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Bringing microbiome science into everyday clinical care

The article summarizes results of research and possible future clinical applications of the microbiome and provides instructions for doctors.

13 Jun 2025

Boosting CAR T cell survival to improve solid tumor therapy

Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)-T cells are a promising cancer therapy that are made from the patient's own T cells, which are reprogrammed to fight their cancer. One of the limitations of CAR-T cell therapy is the ability of these cells to survive long enough to target the entire tumor.

13 Jun 2025

Empagliflozin preserves kidney function in heart attack patients

SGLT2 inhibitors have become a major drug used to treat diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease.

13 Jun 2025

New drug combination shows high remission rates in acute myeloid leukemia

A combination therapy that adds a recently approved drug to the current standard of care for newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) showed high rates of complete remission in an early-phase clinical trial conducted at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and 11 other sites nationwide.

13 Jun 2025

UK study finds small proportion of early Alzheimer’s patients suitable for latest treatments

Few people in the UK with early stage Alzheimer's disease are likely to be suitable for the latest drugs which aim to halt progress of the condition, yet many are nevertheless likely to be referred for these treatments, finds research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

13 Jun 2025

Mapping genetic activity offers new clues for personalized cancer treatment

City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. with its National Medical Center named top 5 in the nation for cancer by U.S. News & World Report, co-led the first study to demonstrate that characterizing genetic material near chromosomes forecasts how mutated, cancer-causing genes reengineer DNA and alter the tumor microenvironment.

13 Jun 2025

Exercise therapy shows long-term benefits for people with rheumatic diseases

Regular physical activity is increasingly promoted for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) as well as the general population.

13 Jun 2025

Flexible smart heater delivers real-time thermal therapy for joint pain

Arthritis causes persistent inflammation and pain in the joints, affecting mobility and quality of life for millions.

13 Jun 2025

Researchers reverse muscle stem cell aging with Prostaglandin E2

The population across developed countries is getting older and the associated frailty and debilitation are becoming major health problems.

13 Jun 2025

Gene therapy shows long-term success in hemophilia B patients

A gene transfer approach to treating the bleeding disorder hemophilia B remains safe and effective long-term, as scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and University College London today report thirteen years of follow-up data.

12 Jun 2025

New CRISPR tool enables precise chemical modification of RNA in living cells

CRISPR-Cas13, a powerful RNA-targeting technology is gaining increasing attention as a next-generation gene therapy platform due to its precision and reduced side effects.

12 Jun 2025

Cholesterol shields cancer cells from heat treatment in hyperthermia therapy

Hyperthermia, a cancer treatment using controlled heat to kill tumor cells, shows promise but faces limitations due to some tumor cells' unexpected heat resistance.

12 Jun 2025

Gut microbes offer clues for early detection of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a severe illness and major challenge in cancer medicine since it is difficult to diagnose, while potential therapies are scarce.

12 Jun 2025

Telehealth does not increase risk of substance use disorder in ADHD patients

Telehealth can make health care easier to access for patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who need treatment, but experts worry about an increased risk of substance use disorder for patients being prescribed controlled medications such as stimulants for ADHD during these appointments.

12 Jun 2025

Green light activates modified penicillin to target bacterial infections

To treat bacterial infections, medical professionals prescribe antibiotics. But not all active medicine gets used up by the body.

12 Jun 2025

Early intensive therapy shows promise in psoriatic arthritis patients with poor prognostic factors

Is there a benefit to early bDMARD? In psoriatic arthritis (PsA) EULAR - The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology - recommends a treat-to-target approach, and suggests more intensive therapy for people with poor prognostic factors, depending on the disease presentation.

11 Jun 2025