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New mechanism of immune evasion discovered in cancer cells

The immune system plays a key role in detecting and destroying cancer cells. Cancer immunotherapy works by programming immune cells to recognize and eliminate cancer cells.

11 Feb 2025

Novel biomarker for early prevention of Alzheimer’s disease

New serine biomarkers show promise for early Alzheimer's detection, linking tau assemblies to cognitive decline and offering potential for timely intervention.

11 Feb 2025

Study shows improvement in disability-free life for older Americans

A sizeable improvement was found in the prevalence of American adults aged 65 and older without disabilities -- including memory, hearing, visual, and functional disabilities or limitations in activities of daily living -- according to a new nationally representative study published online in the Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus found.

11 Feb 2025

Study uncovers a significant presence of manic symptoms in schizophrenia patients

In a notable Genomic Press research report, researchers at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki have uncovered a significant presence of manic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs), offering valuable insights that could reshape treatment approaches.

11 Feb 2025

Yale rewrites genetic code for new proteins

Synthetic biologists from Yale were able to re-write the genetic code of an organism - a novel genomically recoded organism (GRO) with one stop codon - using a cellular platform that they developed enabling the production of new classes of synthetic proteins. These synthetic proteins, researchers say, offer the promise of innumerable medical and industrial applications that can benefit society and human health.

11 Feb 2025

Mental health drives med student dropout rate

Around 1 in 5 UK medical students considers dropping out of medical school, with mental health issues a key contributor to their intention to abandon medicine, suggest the results of an observational study published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

11 Feb 2025

Colorado study tracks long COVID healthcare utilization

A new study analyzing Long COVID healthcare utilization in Colorado reveals a significant shift from acute care to outpatient services following diagnosis, shedding light on evolving treatment patterns and the broader healthcare burden posed by the condition.

11 Feb 2025

AZoNetwork honors women in STEM on the 10th anniversary of IDWGS

AZoNetwork is joining the global effort to close the gender gap.

11 Feb 2025

Opioid prescriptions in emergency rooms linked to later health risks

Opioid prescriptions in the emergency department (ED) were associated with small increases in later opioid prescriptions and hospital admissions, found new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.241542.

10 Feb 2025

Study assesses perceptions and barriers to integrated care training and practice

Integrated care – a coordinated approach that addresses patients' physical, mental and social health needs – has been shown to improve patient outcomes, reduce health care costs and address health disparities.

10 Feb 2025

Medicare opioid safety policy shows initial success but effectiveness diminishes over time

A new study led by researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute found that a 2019 Medicare opioid safety policy showed initial reductions in opioid prescribing to high-risk populations.

10 Feb 2025

New genetic map offers hope for more precise diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease

Over 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study, published in Science, from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

10 Feb 2025

Breakthrough study identifies new way to address Alzheimer's at early stages

A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has unlocked the details of a cellular pathway that triggers cellular inflammation and aging and is linked to Alzheimer's disease, particularly among those who carry the APOE4 genetic risk.

10 Feb 2025

New deep learning method could revolutionize heart health monitoring

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death globally. One of the most common tools used to diagnose and monitor heart disease, myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) by single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), uses a radioactive tracer and special camera to provide detailed images of blood flow to the heart, helping doctors detect coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular abnormalities.

10 Feb 2025

EBV exposure linked to life-threatening cancer risk in kidney transplant patients

More than 90% of the adult population in the U.S. is or has been infected with Epstein Barr virus (EBV). EBV is a highly contagious member of the herpes virus family, best known for causing infectious mononucleosis ("mono") and for its association with several cancers and autoimmune diseases.

10 Feb 2025

GUK1 enzyme plays crucial role in lung cancer metabolism and growth

Lung cancer is a particularly challenging form of cancer. It often strikes unexpectedly and aggressively with little warning, and it can shapeshift in unpredictable ways to evade treatment.

10 Feb 2025

Children with peanut allergy achieve tolerance with gradual peanut butter ingestion

Eating gradually increasing doses of store-bought, home-measured peanut butter for about 18 months enabled 100% of children with peanut allergy who initially could tolerate the equivalent of at least half a peanut to consume three tablespoons of peanut butter without an allergic reaction, researchers report.

10 Feb 2025