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New ULTRA-PTT technology enhances the performance of conventional photothermal therapy

Professor Jin-ho Chang's research team from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at DGIST (President Kun-woo Lee) developed "Ultrasound-assisted photothermal therapy (ULTRA-PTT)" technology that significantly enhances the performance of conventional photothermal therapy.

25 Jun 2024

Weill Cornell Medicine receives $1.5M grant to predict prostate cancer bone metastasis

Weill Cornell Medicine received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program to develop new approaches for predicting the spread of cancer cells to the bone in men with prostate cancer, using tumor samples taken at early stages of the disease.

25 Jun 2024

Therapists learn how to help farmers cope with stress before it’s too late

The farmers' co-op here is a center of hope every spring. It's where farmers buy seed and fertilizer for the summer's crops, and where they seek tips to maximize their harvest of corn and soybeans.

25 Jun 2024

New enzyme targets hold promise for cancer therapies

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have uncovered new potential therapeutic targets for cancer and new insights into existing cancer drug targets, expanding the breadth of possibilities for treating this disease. Using a comprehensive approach that included integrating proteomics, genomics and epigenomics data from 10 cancer types, the team identified protein and small protein or peptide targets in cancer tissues and validated many of them experimentally as promising candidates for therapeutic strategies. The study appeared in Cell.

25 Jun 2024

Enhancing adoptive T-cell therapy with nanowire innovation

Adoptive T-cell therapy has revolutionized medicine. A patient's T-cells - a type of white blood cell that is part of the body's immune system - are extracted and modified in a lab and then infused back into the body, to seek and destroy infection, or cancer cells.

24 Jun 2024

Study reveals high rates of aspirin use for CVD prevention among older adults

A survey representing about 150 million adults annually suggests that aspirin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains prevalent among older adults, contrary to recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

24 Jun 2024

Mindfulness promotes sleep health through effective emotion regulation

Mindfulness – focusing on the present moment – can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health. A new University of South Florida-led study helps explain why.

24 Jun 2024

New ketamine slow-release tablet shows promise in treating severe depression

A new tablet form of ketamine has shown promise in treating severe depression, offering a potential alternative to existing clinic-based treatments that can be expensive and lacking in convenience for some patients.

24 Jun 2024

Family history of mental health disorders linked to developmental outcomes in siblings of autistic children

Researchers studied the impact of family history of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders on developmental outcomes in siblings of children with autism, highlighting significant associations with various phenotypic traits.

24 Jun 2024

Ketamine tablets offer new hope for treatment-resistant depression

For those suffering from treatment-resistant depression, the anaesthetic drug ketamine offers hope, but it has side effects and can be costly to access – a University of Otago-led clinical trial may change that.

24 Jun 2024

New study reveals the therapeutic potential of ZED1227 in celiac disease

A recent study led by researchers at Tampere University investigated whether a transglutaminase 2 inhibitor has potential as a drug to treat celiac disease.

24 Jun 2024

Researchers win $2.78 million grant to harness AI for precision treatment in rectal cancer

With a new five-year, $2.78 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, researchers at Case Western Reserve University(CWRU), Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals (UH) will use artificial intelligence (AI) to better treat rectal cancer patients.

24 Jun 2024

Acupuncture reduces hot flashes and side effects of endocrine therapy in women with breast cancer

In a pooled analysis of three clinical trials, acupuncture significantly reduced hot flashes and other hormonal side effects of endocrine therapy taken by women with breast cancer.

24 Jun 2024

Electrophysiological markers for personalizing transcranial magnetic stimulation in depression

Not all patients with depression respond to medication. Two recently published studies provide additional information on how an alternative treatment, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), could be further enhanced.

24 Jun 2024

The path to perfection: A deep dive into continuous improvement in quality management

This interview examines the principles of continuous improvement and how they can be applied to enhance QMS.

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Mindfulness meditation curbs gaming addiction by altering brain responses

Mindfulness meditation significantly reduces gaming cravings and addiction severity in adults with Internet Gaming Disorder. The study reveals decreased activation in brain regions associated with craving, such as the lentiform nuclei and medial frontal gyrus.

23 Jun 2024

Ovary removal before menopause could accelerate brain degeneration

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO) is linked to reduced white matter integrity in the brain, particularly in women who undergo PBO before the age of 40, suggesting potential long-term cognitive impacts.

23 Jun 2024

Vitamin D for carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms

Study examines the impact of vitamin D supplementation on carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) patients with low vitamin D levels, finding that it improves pain relief and symptom severity when added to corticosteroid therapy.

23 Jun 2024

Tips to help keep feet healthy during summer and prevent athlete’s foot

As the days heat up and we head into the Summer, many of us suddenly seem to remember that the appendages at the end of our legs need some love and care too.

22 Jun 2024

Breakthrough in hemophilia A treatment: Sobi's ALTUVOCT receives EU marketing authorization

Sobi® today announced the European Commission has granted Marketing Authorization for ALTUVOCT™ (efanesoctocog alfa), for the treatment and prevention of bleeds and perioperative prophylaxis in hemophilia A. ALTUVOCT is a high-sustained factor VIII replacement therapy for all ages and any disease severity.

22 Jun 2024

Therapy News and Research

New ULTRA-PTT technology enhances the performance of conventional photothermal therapy

Weill Cornell Medicine receives $1.5M grant to predict prostate cancer bone metastasis

Therapists learn how to help farmers cope with stress before it’s too late

New enzyme targets hold promise for cancer therapies

Enhancing adoptive T-cell therapy with nanowire innovation

Study reveals high rates of aspirin use for CVD prevention among older adults

Mindfulness promotes sleep health through effective emotion regulation

New ketamine slow-release tablet shows promise in treating severe depression

Family history of mental health disorders linked to developmental outcomes in siblings of autistic children

Ketamine tablets offer new hope for treatment-resistant depression

New study reveals the therapeutic potential of ZED1227 in celiac disease

Researchers win $2.78 million grant to harness AI for precision treatment in rectal cancer

Acupuncture reduces hot flashes and side effects of endocrine therapy in women with breast cancer

Electrophysiological markers for personalizing transcranial magnetic stimulation in depression

The path to perfection: A deep dive into continuous improvement in quality management

Mindfulness meditation curbs gaming addiction by altering brain responses

Ovary removal before menopause could accelerate brain degeneration

Vitamin D for carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms

Tips to help keep feet healthy during summer and prevent athlete’s foot

Breakthrough in hemophilia A treatment: Sobi's ALTUVOCT receives EU marketing authorization

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