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Oral semaglutide shows promising results for type 2 diabetes in routine clinical settings

Semaglutide and its effects on glycemic control, body weight (BW), and tolerability in routine clinical practice.

28 May 2024

New help for dealing with aggression in people with dementia

Caring for older adults with dementia is stressful, especially when they become physically or verbally aggressive, wander away from home, develop paranoia or hallucinations, engage in inappropriate or repetitive behaviors, or refuse to let caregivers help them.

28 May 2024

Changing the landscape of R&D to build clinical success from the ground up

In this interview, NewsMedical talks to Amanda Jones at Revvity about the strategies and solutions available to revolutionize the landscape of R&D in clinical research.

From Revvity 28 May 2024

Heavy menstrual bleeding raises heart disease risk in young women

Study found that heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is linked to increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in young women, even without irregular menstruation.

28 May 2024

Genetic screening and counseling slash young adults' excessive drinking, new study reveals

A recent randomized controlled trial found that short-term interventions combining enzyme substances and behavioral changes significantly reduced excessive alcohol intake among young adults.

28 May 2024

New frontiers in medicine: COVID-19 lessons push for multidisciplinary collaboration

Researchers highlight the need for multidisciplinary collaboration in medicine, especially in addressing transmissible illnesses, precision medicine, and data science, as learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

28 May 2024

Research project targets plastic particles and climate change as driving factors for antimicrobial resistance

A research project based at Heidelberg University and Heidelberg University Hospital targets plastic particles and climate change as driving factors for the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment.

27 May 2024

High-income earners have 32% lower stroke mortality risk

High-income earners have a 32% lower risk of dying after a stroke compared to low-income earners. The equivalent for high education is 26% lower risk.

27 May 2024

New antibody therapy shows promise in combating kidney transplant rejection

Antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) is one of the most common causes of kidney transplant failure. To date, however, no treatment has proven effective in combating this complication in the long term.

27 May 2024

Researchers identify novel way to potentially slow down or halt Alzheimer’s progression

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have made a significant breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease research by identifying a novel way to potentially slow down or even halt disease progression.

27 May 2024

Personalized phage therapy successfully treats antibiotic-resistant infections in animals

A new study demonstrates an advance in treating antibiotic-resistant infections in animals through personalized phage therapy.

27 May 2024

Adolescent cannabis use linked to higher risk of psychotic disorders, study finds

Researchers found that cannabis use during adolescence significantly increases the risk of developing psychotic disorders, but this risk is not significant during young adulthood.

26 May 2024

Increased risk of erectile dysfunction with semaglutide in non-diabetic obese patients

Researchers found that semaglutide treatment for weight loss in non-diabetic, obese men is associated with an increased risk of erectile dysfunction and testosterone deficiency.

26 May 2024

Study reveals common yet overlooked mystical experiences impact well-being

Researchers found that emergent phenomena (EP) from practices like meditation and mindfulness are common and can lead to both positive and negative outcomes, highlighting the need for better clinical support.

26 May 2024

Hybrid technique identifies anti-nephrin autoantibodies as biomarker for kidney disorders with nephrotic syndrome

A groundbreaking study, presented today at the 61st ERA Congress, has uncovered a significant breakthrough in the diagnosis and monitoring of kidney diseases associated with nephrotic syndrome.

25 May 2024

Experts recommend structured approach to optimize exercise interventions in MS rehabilitation

A team of experts in multiple sclerosis (MS) research recommends a structured approach to the study of mechanisms of exercise training for improving outcomes for multiple sclerosis (MS).

24 May 2024

AI-based body composition analysis predicts lung cancer treatment outcomes

Tafadzwa Chaunzwa, MD, a researcher in the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM) Program at Mass General Brigham and a senior resident physician at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program, is the lead author of a paper published in JAMA Oncology.

24 May 2024

Evolving treatment paradigms in multiple myeloma could improve patient outcomes

The treatment landscape for multiple myeloma, the second most common blood cancer, is shifting rapidly, with newly diagnosed patients increasingly being treated with a four-part drug combination that includes a new immunotherapy agent.

24 May 2024

Two new studies offer insights into the molecular biology of neuropsychiatric disease

Working under the umbrella of the PsychENCODE Consortium, the mental health research project established in 2015 by the National Institutes of Health, a team of Mount Sinai scientists has uncovered important new insights into the molecular biology of neuropsychiatric disease through two new studies published in a special issue of Science on Friday, May 24.

24 May 2024

Revolutionizing neurological research: Barrow Neuro Analytics Center opens in Phoenix

Barrow Neurological Institute has opened a new cutting-edge research center that is expected to revolutionize neurological research and expand Phoenix's research footprint into the areas of environmental neurology and health equity.

24 May 2024

Medicine News and Research

Oral semaglutide shows promising results for type 2 diabetes in routine clinical settings

New help for dealing with aggression in people with dementia

Changing the landscape of R&D to build clinical success from the ground up

Heavy menstrual bleeding raises heart disease risk in young women

Genetic screening and counseling slash young adults' excessive drinking, new study reveals

New frontiers in medicine: COVID-19 lessons push for multidisciplinary collaboration

Research project targets plastic particles and climate change as driving factors for antimicrobial resistance

High-income earners have 32% lower stroke mortality risk

New antibody therapy shows promise in combating kidney transplant rejection

Researchers identify novel way to potentially slow down or halt Alzheimer’s progression

Personalized phage therapy successfully treats antibiotic-resistant infections in animals

Adolescent cannabis use linked to higher risk of psychotic disorders, study finds

Increased risk of erectile dysfunction with semaglutide in non-diabetic obese patients

Study reveals common yet overlooked mystical experiences impact well-being

Hybrid technique identifies anti-nephrin autoantibodies as biomarker for kidney disorders with nephrotic syndrome

Experts recommend structured approach to optimize exercise interventions in MS rehabilitation

AI-based body composition analysis predicts lung cancer treatment outcomes

Evolving treatment paradigms in multiple myeloma could improve patient outcomes

Two new studies offer insights into the molecular biology of neuropsychiatric disease

Revolutionizing neurological research: Barrow Neuro Analytics Center opens in Phoenix

Changing the landscape of R&D to build clinical success from the ground up

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