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First-ever clinical trials evaluate fenofibrate as treatment for HPV-related cancers

A team from University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center is launching the nation's first-ever clinical trials evaluating the cholesterol drug fenofibrate (Triglide, Fibricor, Lipofen) as an investigational and potential treatment for patients with HPV+ cervical and HPV+ head and neck cancer (HNSCC).

28 Feb 2025

Elderly populations: Global trends in the healthy aging market

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From Atlantia Clinical Trials 28 Feb 2025

Microphysiological systems in drug discovery

NewsMedical speaks with CN Bio about the translatability between in vitro organ-on-a-chip (OOC) models, microphysiological systems, and their in vivo counterparts.

From CN Bio 26 Feb 2025

New 3D imaging technology could revolutionize medical diagnostics

New technology developed by researchers at the University of Houston could revolutionize medical imaging and lead to faster, more precise and more cost-effective alternatives to traditional diagnostic methods.

25 Feb 2025

Using bioengineered materials to treat chemotherapy-induced oral lesions

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on February 18, 2025, titled "Leukopenia, weight loss and oral mucositis induced by 5-Fluorouracil in hamsters' model: A regenerative approach using electrospun poly(Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid) membrane."

25 Feb 2025

Mosquito antennae may revolutionize natural disaster detection

One of nature's most disliked creatures may very well unlock a breakthrough in disaster response.

22 Feb 2025

New 3D tissue imaging technique enhances thyroid tumor analysis

Empa researchers have developed a new 3D tissue analysis for thyroid tumors. This special X-ray technique uses artificial intelligence to enable faster and more precise diagnoses.

21 Feb 2025

Study looks at effects of menthol cigarette ban on smoking habits

New research published in Health Economics indicates that a national prohibition of menthol cigarettes in the United States could increase the number of people who attempt to quit smoking but also support an illegal menthol cigarette market.

19 Feb 2025

Oral vancomycin induces PSC-IBD remission, driving gut microbiome and metabolic shifts

Findings indicate oral vancomycin induces remission in PSC-IBD, with notable microbiota changes and inflammation reduction, reversing after treatment ends.

13 Feb 2025

Inhaled antibody therapy shows promise for COVID-19 treatment

The inhaled monoclonal antibody IN-006 shows promise in COVID-19 treatment, with high airway antibody levels and a favorable safety profile in healthy adults.

12 Feb 2025

Nanoscale plastic particles enhance toxin uptake in plants and human cells

Micro- and nanoscale plastic particles in soil and water can significantly increase how much toxic chemicals plants and human intestinal cells absorb, according to two new studies from Rutgers Health that raise fresh concerns about food safety from plastic pollution.

11 Feb 2025

Air pollution harms cognition just hours after exposure, study finds

New research shows that inhaling polluted air for just an hour can impair cognitive abilities like attention and emotional recognition within four hours, highlighting the urgent need for cleaner air policies.

11 Feb 2025

Broccoli sprouts may help prediabetes, but only with the right gut bacteria

Broccoli sprout extract (BSE) modestly lowered fasting blood glucose in prediabetes, but its effectiveness depended on gut microbiota, particularly the BT2160 operon.

11 Feb 2025

Light-activated therapy reduces antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus

Photodynamic inactivation using curcumin shows promise in reducing antibiotic resistance diversity in Staphylococcus aureus, enhancing treatment effectiveness.

11 Feb 2025

University of Oulu advances biosensor technology for disease detection

The University of Oulu is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge biosensor technology that could revolutionize the early diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

10 Feb 2025

Bionic skin technology provides advanced tactile recognition and visualization capabilities

A new publication from Opto-Electronic Advances; DOI 10.29026/oea.2025.240152, discusses how multi-photon bionic skin realizes high-precision haptic visualization for reconstructive perception.

8 Feb 2025

EU-backed projects join forces to tackle obesity crisis

Over the past decades, obesity has reached epidemic proportions, now affecting more than 1 billion people worldwide.

6 Feb 2025

Study explores how nanoplastics could affect child's immune system during pregnancy

Allergies and asthma are widespread diseases that could arise during embryonal development in the womb.

6 Feb 2025

The link between air pollution and lower respiratory infections in adults

Research reveals that even low levels of air pollution significantly increase the risk of respiratory infections in adults, highlighting urgent health concerns.

5 Feb 2025