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1.6% of women and girls suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder, new data shows

Researchers measured the point prevalence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) using both confirmed and provisional diagnoses.

1 Feb 2024

The anti-cancer potential of sRNAs isolated from different mushroom species

Study reveals that sRNAs from certain mushrooms, particularly Boletus edulis and Agaricus bisporus, show promising anti-cancer properties, with varying efficacy across different species.

31 Jan 2024

Study paves the way for improving personalized treatment of patients with glioblastoma

A study led by the ITACA Institute of the Universitat Politècnica de València, with the participation of the Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), the Institut Investigació Germans Trias I Pujol (IGTP) and the Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, opens up a novel approach for improving personalized treatments for patients with glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive types of cancer in existence today.

31 Jan 2024

UH researcher aims to revolutionize treatment regimens for triple-negative breast cancer

A researcher at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy Drug Discovery Institute is working to revolutionize treatment regimens for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) by proving that nebivolol, an FDA-approved drug for high blood pressure, is effective in treating it.

31 Jan 2024

Evidence from Malawi: Typhoid conjugate vaccine provides protection for up to four years

Study shows that a single dose of typhoid conjugate vaccine provides over four years of protection against typhoid fever in Malawian children, proving effective across all age groups.

31 Jan 2024

AI-based applications for personalized cancer medicine and related regulatory challenges: An overview

Personalized therapies could improve the treatment of many diseases in the future. Cancer medicine in particular has made significant progress in recent years.

31 Jan 2024

Do deep learning tools outperform humans in diagnosing breast cancer via ultrasound imaging?

The accuracy of deep learning (DL) in diagnosing breast cancer using ultrasound (US) compared to human readers in clinical settings.

31 Jan 2024

New initiative aims to transform how Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed, treated across healthcare settings

Members of the AD-RIDDLE consortium announced today that they will begin a new initiative that aims to bridge the gap between Alzheimer's research, implementation science, and precision medicine.

31 Jan 2024

Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased dementia risk, supplements may help

Study in the UK Biobank cohort found vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency significantly increase the risk of dementia, Alzheimer's, and vascular dementia, with supplementation potentially reducing these risks.

30 Jan 2024

Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels

study in The Journal of Nutrition shows that pistachios, as a nighttime snack, can improve diet quality in prediabetic patients, with similar effects on glycemic control and vascular health as carbohydrate-rich snacks.

30 Jan 2024

Prebiotic inulin may ease muscle loss in burn victims, study suggests

Inulin supplementation was found to mitigate gut microbiota dysbiosis and skeletal muscle atrophy in rats with severe burns, suggesting a promising approach for improving burn recovery outcomes.

30 Jan 2024

Resin ingredient strongly decreases coronavirus infectivity on plastic surfaces

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, are currently developing anti-viral surfaces to decrease the spread of infectious diseases.

30 Jan 2024

Genetic blueprint revealed: New insights into thyroid cancer's resistance and transformation

A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on January 24, 2024, entitled, "Genetic alterations in thyroid cancer mediating both resistance to BRAF inhibition and anaplastic transformation."

30 Jan 2024

New technology increases visibility of cancer cells to the immune system

A new technology to increase visibility of cancer cells to the immune system using CRISPR has been developed, and could lead to a new way to treat cancer.

30 Jan 2024

Study reveals significant health benefits of golden berries in diabetic and obese rats

The effects of a Golden Berry (Physalis peruviana)-enriched diet on insulin resistance and obesity.

30 Jan 2024

Are web-enabled anti-bullying interventions effective among primary and secondary school students?

The effectiveness of a web-enabled, multi-component intervention in schools to prevent bullying and improve the school’s social environment.

30 Jan 2024

Low FODMAP diet shows promise in IBS management, study finds nuanced benefits and challenges

Researchers review the low FODMAP diet's mechanisms in managing IBS, highlighting its efficacy and challenges in dietary implementation for symptom relief.

29 Jan 2024

Subcutaneous nivolumab revolutionizes renal cell carcinoma care with faster, easier treatment

Subcutaneous injection of the immunotherapy nivolumab (brand name Opdivo) is noninferior to intravenous delivery and dramatically reduces treatment time in patients with renal cell carcinoma, as seen in the results of a large phase 3 clinical trial reported today at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Genitourinary Cancers Symposium in San Francisco, California.

29 Jan 2024

Fasting diets show promise in enhancing mood, sleep, and eating behaviors

A study in "Frontiers in Nutrition" reveals that fasting diets (FDs) may positively impact eating behaviors, mood, sleep, and well-being, potentially mediated by gut microbiome changes.

28 Jan 2024

Revolutionary CAR T-cell therapy shows promise in reversing age-related metabolic dysfunction

study evaluates senolytic CAR T-cell therapy targeting uPAR-positive cells in aged mice, showing its effectiveness in mitigating age-related metabolic dysfunction and offering a potential long-lasting treatment for aging-associated conditions.

28 Jan 2024

Efficacy News and Research

1.6% of women and girls suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder, new data shows

The anti-cancer potential of sRNAs isolated from different mushroom species

Study paves the way for improving personalized treatment of patients with glioblastoma

UH researcher aims to revolutionize treatment regimens for triple-negative breast cancer

Evidence from Malawi: Typhoid conjugate vaccine provides protection for up to four years

AI-based applications for personalized cancer medicine and related regulatory challenges: An overview

Do deep learning tools outperform humans in diagnosing breast cancer via ultrasound imaging?

New initiative aims to transform how Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed, treated across healthcare settings

Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased dementia risk, supplements may help

Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels

Prebiotic inulin may ease muscle loss in burn victims, study suggests

Resin ingredient strongly decreases coronavirus infectivity on plastic surfaces

Genetic blueprint revealed: New insights into thyroid cancer's resistance and transformation

New technology increases visibility of cancer cells to the immune system

Study reveals significant health benefits of golden berries in diabetic and obese rats

Are web-enabled anti-bullying interventions effective among primary and secondary school students?

Low FODMAP diet shows promise in IBS management, study finds nuanced benefits and challenges

Subcutaneous nivolumab revolutionizes renal cell carcinoma care with faster, easier treatment

Fasting diets show promise in enhancing mood, sleep, and eating behaviors

Revolutionary CAR T-cell therapy shows promise in reversing age-related metabolic dysfunction

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