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New AI tool revolutionizes detection of rare gastrointestinal diseases

Researchers from LMU, TU Berlin, and Charité have developed a new AI tool that uses imaging data to also detect less frequent diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

25 Oct 2024

Persistent activation of DNA damage response in the liver after MASLD reversal

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and its more advanced form, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, have emerged as the most prevalent liver diseases worldwide.

25 Oct 2024

Climate change impacts pollen patterns and allergy sensitization in Chicago

People have heard for years that climate change is having a significant impact on plant vegetation patterns and influencing how pollen and mold produce.

25 Oct 2024

Single treatment with CRISPR gene editing therapy offers hope for hereditary angioedema patients

A single treatment with, a CRISPR-Cas9 based gene editing therapy, is enough to replace the daily medication of patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE), a condition characterized by severe, painful and sudden onset of swelling, sometimes resulting in death.

25 Oct 2024

Semaglutide may reduce Alzheimer's risk in diabetics

Researchers use real-world data in the United States to evaluate the protective role of semaglutide against Alzherimer’s disease.

25 Oct 2024

Are back problems influenced by your gut?

Findings suggest gut microbiome dysbiosis may influence lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis, impacting inflammation and pain management strategies.

25 Oct 2024

UK to ban disposable vapes in effort to protect youth health and environment

UK legislation banning disposable vapes by June 2025 targets youth nicotine addiction and environmental concerns linked to vape waste and lithium batteries.

25 Oct 2024

Experts urge U.K. to end daylight saving time, citing negative impacts on sleep and circadian health

Research shows clock changes disrupt sleep patterns. Experts urge reinstating Standard Time year-round to enhance circadian health and overall well-being.

25 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover why the TP53 gene is especially prone to mutations in cancer

Mutations in the fragile TP53 gene impair p53's tumor-suppressive functions, making it more vulnerable than other tumor suppressors.

24 Oct 2024

Research highlights importance of quality improvement programs in stroke care

New research published this month shows the key role quality improvement programs play in ensuring hospitals can adequately fight one of the biggest public health threats facing our country: stroke.

24 Oct 2024

Key mutations discovered in cancer cells linked to WRN inhibitor resistance

Researchers have discovered key mutations in certain cancer cells that make them resistant to WRN inhibitors, a new class of anti-cancer drugs.

24 Oct 2024

Rising radon levels pose increased lung cancer risk for Canadians

The 2024 Cross-Canada Survey of Radon Exposure in the Residential Buildings of Urban and Rural Communities indicates that radioactive radon exposure in Canada is rising and continues to be a critical public health concern.

24 Oct 2024

Gene named after Irish folklore may aid recovery from nerve injuries

The key to recovering from traumatic nerve injuries, like those sustained in motor vehicle accidents or gunshot wounds, may be a gene named for the land of everlasting youth in Irish folklore.

24 Oct 2024

UTEP researchers develop low-cost biochip for cancer diagnosis

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have created a portable device that can detect colorectal and prostate cancer more cheaply and quickly than prevailing methods.

24 Oct 2024

New drug TYRA-300 shows effectiveness in treating metastatic bladder cancer

Patients with advanced bladder cancer that had spread to other parts of the body (metastasized) have responded well in a phase I clinical trial of an investigational drug, TYRA-300.

24 Oct 2024

Mini-protein AKY-1189 delivers targeted radiation to tumor cells

Researchers have shown for the first time that it is possible for a specially-designed 'mini-protein' to deliver a radiation dose directly to tumour cells expressing a protein on their cell surfaces called Nectin-4, which is often found in a number of different cancers.

24 Oct 2024