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Review explores the underlying mechanisms of hepatocarcinogenesis post-HCV eradication

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains a major global health burden, affecting millions worldwide and contributing significantly to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development.

20 Mar 2025

Melanoma cells use stealth strategy to survive targeted therapy

Researchers have uncovered a stealth survival strategy that melanoma cells use to evade targeted therapy, offering a promising new approach to improving treatment outcomes.

20 Mar 2025

New MRI technology enables life-changing surgery for epilepsy patients

A new technique has enabled ultra-powerful magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to identify tiny differences in patients' brains that cause treatment-resistant epilepsy.

20 Mar 2025

Deep brain stimulation shows promise for reducing self-injurious behavior in children with autism

Severe self-injurious behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses a significant risk of permanent physical injury.

20 Mar 2025

New targeted therapy shows early success in treating pediatric high-grade gliomas

An international team of clinical collaborators, led by physician scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, performed a first-ever clinical test of the targeted therapy avapritinib in pediatric and young patients with a form of high-grade glioma.

20 Mar 2025

Oophorectomy linked to higher risk of heart failure in women

Women of childbearing age who had both ovaries removed, in a procedure called bilateral oophorectomy, were more likely to develop heart failure later in life, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).

20 Mar 2025

Breast cancer survivors face accelerated aging tied to tumors and treatment

Accelerated aging in breast cancer survivors is linked to treatments and tumor characteristics, with implications for long-term care and quality of life.

20 Mar 2025

Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa

A recent review highlights how the Mediterranean diet can reduce inflammation and improve outcomes for chronic skin conditions like psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa by modulating key inflammatory pathways and supporting metabolic health.

19 Mar 2025

Uniquely-shaped magnetic nanoparticles offer breakthrough in cancer therapy

New magnetic nanoparticles in the shape of a cube sandwiched between two pyramids represent a breakthrough for treating ovarian tumors and possibly other types of cancer, according to the Oregon State University researchers who developed them.

19 Mar 2025

Most in-depth simulation of brain metabolism yet reveals new targets for future dementia treatments

The findings come from the most comprehensive computer model of brain metabolism to date, which incorporates more than 16,800 biochemical interactions between proteins and chemicals across brain cells, supporting cells, and the blood.

19 Mar 2025

Researchers explore H. pylori treatment policies in the Asia-Pacific region

Helicobacter pylori bacteria is considered to be the main cause of gastric cancer, with the infection rate particularly high in the Asia-Pacific region.

19 Mar 2025

Study finds limited effectiveness of non-surgical treatments for back pain

Only around 1 in 10 common non-surgical and non-invasive treatments for lower back pain is effective, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available research, published online in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine.

18 Mar 2025

Increased intake of fruit, fiber, dairy and caffeine linked to lower tinnitus risk

Increased consumption of fruit, dietary fiber, dairy products and caffeine may be associated with a reduced risk of tinnitus (ringing in the ears), suggests an analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

18 Mar 2025

$1 million CPRIT grant focuses on AI to improve prostate cancer outcomes

Erzsébet Merényi, a statistics research professor at Rice University, and co-investigators at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Pratip Bhattacharya, professor of cancer systems imaging, and Dr. Patrick Pilié, assistant professor of genitourinary medical oncology, were awarded $1 million by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to develop artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can identify lethal forms of prostate cancer earlier and improve treatment selection.

18 Mar 2025

Early use of anti-obesity medication doubles weight loss

Adding an anti-obesity medication just one month after behavioral therapy begins-rather than waiting the currently recommended six months-can more than double weight loss for patients who struggle initially with lifestyle changes alone, according to new research published in Nature Medicine from a team at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

18 Mar 2025

Therapy News and Research

Review explores the underlying mechanisms of hepatocarcinogenesis post-HCV eradication

Melanoma cells use stealth strategy to survive targeted therapy

New MRI technology enables life-changing surgery for epilepsy patients

Deep brain stimulation shows promise for reducing self-injurious behavior in children with autism

New targeted therapy shows early success in treating pediatric high-grade gliomas

Oophorectomy linked to higher risk of heart failure in women

Breast cancer survivors face accelerated aging tied to tumors and treatment

Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa

Uniquely-shaped magnetic nanoparticles offer breakthrough in cancer therapy

Most in-depth simulation of brain metabolism yet reveals new targets for future dementia treatments

Researchers explore H. pylori treatment policies in the Asia-Pacific region

Study finds limited effectiveness of non-surgical treatments for back pain

Increased intake of fruit, fiber, dairy and caffeine linked to lower tinnitus risk

$1 million CPRIT grant focuses on AI to improve prostate cancer outcomes

Early use of anti-obesity medication doubles weight loss

Study: Witnessing trauma triggers unique brain changes

FDA-approved drug for chronic kidney disease may help mitigate antibiotic resistance

WIN Consortium revolutionizing precision oncology for cancer patients

Breast cancer treatments contribute to aging acceleration in survivors

Adding curcumin boosts the efficacy of bedaquiline in combating M. abscessus infections

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