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Human tissue model reveals diversity of bacterial strategies for urinary tract infections

The research, published today in Science Advances, is the first to use a sophisticated human tissue model to explore the interaction between host and pathogen for six common species that cause urinary tract infections.

8 Nov 2023

Study sheds new light on the variety of cellular causes of rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation that leads to pain, joint damage, and disability, which affects approximately 18 million people worldwide.

8 Nov 2023

Scientists unravel the mystery of how cells keep glutathione levels in check

If a delivery person leaves a package on your front step without pinging you, you likely won't know it's there.

8 Nov 2023

UC Riverside scientists slow progression of Huntington's disease in flies and worms

Huntington's disease causes involuntary movements and dementia, has no cure, and is fatal. For the first time, UC Riverside scientists have shown they can slow its progression in flies and worms, opening the door to human treatments.

8 Nov 2023

Temperature plays crucial role in virus DNA release and infection

Researchers at Lund University, together with colleagues at the NIST Synchrotron Facility in the USA, have mapped on an atomic level what happens in a virus particle when the temperature is raised.

8 Nov 2023

Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?

Concurrent sequencing of DNA and RNA to detect the predisposition to hereditary cancer.

8 Nov 2023

AI-powered radiation therapy revolutionizes cancer treatment at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Patients undergoing radiation therapy for certain types of cancer at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital are among the first in the country with access to a cutting-edge treatment system that increases accuracy and precision, enhances patient comfort, and minimizes side effects.

8 Nov 2023

US to cover HIV prevention drugs for older Americans to stem spread of the virus

A proposed federal policy aims to protect older Americans from contracting HIV by offering free preventive medication, the latest effort to catch up to much of Europe and Africa in stemming the spread of the virus.

8 Nov 2023

Pharmacogenomics holds promise for personalized dementia therapies

Pharmacogenomics-based studies in the research for personalized therapeutics for dementia

8 Nov 2023

CAR-T cell therapy could lead to sustained suppression of autoantibodies in treatment-resistant lupus

New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, demonstrates that CAR-T cell therapy could lead to sustained suppression of autoantibodies in treatment-resistant lupus while maintaining a robust response to vaccines.

7 Nov 2023

Positive antiphospholipid antibodies linked to increased cardiovascular risk in lupus patients

New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, describes a link between positive antiphospholipid antibodies and an increased risk of future cardiovascular disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

7 Nov 2023

JAK inhibitors and tocilizumab elicit better response rates in VEXAS syndrome

New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, found that JAK inhibitors (JAKi) and tocilizumab elicited better response rates in VEXAS syndrome compared to other targeted therapies.

7 Nov 2023

Daily fetal heart rate monitoring recommended for pregnant women with high anti-SSA/Ro antibodies

Physicians who care for pregnant women have long sought to identify which of their patients would most likely benefit from monitoring of their fetus's heart rate to catch early signs of their unborn child developing heart problems tied to the mother's immune system.

7 Nov 2023

Diagnosing early-stage lung cancer with CT screening improves survival rate

Diagnosing early-stage lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening drastically improves its cure rate measured over a 20-year period, according to a large-scale international study by Mount Sinai researchers published in Radiology.

7 Nov 2023

Study shows why only a subset of individuals exposed to trauma develop PTSD

A study by researchers at EPFL shows why only a subset of individuals exposed to trauma develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

7 Nov 2023

Research brings the prospect of injection-free treatment closer for people with diabetes

A University of Alberta team has developed a new step to improve the process for creating insulin-producing pancreatic cells from a patient's own stem cells, bringing the prospect of injection-free treatment closer for people with diabetes.

7 Nov 2023

Study validates first-in-class AI-driven digital pathology colorectal cancer diagnostic tool

In a peer-reviewed study published today in Nature Communications, a team of scientists from French-American techbio Owkin and pathology labs in France present a blind validation of MSIntuit CRC, a first-in-class AI-driven digital pathology diagnostic developed by Owkin, as a pre-screening tool aimed at optimizing the precision of diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer.

7 Nov 2023

Therapy News and Research

Human tissue model reveals diversity of bacterial strategies for urinary tract infections

Study sheds new light on the variety of cellular causes of rheumatoid arthritis

Scientists unravel the mystery of how cells keep glutathione levels in check

UC Riverside scientists slow progression of Huntington's disease in flies and worms

Temperature plays crucial role in virus DNA release and infection

Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?

AI-powered radiation therapy revolutionizes cancer treatment at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

US to cover HIV prevention drugs for older Americans to stem spread of the virus

Pharmacogenomics holds promise for personalized dementia therapies

CAR-T cell therapy could lead to sustained suppression of autoantibodies in treatment-resistant lupus

Positive antiphospholipid antibodies linked to increased cardiovascular risk in lupus patients

JAK inhibitors and tocilizumab elicit better response rates in VEXAS syndrome

Daily fetal heart rate monitoring recommended for pregnant women with high anti-SSA/Ro antibodies

Diagnosing early-stage lung cancer with CT screening improves survival rate

Study shows why only a subset of individuals exposed to trauma develop PTSD

Research brings the prospect of injection-free treatment closer for people with diabetes

Study validates first-in-class AI-driven digital pathology colorectal cancer diagnostic tool

New rapid test for sperm damage may predict embryonic aneuploidy and improve reproductive outcomes

Game-changer for Parkinson’s therapy: Innovative neuroprosthesis enhances mobility and balance

Contrary evidence: Mediterranean diet may not influence cholesterol levels, study suggests

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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