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AI tool can reliably classify difficult-to-diagnose nasal cavity tumors

Although tumors in the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinus are confined to a small space, they encompass a very broad spectrum with many tumor types.

29 Nov 2022

Eating healthy plant-based diet linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer

Eating a plant-based diet rich in healthy plant foods - such as whole grains, vegetables, and legumes - and low in unhealthy plant foods - including refined grains, fruit juices, and added sugars - is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer in men.

29 Nov 2022

Deep learning model uses a single chest X-ray to predict heart disease risk

Researchers have developed a deep learning model that uses a single chest X-ray to predict the 10-year risk of death from a heart attack or stroke, stemming from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

29 Nov 2022

Pioneering new medical imaging solutions

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Allen Lee from American Portwell Technology, about their work for the company and how they have become a leading provider of medical equipment and medical imaging equipment in particular.

From American Portwell Technology, Inc 29 Nov 2022

Pioneering new medical imaging solutions

From American Portwell Technology, Inc 29 Nov 2022

Rural Colorado tries to fill health worker gaps with apprenticeships

During her 12-hour overnight shift, Brianna Shelton helps residents at BeeHive Homes Assisted Living go to the bathroom. Many of them have dementia, and some can't get out of bed on their own. Only a few can remember her name, but that doesn't matter to her.

29 Nov 2022

Higher incidence of C. glabrata bloodstream infections in patients with diabetes indicates potential fluconazole resistance

In a recent study, researchers analyzed data collected over ten years to understand the clinical characteristics, epidemiology, outcomes, and management of bloodstream Candida infections in diabetes patients.

29 Nov 2022

Scientists report new target to combat coronary artery disease

Soon after cholesterol and fat start depositing on the lining of the blood vessels that supply your heart, the smooth muscle cells that give the blood vessels strength and flexibility start to get bigger and multiply.

29 Nov 2022

Could mRNA vaccines triumph over other viral infections in humans and domestic animals?

Researchers review potential areas for mRNA vaccine development against pathogenic viruses other than SARS-CoV-2.

28 Nov 2022

Cannabis studies receive significant media coverage regardless of the clinical outcome

In cannabis trials against pain, people who take placebos report feeling largely the same level of pain relief as those who consume the active cannabinoid substance.

28 Nov 2022

New method for scheduling radiation therapy could be more effective at killing tumors

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have identified a new method for scheduling radiation therapy that could be as much as 22 percent more effective at killing cancer cells than current standard radiation treatment regimens.

28 Nov 2022

Simultaneous radiation and immunotherapy can benefit mNSCLC patients with high tumor aneuploidy

In many cancer types, cancer cells try to survive by escaping attack from the immune system. These cancer cells hijack mechanisms called immune checkpoints to trick the immune system into thinking they are healthy cells.

28 Nov 2022

Two studies emphasize the need for ethnically diverse prostate cancer genetic testing

More than 1.4 million men were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020 globally, but the molecular characteristics of the disease remain unexplored for the majority of patients around the world.

28 Nov 2022

Oral anticoagulant does not help patients recovering from moderate and severe COVID-19

A drug used to reduce the risk of blood clots does not help patients recovering from moderate and severe COVID-19, despite this approach being offered to patients, a UK-wide trial, led by Addenbrooke's Hospital and the University of Cambridge has found.

28 Nov 2022

Researchers use a comparative study to model RSV prevention in children

Using computational modeling, a new paper compares the benefit of maternal vaccines versus the administration of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-specific monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy against RSV.

28 Nov 2022

Should older seniors risk major surgery? New research offers guidance

Nearly 1 in 7 older adults die within a year of undergoing major surgery, according to an important new study that sheds much-needed light on the risks seniors face when having invasive procedures.

28 Nov 2022

Government introduces a Vaccine Taskforce style approach to tackle public health challenges in the UK

NHS patients are set to benefit from cutting-edge new treatments and technologies as the government introduces a Vaccine Taskforce style approach to tackling some of the biggest public health challenges facing the UK.

27 Nov 2022

Young adults with a high incidence of caries can quickly modify their oral health behavior

Young adults with extensive caries disease often have a high propensity for risk in terms of oral health.

25 Nov 2022

Can acupuncture alleviate lower back and pelvic pain in pregnant women?

Scientists have recently reviewed available evidence on the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in treating lower back and/or pelvic pain during pregnancy.

25 Nov 2022

Applied Cells Inc. and GenScript enter strategic collaboration to deliver combined solutions for cell therapy development

November 18th, 2022. Today, Applied Cells Inc. and GenScript USA Incorporated announced their strategic collaboration to deliver combined cell isolation solutions for cell therapy drug development worldwide. Under this collaboration, GenScript will develop and supply its proprietary research and cGMP grade CytoSinct™ reagents for use in developing CAR-T and other Cell Therapy products on the Applied Cells MARS® Platform.

25 Nov 2022

Therapy News and Research

AI tool can reliably classify difficult-to-diagnose nasal cavity tumors

Eating healthy plant-based diet linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer

Deep learning model uses a single chest X-ray to predict heart disease risk

Pioneering new medical imaging solutions

Pioneering new medical imaging solutions

Rural Colorado tries to fill health worker gaps with apprenticeships

Higher incidence of C. glabrata bloodstream infections in patients with diabetes indicates potential fluconazole resistance

Scientists report new target to combat coronary artery disease

Could mRNA vaccines triumph over other viral infections in humans and domestic animals?

Cannabis studies receive significant media coverage regardless of the clinical outcome

New method for scheduling radiation therapy could be more effective at killing tumors

Simultaneous radiation and immunotherapy can benefit mNSCLC patients with high tumor aneuploidy

Two studies emphasize the need for ethnically diverse prostate cancer genetic testing

Oral anticoagulant does not help patients recovering from moderate and severe COVID-19

Researchers use a comparative study to model RSV prevention in children

Should older seniors risk major surgery? New research offers guidance

Government introduces a Vaccine Taskforce style approach to tackle public health challenges in the UK

Young adults with a high incidence of caries can quickly modify their oral health behavior

Can acupuncture alleviate lower back and pelvic pain in pregnant women?

Applied Cells Inc. and GenScript enter strategic collaboration to deliver combined solutions for cell therapy development

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