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New method enhances precision in monitoring brain activity during deep brain stimulation

Mayo Clinic researchers have found a new way to more precisely detect and monitor brain cell activity during deep brain stimulation, a common treatment for movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and tremor.

14 Mar 2025

Malnutrition in heart failure patients associated with diminished GDMT prescription rates

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This study was aimed at identifying crucial gaps in guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) application among malnourished patients at Beijing Anzhen Hospital.

14 Mar 2025

Groundbreaking stem cell therapy trial for Alzheimer's disease underway at UTHealth Houston

A stem cell therapy trial aimed at reducing neuroinflammation in patients with presymptomatic Alzheimer's disease is underway at UTHealth Houston.

14 Mar 2025

Combination of RAS inhibition and immunotherapy provides breakthrough for pancreatic cancer

Adding immunotherapy to a new type of inhibitor that targets multiple forms of the cancer-causing gene mutation KRAS kept pancreatic cancer at bay in preclinical models for significantly longer than the same targeted therapy by itself, according to researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center.

14 Mar 2025

New laboratory tool identifies viruses to combat Staphylococcus aureus

A newly developed laboratory tool can, within hours, help to identify specific viruses which can be used to destroy variants of the dangerous pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.

14 Mar 2025

New therapeutic approach shows promise for pediatric high-grade gliomas

Brain tumors remain the most common cause of death from childhood cancer. Paediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGG) in particular are a mostly fatal disease group with a median survival time of less than 18 months after diagnosis and limited treatment options.

14 Mar 2025

Progressives seek health privacy protections in California, but Newsom could balk

When patients walked into Planned Parenthood clinics, a consumer data company sold their precise locations to anti-abortion groups for targeted ads.

14 Mar 2025

New lab-grown pig retinal organoids could aid stem cell-based vision therapy

Inside the human eye, the retina is made up of several types of cells, including the light-sensing photoreceptors that initiate the cascade of events that lead to vision.

13 Mar 2025

Special class of RNA molecules may provide a new target to treat gastric cancer

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have discovered molecules that present the potential to drive the development of gastric cancer-among the world's deadliest forms of the disease.

13 Mar 2025

Scientists reveal how Epstein-Barr virus reactivation triggers MIS-C in children

Scientists reveal that reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), driven by TGFβ-induced immune suppression, is a key driver of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) following COVID-19. Blocking TGFβ may offer a potential new treatment for this life-threatening condition.

13 Mar 2025

Targeting MARCO enhances cancer immunotherapy effectiveness

Researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center have found a new way to boost cancer immunotherapy by targeting a protein called macrophage receptor with collagenous structure, or MARCO.

13 Mar 2025

Portable system detects mild cognitive impairment in older adults

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease or dementia, so identifying those with cognitive issues early could lead to interventions and better outcomes.

13 Mar 2025

MIT engineers develop efficient method to convert skin cells into neurons

Converting one type of cell to another - for example, a skin cell to a neuron - can be done through a process that requires the skin cell to be induced into a "pluripotent" stem cell, then differentiated into a neuron.

13 Mar 2025

Current PSA monitoring guidelines may lead to overtreatment after prostate surgery

After surgical removal of the prostate to treat prostate cancer, clinicians monitor Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels.

13 Mar 2025

Hospital gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in US funding crossfire

Seven years ago, Erica Green learned through a Facebook post that her brother had been shot.

13 Mar 2025

Diterpenes show promise in regenerating neurons after brain injury

Researchers from the University of Seville and the University of Cadiz, coordinated by the professors of Physiology Pedro Núñez-Abades and Carmen Castro, have demonstrated that the use of diterpenes facilitates repopulation with new neurons in brain regions damaged by traumatic injuries.

13 Mar 2025

CRISPR technologies paving the way for advances in regenerative medicine

A recent review published in the journal Engineering delves into the significant advancements and potential of CRISPR technologies in the field of regenerative medicine.

13 Mar 2025

New study reveals novel multi-omics approach with unprecedented treatment response prediction in metastatic urothelial cancer

Novigenix, a leader in AI-driven healthcare solutions, has published a groundbreaking study showcasing the predictive power of its LITOSeek™ platform for immunotherapy response in metastatic urothelial cancer.

13 Mar 2025

Innovative gel prevents post-surgery adhesions in animal models

Surgical adhesions - common, sometimes life-threatening complications that arise after open or laparoscopic abdominal surgery - can be prevented in mice and pigs by a gel impregnated with a molecule that blocks a key signaling pathway in the formation of scar tissue.

12 Mar 2025

Clinical trial tests herpes virus-based therapy for neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury

A modified herpes virus that targets spinal cord nerve cells to treat neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury is underway in a first-in-human clinical trial by UTHealth Houston at TIRR Memorial Hermann.

12 Mar 2025

Therapy News and Research

New method enhances precision in monitoring brain activity during deep brain stimulation

Malnutrition in heart failure patients associated with diminished GDMT prescription rates

Groundbreaking stem cell therapy trial for Alzheimer's disease underway at UTHealth Houston

Combination of RAS inhibition and immunotherapy provides breakthrough for pancreatic cancer

New laboratory tool identifies viruses to combat Staphylococcus aureus

New therapeutic approach shows promise for pediatric high-grade gliomas

Progressives seek health privacy protections in California, but Newsom could balk

New lab-grown pig retinal organoids could aid stem cell-based vision therapy

Special class of RNA molecules may provide a new target to treat gastric cancer

Scientists reveal how Epstein-Barr virus reactivation triggers MIS-C in children

Targeting MARCO enhances cancer immunotherapy effectiveness

Portable system detects mild cognitive impairment in older adults

MIT engineers develop efficient method to convert skin cells into neurons

Current PSA monitoring guidelines may lead to overtreatment after prostate surgery

Hospital gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in US funding crossfire

Diterpenes show promise in regenerating neurons after brain injury

CRISPR technologies paving the way for advances in regenerative medicine

New study reveals novel multi-omics approach with unprecedented treatment response prediction in metastatic urothelial cancer

Innovative gel prevents post-surgery adhesions in animal models

Clinical trial tests herpes virus-based therapy for neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury

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