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New insights into the cellular programs that promote resolution of inflammation during aging

Aging is associated with chronic, nonresolving inflammation, or "inflammaging," that can lead to tissue dysfunction.

6 Dec 2023

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy can eliminate need for regional nodal irradiation in breast cancer

For patients whose breast cancer converted from lymph node-positive to lymph node-negative disease after neoadjuvant chemotherapy, skipping adjuvant regional nodal irradiation (RNI) did not increase the risk of disease recurrence or death five years after surgery, according to results from the NRG Oncology/NSABP B-51/RTOG 1304 clinical trial presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 5-9, 2023.

6 Dec 2023

Music could hold the key to developing effective mental health interventions

How human beings respond to music and the biological underpinnings of this response.

6 Dec 2023

Study reveals subclinical cardiac changes in Hispanic women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders

The long-term cardiac effects of de novo hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

6 Dec 2023

Are there racial and ethnic disparities in the use of novel hormonal therapy agents in men with advanced prostate cancer?

Researchers assessed ethnic and racial differences in novel hormonal therapy (NHT) use among advanced prostate cancer (PCa) patients.

6 Dec 2023

Irregular sleep patterns linked to cognitive decline in older adults, study shows

Study finds that short sleep duration and high variability in sleep patterns are significantly associated with cognitive impairment in older adults, highlighting the importance of consistent sleep for cognitive health.

5 Dec 2023

Revolutionary self-folding nanoscale MRI agent sharpens cancer imaging

Study introduces a novel self-folding nanoscale contrast agent for MRI, enhancing tumor visualization with lower gadolinium loads and reduced risk of adverse effects.

5 Dec 2023

Link between gut dysbiosis and chronic diseases explored in new study

Study explores the ecological causes of gut dysbiosis and its link to human diseases, revealing how imbalances in gut microbiota composition, influenced by host-derived factors like oxygen and nitrate, contribute to various chronic conditions.

5 Dec 2023

Virtual appointments with dietitians can be as effective as in-person visits for hyperlipidemia patients

Despite an end to the national public health emergency in May 2023, the use of telehealth remains high, with over 20% of American adults taking appointments online.

5 Dec 2023

$Optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction$

Optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Over the past several decades, major strides have been made in the management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

5 Dec 2023

Study uses game theory to show low tumor heterogeneity leads to higher aggression

A study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) uses game theory to establish that tumors with less cellular heterogeneity are more aggressive.

5 Dec 2023

Investigating IDO1 and PDL1: Key immune checkpoints in cutaneous leishmaniasis research

In this Interview News Med talks to Dr. Nidhi Dey about immune checkpoints IDO1 and PDL1 and how they relate to cutaneous leishmaniasis research.

From TissueGnostics 5 Dec 2023

Photobiomodulation shows promise as safe and tolerable adjunct therapy for Parkinson's Disease, recent trial suggests

A safe and feasible treatment option for reducing the motor signs of Parkinson's disease.

5 Dec 2023

Can ketogenic diet offer an effective alternative to antiseizure medication in infants with drug-resistant epilepsy?

The effectiveness of ketogenic diets in lowering seizure frequency among newborns.

5 Dec 2023

Brown seaweed emerges as a potent ally in diabetes control

A study in the journal Nutrients found that brown seaweed consumption (BSC) effectively manages type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk and regulates blood glucose levels in patients.

4 Dec 2023

Study offers new insights into ketamine's rewiring of the brain

Ketamine – an anesthetic also known for its illicit use as a recreational drug – has undergone a thorough reputational rehabilitation in recent years as the medical establishment has begun to recognize its wide-ranging therapeutic effects.

4 Dec 2023

New discovery unveils an additional layer of the CRISPR-Cas antiviral defense system

The recent publication in Science by Mogila, Tamulaitiene et al. represents a continuation of the successful scientific research conducted by Gintautas Tamulaitis' group.

4 Dec 2023

UCLA studies unravel metabolic pathways in prostate cancer treatment

Two new studies led by researchers from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center give insight into how cells use energy to influence the way prostate tumors survive and grow - advancements that can help explain why some prostate cancers become resistant to hormone therapy, the most commonly used treatment for men with advanced stages of the disease.

4 Dec 2023

Shining a light on thalassemia: Global report unveils knowledge gaps and opportunities

Thalassemia, a hereditary hemoglobinopathy, occurs in 4.4 out of every 10,000 live births and is prevalent in Mediterranean coastal areas, Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and southern China.

4 Dec 2023

Does tinnitus cause hearing loss in normal hearing individuals?

Whether cochlear neural degeneration occurs in normal-hearing individuals with tinnitus.

4 Dec 2023

Therapy News and Research

New insights into the cellular programs that promote resolution of inflammation during aging

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy can eliminate need for regional nodal irradiation in breast cancer

Music could hold the key to developing effective mental health interventions

Study reveals subclinical cardiac changes in Hispanic women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders

Are there racial and ethnic disparities in the use of novel hormonal therapy agents in men with advanced prostate cancer?

Irregular sleep patterns linked to cognitive decline in older adults, study shows

Revolutionary self-folding nanoscale MRI agent sharpens cancer imaging

Link between gut dysbiosis and chronic diseases explored in new study

Virtual appointments with dietitians can be as effective as in-person visits for hyperlipidemia patients

Optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Study uses game theory to show low tumor heterogeneity leads to higher aggression

Investigating IDO1 and PDL1: Key immune checkpoints in cutaneous leishmaniasis research

Photobiomodulation shows promise as safe and tolerable adjunct therapy for Parkinson's Disease, recent trial suggests

Can ketogenic diet offer an effective alternative to antiseizure medication in infants with drug-resistant epilepsy?

Brown seaweed emerges as a potent ally in diabetes control

Study offers new insights into ketamine's rewiring of the brain

New discovery unveils an additional layer of the CRISPR-Cas antiviral defense system

UCLA studies unravel metabolic pathways in prostate cancer treatment

Shining a light on thalassemia: Global report unveils knowledge gaps and opportunities

Does tinnitus cause hearing loss in normal hearing individuals?

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