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Breakthrough study reveals melanoma's resistance tactics to targeted therapy

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. With global incidence rates rising, new, more effective treatments are necessary to alleviate the health burden of the disease. Important advances in recent years include doctors using genetic tests to look for specific mutations they can target for more personalised, effective treatment.

13 Apr 2024

Researchers unveil a novel strategy for identifying key proteins in organelle communication

A collaboration between POSTECH, Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine, and Seoul National University unveils a novel strategy for identifying key proteins in organelle communication.

13 Apr 2024

Insilico Medicine's AI-driven approach yields promising PTPN2/N1 inhibitor for cancer immunotherapy

In recent years, cancer immunotherapy, exemplified by PD-1 and its ligand PD-L1 blockade, has made remarkable advances.

13 Apr 2024

Cystic fibrosis drug found to be safe and effective in newborns

A Cystic Fibrosis drug targeting the basic defect that causes the condition has been shown to be safe and effective in newborns aged four weeks and above, new research involving RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Children's Health Ireland has found.

12 Apr 2024

Innovative cancer treatment approach yields promising results in pediatric patients

Researchers have developed a functional precision medicine approach that targets cancer by combining genetic testing with a new way to test individual drugs on tumor samples.

12 Apr 2024

Low dose esketamine injection after childbirth reduces postpartum depression

A single low dose injection of esketamine given immediately after childbirth reduces major depressive episodes in individuals with depressive symptoms during pregnancy (prenatal depression), finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today.

12 Apr 2024

Transcranial direct current stimulation shows promise for treating depression, anxiety in older adults

A noninvasive brain stimulation treatment improved depression and anxiety symptoms among older adults in a new University of Florida-led study.

12 Apr 2024

Is psilocybin safe for treating depression and anxiety?

A study in JAMA Network Open examined the acute adverse effects of therapeutic doses of psilocybin for treating depression and anxiety, focusing on its safety profile by assessing the occurrence of immediate side effects like headache, nausea, and elevated blood pressure among others.

12 Apr 2024

Exploring the health secrets of cucurbits: A closer look at Cucumis and Momordica

Review investigates the health impacts of Cucumis and Momordica plants, emphasizing their potential in managing diabetes, inflammation, and cancer due to their rich bioactive compounds.

11 Apr 2024

Annual COVID-19 vaccine proves to be a wise investment for personal health and pocketbook

Study finds that receiving an annual COVID-19 vaccine is clinically and economically beneficial for individuals, regardless of insurance status, offering savings by reducing the likelihood of infection and its associated costs.

11 Apr 2024

ChatGPT could be an effective tool to help reduce vaccine hesitancy

New research being presented at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) suggests that the free-to-use, widely accessible ChatGPT could be an effective tool to help reduce vaccine hesitancy among the general public, as well as providing helpful advice on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in conjunction with sexual health clinics, by improving knowledge and access to care.

10 Apr 2024

Study unlocks how cortisone activates the body’s natural “brakes” on inflammation

Cortisone and other related glucocorticoids are extremely effective at curbing excessive immune reactions.

10 Apr 2024

New sleep-enhancing nutraceutical blend falls short in clinical trial

Study investigates the impact of a unique nutraceutical blend, combining L-theanine with valerian, saffron, and lemon balm extracts, on improving sleep quality, finding no significant difference compared to a placebo in individuals experiencing poor sleep.

10 Apr 2024

Three early-phase clinical studies show promising initial data for patients with lymphoma, gastric cancers

Three early-phase clinical studies presented by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024 show promising initial data for patients with lymphoma, gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancers, and specific molecularly selected tumors.

10 Apr 2024

The healing power of touch: Study finds moderate health benefits across ages

Meta-analysis reveals touch therapies have moderate beneficial effects on both mental and physical health across different demographics, with touch interventions especially effective for pain, anxiety, and depression relief, and for promoting neonatal health outcomes.

9 Apr 2024

Efficacy News and Research

Breakthrough study reveals melanoma's resistance tactics to targeted therapy

Researchers unveil a novel strategy for identifying key proteins in organelle communication

Insilico Medicine's AI-driven approach yields promising PTPN2/N1 inhibitor for cancer immunotherapy

Cystic fibrosis drug found to be safe and effective in newborns

Innovative cancer treatment approach yields promising results in pediatric patients

Low dose esketamine injection after childbirth reduces postpartum depression

Transcranial direct current stimulation shows promise for treating depression, anxiety in older adults

Is psilocybin safe for treating depression and anxiety?

Exploring the health secrets of cucurbits: A closer look at Cucumis and Momordica

Annual COVID-19 vaccine proves to be a wise investment for personal health and pocketbook

ChatGPT could be an effective tool to help reduce vaccine hesitancy

Study unlocks how cortisone activates the body’s natural “brakes” on inflammation

New sleep-enhancing nutraceutical blend falls short in clinical trial

Three early-phase clinical studies show promising initial data for patients with lymphoma, gastric cancers

The healing power of touch: Study finds moderate health benefits across ages

Researchers compile a comprehensive catalog of bacteria living in cancer metastases

Researchers elucidate how gene mutation mechanism causes autism

Electroconvulsive Therapy found to be safe and effective treatment for some mental illnesses

Boosting heart health with rewards and fun: How incentives and games encourage exercise

Beta-blockers show no benefit for heart attack patients with normal heart function

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Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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