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New insights into why immunotherapy works for some cancers, not others

A multi-institutional study co-authored by University of Texas at Arlington scientists uncovered a mechanism by which cancer cells prevent the immune system from activating and attacking the cancerous invaders.

24 Jan 2024

Study shows effectiveness of gene therapy in treating congenital deafness

A new study co-led by investigators from Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, demonstrated the effectiveness of a gene therapy towards restoring hearing function for children suffering from hereditary deafness.

24 Jan 2024

Genomics meets retinal imaging: A powerful fusion can predict future health

The retina is said to provide a window into a person's systemic health. In a new study published January 24th in Science Translational Medicine, physician-researchers from Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard combined retinal imaging, genetics and big data to estimate how likely a person is to develop eye and systemic diseases in the future.

24 Jan 2024

In Los Angeles, occupational therapists tapped to help homeless stay housed

Carla Brown waits on an air mattress, eager for her occupational therapist to arrive at her apartment next to the Hollywood Freeway, mere blocks from where she once camped on the sidewalk.

24 Jan 2024

Study links teenage stress to cardiometabolic risk later in life

Young adults who reported higher stress during their teenage years to adulthood were more likely to have high blood pressure, obesity and other cardiometabolic risk factors than their peers who reported less stress, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

17 Jan 2024

Everyday physical activity may help attenuate age-related bone loss

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that the bone mineral density at the femoral neck decreased, but the structural properties were maintained or even slightly improved during a year-long multicomponent exercise training intervention in 70- to 85-year-old men and women who had previously been physically inactive.

16 Jan 2024

Study explores intratumoral microbiota as a novel frontier in cancer research

Researchers review the role of intratumoral microbiota in cancer development, suggesting its potential in predicting and treating various cancers.

14 Jan 2024

New hope for stroke patients: University of Cincinnati trial tests unique tongue exercise device

The Gardner Neuroscience Institute, supported by a $660,000 NIH grant, is launching a trial to test an at-home tongue endurance exercise aimed at improving swallowing function in stroke survivors.

11 Jan 2024

Smartphone app offers relief for debilitating tinnitus

An international research team has shown that the debilitating impact of tinnitus can be effectively reduced in just weeks by a training course and sound therapy delivered via a smartphone app.

9 Jan 2024

Adolescent sports participation associated with higher bone mineral density in old age

Loss of bone mineral density (BMD) with age is an important cause of osteoporosis (deterioration of bone tissue), which has been reported as one of the leading causes of falls among older adults in Japan.

8 Jan 2024

HPV infection linked to doubled risk of thyroid cancer

A study in Taiwan involving 3,062 thyroid cancer patients and 9,186 controls finds that HPV infection more than doubles the risk of developing thyroid cancer, providing the first evidence of a carcinogen for this common endocrine cancer.

4 Jan 2024

Patients with HPV-related head and neck cancers treated in community centers less likely to survive

Care for patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-related squamous cell cancers of the oropharynx (an area in back of the throat) is shifting toward community cancer centers, but patients treated in this setting may be less likely to survive, according to new research by investigators from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Head and Neck Cancer Center.

3 Jan 2024

First case of COVID-caused vocal cord paralysis in teen reported by Mass Eye and Ear doctors

Physician-researchers from Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, report the first pediatric case of bilateral vocal cord paralysis after COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

19 Dec 2023

HPV infections increase prostate cancer risk by 2.3 times, study finds

Study investigates the association between HPV infections and prostate cancer, revealing that HPV patients have a 2.3-fold increased risk of developing prostate cancer compared to those without HPV.

18 Dec 2023

New advance in the development of a test for early diagnosis of cancer

Blood cells reveal tumors in the body. Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute achieve an advance with the development of a test for early diagnosis of cancer.

14 Dec 2023

Lymphatic fluid from surgical drains could inform more precise treatments for head and neck cancer

Lymphatic fluid from surgical drains, which is usually tossed in the trash, is a treasure in the hands of University of Pittsburgh and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis researchers who found that this liquid could inform more precise treatments for patients with head and neck cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).

11 Dec 2023

Varied early symptoms of bacterial meningitis in adults and children highlight diagnostic challenges

This study in Scientific Reports reveals that symptoms of community-acquired bacterial meningitis (CABM) vary between children and adults, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches in early diagnosis and treatment to improve outcomes.

10 Dec 2023

Patients expected Profemur artificial hips to last. Then they snapped in half.

Bradley Little, a physical education teacher in Arizona, was leading his class through a school hallway in 2017 when he collapsed. Little feared he was having a stroke. Or, in a sign of the times, that he'd been shot. He tried to stand, but his leg wouldn't move.

5 Dec 2023

Greater adherence to lifestyle-based recommendations reduced the risk of cancers in the U.K.

The BMC Medicine study confirms that adhering to the 2018 World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research recommendations significantly lowers the risk of various cancers, including breast, colorectal, and esophageal, in the UK population. This highlights the importance of lifestyle choices in cancer prevention.

30 Nov 2023

Structural racism in radiotherapy needs to be addressed to ensure equitable cancer care

Everyone should get quality care, no matter the color of their skin. However, implicit bias, micro-aggressions, and a lack of cultural understanding persist, leading to oppression and unequal treatment in healthcare.

30 Nov 2023

Neck News and Research

New insights into why immunotherapy works for some cancers, not others

Study shows effectiveness of gene therapy in treating congenital deafness

Genomics meets retinal imaging: A powerful fusion can predict future health

In Los Angeles, occupational therapists tapped to help homeless stay housed

Study links teenage stress to cardiometabolic risk later in life

Everyday physical activity may help attenuate age-related bone loss

Study explores intratumoral microbiota as a novel frontier in cancer research

New hope for stroke patients: University of Cincinnati trial tests unique tongue exercise device

Smartphone app offers relief for debilitating tinnitus

Adolescent sports participation associated with higher bone mineral density in old age

HPV infection linked to doubled risk of thyroid cancer

Patients with HPV-related head and neck cancers treated in community centers less likely to survive

First case of COVID-caused vocal cord paralysis in teen reported by Mass Eye and Ear doctors

HPV infections increase prostate cancer risk by 2.3 times, study finds

New advance in the development of a test for early diagnosis of cancer

Lymphatic fluid from surgical drains could inform more precise treatments for head and neck cancer

Varied early symptoms of bacterial meningitis in adults and children highlight diagnostic challenges

Patients expected Profemur artificial hips to last. Then they snapped in half.

Greater adherence to lifestyle-based recommendations reduced the risk of cancers in the U.K.

Structural racism in radiotherapy needs to be addressed to ensure equitable cancer care

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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