Wijaya Kumaratunga Memorial Hospital

14/07/2025

: Quiz digs into data on major public health concern

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By combining structural biology and evolutionary genomics analyses, the evolution of enzymes over 400 million years is shown to be governed by catalytic function, metabolic network architecture, cost and molecular interactions.

14/07/2025

You’ve probably heard that the gut and the brain communicate with each other, but do you know about the gut-skin connection? Issues with gut health may be showing up on your face as rosacea, and rosacea may indicate you have gastrointestinal disease. https://wb.md/4lsEWQp

14/07/2025

The results of a study in Scientific Reports suggest that Tai Chi exercise is more effective than stretching exercises in improving the physical health of university students with obesity.

Link to the article in the comments.

14/07/2025

Alzheimer’s disease is the main cause of dementia. It is quickly becoming one of the most expensive, lethal, and burdening diseases of this century.

In general, neurological disorders are the leading cause of disease burden, affecting more than 3 billion people worldwide.

To advance our mission of the best science for better lives, The Lancet has issued a call for papers for a dedicated issue on neurology. Learn more about the research we are looking for ⤵️
https://hubs.li/Q03w_l-p0

💬 A Review on protective genetic variants against Alzheimer’s disease in the comments. The figure is from the Review: Differences between individuals susceptible or resilient to Alzheimer's disease.

14/07/2025

DON'T MISS OUT! Epigenomic Tools for Decoding Drug Mechanism of Action

Broadcast Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 8:00 am PT, 11:00 am ET, 17:00 CEST

In this GEN webinar, Dave Lahr, PhD, Senior Director of Bioinformatics at Foghorn Therapeutics, discusses chromatin regulation and epigenetic mechanisms that shape transcriptional responses to drug treatment. During the webinar, you will learn how assays such as CUT&RUN (e.g. EpiCypher’s CUTANA™ CUT&RUN), ATAC-seq, and bisulfite sequencing map chromatin dynamics at high resolution, offering a more precise readout of MOA. Register now to join us for this free webinar sponsored by EpiCypher Inc.: https://hubs.li/Q03v3Yts0

14/07/2025

One of the best ways to improve your cholesterol numbers is to know what to eat -- and what to avoid. Some of these may surprise you: https://wb.md/4kvi5lS

14/07/2025

Vapes are harmful and can be highly addictive. Some disposable vapes have nearly tripled in ni****ne strength in the span of only 5 years.

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Nature News & Comment

14/07/2025

FACT:
Children and young people need to be able to learn about their rights and what is and isn’t acceptable behaviour.

S*x education programmes can help them:
✋🏼 Recognize abuse
✋🏼 Stop abuse
✋🏼 Find help if they need it

14/07/2025

ICYMI: As obesity continues to drive CV risk, the ACC has released two 🆕 guidance documents to support clinicians: Concise Clinical Guidance on the medical management of obesity and a Scientific Statement focused on treating obesity in adults with . Both underscore the need for individualized, evidence-informed strategies that leverage emerging therapies and evolving clinical insights to reduce weight and improve cardiovascular outcomes. 🔗 https://bit.ly/40QH7ok

Plus, download the latest infographic supporting the ACC’s new Concise Clinical Guidance. 👇 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4emnSZG