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entertainment10 days ago•16 min saved

Leads Named Chris Dominate Narrow Window of UK Films Versus Older Women, Study Finds

A UK study of the top 100 highest-grossing films from 2023–2025 found six titles with a lead named Chris, compared with five that feature a woman over 60; talking animals lead more often than aging female leads. Emma Thompson backs the Age Without Limits campaign, urging more stories centered on aging women. The piece cites recent examples of older female leads (Jennifer Saunders in Allelujah, Nia Vardalos in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, Diane Keaton in Book Club: The Next Chapter, Demi Moore in The Substance, Jamie Lee Curtis in Freaky Friday) and notes public attitudes toward greater representation.

via Variety|

#age-without-limits #ageism-in-film #emma-thompson

health2 months ago•133 min saved

After stopping GLP-1 drugs: UK study tracks patients for a year

UK researchers followed patients for a year after stopping GLP-1 receptor agonists (such as semaglutide-based Ozempic/Wegovy) to observe outcomes and inform understanding of discontinuation effects on weight and metabolic health.

via theprint.in|

#discontinuation #glp-1 #health

health-and-medicine2 years ago•3 min saved

"Uncovering Long COVID Subtypes Through Blood Traces: Implications for Targeted Treatments"

The largest UK study of hospitalized COVID patients has revealed specific blood signatures that correspond to different symptom profiles of long COVID, potentially aiding in the development of targeted treatments. The study found detectable patterns of blood markers consistent with ongoing immune system activation in long COVID patients, including markers of inflammation and complement system activation. These patterns were linked to five distinct symptom groups, offering potential for more targeted treatments such as IL-1 antagonists. The study underscores the need for a greater understanding of the complexities of long COVID and the development of specific tests and treatments for its various types.

via IFLScience|

#blood-markers #health-and-medicine #inflammation

health2 years ago•7 min saved

"Blood Biomarkers Uncover Mechanistic Subtypes of Long COVID"

A large UK study of over 650 patients has identified distinct inflammation patterns in the blood of long COVID sufferers, indicating ongoing immune system activation long after initial hospitalization and correlating with different symptom types. The findings suggest potential for targeting these immune responses with existing drugs, such as IL-1 antagonists and JAK inhibitors, offering hope for new treatments. The study highlights the complexity of long COVID and the need for personalized treatment approaches, emphasizing the importance of understanding its immune mechanisms and paving the way for future clinical trials.

via Neuroscience News|

#health #immune-system-activation #inflammation-biomarkers

medical-research2 years ago•0 min saved

"UK Study: Genome Sequencing Unveils Promising Cancer Treatments"

A UK study has found that genome sequencing could lead to the development of new and more effective treatments for cancer. By analyzing the genetic makeup of tumors, researchers hope to identify specific mutations that drive cancer growth and tailor treatments to target these mutations. This approach, known as precision medicine, has the potential to improve outcomes for cancer patients by providing more personalized and targeted therapies.

via Financial Times|

#cancer-treatments #genome-sequencing #medical-research