Novel disorder causing severe respiratory dysfunction linked to loss-of-function gene variant

A new report in the American Journal of Human Genetics describes a novel disorder caused by biallelic loss-of-function ...
Frontiers

Endocrine Regulation of Mitochondrial Function and Redox Signaling in Cardiovascular Disease

Mitochondrial dysfunction and redox imbalance are central drivers of cardiovascular disease, contributing to impaired bioenergetics, oxidative stress, ...

The 2p ‘Viagra supplement’ to help you last longer in bed – as urologist gives his verdict on ED ‘cures’

NAME a health concern and there’s probably a supplement for it – and that goes for issues in the bedroom too. Most men will ...
AHA/ASA Journals

Alternative Splicing of TPM1 Mediated by SRPK3 Drives Cardiac Diastolic Dysfunction in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

BACKGROUND: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has become the most prevalent type of heart failure, a ...
The New England Journal of Medicine

Sexual Dysfunction in Women

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...
Medical Xpress

Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease is associated with greater impairment of lung function: Study

Recent research, which involved 2543 participants across four Chinese cities, employed spirometry and liver ultrasonography to assess lung function and liver health, respectively. The findings ...

Pelvic floor problems are common, but treatable through this exercise

Here’s what the pelvic floor is, why it matters and how Kegel exercises can help.
Healthline

What’s the Relationship Between Anxiety and Diastolic Dysfunction?

Research suggests there’s an indirect link between anxiety and diastolic dysfunction, a condition related to how your heart fills with blood. Anxiety is a natural state of readiness. It’s your brain’s ...