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Urine RNA analysis shows promise for detecting genitourinary diseases

Early detection is critical when it comes to curing diseases like cancer, but not everyone has easy access to screening tools.

23 Oct 2024

Multiple courses of penicillin antibiotics linked to lower risk of Parkinson's disease

A Rutgers Health study has found that people who took multiple courses of penicillin antibiotics had a modestly lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a surprising finding that researchers say highlights the complex relationship between bacteria in the digestive tract and brain health.

23 Oct 2024

Immunotherapy may be an effective treatment strategy for heart failure

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that a type of immunotherapy - similar to that approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat inflammatory conditions such as arthritis - also may be an effective treatment strategy for heart failure.

23 Oct 2024

NIH launches precision medicine trial to test new treatments for myeloid cancers

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a proof-of-concept precision medicine clinical trial to test new treatment combinations targeting specific genetic changes in the cancer cells of people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).

23 Oct 2024

Groundbreaking findings on TET2 pathway open doors for targeted blood cancer treatments

Approximately 30% of individuals with myeloid malignancy diseases have a mutation in a certain gene called tet methylcytosine dioxygenase 2 (TET2).

23 Oct 2024

New research identifies SHAAKE as key concussion indicator

Concussion researchers have recognized a new concussion sign that could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions.

23 Oct 2024

Migraines linked to healthy vascular system despite cardiovascular risk factors

The study links cardiovascular health to migraine activity, showing that lower risk scores are associated with higher migraine likelihood, especially in women.

23 Oct 2024

Can you rely on your mammogram to identify heart disease risk?

When people check in for their annual mammogram these days, some may face a surprising question: In addition to reviewing the mammogram for breast cancer, would the patient like the radiologist to examine the images for heart disease risk?

23 Oct 2024

Study connects brain volume variations with genetic risk factors for Parkinson’s disease and ADHD

Unprecedented genome analysis reveals genetic links between brain structure and disorders like Parkinson's and ADHD, paving the way for innovative treatments.

23 Oct 2024

Human midbrain organoids: A promising tool in the fight against Parkinson's disease

Advancements in organoid technology are crucial for Parkinson's disease research, providing human-relevant models for studying disease and testing therapies.

23 Oct 2024

Arsenic in water linked to increased heart disease risk

Long term exposure to arsenic in water may increase cardiovascular disease and especially heart disease risk even at exposure levels below the federal regulatory limit (10µg/L) according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

23 Oct 2024

Advancements in antibody-drug conjugates transform cancer therapy

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have emerged as a promising approach in cancer therapy, offering a 'magic bullet' strategy that combines the precision of monoclonal antibodies with the potency of cytotoxic drugs.

22 Oct 2024

UK-DTOP tool promises improved outcomes for kidney transplant recipients

A new advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tool, developed by renal doctors internationally, represents a significant step forward in predicting and potentially improving outcomes for UK kidney transplant patients.

22 Oct 2024

Scurvy may be making a comeback amid economic strain

The scourge of scurvy, which is caused by vitamin C deficiency, may be re-emerging amid the cost of living crisis and the rise in weight loss (bariatric) surgery, suggest doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports after treating a middle-aged man with the condition.

22 Oct 2024

Study links schizophrenia to increased risk of sudden cardiac death

The lifetime risk of an unexpected and sudden death from a cardiovascular cause in the absence of pre-existing heart disease - known as sudden cardiac death - is more than 4 times higher for people with schizophrenia than it is for the general population, indicates Danish research published online in the journal Heart.

22 Oct 2024

Tissue stiffening linked to disease progression in HER2-negative breast cancer

A study published in Clinical Cancer Research confirmed that tissue stiffening in the most common types of breast cancer, HER2-negative, can directly cause disease progression and metastasis, leading to detrimental outcomes for patients.

22 Oct 2024

New insights into melanoma metastasis reveal potential drug target

Investigators from Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered a defense mechanism that protects skin cancer cells from oxidative stress and helps them spread.

22 Oct 2024

Physical tests offer prognostic insights for lung cancer patients

A study of patients with metastatic lung cancer by researchers based in Brazil and the United States has found that their performance in simple physical tests such as sitting down, standing and walking can help physicians arrive at a prognosis and approach to treatment.

22 Oct 2024

Study highlights life-saving potential of access to effective obesity treatments

Expanding access to new, highly effective weight-loss medications could prevent more than 40,000 deaths a year in the United States, according to a new study led by researchers at Yale School of Public Health and the University of Florida.

22 Oct 2024

Caloric restriction extends mouse lifespan and health in new genetic study

Study examined the effects of caloric restriction (CR) and intermittent fasting (IF) on the health and lifespan of genetically diverse female mice, revealing that CR extended lifespan more significantly than IF. Genetic factors also played a role in how dietary restriction influenced aging and health.

22 Oct 2024

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Urine RNA analysis shows promise for detecting genitourinary diseases

Multiple courses of penicillin antibiotics linked to lower risk of Parkinson's disease

Immunotherapy may be an effective treatment strategy for heart failure

NIH launches precision medicine trial to test new treatments for myeloid cancers

Groundbreaking findings on TET2 pathway open doors for targeted blood cancer treatments

New research identifies SHAAKE as key concussion indicator

Migraines linked to healthy vascular system despite cardiovascular risk factors

Can you rely on your mammogram to identify heart disease risk?

Study connects brain volume variations with genetic risk factors for Parkinson’s disease and ADHD

Human midbrain organoids: A promising tool in the fight against Parkinson's disease

Arsenic in water linked to increased heart disease risk

Advancements in antibody-drug conjugates transform cancer therapy

UK-DTOP tool promises improved outcomes for kidney transplant recipients

Scurvy may be making a comeback amid economic strain

Study links schizophrenia to increased risk of sudden cardiac death

Tissue stiffening linked to disease progression in HER2-negative breast cancer

New insights into melanoma metastasis reveal potential drug target

Physical tests offer prognostic insights for lung cancer patients

Study highlights life-saving potential of access to effective obesity treatments

Caloric restriction extends mouse lifespan and health in new genetic study

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