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Zongertinib shows promising efficacy in HER2 mutation-positive NSCLC

The HER2-specific tyrosine kinase inhibitor zongertinib was well tolerated and demonstrated promising efficacy in patients with HER2 mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancer, meeting the primary endpoint of the Beamion LUNG-1 Phase Ib Cohort 1 study, according to research presented today at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer.

11 Sep 2024

Taletrectinib shows high response rates and safety in ROS1+ lung cancer patients

The ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) taletrectinib demonstrated high overall and intracranial responses, and a favorable safety profile with low incidence of neurologic adverse events in TKI-naive and TKI-pretreated patients with ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

11 Sep 2024

Obesity increases risk of contracting COVID-19 after exposure to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers reveal that obesity also increases the risk of contracting COVID-19 following exposure to SARS-CoV-2.

11 Sep 2024

TAAR1 gene: A new key to mental health

In the complex landscape of mental health research, a new peer-reviewed Viewpoint review sheds light on an underexplored genetic player: the trace amine-associated receptor 1 (TAAR1). Published in Genomic Psychiatry (ISSN: 2997-2388, Genomic Press, New York), this thought-provoking analysis suggests that mutations in the TAAR1 gene may be a crucial piece of the puzzle in understanding and treating neuropsychiatric disorders.

11 Sep 2024

Fibrous scars drive glioblastoma recurrence

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that recurrent tumors of the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) grow out of the fibrous scars of malignant predecessors destroyed by interventions such as radiotherapy, surgery, and immunotherapy.

11 Sep 2024

Obesity medication liraglutide safe and effective in children under 12, research finds

The obesity medication liraglutide is safe and effective in children aged 6 to <12 years, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September), and published simultaneously in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), has found.

10 Sep 2024

Gene therapy improves vision in patients with Bothnia dystrophy

Bothnia dystrophy is a form of hereditary blindness, prevalent in the region Västerbotten in Sweden. A new study at Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Communications shows that gene therapy can improve vision in patients with the disease.

10 Sep 2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy boosts quality of life for young cancer patients

Many cancer patients struggle with their conditions by having negative thoughts, behaviors and emotions.

10 Sep 2024

Study finds clinical hypnosis more effective than cognitive behavioral therapy for hot flashes

Nonhormone options for hot flashes and other menopause symptoms are growing in popularity, especially for women who cannot take hormones due to health complications. Cognitive behavioral therapy and clinical hypnosis are common nonhormone treatment options.

10 Sep 2024

By-products from olive oil production show promise for preventing cardiovascular disease, study shows

A study reveals olive oil wastewater extract enriched with hydroxytyrosol shows promise in preventing cardiovascular diseases through antioxidant properties.

10 Sep 2024

Vitamin D supplementation shows promising impact on cardiometabolic health

A latest systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by scientists from institutions across China and the United States has uncovered promising insights into how vitamin D supplementation can significantly impact cardiometabolic health.

9 Sep 2024

Promising pathway for predictive biomarkers in lung cancer immunotherapy revealed

A study presented today at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer demonstrated a promising pathway toward developing predictive biomarkers for immune checkpoint inhibitors.

9 Sep 2024

Ifinatamab deruxtecan shows promising results in advanced small cell lung cancer

The antibody–drug conjugate ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) showed clinically meaningful responses in pretreated patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), according to an interim analysis of the Phase 2 IDeate-Lung01 study.

9 Sep 2024

Radnet’s DeepHealth and HOPPR forge partnership to advance AI in healthcare

DeepHealth and HOPPR's partnership focuses on AI-driven models for cancer detection, streamlining radiology workflows and improving clinical outcomes.

9 Sep 2024

New hydrogel system could extend semaglutide dosing to once a month for type 2 diabetes patients

French researchers have developed a new drug delivery system that could cut the dosing schedule for the type 2 diabetes and weight control drug semaglutide to just once a month, according to new research to be presented at this year's annual meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Madrid (9-13 Sept).

9 Sep 2024

Best ways to quit smoking: E-cigs, medications, and counseling proven effective in new Cochrane analysis

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Efficacy News and Research

Zongertinib shows promising efficacy in HER2 mutation-positive NSCLC

Taletrectinib shows high response rates and safety in ROS1+ lung cancer patients

Obesity increases risk of contracting COVID-19 after exposure to SARS-CoV-2

TAAR1 gene: A new key to mental health

Fibrous scars drive glioblastoma recurrence

Obesity medication liraglutide safe and effective in children under 12, research finds

Gene therapy improves vision in patients with Bothnia dystrophy

Cognitive behavioral therapy boosts quality of life for young cancer patients

Study finds clinical hypnosis more effective than cognitive behavioral therapy for hot flashes

By-products from olive oil production show promise for preventing cardiovascular disease, study shows

Vitamin D supplementation shows promising impact on cardiometabolic health

Promising pathway for predictive biomarkers in lung cancer immunotherapy revealed

Ifinatamab deruxtecan shows promising results in advanced small cell lung cancer

Radnet’s DeepHealth and HOPPR forge partnership to advance AI in healthcare

New hydrogel system could extend semaglutide dosing to once a month for type 2 diabetes patients

Best ways to quit smoking: E-cigs, medications, and counseling proven effective in new Cochrane analysis

Researchers propose ketogenic diet as a novel treatment for anorexia nervosa

Yoga and stretching offer relief for urinary incontinence in older women

HKUST researchers unveil eco-friendly disinfectant alternative to chloroxylenol

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