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New wearable ECG device could help prevent heart attacks

A new compact, lightweight, gel-free and waterproof electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor offers more comfort and less skin irritation, compared to similar heart monitoring devices on the market.

31 Oct 2023

Moderate wine consumption may reduce the risk of some cancers

A meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Nutrition finds no link between moderate wine consumption and increased cancer risk; instead, it suggests that wine may have protective effects against certain types of tumors. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and understand the mechanisms involved.

26 Oct 2023

Perioperative durvalumab may change standard-of-care for patients with resectable lung cancer

A regimen of pre-surgical immunotherapy and chemotherapy followed by post-surgical immunotherapy significantly improved event-free survival (EFS) and pathologic complete response (pCR) rates compared to chemotherapy alone for patients with operable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to results of a Phase III trial reported by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

24 Oct 2023

Perioperative immunotherapy improves event-free survival in resectable early-stage lung cancer

Compared with pre-surgical (neoadjuvant) chemotherapy alone, adding perioperative immunotherapy – given before and after surgery – significantly improved event-free survival (EFS) in patients with resectable early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

22 Oct 2023

Tattoo removal may help reduce violence and trauma in East Los Angeles

Tattoo removal may help to reduce violence and trauma in East Los Angeles, according to study results being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

20 Oct 2023

Lactate-producing intratumoral bacteria drive resistance to radiation therapy

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that lactate-producing intratumoral bacteria drives resistance to radiation therapy, suggesting that lactic acid-producing bacteria present in various cancers may serve as novel therapeutic targets.

19 Oct 2023

"Two-for-one" cancer immunotherapy more effective and at least as safe as standard treatments

A "two-for-one" cancer immunotherapy is potentially more effective and at least as safe as standard immunotherapies, physician-scientists from UPMC Hillman Cancer Center who led an international, early-phase clinical trial report today in the journal Nature Medicine.

19 Oct 2023

Fluorescence lifetime imaging shows promise for improved tumor detection

Removing a patient's tumor while sparing healthy tissue requires exquisite precision, but often surgeons must rely on their eyes and hands to determine where to cut.

16 Oct 2023

Investigational drug restores calcium levels in rare genetic disorder

An investigational drug, encaleret, restored calcium levels in people with autosomal dominant hypocalcemia type 1 (ADH1), a rare genetic disorder marked by an imbalance of calcium in the blood and urine, as well as abnormally low levels of parathyroid hormone, which regulates blood calcium levels.

13 Oct 2023

UCLA receives grant to improve liquid biopsy for early lung cancer detection

A team of investigators from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the UCLA School of Dentistry received a five-year $4.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to develop and improve liquid biopsy technologies for the early detection of lung cancer -; the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S.

13 Oct 2023

Diverse diets for stronger bones: Study reveals how alternative eating habits prevent osteoporosis

The study examines how various dietary patterns, beyond the Mediterranean diet, influence osteoporosis and fracture risk in older adults, emphasizing the importance of both diet and exercise in bone health. Regional diets, exercise, and consistent research methodologies are critical for comprehensive osteoporosis prevention guidelines.

8 Oct 2023

New findings about nerve pathways to brown fat could lead to obesity treatments

A UCLA-led team of researchers has found nerve pathways that supply brown adipose tissue (BAT), a type of tissue that releases chemical energy from fat metabolism as heat – a finding that could pave the way toward using it to treat obesity and related metabolic conditions.

5 Oct 2023

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New wearable ECG device could help prevent heart attacks

Moderate wine consumption may reduce the risk of some cancers

Perioperative durvalumab may change standard-of-care for patients with resectable lung cancer

Perioperative immunotherapy improves event-free survival in resectable early-stage lung cancer

Tattoo removal may help reduce violence and trauma in East Los Angeles

Lactate-producing intratumoral bacteria drive resistance to radiation therapy

"Two-for-one" cancer immunotherapy more effective and at least as safe as standard treatments

Fluorescence lifetime imaging shows promise for improved tumor detection

Investigational drug restores calcium levels in rare genetic disorder

UCLA receives grant to improve liquid biopsy for early lung cancer detection

Diverse diets for stronger bones: Study reveals how alternative eating habits prevent osteoporosis

New findings about nerve pathways to brown fat could lead to obesity treatments

Study identifies potential new way to protect premature babies from deadly infection

Study highlights the patient heterogeneity in atopic dermatitis and demonstrates the promises of personalized treatment

The fight against cancer: a comprehensive assessment of preventable and treatable cases

Discovery sheds new light on the chain of events in early embryonic development

Study investigates association between menopause stage and cerebral hemodynamics

Study uncovers how a newborn's cry triggers breast milk release in mothers

Study reveals link between oral health and survival among head and neck cancer patients

Scientists uncover potential key risk factors for melanomas in children and adolescents

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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