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Analysis shows gender and racial disparities in pulmonary embolism treatment

New data from the REAL-PE analysis investigated catheter-based pulmonary embolism (PE) treatment, showing women and Black people were less frequently treated with minimally invasive therapy compared to men or non-Black patients.

3 May 2024

New studies underscore the importance of inclusive approaches in peripheral artery disease treatment

New clinical results highlight the need for inclusive approaches and comprehensive examinations of treatment options for peripheral artery disease (PAD), including endovascular therapy and revascularization.

3 May 2024

Study supports the consideration of 177Lu-PSMA-617 as new standard treatment for metastatic prostate cancer

In a follow-on analysis of results from the phase 3 PSMAfore study, clinical investigators from Dana-Farber and elsewhere found that clinical outcomes consistently favored 177Lu-PSMA-617 over a change from one androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) to another, regardless of which ARPI patients received first.

3 May 2024

GenE-HumDi's strategy for involving young scientists in cutting-edge research

COST Actions are meant to be inclusive which means ensuring a geographic spread of participants, encouraging gender balance, and involving young researchers.

3 May 2024

Extended CPAP treatment boosts lung development in premature infants

Extending the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment in premature infants by two weeks significantly increases lung volume and lung diffusion capacity, according to a new study.

3 May 2024

Long-term impact of online school-based mental health and substance abuse program: A 72-month study in Australia

The long-term effectiveness of four school-based, online interventions for preventing mental health and substance use.

3 May 2024

Varenicline dosage increase helps persistent smokers quit

For most smokers, quitting on the first attempt is likely to be unsuccessful, but a new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found patients were more likely to quit if their cessation regimen was altered and doses were increased.

3 May 2024

Study reveals how photobiomodulation improves cognitive alterations from chronic stress

Some neurological disorders can be improved through photobiomodulation, a non-invasive technique based on the application of low-intensity light to stimulate altered functions in specific regions of the body.

2 May 2024

New discovery offers dietary solution for pulmonary hypertension

Blood vessels in the lungs aren't like the others in the body. This difference becomes clear in pulmonary hypertension, in which only the lungs' blood vessels stiffen progressively, leading to chronic lung disease, heart failure and death.

2 May 2024

Researchers highlight critical need for more effective treatments for women with bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) affects about one-quarter of reproductive-age women and is linked to adverse health outcomes, such as increased HIV risk.

2 May 2024

Study reveals global underassessment and undertreatment of chronic hepatitis B

New evidence reveals global underassessment and undertreatment of chronic hepatitis B (HBV), especially among women and Asian minorities in the West, a new study in the Journal of Hepatology, published by Elsevier, details.

2 May 2024

Glycoengineered stem cells enhance brain recovery after cardiac arrest, study finds

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have identified an innovation in stem cell therapy to regenerate neural cells in the brain after cardiac arrest in an animal model.

2 May 2024

AI model mimics randomized clinical trials for determining optimal stroke prevention treatment

Scientists have designed a new artificial intelligence model that emulates randomized clinical trials at determining the treatment options most effective at preventing stroke in people with heart disease.

2 May 2024

Virtual reality: A promising tool for teen stress reduction

Social media. The climate crisis. Political polarization. The tumult of a pandemic and online learning. Teens today are dealing with unprecedented stressors, and over the past decade their mental health has been in sustained decline.

2 May 2024

Aspirin shows no benefit in preventing breast cancer recurrence, study finds

Whether aspirin decreases the risk of invasive cancer events among survivors of breast cancer.

2 May 2024

Premature surgical menopause can lead to increased risk of muscle disorders

Musculoskeletal pain is a prevalent menopause symptom, which helps explain why women typically experience more pain than men, especially around the age of 50 years.

2 May 2024

High testosterone levels in older men associated with greater risk of atrial fibrillation

Researchers investigated whether higher endogenous testosterone levels increase atrial fibrillation (AF) risk among healthy older males.

2 May 2024

ELRIG UK announces Profs Ijeoma Uchegbu and Marcus Schindler as keynote speakers at Drug Discovery 2024

Drug Discovery 2024: Connecting Minds, Transforming Science, Empowering Community will take place at ExCeL London from 2–3 October.

From ELRIG (UK) Ltd. 2 May 2024

Sphere Fluidics appoints Dale Levitzke as Chief Executive Officer

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From Fluidic Sciences and Sphere Bio 2 May 2024

First FDA-approved cellular therapy for metastatic melanoma available in South Florida

Patients in South Florida with metastatic melanoma will soon have access to the first cellular therapy for this advanced form of skin cancer, following its recent approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

2 May 2024

Therapy News and Research

Analysis shows gender and racial disparities in pulmonary embolism treatment

New studies underscore the importance of inclusive approaches in peripheral artery disease treatment

Study supports the consideration of 177Lu-PSMA-617 as new standard treatment for metastatic prostate cancer

GenE-HumDi's strategy for involving young scientists in cutting-edge research

Extended CPAP treatment boosts lung development in premature infants

Long-term impact of online school-based mental health and substance abuse program: A 72-month study in Australia

Varenicline dosage increase helps persistent smokers quit

Study reveals how photobiomodulation improves cognitive alterations from chronic stress

New discovery offers dietary solution for pulmonary hypertension

Researchers highlight critical need for more effective treatments for women with bacterial vaginosis

Study reveals global underassessment and undertreatment of chronic hepatitis B

Glycoengineered stem cells enhance brain recovery after cardiac arrest, study finds

AI model mimics randomized clinical trials for determining optimal stroke prevention treatment

Virtual reality: A promising tool for teen stress reduction

Aspirin shows no benefit in preventing breast cancer recurrence, study finds

Premature surgical menopause can lead to increased risk of muscle disorders

High testosterone levels in older men associated with greater risk of atrial fibrillation

ELRIG UK announces Profs Ijeoma Uchegbu and Marcus Schindler as keynote speakers at Drug Discovery 2024

Sphere Fluidics appoints Dale Levitzke as Chief Executive Officer

First FDA-approved cellular therapy for metastatic melanoma available in South Florida

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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