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First-in-human trial shows safety and efficacy of CAR T cell therapy for advanced prostate cancer

Treating prostate cancer with immunotherapy is currently difficult to do. But results from a first in-human phase 1 trial using a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy developed by researchers from City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, showed that patients with advanced prostate cancer can be treated safely with the cellular immunotherapy with promising therapeutic activity, according to the phase 1 trial study published today in Nature Medicine.

12 Jun 2024

Inflammation in mid-life as a predictor of mobility decline in older age

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, having high inflammation in mid-life was associated with a clinically meaningful slower gait speed-;an indicator of mobility-;20 years later.

12 Jun 2024

Childhood sensitivity to parental praise predicts emotional development

A new study published in Developmental Science found that children who were more positively sensitive to their parents' praise when they were 3 years old had fewer behavioral and emotional problems when they were 5–7 years old.

12 Jun 2024

Psychiatric conditions double mortality risk in anorexia nervosa patients

A new study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders found that mortality rates are high in patients with anorexia nervosa and nearly double in the presence of psychiatric conditions.

12 Jun 2024

Innovative liver patch shows promise in tissue regeneration

As described in research published in the Biotechnology Journal, investigators have developed a novel patch that can help liver tissue regenerate.

12 Jun 2024

Low-cost quality improvement program lowers mortality in El Salvador's pediatric ICU

Pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in low and middle-income countries see elevated mortality rates, often 10 times higher than those in high-income countries.

12 Jun 2024

Human antibodies show promise against Black widow spider venom

There are various types of widow spiders, including black, red, and brown varieties in North and South America, the Australian redback spider, and several button spider species that inhabit South Africa.

12 Jun 2024

Chronic kidney disease may be linked with tooth loss in postmenopausal women

Kidneys play a critical role in overall health by removing waste products from the blood. When they fail to sufficiently filter out foreign elements, several serious, lifethreatening, medical conditions can result.

12 Jun 2024

The unregulated sale of Amanita muscaria mushrooms needs a public health response

The legal status, safety, and availability of Amanita muscaria.

12 Jun 2024

Research finds sugar tax may lower childhood asthma hospital admission rates by 20.9%

The impact of the United Kingdom (UK) Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) on childhood asthma hospital admission rates.

12 Jun 2024

Natural antioxidants could delay age-related decline in male testosterone production

Natural polyphenolic compounds to enhance testosterone production and prevent age-related hypogonadism in aging males.

12 Jun 2024

Differing definitions of iron deficiency lead to divergent estimates of prevalence, study finds

How different ways of defining iron deficiency (ID) impact the prevalence estimates of this common disorder among women.

12 Jun 2024

Waist-to-height ratio surpasses conventional metrics in predicting cardiovascular disease risk

Research shows waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) outperforms body fat percentage (BF%) and other central obesity measures in predicting ischemic cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

12 Jun 2024

UD researchers pioneer universal, economical method for proteomics sample preparation

Proteins are workhorses that carry out most of the biological functions in our cells. While the genes we inherit from our parents, our so-called genome, are fixed and usually remain unchanged throughout our lives, proteins in our bodies are constantly changing, as we age, under different health conditions and upon stimulation, such as with medical treatment.

11 Jun 2024

Adolescent obesity linked to higher stroke risk in women, study finds

Study finds that being overweight or obese in adolescence or young adulthood significantly increases the risk of cerebrovascular diseases, especially ischemic strokes, in women but not in men.

11 Jun 2024

Caregivers' perceived age affects wellbeing of dementia patients

The felt age of spousal caregivers is connected to the felt age of their loved ones living with dementia, according to a study from the University of Surrey.

11 Jun 2024

New robot system used to improve treatment for debilitating eye disease

Researchers from King's, with doctors at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, have successfully used a new robot system to improve treatment for debilitating eye disease.

11 Jun 2024

H5N1 influenza outbreak in Texas dairy cattle sparks multi-species transmission concerns

Study identifies H5N1 influenza as the cause of an outbreak among dairy cattle in Texas, highlighting the risk of multi-species viral transmission and potential implications for human health.

11 Jun 2024

Few UK Alzheimer's patients suitable for new disease-modifying drugs, study finds

Few people in the UK with early stage Alzheimer's disease are likely to be suitable for the latest drugs which aim to halt progress of the condition, yet many are nevertheless likely to be referred for these treatments, finds research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

11 Jun 2024

Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy linked to increased risk of hypertension and preeclampsia

Study links phthalate exposure during pregnancy to a higher risk of hypertensive disorders, including preeclampsia. Findings highlight the need for preventive strategies to reduce this risk.

11 Jun 2024

Research News and Research

First-in-human trial shows safety and efficacy of CAR T cell therapy for advanced prostate cancer

Inflammation in mid-life as a predictor of mobility decline in older age

Childhood sensitivity to parental praise predicts emotional development

Psychiatric conditions double mortality risk in anorexia nervosa patients

Innovative liver patch shows promise in tissue regeneration

Low-cost quality improvement program lowers mortality in El Salvador's pediatric ICU

Human antibodies show promise against Black widow spider venom

Chronic kidney disease may be linked with tooth loss in postmenopausal women

The unregulated sale of Amanita muscaria mushrooms needs a public health response

Research finds sugar tax may lower childhood asthma hospital admission rates by 20.9%

Natural antioxidants could delay age-related decline in male testosterone production

Differing definitions of iron deficiency lead to divergent estimates of prevalence, study finds

Waist-to-height ratio surpasses conventional metrics in predicting cardiovascular disease risk

UD researchers pioneer universal, economical method for proteomics sample preparation

Adolescent obesity linked to higher stroke risk in women, study finds

Caregivers' perceived age affects wellbeing of dementia patients

New robot system used to improve treatment for debilitating eye disease

H5N1 influenza outbreak in Texas dairy cattle sparks multi-species transmission concerns

Few UK Alzheimer's patients suitable for new disease-modifying drugs, study finds

Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy linked to increased risk of hypertension and preeclampsia

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