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Heart attack recovery enhanced by human stem cell spheroids, study shows

In a large-animal model study, researchers have found that heart attack recovery is aided by injection of heart muscle cell spheroids derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells, or hiPSCs, that overexpress cyclin D2 and are knocked out for human leukocyte antigen classes I and II.

7 Jan 2025

Researchers explore steam treatment for prostate cancer

Steam eliminates wrinkles and germs, but can it destroy cancer cells too?

7 Jan 2025

Study finds microRNA target to combat breast cancer treatment resistance

A new University of Cincinnati Cancer Center study has identified a particular strand of microRNA as a promising new target for overcoming breast cancer treatment resistance and improving outcomes.

7 Jan 2025

Myriad Genetics and MD Anderson partner to evaluate molecular residual disease assay

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Myriad Genetics, Inc. today announced a five-year strategic alliance to accelerate the clinical evaluation and development of Myriad's molecular residual disease (MRD) assay.

7 Jan 2025

Are individuals with advanced breast cancer more likely to have cardiovascular disease?

Research shows that patients with advanced breast cancer have higher odds of cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the importance of personalized screening.

7 Jan 2025

Hidden culprit: Human metapneumovirus identified in severe adult pneumonia case

Severe pneumonia caused by human metapneumovirus in an immunocompetent adult highlights diagnostic challenges and underscores the need for rapid molecular diagnostics to improve outcomes.

6 Jan 2025

AI-based SCORPIO tool offers better cancer immunotherapy predictions

Doctors around the world may soon have access to a new tool that could better predict whether individual cancer patients will benefit from immune checkpoint inhibitors - a type of immunotherapy - using only routine blood tests and clinical data.

6 Jan 2025

Addressing loneliness in borderline personality disorder treatment

Loneliness is a key driver in the maintenance of borderline personality disorder (BPD), Harvard researchers argue. Thus, many patients cite increased social connection as a primary treatment goal.

6 Jan 2025

Fracture Liaison Services crucial for addressing global osteoporosis challenges

A new Perspective article published in the New England Journal of Medicine emphasizes the critical role of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) in addressing the growing global burden of osteoporosis-related fractures, particularly hip fractures.

6 Jan 2025

Investigating the impact of CircRNAs on cancer progression and drug resistance

The researcher has given an overview on the regulatory network of extracellular circRNAs in cancer and their impact on cancer drug resistance.

6 Jan 2025

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

Therapy News and Research

Heart attack recovery enhanced by human stem cell spheroids, study shows

Researchers explore steam treatment for prostate cancer

Study finds microRNA target to combat breast cancer treatment resistance

Myriad Genetics and MD Anderson partner to evaluate molecular residual disease assay

Are individuals with advanced breast cancer more likely to have cardiovascular disease?

Hidden culprit: Human metapneumovirus identified in severe adult pneumonia case

AI-based SCORPIO tool offers better cancer immunotherapy predictions

Addressing loneliness in borderline personality disorder treatment

Fracture Liaison Services crucial for addressing global osteoporosis challenges

Investigating the impact of CircRNAs on cancer progression and drug resistance

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

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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