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Memory decline reported by patients and partners may signal early Alzheimer's changes

A new study adds further evidence that when a patient or family member notices signs of persistent memory loss, it's important to speak with a doctor.

30 May 2024

Statins may block an inflammation pathway involved in the development of cancer

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Cancer Center, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, reveals that statins-;commonly used cholesterol-lowering drugs-;may block a particular pathway involved in the development of cancer that results from chronic inflammation.

30 May 2024

RCSI and Head Diagnostics collaborate to revolutionize multiple sclerosis assessment

RCSI has partnered with Head Diagnostics (Dublin, Ireland) on a clinical study to enhance the assessment and monitoring of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through innovative technology.

30 May 2024

New weapon against cancer: "DNA warhead" targets mutant protein in tumor cells

Tumor protein P53 (TP53) plays an important role in suppressing the growth of tumors. Mutations in the gene for TP53 can have a disastrous effect, hampering the body's ability to fight tumors and even encouraging their growth.

29 May 2024

Pregnant women less likely to suffer long COVID, study finds

A new study in EClinicalMedicine found that SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy is linked to a lower risk of developing post-acute sequelae (PASC) compared to infection outside of pregnancy.

29 May 2024

Delayed multiple sclerosis diagnosis underscores need for urgent research and awareness boost, report find

A new report from MS Australia reveals that the average time to diagnose multiple sclerosis is nearly four years, highlighting the urgent need for increased research investment and enhanced awareness.

29 May 2024

Early peanut consumption slashes allergy risk by 71%, landmark study finds

A recent study published in NEJM Evidence found that feeding children peanut products regularly from infancy to age five reduced the rate of peanut allergy in adolescence by 71%, providing long-term prevention through early allergen consumption

29 May 2024

Oral semaglutide shows significant promise in improving diabetes control and cardiovascular health, study reveals

A recent study in the Journal of Clinical Medicine found that oral semaglutide significantly improves glycemic control and reduces body weight in type 2 diabetes patients after 24 weeks of treatment.

29 May 2024

Self-reported memory problems and partner confirmation may signal tau buildup in the brain

People who report early memory problems and whose partners also suspect they have memory problems have higher levels of tau tangles in the brain, a biomarker associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the May 29, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

29 May 2024

Novel method predicts cancer cell behaviors using nano informatics and machine learning

A recent study has introduced a novel method combining nano informatics and machine learning to precisely predict cancer cell behaviors, enabling the identification of cell subpopulations with distinct characteristics like drug sensitivity and metastatic potential.

29 May 2024

New type of immunotherapy shows promising preclinical results against osteosarcoma

A new type of immunotherapy, developed by UCL researchers, has shown promising preclinical results against a bone cancer called osteosarcoma, as part of a study in mice.

29 May 2024

Online stress management intervention reduces burden for family caregivers of dementia patients

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 80% of those living with dementia receive informal care from family members or friends.

29 May 2024

Timely transition from pediatric to adult care reduces hospitalizations for sickle cell patients

Individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD) who experience a delay of more than six months in transitioning from pediatric to adult care are twice as likely to be hospitalized compared to those who transition in less than two months, according to a study published in Blood Advances.

29 May 2024

New research highlights a promising approach to tackling for ALS

A recent collaborative research endeavor, published in the prestigious Cell Press journal Cell Reports Medicine, highlights a promising therapeutic avenue for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

29 May 2024

RNA-based therapy shows promise in reducing cholesterol and triglycerides

A small interfering RNA (siRNA) investigational therapy that inhibits a gene involved in lipoprotein metabolism has been shown in a clinical trial led by Mount Sinai researchers to significantly reduce levels of different types of cholesterol and triglycerides in individuals with mixed hyperlipidemia, a condition in which fats build up in the blood.

29 May 2024

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Memory decline reported by patients and partners may signal early Alzheimer's changes

Statins may block an inflammation pathway involved in the development of cancer

RCSI and Head Diagnostics collaborate to revolutionize multiple sclerosis assessment

New weapon against cancer: "DNA warhead" targets mutant protein in tumor cells

Pregnant women less likely to suffer long COVID, study finds

Delayed multiple sclerosis diagnosis underscores need for urgent research and awareness boost, report find

Early peanut consumption slashes allergy risk by 71%, landmark study finds

Oral semaglutide shows significant promise in improving diabetes control and cardiovascular health, study reveals

Self-reported memory problems and partner confirmation may signal tau buildup in the brain

Novel method predicts cancer cell behaviors using nano informatics and machine learning

New type of immunotherapy shows promising preclinical results against osteosarcoma

Online stress management intervention reduces burden for family caregivers of dementia patients

Timely transition from pediatric to adult care reduces hospitalizations for sickle cell patients

New research highlights a promising approach to tackling for ALS

RNA-based therapy shows promise in reducing cholesterol and triglycerides

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