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New trial explores BAFF CAR T-cell therapy for relapsed myeloma

University Hospitals (UH) Seidman Cancer Center hematologist-oncologist Leland Metheny, MD, is leading the trial.

14 Aug 2024

KERI advances neuromodulation technology for appetite suppression in obesity treatment

The R&D on neuromodulation technology for the treatment and management of metabolic syndrome conducted by a team led by Dr. Ki-young Shin of Human Care Electro-Medical Device Research Center, Electro-Medical Equipment Research Division of KERI is underway smoothly.

14 Aug 2024

Study finds minimal impact of cesarean antibiotics on infant gut microbiome

Cesarean section recipients are usually given prophylactic antibiotics just before the procedure to prevent later infections at the surgical site.

14 Aug 2024

Study reveals how salt-based nicotine and menthol flavors influence e-cigarette use in young adults

Study found that salt-based nicotine and menthol flavoring in e-cigarettes significantly increase nicotine levels and positive experiences among young adults, potentially heightening addiction risks.

14 Aug 2024

Nanoparticles offer new hope for treating red meat allergies linked to tick bites

Nanoparticles delivered intravenously in mice can block the allergic reactions to red meat caused by the bite of the lone star tick, new research led by the University of Michigan shows.

13 Aug 2024

Two studies uncover how immunotherapies work together to activate immune responses in melanoma

Two studies published in the latest issue of the journal Cell by University of Pittsburgh researchers uncover how immunotherapies targeting the immune checkpoints PD1 and LAG3 work together to activate immune responses.

13 Aug 2024

NCI awards $3.1 million to support new mental health model for cancer patients

Depression is common among people with likely incurable cancer – understandably so. But studies have shown that it can be treated, and if the goal is for individuals to be able to engage as much as possible with family, friends, hobbies or whatever gives them joy and purpose in whatever amount of time they have, then treating depression becomes imperative.

13 Aug 2024

KERI's transcranial random noise stimulation shows promise for metabolic syndrome treatment

12 Aug 2024

How potatoes can improve cardiometabolic health in people with Type 2 diabetes

The potato is small enough to fit inside a person's hand yet contains enough nutrients to whittle waistlines and lower blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes.

9 Aug 2024

Low-fat vegan diet outperforms Mediterranean diet in reducing AGEs and achieving weight loss

Eating a low-fat vegan diet reduces harmful inflammatory dietary compounds called advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) by 73%, compared to no reduction on a Mediterranean diet, according to new research by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in Frontiers in Nutrition.

9 Aug 2024

New research shows how testosterone may shield against severe Covid-19

A new study has revealed important information about how a patient's testosterone level can help protect them from severe Covid-19.

9 Aug 2024

Alcohol use in older adults linked to increased risk of severe head trauma after falls

Nationally, falls remain the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults and are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury.

8 Aug 2024

Drug shows new promise in treating breast cancer with brain metastases or recurrent glioblastoma

A drug effective in treating breast cancer shows new promise in addressing breast cancer with brain metastases or recurrent glioblastoma, as reported by results of a prospective window-of-opportunity trial at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio).

8 Aug 2024

C-Path supports innovative ALS, neurodegenerative disease research with new grant

Critical Path Institute's (C-Path) Translational Therapeutics Accelerator (TRxA) announced today a new research grant awarded to Daniela C. Zarnescu, Ph.D., Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology at Penn State University College of Medicine, in collaboration with Jon Njardarson, Ph.D., Professor at the University of Arizona.

8 Aug 2024

Innovative program promotes positive adolescent romantic relationships and use of effective contraceptives

Romantic relationships play an important part in adolescent development. Most young people have had at least one romantic relationship by middle adolescence (ages 14 to17).

8 Aug 2024

Amyloid immunotherapy for early Alzheimer's: Promising but fraught with challenges

Researchers highlighted the complexities of using amyloid immunotherapy for early Alzheimer's disease, discussing its clinical benefits, challenges, and broader health implications. Despite some positive results, concerns over adverse effects, trial biases, and cost hinder widespread adoption.

7 Aug 2024

Radiotherapy after surgery shown to prevent breast cancer recurrence for up to 10 years

Providing radiotherapy after surgery could prevent breast cancer from returning in the same place for up to 10 years, a long-term study suggests.

7 Aug 2024

Investigational drug shows promise in treating rare blood disease in fetuses

Data from a new investigational drug that could alter the standard treatment for a rare blood disease suggests it has the potential to delay or prevent anemia and the need for intrauterine blood transfusions in babies who are at high risk for the condition, known as Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN).

7 Aug 2024

New stem cell therapy for heart failure undergoing U.S. clinical trials

A new stem cell therapy for heart failure is being tested in patients at the University of Louisville and UofL Health.

7 Aug 2024

NUS study finds 5-HTP enhances sleep quality and gut health in older adults

National University of Singapore (NUS) nutritionists have found that 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplementation can improve sleep quality in Singaporean older adults, particularly in individuals with poor sleep patterns, and manage their gut microbiome composition.

7 Aug 2024

Clinical Trial News and Research

New trial explores BAFF CAR T-cell therapy for relapsed myeloma

KERI advances neuromodulation technology for appetite suppression in obesity treatment

Study finds minimal impact of cesarean antibiotics on infant gut microbiome

Study reveals how salt-based nicotine and menthol flavors influence e-cigarette use in young adults

Nanoparticles offer new hope for treating red meat allergies linked to tick bites

Two studies uncover how immunotherapies work together to activate immune responses in melanoma

NCI awards $3.1 million to support new mental health model for cancer patients

KERI's transcranial random noise stimulation shows promise for metabolic syndrome treatment

How potatoes can improve cardiometabolic health in people with Type 2 diabetes

Low-fat vegan diet outperforms Mediterranean diet in reducing AGEs and achieving weight loss

New research shows how testosterone may shield against severe Covid-19

Alcohol use in older adults linked to increased risk of severe head trauma after falls

Drug shows new promise in treating breast cancer with brain metastases or recurrent glioblastoma

C-Path supports innovative ALS, neurodegenerative disease research with new grant

Innovative program promotes positive adolescent romantic relationships and use of effective contraceptives

Amyloid immunotherapy for early Alzheimer's: Promising but fraught with challenges

Radiotherapy after surgery shown to prevent breast cancer recurrence for up to 10 years

Investigational drug shows promise in treating rare blood disease in fetuses

New stem cell therapy for heart failure undergoing U.S. clinical trials

NUS study finds 5-HTP enhances sleep quality and gut health in older adults

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