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Cognitive behavioral therapy helps prevent postpartum mental health challenges in low-resource settings

Results from a large clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health show that an intervention for anxiety provided to pregnant women living in Pakistan significantly reduced the likelihood of the women developing moderate-to-severe anxiety, depression, or both six weeks after birth.

26 Feb 2024

Spirulina shows promise in battling heart disease and diabetes

Researchers show Spirulina's therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties, can significantly lower cardiovascular disease risk.

26 Feb 2024

Omalizumab boosts tolerance to multiple food allergies, study finds

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine shows omalizumab increases allergen tolerance in individuals with multiple food allergies, offering a promising standalone treatment option.

26 Feb 2024

Innovative therapy targets and destroys leukemia stem cells

Scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, have devised an innovative approach to target and destroy hard-to-kill leukemia stem cells.

26 Feb 2024

Harnessing multi-omics and AI for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease management

Despite considerable life-saving progress, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death globally, claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.

26 Feb 2024

Study finds sharp increase in antidepressant dispensing among adolescents and young adults during COVID-19 pandemic

Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults increased sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began – particularly among females – a new study finds.

26 Feb 2024

Study: Antibody combination shows safety and anti-tumor activity in advanced cancer patients

In an early phase clinical trial, a combination of antibody-based medications targeting the immune system generated promising safety data and anti-tumor activity in individuals with various types of advanced cancer.

26 Feb 2024

If you’re poor, fertility treatment can be out of reach

Mary Delgado's first pregnancy went according to plan, but when she tried to get pregnant again seven years later, nothing happened. After 10 months, Delgado, now 34, and her partner, Joaquin Rodriguez, went to see an OB-GYN.

26 Feb 2024

Study reveals how long COVID can affect brain function through vascular disruption

The neurological response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be due to brain-brain barrier (BBB) disruption.

26 Feb 2024

Reevaluating the role of direct oral anticoagulants in cardiovascular treatment

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are a common treatment for patients with a wide variety of cardiovascular conditions.

23 Feb 2024

Unlocking vitamin B6's role in pancreatic cancer and immune system battle

Vitamin B6 is beneficial in many ways, notably for its role in maintaining a strong immune system. However, when pancreatic cancer develops, its cells also need vitamin B6 to replicate.

23 Feb 2024

Understanding the role played by HIV in pulmonary hypertension

Across the globe, more than 39 million people are living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS, including more than 1.3 million new HIV diagnoses last year.

23 Feb 2024

UGR’s artificial skin shows promising results in major burn treatments

UGR scientists have demonstrated the efficacy and viability of the artificial skin UGRSKIN, an advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP) they developed in 2012, which has proven to be highly beneficial in the treatment of patients with major burns. Moreover, it does not cause any side effects or significant complications.

23 Feb 2024

New scientific project to explore nature-based therapies for improving mental health

Can mental health benefit from nature-based health therapies? A new scientific project led by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) will explore how these types of therapies, consisting of frequent exposure to natural green spaces, could be integrated into public health and nature promotion policies to improve the mental health of the population and reduce inequalities in addressing these pathologies.

23 Feb 2024

Novel approach uses patient's cells as "trojan horse" to target lung cancer cells

Lung cancer is not the most common form of cancer, but it is by far the deadliest.

23 Feb 2024

Genetic signature may help predict disease-free survival in patients with non-small cell lung cancer

A new study identified a set of 140 genes that may help predict enhanced disease-free survival in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with a combination of immunotherapy and low-dose radiation.

23 Feb 2024

Study uncovers a biological role of transmembrane protein TMEM208

A recent study conducted in the lab of Dr. Hugo J. Bellen, distinguished service professor at Baylor College of Medicine and principal investigator at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital, has discovered a biological role of a specific transmembrane protein called TMEM208.

23 Feb 2024

Therapy News and Research

Cognitive behavioral therapy helps prevent postpartum mental health challenges in low-resource settings

Spirulina shows promise in battling heart disease and diabetes

Omalizumab boosts tolerance to multiple food allergies, study finds

Innovative therapy targets and destroys leukemia stem cells

Harnessing multi-omics and AI for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease management

Study finds sharp increase in antidepressant dispensing among adolescents and young adults during COVID-19 pandemic

Study: Antibody combination shows safety and anti-tumor activity in advanced cancer patients

If you’re poor, fertility treatment can be out of reach

Study reveals how long COVID can affect brain function through vascular disruption

Reevaluating the role of direct oral anticoagulants in cardiovascular treatment

Unlocking vitamin B6's role in pancreatic cancer and immune system battle

Understanding the role played by HIV in pulmonary hypertension

UGR’s artificial skin shows promising results in major burn treatments

New scientific project to explore nature-based therapies for improving mental health

Novel approach uses patient's cells as "trojan horse" to target lung cancer cells

Genetic signature may help predict disease-free survival in patients with non-small cell lung cancer

Study uncovers a biological role of transmembrane protein TMEM208

Research reveals bacteria's dynamic defense duo against phage viruses

Red light therapy shown to significantly reduce blood sugar spikes, study finds

Natural killer cells lead the charge in cancer treatment innovation

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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