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Oral semaglutide shows promising results for type 2 diabetes in routine clinical settings

Semaglutide and its effects on glycemic control, body weight (BW), and tolerability in routine clinical practice.

28 May 2024

Study reveals significant link between rosacea and malignant melanoma

Rosacea, a common skin condition widely considered to be only a cosmetic issue, could be associated with several comorbidities, including melanomas.

28 May 2024

Early peanut introduction reduces allergy risk by 71% in adolescents

Feeding children peanuts regularly from infancy to age five reduced the rate of peanut allergy in adolescence by 71%, even after many years when the children ate or avoided peanut as desired.

27 May 2024

Phytochemicals show promise in treating neurological disorders by influencing the gut-brain axis

Researchers reviewed the potential therapeutic effects of phytochemicals on the gut-brain axis, finding they could influence brain function and reduce neurological symptoms by modulating gut microbiota.

26 May 2024

Immunotherapy-chemotherapy combo boosts survival for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

A study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers found that using a combination of experimental immunotherapy drugs with chemotherapy significantly improves progression-free survival and overall survival for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who have previously undergone standard chemotherapy treatment when compared to those who received the targeted therapy regorafenib alone.

24 May 2024

Physician-pharmacy integration not associated with change in the care of cancer patients

Integration of pharmacies with physician practices, where on-site pharmacies open at physician practice locations, is a growing trend in cancer treatment.

23 May 2024

Non-hormonal sperm-specific approach offers a promising option for reversible male contraception

The world's population has increased by more than 2.6-fold in the last 60 years. The growing trend continues – projections indicate that the number of people living on our planet will grow to 9 billion by 2037 from 8 billion in 2022.

23 May 2024

Matcha green tea powder may help keep gum disease bacteria at bay

Periodontitis is an inflammatory gum disease driven by bacterial infection and left untreated it can lead to complications including tooth loss.

21 May 2024

Latest advances in gastric cancer and other cancer-related studies to be presented at DDW 2024

Cancer-related studies, including a diagnostic tool for gastric cancer and trends in gallbladder and colorectal cancers, will be presented this week at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024.

21 May 2024

Inherited iron defects uncovered in endemic Indian population

Although iron deficiency anemia is the most prevalent form of anemia globally, it may be underdiagnosed due to lack of awareness or methodical screening.

20 May 2024

Dentist explains the connection between Alzheimer's and oral health

This week is Dementia Action Week, an event across the UK that aims to get the public to take action to help improve the lives of those living with dementia.

20 May 2024

Monell study uncovers dual role of mammalian sweet taste receptor in regulating blood sugar levels

The rich research portfolio of the Monell Chemical Senses Center on sweet taste goes way back: Monell scientists were one of four teams in 2001 that found and described the mammalian sweet taste receptor – TAS1R2-TAS1R3.

17 May 2024

Film about NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital chosen to be screened in the 23rd Tribeca Festival

A feature film sponsored by NYU Langone Orthopedics, On the Shoulders of Giants: The History of NYU Langone Orthopedics, has been chosen to screen in the 23rd Tribeca Festival as an official selection of the 2024 Tribeca X Award competition.

17 May 2024

Proteins in the blood could warn people of cancer more than seven years before it is diagnosed

Researchers from the UK investigated associations between 1,463 plasma proteins and 19 cancers, using observational and genetic approaches in participants of the UK Biobank.

17 May 2024

Personalized vitamin D guidelines based on latitude and skin type could tackle deficiencies

Study highlights the importance of personalized vitamin D exposure recommendations based on latitude, skin type, and seasonal variations, providing valuable insights for addressing widespread deficiencies.

17 May 2024

Physical activity can be beneficial for cognitive development of children with ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can impact many common childhood milestones and cognitive processes, such as decision-making, inhibitory control, language development, and goal-setting. Studies by University of Rhode Island kinesiology Assistant Professor Nicole Logan have shown that physical activity can be beneficial for the development of such cognitive processes, particularly in children who may have room to improve in those areas.

16 May 2024

Menthol-derived molecules: promising candidates for anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity therapy

Modified derivatives of natural products have led to significant therapeutic advances and commercial success in recent times.

15 May 2024

Experimental gene therapy shows promise for treating herpes infections

Researchers at Fred Hutch Cancer Center have found in pre-clinical studies that an experimental gene therapy for genital and oral herpes removed 90% or more of the infection and suppressed how much virus can be released from an infected individual, which suggests that the therapy would also reduce the spread of the virus.

13 May 2024

Mail delivery of abortion pills is safe and convenient, study shows

Dispensing abortion pills through the mail works as well as requiring patients to get them in person from a clinic or doctor's office, according to new research from UC San Francisco, which comes as the Supreme Court is considering whether to disallow the practice.

13 May 2024

New insights into Chaga mushroom's mechanisms for fighting oral cancer

The mechanisms behind the anti-tumor activity of Chaga mushroom extracts in HSC-4 human oral cancer cells.

13 May 2024

Oral News and Research

Oral semaglutide shows promising results for type 2 diabetes in routine clinical settings

Study reveals significant link between rosacea and malignant melanoma

Early peanut introduction reduces allergy risk by 71% in adolescents

Phytochemicals show promise in treating neurological disorders by influencing the gut-brain axis

Immunotherapy-chemotherapy combo boosts survival for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

Physician-pharmacy integration not associated with change in the care of cancer patients

Non-hormonal sperm-specific approach offers a promising option for reversible male contraception

Matcha green tea powder may help keep gum disease bacteria at bay

Latest advances in gastric cancer and other cancer-related studies to be presented at DDW 2024

Inherited iron defects uncovered in endemic Indian population

Dentist explains the connection between Alzheimer's and oral health

Monell study uncovers dual role of mammalian sweet taste receptor in regulating blood sugar levels

Film about NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital chosen to be screened in the 23rd Tribeca Festival

Proteins in the blood could warn people of cancer more than seven years before it is diagnosed

Personalized vitamin D guidelines based on latitude and skin type could tackle deficiencies

Physical activity can be beneficial for cognitive development of children with ADHD

Menthol-derived molecules: promising candidates for anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity therapy

Experimental gene therapy shows promise for treating herpes infections

Mail delivery of abortion pills is safe and convenient, study shows

New insights into Chaga mushroom's mechanisms for fighting oral cancer

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