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Researchers establish the first international criteria for standardized imaging of gliomas

Diffuse gliomas are malignant brain tumors and cannot be optimally examined by conventional imaging using MRI. Amino acid PET can better visualize the activity and spread of gliomas.

3 Jan 2024

Study: High-fat diets impact genes in the intestines, brain, and immune system

A UC Riverside study to motivate your new year's resolutions: it demonstrates that high-fat diets affect genes linked not only to obesity, colon cancer and irritable bowels, but also to the immune system, brain function, and potentially COVID-19 risk.

3 Jan 2024

Rare immune cell holds key to predicting melanoma treatment success

A type of immune cell can help predict which patients may benefit most from cancer immunotherapies, researchers from King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital Trust, and the Francis Crick Institute have found.

3 Jan 2024

New standardized criteria for diagnosing brain tumors with amino acid PET

Diffuse gliomas are malignant brain tumors that cannot be optimally examined by means of conventional MRI imaging. So-called amino acid PET scans are better able to image the activity and spread of gliomas.

3 Jan 2024

Artificial intelligence is a promising tool to disseminate nutrition-related information, study finds

The accuracy and reliability of nutrition information provided by two versions of ChatGPT.

3 Jan 2024

EGCG effect: Study suggests green tea compound may ease inflammatory iron deficiency

Whether a polyphenol found in green tea, reduces inflammation.

3 Jan 2024

Spicing up the fight: Saffron's powerful impact on prostate cancer revealed

Saffron-treated prostate cancer (PCa) cells.

3 Jan 2024

Are pan-coronavirus vaccines an achievable goal in providing broad protection against human coronaviruses?

The current achievements in the development of a pan-coronavirus vaccine.

3 Jan 2024

Hybrid immunity's role in curbing COVID-19: Canadian study sheds light on vaccine-infection synergy

Study evaluates the impact of hybrid immunity on SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels in Canadian adults, revealing that hybrid immunity, combining vaccination and recovery from infection, significantly reduces COVID-19 morbidity and mortality.

2 Jan 2024

Scientists link growth hormone to anxiety and fear memory through specific neuron group

Growth hormone (GH) acts on many tissues throughout the body, helping build bones and muscles, among other functions.

2 Jan 2024

Previously unidentified protein variant shields against Parkinson's disease

A previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson's disease and offers a new direction for exploring potential treatments, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study.

2 Jan 2024

68Ga-FAPI PET imaging superior to existing methods for detecting pancreatic cancer

PET imaging with 68Ga-FAPI can more effectively detect and stage pancreatic cancer as compared with 18F-FDG imaging or contrast-enhanced CT, according to new research published in the December issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

2 Jan 2024

Exploring the global health challenge of hepatitis D

Review explores the global impact of the hepatitis D virus (HDV) on public health, detailing its transmission, clinical course, diagnosis, and treatment options.

2 Jan 2024

Large study debunks hope for breast milk-based enrichment in preterm care

Infants born extremely prematurely need to get enrichment as an addition to breast milk. But does it make any difference whether the enrichment is made from breast milk or cow's milk when it comes to the risk of severe complications in children?

2 Jan 2024

Scripps scientists develop powerful method to find drug targets in live cells

Identifying new ways to target proteins involved in human diseases is a priority for many researchers around the world.

2 Jan 2024

Novel PET tracer accurately detects common cancer mutation for tailored treatment

A novel PET imaging tracer has been proven to safely and effectively detect a common cancer gene mutation that is an important molecular marker for tumor-targeted therapy.

2 Jan 2024

Brain receptor discovery opens door to new therapies for addiction and mental health

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered insights into the potential mechanism of action of the antipsychotic medication asenapine, a possible therapeutic target for substance use and neuropsychiatric disorders.

2 Jan 2024

Small molecule-switchable RNA platform enables control of therapeutic protein expression

Just like a doctor adjusts the dose of a medication to the patient's needs, the expression of therapeutic genes, those modified in a person to treat or cure a disease via gene therapy, also needs to be maintained within a therapeutic window.

2 Jan 2024

A protein identified as key player in keeping cells tidy

Just as healthy organs are vital to our well-being, healthy organelles are vital to the proper functioning of the cell.

2 Jan 2024

Phthalate exposure before conception linked to reduced fertility and hormonal imbalances in women

Study examines the impact of preconception phthalate exposure on women's reproductive health, revealing associations with reduced fecundability, hormonal changes, and increased oxidative stress and inflammation.

1 Jan 2024

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Researchers establish the first international criteria for standardized imaging of gliomas

Study: High-fat diets impact genes in the intestines, brain, and immune system

Rare immune cell holds key to predicting melanoma treatment success

New standardized criteria for diagnosing brain tumors with amino acid PET

Artificial intelligence is a promising tool to disseminate nutrition-related information, study finds

EGCG effect: Study suggests green tea compound may ease inflammatory iron deficiency

Spicing up the fight: Saffron's powerful impact on prostate cancer revealed

Are pan-coronavirus vaccines an achievable goal in providing broad protection against human coronaviruses?

Hybrid immunity's role in curbing COVID-19: Canadian study sheds light on vaccine-infection synergy

Scientists link growth hormone to anxiety and fear memory through specific neuron group

Previously unidentified protein variant shields against Parkinson's disease

68Ga-FAPI PET imaging superior to existing methods for detecting pancreatic cancer

Exploring the global health challenge of hepatitis D

Large study debunks hope for breast milk-based enrichment in preterm care

Scripps scientists develop powerful method to find drug targets in live cells

Novel PET tracer accurately detects common cancer mutation for tailored treatment

Brain receptor discovery opens door to new therapies for addiction and mental health

Small molecule-switchable RNA platform enables control of therapeutic protein expression

A protein identified as key player in keeping cells tidy

Phthalate exposure before conception linked to reduced fertility and hormonal imbalances in women

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