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CAD/CAM techniques improve outcomes in jaw reconstruction after cancer surgery

For patients undergoing jaw reconstruction after surgery for head and neck cancer, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques can improve some key clinical outcomes, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

30 Apr 2025

Rare TYROBP gene variant found in Finns linked to increased Alzheimer's risk

Found in the Finnish population, a rare variant of the TYROBP gene significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study led by the University of Eastern Finland shows.

30 Apr 2025

Routine molecular monitoring doubles survival in high-risk AML subtypes

A highly sensitive bone marrow test could double survival rates for some groups of younger adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) by helping doctors identify if they might relapse up to three months earlier.

29 Apr 2025

Anti-inflammatory drug can prevent and alleviate periodontal tissue damage

A recent study reveals that dimethyl fumarate (DMF), a compound already approved for other inflammatory diseases, can prevent and alleviate periodontal tissue damage.

28 Apr 2025

Dana-Farber experts present innovative cancer studies at the 2025 AACR Annual Meeting

Numerous studies conducted by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute report progress for cancers including head and neck cancer, metastatic breast cancer and lung cancer.

27 Apr 2025

MD Anderson researchers present promising clinical trial results at AACR 2025

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will present promising results from clinical trials in three minisymposia abstracts at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025.

26 Apr 2025

Mouse study confirms early inflammation in hereditary paralysis condition

A joint study conducted by the University of Bonn and the DZNE has confirmed early-stage brain inflammation in mice.

25 Apr 2025

Bacteria-based fibers offer new hope for bone healing

Have you ever wondered if there is a way to heal bones without having to take bone from another part of the body? A new doctoral thesis from the University of Borås, Sweden, now presents exciting advancements in this area. It involves using bacteria to produce fibers that can help heal bones.

25 Apr 2025

Network pharmacology analysis reveals HXTL mechanism in treating postmenopausal osteoporosis

Huo Xue Tong Luo Capsule (HXTL) has been clinically used to treat osteonecrosis of the femoral head, osteoporosis, and other bone and joint diseases with promising effects.

24 Apr 2025

Powerful imaging technique developed to study bone marrow in mouse models

Indiana University School of Medicine scientists have developed a powerful new imaging technique to study bone marrow in mouse models.

24 Apr 2025

Expansion of mutant blood cells linked to worse cancer outcomes

Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute, UCL, Gustave Roussy and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), have discovered that expansion of mutant blood cells, a phenomenon linked to aging, can be found in cancerous tumors, and this is associated with worse outcomes for patients.

23 Apr 2025

Scientists unlock secrets of how cells navigate the body

Scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin have created a data science framework to better understand how cells travel through the body.

23 Apr 2025

Statins linked to better survival in blood cancer patients

Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who were taking cholesterol-lowering statin medications at the start of their cancer treatment had a 61% lower risk of dying from their cancer compared to similar patients who were not taking statins, according to a study published today in the journal Blood Advances.

23 Apr 2025