifestyle from childhood through adolescence is crucial for preventing excess cardiac workload and fat accumulation.
Encouraging physical activity in children and teens may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood.
Why is this Important: Highlights the importance of reducing sedentary behavior and increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity from childhood to adolescence. This can help prevent excess cardiac workload and body fat accumulation, potentially lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Encouraging active lifestyles in youth is crucial for long-term heart health.
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MEDICAL NEWS IN BRIEF
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
🚥 Researchers create AI model to understand how brain activity relates to illness: The AI model BrainLM can predict brain illnesses like depression and PTSD by learning patterns from brain scans, potentially reducing clinical trial costs by 50% and assisting in developing new treatments. This groundbreaking approach could revolutionize our understanding of brain diseases and lead to more effective, targeted therapies.
🚥 Component of keto diet plus immunotherapy may reduce prostate cancer: Researchers find a potential way to overcome prostate cancer's resistance to immunotherapy by combining it with a ketogenic diet supplement, which could lead to more effective treatments for this common cancer..
🚥 Some cognitive decline 'objectively measurable' after COVID-19: There is objective evidence that COVID-19 infection can lead to measurable cognitive impairment, especially in those with severe illness or long COVID, highlighting the need for further research into prevention, treatment, and support for affected individuals.
🚥 Newly discovered molecule plays a major role in triggering inflammation: TCTP has been identified as a key molecule triggering respiratory allergy inflammation opens up new therapeutic possibilities for treating allergic asthma and rhinitis by blocking TCTP to prevent mast cell activation and inflammation.
🚥 Researchers discover how immune B cells hunt down cancer around the body: Engineering cytotoxic T cells to better home to survival niche areas near blood vessels improved their ability to persist and control tumors in animal models, suggesting a promising new immunotherapy approach..
🚥 Inhaled insulin could improve lives of patients with diabetes: Inhaled insulin offers a new, safe, and potentially more convenient option for diabetes patients to control blood glucose levels compared to injections. This could improve patient compliance with insulin therapy, although long-term efficacy and safety still need further study.
BOOK NOOK
BOOK PROMO
 Click here to purchase from Amazon | Set within a child’s nose, ‘Humming Heroes’ features a family of Lymphocytes led by a wise Mother, brave Father, determined Brother, and heroic Baby, confronting invading microorganisms. The story takes an imaginative turn, when a humming melody combines with the Lymphocytes’ song to repel the invaders and restore inner harmony. |
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