Health Digest: Testosterone Use, Parasite Drug Targets, Tau Study

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Women are using testosterone off-label for menopause symptoms, researchers map parasite mitochondria for drug targets, and a study shows human tau seeds trigger distinct shapes in mouse brains.

A recent BBC report described women posing as men to obtain testosterone gel, hoping to improve their menopause symptoms because female testosterone products are not easily available to them, according to Medical Xpress. The report raises questions about why the appetite for this predominantly male hormone is increasing and what risks may be involved.

Researchers have completed a four-year effort to map all the proteins in the mitochondria of parasites that cause sleeping sickness, giardiasis, leishmaniasis and babesiosis, Medical Xpress reported. These diseases together affect nearly a billion people every year, and the mapping reveals ancient pathways and dozens of potential new drug targets.

A new study found that human tau seeds trigger disease-specific shapes in mouse brains, Medical Xpress reported. Tau is a protein essential for neuron development and communication, but when misshapen or misfolded it can drive neurodegenerative diseases. Abnormal tau buildup is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, and misfolded tau has been associated with more than 20 other conditions.

Researchers at Upstate Medical University have identified a key mechanism that helps determine the length of myelin, the protective coating around nerve fibers, according to Medical Xpress. The discovery reveals how the nervous system helps control the length of these coatings, which allow signals to travel efficiently.

A review of 53 studies found that climate change affects Indigenous children's health worldwide, Medical Xpress reported. Impacts include malnutrition, infectious diseases, mental health and cultural well-being effects, and problems before birth.

Brain scans show shared changes during depression treatment and distinct antidepressant effects in some patients, Medical Xpress reported. Major depressive disorder is a common mental health condition, and finding an effective medication for each patient can take time.

An injectable foam prototype could seal deep wounds and help prevent amputations, Medical Xpress reported. A caulking gun filled with silicone compound is set to enable doctors and nurses to seal even deep wounds caused by blast injuries, reducing mortality among patients with severe wounds.

Menopause is a major health milestone, yet health records barely track it, according to new research reported by Medical Xpress. While menopause is a natural transition, it can strongly affect quality of life and risk of heart disease, osteoporosis and other issues, but whether someone is experiencing or has gone through menopause is often not noted in medical records.

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  • Parasite mitochondria found in Babesiosis
  • Human tau seeds trigger shapes in Mouse brains
  • Human tau seeds associated with Alzheimer's disease
  • Upstate Medical University studied Myelin
  • Climate change affects Indigenous children
  • Major depressive disorder treated with Antidepressants
  • Injectable foam seals Deep wounds
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  • Menopause tracked in Health records

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