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Study uncovers how inflammation in brain blood vessels exacerbates damage in vascular dementia

A new study from UCLA Health has uncovered how inflammation in brain blood vessels exacerbates damage in vascular dementia and demonstrated that targeting this process with a repurposed drug can promote brain repair and functional recovery in mice.

1 Jul 2025

AI tool matches doctors in accurately outlining lung tumors on CT scans

In radiation therapy, precision can save lives. Oncologists must carefully map the size and location of a tumor before delivering high-dose radiation to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.

1 Jul 2025

AI system offers new hope for diagnosing PTSD in children

Diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder in children can be notoriously difficult. Many, especially those with limited communication skills or emotional awareness, struggle to explain what they're feeling.

30 Jun 2025

Can a global vault save the world’s threatened microbiomes?

Researchers warn that accelerating human-driven loss of microbial diversity threatens both planetary and human health. The Microbiota Vault Initiative offers a global, equitable framework to safeguard critical microbiomes for future generations.

30 Jun 2025

FAU researchers secure key grants to target new gene in the fight against glioblastoma

Florida Atlantic University researchers have secured two key grants to investigate targeting a gene for the first time as a new approach to treat glioblastoma, a very aggressive and fast-growing type of brain cancer.

30 Jun 2025

GATE complex discovery sheds light on CMV's evasion of immune defenses

New research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and La Jolla Institute for Immunology, published today in Nature Microbiology, reveals an opportunity for developing a therapy against cytomegalovirus (CMV), the leading infectious cause of birth defects in the United States.

30 Jun 2025

Urine-based DNA test predicts bladder cancer recurrence after immunotherapy

In a multi-institutional study published in Science Direct, researchers revealed that testing urine-based tumor DNA (utDNA) can help predict which bladder cancer patients are at higher risk for recurrence after treatment.

30 Jun 2025

Vegetables and dairy may lower endometriosis risk

A major umbrella review shows that higher intake of vegetables and dairy products is linked to a lower risk of endometriosis, while butter and high caffeine intake appear to increase risk. However, the evidence remains weak due to limitations in existing observational studies.

30 Jun 2025

Gene therapy shows promise for reducing stroke risk in patients with sickle cell disease

Gene therapy for sickle cell disease may help improve a major contributing factor to stroke risk in patients, reports a new study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

30 Jun 2025

Risk factors associated with emergency presentations following malignant skin cancer

Emergency department (ED) presentations are associated with higher cancer mortality. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, frequency, and risk factors in Australian patients diagnosed with malignant skin cancers.

27 Jun 2025

Organ chip technology accurately predicts chemotherapy response in esophageal adenocarcinoma patients

Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), one of two major forms of esophageal cancer, is the sixth most deadly cancer worldwide for which no effective targeted therapy exists.

27 Jun 2025

Early therapy for preschool depression shows long lasting benefits

Depression affects 1%-2% of children younger than 13 in the U.S. and can arise as early as age 3, but a specialized therapeutic intervention can help preschool-aged children find relief from this condition - with benefits lasting at least four years, according to a new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

27 Jun 2025

Targeting mitochondrial dynamics to combat breast cancer metastasis

Breast cancer, particularly triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality due to its aggressive nature and limited therapeutic targets.

27 Jun 2025

New study supports non-surgical approach for select cases of acute subdural hematoma

Acute subdural hematoma (ASDH) is a common brain lesion resulting from traumatic brain injuries and is associated with high mortality and morbidity.

27 Jun 2025

Limiting carcinogen exposure could mitigate liver cancer risk for people with HBV infection

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is known to be associated with the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but how and why they are connected remains unknown.

27 Jun 2025

FAM111B identified as a key driver of glioma progression and therapeutic target

Gliomas are among the deadliest brain tumors, with limited treatment options and poor survival rates. Scientists from China identified FAM111B, a DNA-repair-associated protein, as a key driver of glioma progression.

27 Jun 2025

New enzyme can be "turned off" to restore cholesterol balance and reduce inflammation

Scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington have identified a new enzyme that can be "turned off" to help the body maintain healthy cholesterol levels-a significant development that could lead to new treatments for diseases that affect millions of Americans.

27 Jun 2025

Study maps HER2 mutations in lung cancer patients from Northeastern Brazil

A new research paper was published in Volume 16 of Oncotarget on June 17, 2025, titled "Molecular landscape of HER2-mutated non-small cell lung cancer in Northeastern Brazil: Clinical, histopathological, and genomic insights."

27 Jun 2025

Exploring neural responses to mental exhaustion in healthy adults

In experiments with healthy volunteers undergoing functional MRI imaging, scientists have found increased activity in two areas of the brain that work together to react to, and possibly regulate, the brain when it's "feeling" tired and either quits or continues exerting mental effort.

27 Jun 2025

Methylene blue emerges as an adjunct in septic shock

Recent evidence suggests methylene blue may help reduce vasopressor needs and ICU stays in septic shock, but current data do not support replacing standard therapies. Further research is needed to clarify its optimal dosing, timing, and patient selection for best outcomes.

26 Jun 2025

Therapy News and Research

Study uncovers how inflammation in brain blood vessels exacerbates damage in vascular dementia

AI tool matches doctors in accurately outlining lung tumors on CT scans

AI system offers new hope for diagnosing PTSD in children

Can a global vault save the world’s threatened microbiomes?

FAU researchers secure key grants to target new gene in the fight against glioblastoma

GATE complex discovery sheds light on CMV's evasion of immune defenses

Urine-based DNA test predicts bladder cancer recurrence after immunotherapy

Vegetables and dairy may lower endometriosis risk

Gene therapy shows promise for reducing stroke risk in patients with sickle cell disease

Risk factors associated with emergency presentations following malignant skin cancer

Organ chip technology accurately predicts chemotherapy response in esophageal adenocarcinoma patients

Early therapy for preschool depression shows long lasting benefits

Targeting mitochondrial dynamics to combat breast cancer metastasis

New study supports non-surgical approach for select cases of acute subdural hematoma

Limiting carcinogen exposure could mitigate liver cancer risk for people with HBV infection

FAM111B identified as a key driver of glioma progression and therapeutic target

New enzyme can be "turned off" to restore cholesterol balance and reduce inflammation

Study maps HER2 mutations in lung cancer patients from Northeastern Brazil

Exploring neural responses to mental exhaustion in healthy adults

Methylene blue emerges as an adjunct in septic shock

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