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Are there racial and ethnic disparities in the use of novel hormonal therapy agents in men with advanced prostate cancer?

Researchers assessed ethnic and racial differences in novel hormonal therapy (NHT) use among advanced prostate cancer (PCa) patients.

6 Dec 2023

Study challenges link between proton pump inhibitors and kidney disease risk

A study in Scientific Reports investigates the association between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) use on chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk.

5 Dec 2023

Link between gut dysbiosis and chronic diseases explored in new study

Study explores the ecological causes of gut dysbiosis and its link to human diseases, revealing how imbalances in gut microbiota composition, influenced by host-derived factors like oxygen and nitrate, contribute to various chronic conditions.

5 Dec 2023

$Optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction$

Optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Over the past several decades, major strides have been made in the management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

5 Dec 2023

New orthopedic implant coating can ward off infection

Superior knee and hip replacements are a step closer after Flinders University and Chinese researchers further test and develop a new orthopedic implant coating which has the strong ability to ward off infection – as well as stimulate bone growth.

5 Dec 2023

The association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and subsequent risk of dementia

Researchers examined the link between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and the increased risk of dementia, utilizing a systematic review and meta-analysis approach to cohort studies.

5 Dec 2023

Deep learning and machine learning prognostic models for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The quality and performance of deep learning and machine learning models for long-term chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

5 Dec 2023

Australian study shows shift workers prioritize sleep over diet and exercise

In a study published in the Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, researchers found that while 49% of Australian adults prioritize diet, shift workers mainly prioritize sleep, with this preference increasing with years of shiftwork experience.

4 Dec 2023

UCLA researchers win NCI grants to advance liquid biopsy for early detection of cancer

Researchers from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have received two grants totaling $9.1 million from the National Cancer Institute to advance liquid biopsy technologies for the early detection of cancer, which can significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce the number of deaths caused by the disease.

4 Dec 2023

Mammography's effectiveness uncertain in women over 75, study shows

A British Journal of Cancer study reveals a lack of clear evidence on the benefits of mammography screening for women aged 75 and older, with findings showing an equal number of studies indicating both beneficial and no effects on mortality.

4 Dec 2023

AI transforms colonoscopy: Boosting detection rates, slashing miss rates in cancer screening

Researchers in China have demonstrated through a systematic review and meta-analysis that AI-based methods significantly enhance adenoma detection rates and reduce miss rates during colonoscopies, potentially improving colorectal cancer screening and reducing mortality.

3 Dec 2023

Unraveling the link between fatty acid metabolism and microcirculatory impairments in diabetes

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels resulting from impaired insulin secretion or insulin resistance.

1 Dec 2023

Groundbreaking studies indicate Semaglutide and Tirzepatide may reduce alcohol consumption in individuals with obesity

The impact of semaglutide and tirzepatide and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist medications on alcohol consumption.

1 Dec 2023

Greater adherence to lifestyle-based recommendations reduced the risk of cancers in the U.K.

The BMC Medicine study confirms that adhering to the 2018 World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research recommendations significantly lowers the risk of various cancers, including breast, colorectal, and esophageal, in the UK population. This highlights the importance of lifestyle choices in cancer prevention.

30 Nov 2023

Innovative adhesive gel offers revolutionary treatment for gastrointestinal leaks

In a major advancement in medical technology, researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have developed an adhesive gel, offering a revolutionary treatment for gastrointestinal leaks, a condition clinically known as enterocutaneous fistulas

30 Nov 2023

Mortality News and Research

Are there racial and ethnic disparities in the use of novel hormonal therapy agents in men with advanced prostate cancer?

Study challenges link between proton pump inhibitors and kidney disease risk

Link between gut dysbiosis and chronic diseases explored in new study

Optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

New orthopedic implant coating can ward off infection

The association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and subsequent risk of dementia

Deep learning and machine learning prognostic models for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Australian study shows shift workers prioritize sleep over diet and exercise

UCLA researchers win NCI grants to advance liquid biopsy for early detection of cancer

Mammography's effectiveness uncertain in women over 75, study shows

AI transforms colonoscopy: Boosting detection rates, slashing miss rates in cancer screening

Unraveling the link between fatty acid metabolism and microcirculatory impairments in diabetes

Groundbreaking studies indicate Semaglutide and Tirzepatide may reduce alcohol consumption in individuals with obesity

Greater adherence to lifestyle-based recommendations reduced the risk of cancers in the U.K.

Innovative adhesive gel offers revolutionary treatment for gastrointestinal leaks

Balanced IV fluids can reduce death risk for critically ill patients

Regular mammograms linked to significantly reduced breast cancer mortality

BU researcher wins NIH award to quantify long-term impact of nutritional interventions on TB incidence

Racial residential segregation linked to widening health disparities

COVID-19 in pregnancy tied to higher preterm birth risk; early vaccine adoption shows protective effect

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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