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Pulmonary and primary care experts aim to reduce the time to diagnose interstitial lung diseases

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) and Three Lakes Foundation are announcing a steering committee of experts in the fields of pulmonary medicine and primary care medicine to lead an initiative called Bridging Specialties™: Timely Diagnosis for ILD Patients.

9 Jun 2022

Analysis finds little proof that testosterone treatment increases the risk of cardiovascular events

Testosterone replacement therapy appears safe in the short-to-medium term to treat a condition caused by deficiency of the male sex hormone, according to the most comprehensive analysis of the treatment to date, published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity journal.

9 Jun 2022

Irregularities in sleep timing and duration linked with increased risk of hypertension

A study of more than two million nights of sleep and blood pressure data found that irregularities in sleep timing and duration were associated with an increased risk of hypertension.

8 Jun 2022

CDC/ATSDR welcomes public comment on draft of Cancer Cluster Guidelines

CDC/ATSDR has released a draft of its Guidelines for Examining Unusual Patterns of Cancer and Environmental Concerns for public comment. Comments are open through the Federal Register until July 25, 2022.

8 Jun 2022

Zinc may reverse lung damage, improve survival for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Investigators from the Women's Guild Lung Institute at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that zinc, a common mineral, may reverse lung damage and improve survival for patients with a deadly age-related condition known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

8 Jun 2022

Social isolation may be an early indicator of increased dementia risk

Social isolation is linked to lower brain volume in areas related to cognition and a higher risk of dementia, according to research published in the June 8, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

8 Jun 2022

Study finds virtual mindfulness-based intervention for sexual health as a feasible treatment option for cancer survivors

Sexual dysfunction is a common after-effect for survivors of breast and gynecologic cancers. A recent Oregon State University study found that a mindfulness-based intervention delivered via videoconference by a trained facilitator was a feasible treatment option for survivors.

8 Jun 2022

UChicago Medicine launches new study to explore cancer causes and prevention

The University of Chicago Medicine hopes to recruit 50,000 people to participate in a new national study designed to explore the causes of cancer and learn more about how to prevent it.

8 Jun 2022

Targeting thalamic circuits could reverse Parkinson’s symptoms in mice

Parkinson's disease is best-known as a disorder of movement. Patients often experience tremors, loss of balance, and difficulty initiating movement. The disease also has lesser-known symptoms that are nonmotor, including depression.

8 Jun 2022

More than 70% of bowel cancer patients are diagnosed outside of traditional screening programs

More than 70 percent of patients with bowel cancer are not diagnosed using official screening programs meaning diagnoses are often made late, when the cancer is at an advanced stage, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

8 Jun 2022

Black, Hispanic patients with advanced liver cancer have lower chance of receiving immunotherapy

Racial and ethnic minorities diagnosed with advanced liver cancer have a lower chance of receiving immunotherapy, the most effective treatment for patients with the disease, according to a new study led by Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators.

8 Jun 2022

Fathers’ depression in economically struggling families may be damaging to the couple's relationship

When fathers in economically struggling families show symptoms of depression, the effects may be particularly damaging to the couple's relationship, a new study suggests.

8 Jun 2022

Childhood cancer survivors 80% more likely to be undertreated for cardiovascular risk factors

Adults who survive childhood cancer have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the general population, yet they are 80% more likely to be undertreated for several cardiovascular risk factors: hypertension (also called high blood pressure), diabetes and high cholesterol, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

8 Jun 2022

Early identification and treatment can reduce financial costs associated with spinal muscular atrophy

New research published in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology indicates that early identification and treatment of patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) - a genetic disorder characterized by weakness and wasting in muscles - can reduce the total financial costs associated with the condition.

8 Jun 2022

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Pulmonary and primary care experts aim to reduce the time to diagnose interstitial lung diseases

Analysis finds little proof that testosterone treatment increases the risk of cardiovascular events

Irregularities in sleep timing and duration linked with increased risk of hypertension

CDC/ATSDR welcomes public comment on draft of Cancer Cluster Guidelines

Zinc may reverse lung damage, improve survival for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Social isolation may be an early indicator of increased dementia risk

Study finds virtual mindfulness-based intervention for sexual health as a feasible treatment option for cancer survivors

UChicago Medicine launches new study to explore cancer causes and prevention

Targeting thalamic circuits could reverse Parkinson’s symptoms in mice

More than 70% of bowel cancer patients are diagnosed outside of traditional screening programs

Black, Hispanic patients with advanced liver cancer have lower chance of receiving immunotherapy

Fathers’ depression in economically struggling families may be damaging to the couple's relationship

Childhood cancer survivors 80% more likely to be undertreated for cardiovascular risk factors

Early identification and treatment can reduce financial costs associated with spinal muscular atrophy

Walking for exercise could help people with knee osteoarthritis to prevent frequent knee pain

Ayurvedic medicine is effective in blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes, study finds

New diagnostic procedure could help start optimal stroke treatment in a timely manner

Interventional cryoneurolysis can offer hope to patients in persistent pain after traumatic injury

Recurrent attempts to lose weight should be avoided, study suggests

Immune protein could be a target of future treatments for alcohol use disorder

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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