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NUS researchers enhance chemotherapy with magnetic field pulses

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a non-invasive method to improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy while reducing its harmful side effects.

6 Jan 2025

University of Birmingham receives £3.5 million to study arthritis treatment responses

In recent years treatment with powerful biologic and targeted synthetic therapies has changed the landscape for arthritis, but currently finding the right treatment for each person is a matter of trial and error.

6 Jan 2025

Inogen receives FDA 510(k) clearance for SIMEOX 200 airway clearance device

Inogen, Inc., a medical technology company offering innovative respiratory products for use in the homecare setting, today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the SIMEOX 200 Airway Clearance Device, expanding the company’s ability to market and meet the various needs of patients with chronic respiratory diseases in the U.S.

6 Jan 2025

Study finds no clinical advantage of budesonide inhaler over fluticasone in COPD

A study compares budesonide-glycopyrrolate-formoterol and fluticasone-umeclidinium-vilanterol, revealing insights on COPD exacerbations and pneumonia risk.

6 Jan 2025

Topical immunotherapy clears precancerous skin lesions and reduces cancer risk

Calcipotriol-plus–5-FU therapy activates immune pathways, offering long-lasting protection against squamous cell carcinoma by targeting precancerous lesions.

6 Jan 2025

New guidelines developed to assist with the management of blood cancers in pregnancy

A new set of guidelines has been developed to assist with the diagnosis and expert management of serious blood cancers in pregnancy.

3 Jan 2025

Study identifies best imaging methods for evaluating brain tumor response in melanoma patients

Raymond Y. Huang, MD, Ph.D., of the Department of Radiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, is the corresponding author of a paper published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, "Comparative Analysis of Intracranial Response Assessment Criteria in Patients With Melanoma Brain Metastases Treated With Combination Nivolumab + Ipilimumab in CheckMate 204."

3 Jan 2025

Professor Alison Elliott honored with OBE for contributions to global health

Leading clinical researcher Professor Alison Elliott has been honoured with an OBE in the King's New Year Honours for services to medicine and global health.

3 Jan 2025

Advanced imaging technology detects undiagnosed metastases in high-risk prostate cancer

A new study led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that many cases of high-risk nonmetastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer may be more advanced than previously thought.

3 Jan 2025

Researchers grow tumor organoids from blood to tackle breast cancer metastasis

Tumor cells circulating in the blood are the "germ cells" of breast cancer metastases. They are very rare and could not be propagated in the culture dish until now, which made research into therapy resistance difficult.

3 Jan 2025

Can nicotine improve cognitive function and inflammation in people with HIV?

Research indicates smoking may improve cognitive control in HIV-positive individuals by lowering brain inflammation, highlighting nicotine's potential benefits.

3 Jan 2025

Understanding the impact of parasocial relationships on grief and mourning

Many people are surprised by the intensity of their response when a well-known person dies, and their feelings of sadness may last longer than they expect.

2 Jan 2025

New immunotherapy shows long-term benefits in preventing squamous cell carcinoma

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham uncovers how a novel immunotherapy prevents squamous cell carcinoma, with benefits lasting five years after treatment.

2 Jan 2025

CAR-T cells carry memory of past antigen encounters

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered that some CAR-T cells engineered to fight cancer and other conditions carry the memory of past encounters with bacteria, viruses and other antigens within them, a finding that may allow scientists to manufacture the cells in more precise and targeted ways.

2 Jan 2025

Research reveals key to understanding kidney cancer treatment variability

Fighting cancer can seem like a deadly game of chance. While some patients may respond well to certain treatments, others might not be as fortunate.

2 Jan 2025

Bedfont® Scientific Limited Concludes the Shaun in the Heart of Kent Trail by Presenting a CELLER8® Device to a Successful Participant

The Shaun in the Heart of Kent art trail, sponsored by Bedfont®, unites the community while supporting Heart of Kent Hospice and promoting health with CELLER8®.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 2 Jan 2025

Therapy News and Research

NUS researchers enhance chemotherapy with magnetic field pulses

University of Birmingham receives £3.5 million to study arthritis treatment responses

Inogen receives FDA 510(k) clearance for SIMEOX 200 airway clearance device

Study finds no clinical advantage of budesonide inhaler over fluticasone in COPD

Topical immunotherapy clears precancerous skin lesions and reduces cancer risk

New guidelines developed to assist with the management of blood cancers in pregnancy

Study identifies best imaging methods for evaluating brain tumor response in melanoma patients

Professor Alison Elliott honored with OBE for contributions to global health

Advanced imaging technology detects undiagnosed metastases in high-risk prostate cancer

Researchers grow tumor organoids from blood to tackle breast cancer metastasis

Can nicotine improve cognitive function and inflammation in people with HIV?

Understanding the impact of parasocial relationships on grief and mourning

New immunotherapy shows long-term benefits in preventing squamous cell carcinoma

CAR-T cells carry memory of past antigen encounters

Research reveals key to understanding kidney cancer treatment variability

Bedfont® Scientific Limited Concludes the Shaun in the Heart of Kent Trail by Presenting a CELLER8® Device to a Successful Participant

New AI techniques improve tumor detection in PET and CT scans

Discovery of nuclear speckles may improve cancer treatment decisions

Psilocybin shows potential for treating mental health disorders in people with cancer and addiction

New protein offers hope for heart regeneration

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