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Early treatment offers chance at medication-free remission for pediatric HIV patients

An unexpectedly high percentage of children, who were born with HIV and started treatment within 48 hours of life, exhibit biomarkers by 2 years of age that may make them eligible to test for medication-free remission, according to a multinational study published in Lancet HIV.

7 Dec 2023

Study finds link between epimutations in BRCA1 gene and triple-negative breast cancer risk

Research reveals that around 20 per cent of all cases of the most severe form of breast cancer may arise from the small group of normal tissue cells carrying an epimutation of a specific gene.

7 Dec 2023

Exercise may become part of standard treatment for metastatic breast cancer, study suggests

Among patients with metastatic breast cancer, those who took part in a nine-month structured exercise program reported less fatigue and an improved quality of life compared to those who did not undergo the exercise program, according to results from the PREFERABLE-EFFECT trial presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 5-9, 2023.

7 Dec 2023

EU funds the international "BEHIND-MS" consortium to tackle multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS), an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, affects more than 1 million people in Europe and an estimated 2.8 million worldwide.

7 Dec 2023

Dodging the Medicare enrollment deadline can be costly

Angela M. Du Bois, a retired software tester in Durham, North Carolina, wasn't looking to replace her UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan. She wasn't concerned as the Dec. 7 deadline approached for choosing another of the privately run health insurance alternatives to original Medicare.

7 Dec 2023

Candidates clashed but avoided talk of abortion at 4th GOP primary debate

Raised voices and sharp words marked Wednesday night's fourth Republican presidential primary debate as four candidates argued about everything from their own electability to the continued front-runner status of former President Donald Trump. Abortion was never mentioned.

7 Dec 2023

A step forward in vaccine technology: Exploring the effects of N1-methylpseudouridine in mRNA translation

Researchers explored how the incorporation of N1-methylpseudouridine (1-methylΨ) into mRNAs affects ribosomal frameshifting and the overall fidelity of mRNA translation.

7 Dec 2023

Can oral contraceptive therapy improve the vaginal microbiome in women with PCOS?

The impact of the contraceptive medication-induced change in hormonal levels on the vaginal microbiome.

7 Dec 2023

Promising candidate medication for preventing and reversing fentanyl-induced overdose

Researchers assessed CSX-1004, a monoclonal antibody (mAb), for its efficacy in reversing fentanyl overdose based on its high affinity for fentanyl, positive animal model results, and safe pharmacokinetic profile, positioning it as a potential solution in the opioid crisis.

7 Dec 2023

What's my age again? Predicting disease and aging effects by studying organ aging using plasma proteomics data

Researchers performed a proteomic analysis to identify serologic indicators of organ aging and disease.

7 Dec 2023

The association between viral infections and glioma risk

The causal relationship between viral infection and glioma.

7 Dec 2023

Colorado blames Biden team and drugmakers for delaying Canadian imports

Colorado officials say their plan to import cheaper medicines from Canada has been stymied by opposition from drugmakers and inaction by the Biden administration, according to a state report obtained by KFF Health News.

7 Dec 2023

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract could effectively treat diabetes with lower toxicity

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract (OE) to evaluate its anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

7 Dec 2023

Optibrium’s Quantum Mechanics and Machine Learning Methods Predict Routes of Drug Metabolism

Peer-reviewed study published in Xenobiotica describes an innovative new method that predicts the routes and products of Phase I and II metabolism with high sensitivity and greater precision than other approaches.

From Optibrium Ltd. 7 Dec 2023

Does hearing impairment increase the risk of dementia?

Association between hearing impairment and future dementia.

7 Dec 2023

AI aids in early detection of breast cancer

The use of AI makes it possible for women with a high risk of breast cancer to be identified in mammography screening examinations so that the cancer can be caught earlier.

6 Dec 2023

Calcium channel blockers: A new hope for pregnant women with vasospastic angina

A woman with hopes to conceive was diagnosed with severe vasospastic angina (VSA); however, she was able to carry a healthy baby to full term without angina attacks after starting treatment of a calcium channel blocker, according to a case published in a special Cardio-Obstetrics issue of JACC: Case Reports.

6 Dec 2023

Research News and Research

Early treatment offers chance at medication-free remission for pediatric HIV patients

Study finds link between epimutations in BRCA1 gene and triple-negative breast cancer risk

Exercise may become part of standard treatment for metastatic breast cancer, study suggests

EU funds the international "BEHIND-MS" consortium to tackle multiple sclerosis

Dodging the Medicare enrollment deadline can be costly

Candidates clashed but avoided talk of abortion at 4th GOP primary debate

A step forward in vaccine technology: Exploring the effects of N1-methylpseudouridine in mRNA translation

Can oral contraceptive therapy improve the vaginal microbiome in women with PCOS?

Promising candidate medication for preventing and reversing fentanyl-induced overdose

What's my age again? Predicting disease and aging effects by studying organ aging using plasma proteomics data

The association between viral infections and glioma risk

Colorado blames Biden team and drugmakers for delaying Canadian imports

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract could effectively treat diabetes with lower toxicity

Optibrium’s Quantum Mechanics and Machine Learning Methods Predict Routes of Drug Metabolism

Does hearing impairment increase the risk of dementia?

AI aids in early detection of breast cancer

Calcium channel blockers: A new hope for pregnant women with vasospastic angina

Understanding deprivation measures: A key to equitable public health resource allocation

PFAS exposure linked to weaker bones in young people

Ashwagandha extracts show promise in reducing stress hormones, study suggests

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