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Defining how exercise affects cardiovascular health in people using wheelchairs

Delphia Brown (left) exercises at the Stephen A. Orthwein Center, a wheelchair-accessible gym in St. Louis operated by Paraquad, an organization that helps people with disabilities achieve independence.

2 Apr 2024

miR-205 knockout surprises with enhanced mammary development and cancer insights

New research unveils the paradoxical role of miR-205 in mammary gland development and its potential impact on breast cancer, highlighting the miRNA's complex involvement in stem cell regulation and tumor suppression.

2 Apr 2024

Ultrasound alone improves cognitive function in neurodegenerative disorders, UQ study finds

University of Queensland researchers have found targeting amyloid plaque in the brain is not essential for ultrasound to deliver cognitive improvement in neurodegenerative disorders.

2 Apr 2024

Study reveals immune cell levels as prognostic marker in early-stage triple-negative breast cancer

A new multicenter, international study suggests that people who have early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and high levels of immune cells within their tumors may have a lower risk of recurrence and better survival rates even when not treated with chemotherapy.

2 Apr 2024

New screening tools boost early detection of language delays in children

New screening tools in child health care are effective in identifying early language and communication difficulties in children.

2 Apr 2024

Revolutionizing brain tumor treatment: the rise of AI in neuro-oncology

The current state of knowledge about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of brain tumors.

2 Apr 2024

New method for detecting and treating breast cancer subtypes

The most prevalent disease in women, breast cancer, poses a major risk to the health of women.

2 Apr 2024

Rapid increase seen in the diagnosis and treatment of perinatal mental health problems

Mental health issues during pregnancy or the first year of parenthood have a much greater chance of getting detected and treated now than just over a decade ago, a trio of new studies suggests.

1 Apr 2024

New immunotherapy strategy potentially lays the groundwork for treating autoimmune diseases

Mayo Clinic scientists have developed an immunotherapy strategy that potentially lays the groundwork for treating a spectrum of autoimmune diseases.

1 Apr 2024

Stem cell therapy safe and potentially beneficial for spinal cord injury patients

A Mayo Clinic study shows stem cells derived from patients' own fat are safe and may improve sensation and movement after traumatic spinal cord injuries.

1 Apr 2024

New report on HIV drug resistance: Challenges and recommendations

The World Health Organization's (WHO) latest HIV Drug Resistance (HIVDR) Report tells us where drug resistance is growing and offers recommendations for countries to monitor and respond to the potential challenges.

1 Apr 2024

Innovative tool could safeguard cancer patients from chemotherapy-induced kidney damage

Using patient data from six major U.S. cancer centers, Brigham researchers and collaborators developed a risk prediction model for moderate-to-severe kidney injury after receiving the chemotherapy drug cisplatin in the largest, first generalizable study of its kind.

30 Mar 2024

New study to test novel psychedelic compound as potential treatment for alcohol use disorder

Modern mental health company Clerkenwell Health announced today that it is working with clinical-stage biotechnology company Beckley Psytech on a Phase IIa study investigating whether a novel psychedelic compound, combined with psychological support, could be an effective treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD).

29 Mar 2024

Research highlights low health literacy among one-third of people with moderate to severe TBI

Low health literacy is a problem for a substantial proportion of people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to research published in The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (JHTR).

29 Mar 2024

Second-generation melanoma vaccine prolongs survival of patients with skin cancer

A second-generation melanoma vaccine being developed at UVA Cancer Center improves long-term survival for melanoma patients compared with the first-generation vaccine, new research shows.

29 Mar 2024

An ActRIIA fusion protein got FDA approved for PAH treatment

On March 26th, the US FDA granted approval for Merck’s WINREVAIR™ (sotatercept-csrk), marking a significant milestone in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) treatment. PAH, characterized by elevated blood pressure in the arteries connecting the heart and lungs, poses a grave risk of heart failure.

From Sino Biological Inc. 28 Mar 2024

Bridging the gap in stroke care with virtual rehabilitation

A stroke often impacts a person's ability to move their lower body from the hips down to the feet.

28 Mar 2024

Statins linked to slight diabetes risk but benefits outweigh the concerns

Statin use is associated with a moderate, dose-dependent increase in the risk of new-onset diabetes, particularly in individuals close to the diabetes threshold, yet the cardiovascular benefits of statin therapy remain substantial.

28 Mar 2024

New DNA nanomachine targets breast cancer with precision

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women, posing a serious threat to the female health. Due to the high inter- and intra-tumoral heterogeneity of breast cancer, clinical treatment and prognosis can vary greatly in patients.

28 Mar 2024

Emergency departments prove fertile ground for smoking cessation success

The Cessation of Smoking Trial in the Emergency Department (COSTED) study demonstrates that a brief intervention including e-cigarette starter kits can significantly help smokers in emergency departments quit, offering a new avenue to tackle smoking rates and associated health inequalities.

28 Mar 2024

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Defining how exercise affects cardiovascular health in people using wheelchairs

miR-205 knockout surprises with enhanced mammary development and cancer insights

Ultrasound alone improves cognitive function in neurodegenerative disorders, UQ study finds

Study reveals immune cell levels as prognostic marker in early-stage triple-negative breast cancer

New screening tools boost early detection of language delays in children

Revolutionizing brain tumor treatment: the rise of AI in neuro-oncology

New method for detecting and treating breast cancer subtypes

Rapid increase seen in the diagnosis and treatment of perinatal mental health problems

New immunotherapy strategy potentially lays the groundwork for treating autoimmune diseases

Stem cell therapy safe and potentially beneficial for spinal cord injury patients

New report on HIV drug resistance: Challenges and recommendations

Innovative tool could safeguard cancer patients from chemotherapy-induced kidney damage

New study to test novel psychedelic compound as potential treatment for alcohol use disorder

Research highlights low health literacy among one-third of people with moderate to severe TBI

Second-generation melanoma vaccine prolongs survival of patients with skin cancer

An ActRIIA fusion protein got FDA approved for PAH treatment

Bridging the gap in stroke care with virtual rehabilitation

Statins linked to slight diabetes risk but benefits outweigh the concerns

New DNA nanomachine targets breast cancer with precision

Emergency departments prove fertile ground for smoking cessation success

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