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New cell-separation technique could revolutionize vital therapies for life-threatening diseases

A new cell separator that began life as a tinfoil and epoxy glue prototype built with supplies from a University shop could revolutionize stem-cell and regenerative cell-based therapies.

8 May 2017

Energy drinks linked to risk of cardiac events in young people with familial long QT syndrome

Caffeinated energy drinks can trigger serious cardiac events including cardiac arrest in individuals not known to have a specific heart disease of genetic origin.

8 May 2017

Despite availability of life-saving medicaiton, annual deaths due to fungal meningitis are still over 180,000

International HIV experts have reported approximately 250,000 fungal meningitis cases annually, in the AIDS report, sub-Saharan Africa contributing 73% of cases. Cryptococcus fungus causes fungal meningitis and usually affects individuals who are above 35 years old, affecting the tissues covering the brain and the spinal cord

8 May 2017

Study finds effective treatment approach for preserving long-term vision in patients with severe uveitis

Researchers comparing leading treatment approaches for patients with severe uveitis have discovered that systemic therapy with oral corticosteroids and immunosuppression can preserve or improve vision in the long term better than regional implant therapy can.

8 May 2017

Precise delivery of HDR brachytherapy provides good quality of life to prostate cancer patients

Doctors have found that treating prostate cancer with a single, high dose of radiation delivered precisely to the site of the tumor results in good quality of life and fewer trips to the hospital, with adverse side effects that are no worse than if the radiation treatment had been given in several lower doses.

8 May 2017

Study finds more severe coronary artery disease in Hodgkin lymphoma survivors after chest irradiation

Hodgkin lymphoma survivors have more severe coronary artery disease 20 years after chest irradiation, according to research presented today at ICNC 2017.

8 May 2017

Texas A&M researchers aim to develop one drug that treats pain, memory and nicotine addiction

Although pain, memory and nicotine addiction may not seem to be related, they actually share a common player: the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

5 May 2017

Research in people with IBS shows link between gut microbiota and brain regions

A new study by researchers at UCLA has revealed two key findings for people with irritable bowel syndrome about the relationship between the microorganisms that live in the gut and the brain.

5 May 2017

Adaptive radiation treatment decreases incidence of pneumonitis in lung cancer patients

Lung cancer patients who are treated with radiotherapy can develop an inflammation of the lung tissue called pneumonitis; this can limit the dose of radiation they can receive and severe forms of pneumonitis if left untreated, can be fatal.

5 May 2017

Novel approach cures diabetes in mice for one year without side effects

A potential cure for Type 1 diabetes looms on the horizon in San Antonio, and the novel approach would also allow Type 2 diabetics to stop insulin shots.

5 May 2017

Scientists identify RIOK1 enzyme as new target for cancer therapy

Dr. Florian Weinberg, from Prof. Dr. Tilman Brummer's research group at the Institute of Molecular Medicine and Cell Research of the University of Freiburg, joined forces with scientists from the Departments of Clinical Pathology and Medicine I of the University Medical Centre Freiburg and the Kinghorn Cancer Centre/Garvan Insitute in Australia in an international team that has identified a new target for cancer therapy.

5 May 2017

Recurrence of HPV-negative HNSCC after radiation therapy linked to high tumor levels of PD-L1 protein

Recurrence of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) negative for human papillomavirus (HPV) following radiation therapy was associated with high tumor levels of the protein PD-L1.

5 May 2017

Children with bloodstream infections less likely to die than adults, study shows

Children with bloodstream infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a common antibiotic-resistant bacteria, are less likely to die than adults with this condition and have different risk factors for treatment failure, a new study led by a Children's National Health System clinician indicates.

5 May 2017

Study: Use of white blood cell boosting drugs found to be safe during chemo-radiotherapy of lung cancer

A late breaking subanalysis of the phase III CONVERT trial presented at the European Lung Cancer Conference shows that white blood cell boosting drugs are safe during concurrent chemo-radiotherapy of small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

5 May 2017

UAB spinoff develops drug-resistant immunotherapy to combat solid tumors

The University of Alabama at Birmingham and two partner institutions have received a European patent for their novel approach to fighting cancer, an approach that is led by the UAB spinoff biopharmaceutical company Incysus Ltd.

5 May 2017

Molecular mechanism reprograms tumor cells to drive treatment resistance in advanced prostate cancer

Columbia University Medical Center researchers have discovered a molecular mechanism that reprograms tumor cells in patients with advanced prostate cancer, reducing their response to anti-androgen therapy.

4 May 2017

Researchers identify biomarker that could predict disease severity in glaucoma patients

Glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness worldwide, most often is diagnosed during a routine eye exam. Over time, elevated pressure inside the eye damages the optic nerve, leading to vision loss. Unfortunately, there's no way to accurately predict which patients might lose vision most rapidly.

4 May 2017

Study shows first removal of HIV-1 replication using CRISPR/Cas9, gene editing technology

A new study published in the journal Molecular Therapy reveals that HIV DNA in the genome of living animals can be removed to eliminate further infection. While a permanent cure for infection caused by HIV remains a challenge due to the ability of the virus to hide away in latent reservoirs. The study team comprising Wenhui Hu, Kamel Khalili, Laura H. Carnell, and Won-Bin Young carried out an experiment on three different animal models.

4 May 2017

Breakthrough therapy reduces symptoms of Graves' eye disease in clinical trials

The disease is characterized by inflammation and a buildup of tissue around the eyes that cause them to bulge painfully from their sockets.

4 May 2017

Researcher develops new language intervention to help treat patients with rare form of dementia

A Baycrest Health Sciences researcher and clinician has developed the first group language intervention that helps individuals losing the ability to speak due to a rare form of dementia, and could help patients maintain their communication abilities for longer.

4 May 2017

Therapy News and Research

New cell-separation technique could revolutionize vital therapies for life-threatening diseases

Energy drinks linked to risk of cardiac events in young people with familial long QT syndrome

Despite availability of life-saving medicaiton, annual deaths due to fungal meningitis are still over 180,000

Study finds effective treatment approach for preserving long-term vision in patients with severe uveitis

Precise delivery of HDR brachytherapy provides good quality of life to prostate cancer patients

Study finds more severe coronary artery disease in Hodgkin lymphoma survivors after chest irradiation

Texas A&M researchers aim to develop one drug that treats pain, memory and nicotine addiction

Research in people with IBS shows link between gut microbiota and brain regions

Adaptive radiation treatment decreases incidence of pneumonitis in lung cancer patients

Novel approach cures diabetes in mice for one year without side effects

Scientists identify RIOK1 enzyme as new target for cancer therapy

Recurrence of HPV-negative HNSCC after radiation therapy linked to high tumor levels of PD-L1 protein

Children with bloodstream infections less likely to die than adults, study shows

Study: Use of white blood cell boosting drugs found to be safe during chemo-radiotherapy of lung cancer

UAB spinoff develops drug-resistant immunotherapy to combat solid tumors

Molecular mechanism reprograms tumor cells to drive treatment resistance in advanced prostate cancer

Researchers identify biomarker that could predict disease severity in glaucoma patients

Study shows first removal of HIV-1 replication using CRISPR/Cas9, gene editing technology

Breakthrough therapy reduces symptoms of Graves' eye disease in clinical trials

Researcher develops new language intervention to help treat patients with rare form of dementia

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