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Sociodemographic and modifiable risk factors increase odds of cardiovascular disease in AYA cancer survivors

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors are at risk of experiencing treatment-related effects later in life, including damage to the heart. New research has identified various sociodemographic and modifiable risk factors associated with these patients' risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD).

6 Dec 2022

Largest machine learning effort securely aggregates data from brain scans of glioblastoma patients

Researchers at Penn Medicine and Intel Corporation led the largest-to-date global machine learning effort to securely aggregate knowledge from brain scans of 6,314 glioblastoma (GBM) patients at 71 sites around the globe and develop a model that can enhance identification and prediction of boundaries in three tumor sub-compartments, without compromising patient privacy.

6 Dec 2022

NUS scientists develop novel low-cost method of testing for cancers

Scientists from the National University of have discovered a novel low-cost method of testing for cancers.

5 Dec 2022

Eating ultra-processed foods increases risk of cognitive decline

The consumption of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of cognitive decline, particularly among middle-aged adults.

5 Dec 2022

Researchers discover new mechanism that enables cancer cells to move throughout the body

An international team of researchers has uncovered a new mechanism that enables cancer cells to move throughout the body, providing a potential new target to stop metastasis, which is responsible for 90 per cent of cancer deaths.

5 Dec 2022

Smartwatches used to screen for heart rhythm disorders need more scientific evaluation

Company claims are leaping ahead of medical science in promoting the use of smartwatches to screen for heart rhythm disorders.

5 Dec 2022

Wearing glasses does not reduce risk of COVID-19

A new study determines the impact of wearing glasses on the risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses.

5 Dec 2022

Vaccine MVA-BN shows consistent, robust immunogenicity and safety results

A phase III clinical trial showed consistent immunogenicity for a freeze-dried formulation of Bavarian Nordic's Modified Vaccinia Ankara.

5 Dec 2022

Trial assesses the impact of two immunomodulators in reducing CV risk among rheumatoid arthritis patients

People with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease, with studies indicating an approximate 50 percent increase in risk of CV events such as heart attack and stroke.

5 Dec 2022

Financial incentives effective in boosting weight loss among low-income populations

Paying cash to people with obesity for losing a specific amount of weight or completing weight-reducing activities works better than offering stand-alone free tools, such as weight-loss programs, diet books, and wearable fitness trackers, a new study shows.

5 Dec 2022

Women and men receive different advice on cardiovascular disease prevention

Women are told to improve their lifestyle to prevent heart disease while men are advised to take statins.

5 Dec 2022

UHN’s Ajmera Transplant Centre performed a groundbreaking parathyroid transplant

The Ajmera Transplant Centre at University Health Network (UHN) has performed a groundbreaking parathyroid transplant, in a patient who suffered from a severe form of hypoparathyroidism – when there is little or no parathyroid function.

5 Dec 2022

Discovery offers an avenue for development of novel therapies for Chagas disease

Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, affects some 8 million people worldwide. More than a third develop severe heart or digestive problems with a heightened risk of death.

5 Dec 2022

Home air purifiers can improve markers of cardiovascular health in people with COPD

A six-month study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers concludes that the use of portable home air purifiers can improve some markers of cardiovascular health in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.

5 Dec 2022

Johns Hopkins Medicine experts can provide tips for managing mental health amid the holiday season

The holidays are usually a time for joy and celebration. But, this merry season can be stressful for some folks.

5 Dec 2022

COVID-19 pandemic caused rapid brain aging in adolescents

Researchers assess how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the neurological development of young adults.

4 Dec 2022

Does air pollution reduce cognitive function over time?

Researchers examine available studies for correlations between declining cognitive function in childhood and adult life and air pollution.

4 Dec 2022

Hepatitis B virus haplotype number is a predictive marker of functional cure during antiviral therapies

Patients with a lower hepatitis B virus haplotype number are more likely to achieve a functional cure with chronic hepatitis B treatment.

4 Dec 2022

AI could make doctors’ work simpler, faster, and more precise

One in nine women in the developed world will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in her life. The prevalence of breast cancer is increasing, an effect caused in part by the modern lifestyle and increased lifespans.

2 Dec 2022

Adoption of front-of-pack nutrition labeling in the Americas can help reduce poor-nutrition related NCDs

The adoption of best practice front-of-pack nutrition labeling in more countries of the Americas can help reduce poor-nutrition related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and some cancers in the region, a recent study led by researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Pan American Health Organization suggests.

2 Dec 2022

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Sociodemographic and modifiable risk factors increase odds of cardiovascular disease in AYA cancer survivors

Largest machine learning effort securely aggregates data from brain scans of glioblastoma patients

NUS scientists develop novel low-cost method of testing for cancers

Eating ultra-processed foods increases risk of cognitive decline

Researchers discover new mechanism that enables cancer cells to move throughout the body

Smartwatches used to screen for heart rhythm disorders need more scientific evaluation

Wearing glasses does not reduce risk of COVID-19

Vaccine MVA-BN shows consistent, robust immunogenicity and safety results

Trial assesses the impact of two immunomodulators in reducing CV risk among rheumatoid arthritis patients

Financial incentives effective in boosting weight loss among low-income populations

Women and men receive different advice on cardiovascular disease prevention

UHN’s Ajmera Transplant Centre performed a groundbreaking parathyroid transplant

Discovery offers an avenue for development of novel therapies for Chagas disease

Home air purifiers can improve markers of cardiovascular health in people with COPD

Johns Hopkins Medicine experts can provide tips for managing mental health amid the holiday season

COVID-19 pandemic caused rapid brain aging in adolescents

Does air pollution reduce cognitive function over time?

Hepatitis B virus haplotype number is a predictive marker of functional cure during antiviral therapies

AI could make doctors’ work simpler, faster, and more precise

Adoption of front-of-pack nutrition labeling in the Americas can help reduce poor-nutrition related NCDs

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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