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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

Older women are different than older men. Their health is woefully understudied.

Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older women, leaving physicians without critically important information about how to best manage their health.

18 Jun 2024

Safety-focused summary of GLP-1 receptor agonists in diabetes, obesity, and beyond

A recent review in Diabetes Care evaluates the efficacy and safety of GLP-1 receptor agonists for type 2 diabetes and obesity, exploring their potential for new medical indications.

18 Jun 2024

New AI tool could revolutionize clinical trial efficiency and cost

Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) can rapidly and accurately screen patients for clinical trial eligibility, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers. Such technology could make it faster and cheaper to evaluate new treatments and, ultimately, help bring successful ones to patients.

17 Jun 2024

New technique uses nutrients to effectively treat cancer

An international research team has discovered a new way to effectively treat cancer, by using nutrients to reactivate suppressed metabolic pathways in cancer cells.

17 Jun 2024

Researchers develop cutting-edge smart bandages for improved wound healing

Chronic wounds, which include diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, pressure injuries, and other problems, are deadlier than many people realize.

17 Jun 2024

Study proposes new model for treating stress-related exhaustion

A new thesis at Uppsala University questions the traditional view of stress-induced exhaustion disorder. A new model is proposed in its place that puts more focus on meaningfulness rather than recovery.

17 Jun 2024

Newly designed genetic therapy could alleviate debilitating giant moles in rare skin condition

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute for Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) have designed a new genetic therapy that could alleviate debilitating giant moles in a rare skin condition.

17 Jun 2024

American Heart Association launches initiative to tackle recurrent pericarditis

About 40,000 people in the United States experience recurrent pericarditis, or inflammation of the sac-like structure that protects the heart, which can cause chest pain and may lead to fluid buildup around the heart muscle.

17 Jun 2024

Therapy News and Research

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

Older women are different than older men. Their health is woefully understudied.

Safety-focused summary of GLP-1 receptor agonists in diabetes, obesity, and beyond

New AI tool could revolutionize clinical trial efficiency and cost

New technique uses nutrients to effectively treat cancer

Researchers develop cutting-edge smart bandages for improved wound healing

Study proposes new model for treating stress-related exhaustion

Newly designed genetic therapy could alleviate debilitating giant moles in rare skin condition

American Heart Association launches initiative to tackle recurrent pericarditis

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