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Lithium shows promise as a potential therapy for autism spectrum disorder

A groundbreaking discovery has highlighted lithium - a drug long used to treat bipolar disorder and depression - as a potential therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

23 Dec 2024

New eye drop treatment offers hope for dry AMD patients

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in individuals over 65, characterized by abnormal changes in the macular, resulting in reduced vision and distorted objects.

23 Dec 2024

Groundbreaking technology converts cancer cells into normal cells

Despite the development of numerous cancer treatment technologies, the common goal of current cancer therapies is to eliminate cancer cells.

23 Dec 2024

Study reveals potential Alzheimer’s risk in women using hormone replacement therapy

Hormone Replacement Therapy involves giving women synthetic oestrogen to replace depleting hormone levels and thus alleviate menopausal symptoms.

23 Dec 2024

Simple device could be a gamechanger for asthma patients

A device costing just pennies, based on an idea by a University of Manchester Professor to help his son use an inhaler, could be a gamechanger for asthma patients.

22 Dec 2024

Assessing the impact of gozetotide in PSMA-positive prostate cancer

Gozetotide is a drug for diagnostic application in adults with prostate cancer. It is currently the only diagnostic agent that recognizes PSMA-positive prostate cancer and can therefore identify patients for whom PSMA-targeted therapy with (177Lu)lutetium vipivotide tetraxetan ("Lutetium-177" for short) is an option.

20 Dec 2024

Study finds a subset of artificial heart patients can regenerate heart muscle

A research team co-led by a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson's Sarver Heart Center found that a subset of artificial heart patients can regenerate heart muscle, which may open the door to new ways to treat and perhaps someday cure heart failure.

20 Dec 2024

Unexpected discovery opens doors for improved siRNA therapies

In everyday life, when things turn out the opposite of what you expect, it's usually cause for frustration. In science, it's often the starting point for discovery.

20 Dec 2024

Comprehensive study highlights effectiveness and limitations of ADHD treatments in adults

Findings indicate stimulants and atomoxetine effectively reduce ADHD symptoms, though non-pharmacological therapies show potential for long-term efficacy.

20 Dec 2024

Novel photosensitizer Ce6-GFFY shows promise for colorectal cancer therapy

A new publication from Genes & Diseases; DOI 10.1016/j.gendis.2024.101441, discusses how Ce6-GFFY is a novel photosensitizer for colorectal cancer therapy.

20 Dec 2024

Adding SBRT to sorafenib improves survival in hepatocellular carcinoma patients

Recent results from the Phase III NRG-RTOG 1112 clinical study showed that the addition of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) to systemic therapy with sorafenib significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) and time-to-progression in patients with locally advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) when compared to sorafenib alone.

20 Dec 2024

Early physical therapy can help prevent lingering symptoms after concussion

People who suffer from continued symptoms of concussion should seek a referral to physical therapy as soon as possible, new research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests.

19 Dec 2024

New molecular insights into the early stages of Rett syndrome

Scientists investigating the severe developmental disorder known as Rett syndrome have discovered a series of crucial molecular changes that occur long before symptoms appear.

19 Dec 2024

Meditation eases PTSD symptoms, with transcendental meditation showing major benefits

Research indicates meditation techniques, particularly Transcendental Meditation, significantly alleviate PTSD symptoms, suggesting new avenues for therapy.

19 Dec 2024

Global study reports significant decline in diarrheal disease mortality

New global study reports a 60% drop in global mortality from diarrheal diseases, but children and the elderly still have the highest death rates, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

19 Dec 2024

Chemogenetic activation reveals male-female differences in stress resistance neural circuits

Subtle activation of a small subset of neurons in one region of the brain can make male mice resilient to, and even reverse, the detrimental effects of chronic stress. The same is true for female mice, but in a totally different region of the brain.

19 Dec 2024

Study shows how peptides from nature could combat melanoma drug resistance

Antimicrobial peptides derived from a crab and a spider may provide the pathway to overcoming drug resistance in advanced melanoma.

19 Dec 2024

New app offers relief for parents mourning the loss of a child

A new study shows that an app can help parents who are mourning the loss of a child. Parents who used the app for three months reported reduced symptoms of prolonged grief and post-traumatic stress, and also had fewer negative thoughts.

18 Dec 2024

MS medications do not increase pregnancy risks, research shows

An analysis of over 3,700 pregnancies of women with multiple sclerosis indicates that the therapy doesn’t lead to increased risks of miscarriage, premature birth or serious birth defects.

18 Dec 2024

New insights into Sjögren's disease pathogenesis and treatment

Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry and NYU Grossman School of Medicine are closer to understanding what drives the autoimmune disorder Sjögren's disease, thanks to new discoveries about the role of calcium signaling, regulatory T cells, and interferon.

18 Dec 2024