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Non-chemotherapy treatment regimen achieves full remission in aggressive B-cell lymphoma

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a non-chemotherapy treatment regimen that is achieving full remissions for some people with aggressive B-cell lymphoma that has come back or is no longer responding to standard treatments.

19 Jun 2024

New cellular atlas revolutionizes understanding of spinal cord injury

Scientists at EPFL have achieved a significant research milestone in the field of spinal cord injuries - mapping out the cellular and molecular dynamics of paralysis in unprecedented detail with their open-source project 'Tabulae Paralytica'.

19 Jun 2024

AI-driven blood test offers hope for early Parkinson's diagnosis

A team of researchers, led by scientists at UCL and University Medical Center Goettingen, Germany, have developed a simple blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson's up to seven years before the onset of symptoms.

19 Jun 2024

Improving stroke survivor health outcomes through home safety interventions

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that safety interventions - such as walkers, grab bars, ramps and other home modifications - allow many stroke survivors to keep living independently in their homes and may reduce their risk of death.

19 Jun 2024

Perinatal depression linked to higher long-term cardiovascular disease risk in women

Women diagnosed with perinatal depression are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease in the following 20 years compared to women who have given birth without experiencing perinatal depression, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Wednesday).

19 Jun 2024

Personalized brain circuit scores define six depression and anxiety biotypes

Researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging data on brain circuit function to derive interpretable, personalized brain circuit dysfunction scores for patients with anxiety and depression.

19 Jun 2024

Causal variant-targeted ribonucleic acid treatment for congenital melanocytic nevi

A genetic treatment targeting the causal NRAS c.181C>A mutation in congenital melanocytic naevus.

19 Jun 2024

Early management of gestational diabetes can prevent maternal and child health complications

Speaking at the American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions, authors of a new Lancet Series challenge current approaches to managing gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that can be diagnosed during pregnancy) and call for initiating treatment much earlier to prevent complications during pregnancy and beyond.

19 Jun 2024

Targeting DUSP6 protein to prevent breast cancer recurrence

Treatment outcomes for breast cancer have become better over the years, but proportion of breast cancers still recur even after long periods without signs of cancer remaining dormant in the body.

19 Jun 2024

Study shows effectiveness of treating pancreatic cancer patients with chemotherapy before surgery

A new study published today in JAMA Network Open by an international cohort of researchers provides the latest data on the effectiveness of treating pancreatic cancer patients with chemotherapy (with or without radiation therapy) before surgery to remove a tumor.

19 Jun 2024

Study reveals lasting quality of life inequities in breast cancer patients

When it comes to health, inequalities can be seen at every level for women with breast cancer: prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survival.

18 Jun 2024

Study: Anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib benefits PIK3CA-mutated colon cancer patients

An analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial for patients with stage 3 colon cancer found that those with PIK3CA mutations who took celecoxib, an anti-inflammatory drug, after surgery lived significantly longer and had longer disease-free survival compared to those without the mutation.

18 Jun 2024

GPT-4 enhances clinical trial screening accuracy and cuts costs

Researchers evaluated the RECTIFIER system, a RAG-enabled GPT-4, which showed high accuracy and efficiency in screening clinical trial participants for heart failure, outperforming traditional methods in certain aspects.

18 Jun 2024

Oral semaglutide proves effective for type 2 diabetes and weight loss in Dutch study

A recent study from the PIONEER REAL Netherlands trial demonstrated that oral semaglutide effectively manages type 2 diabetes and supports weight loss in adults.

18 Jun 2024

Timing of melanoma metastasis: Critical implications for treatment

A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on June 13, 2024, entitled, "When does a melanoma metastasize? Implications for management."

18 Jun 2024

New recommendations for radiation therapy in HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer

A multi-disciplinary task force convened by the American Society for Radiation Oncology has issued new guidelines for radiation therapy for HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC).

18 Jun 2024

Nicotinamide riboside boosts walking endurance in peripheral artery disease

The over-the-counter supplement nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, increased the walking endurance of patients with peripheral artery disease, a chronic leg condition for which there are few effective treatments.

18 Jun 2024

Blood test identifies specific pathologies in frontotemporal dementia, ALS, and PSP

In a study with 991 adults, scientists at DZNE show that the most common forms of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) as well as the neurological diseases amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) can be recognized by blood testing.

18 Jun 2024

Gprc5a identified as potential drug target for treating osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a skeletal condition that leads to the weakening of bones, making them porous, fragile, and prone to breakage.

18 Jun 2024

New dietary recommendations for patients on latest anti-obesity medications like Ozempic

Researchers provide evidence-based suggestions for nutritional evaluation, treatment, and monitoring in patients taking anti-obesity medications (AOMs).

18 Jun 2024

Therapy News and Research

Non-chemotherapy treatment regimen achieves full remission in aggressive B-cell lymphoma

New cellular atlas revolutionizes understanding of spinal cord injury

AI-driven blood test offers hope for early Parkinson's diagnosis

Improving stroke survivor health outcomes through home safety interventions

Perinatal depression linked to higher long-term cardiovascular disease risk in women

Personalized brain circuit scores define six depression and anxiety biotypes

Causal variant-targeted ribonucleic acid treatment for congenital melanocytic nevi

Early management of gestational diabetes can prevent maternal and child health complications

Targeting DUSP6 protein to prevent breast cancer recurrence

Study shows effectiveness of treating pancreatic cancer patients with chemotherapy before surgery

Study reveals lasting quality of life inequities in breast cancer patients

Study: Anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib benefits PIK3CA-mutated colon cancer patients

GPT-4 enhances clinical trial screening accuracy and cuts costs

Oral semaglutide proves effective for type 2 diabetes and weight loss in Dutch study

Timing of melanoma metastasis: Critical implications for treatment

New recommendations for radiation therapy in HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer

Nicotinamide riboside boosts walking endurance in peripheral artery disease

Blood test identifies specific pathologies in frontotemporal dementia, ALS, and PSP

Gprc5a identified as potential drug target for treating osteoporosis

New dietary recommendations for patients on latest anti-obesity medications like Ozempic

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