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NYITCOM researchers secure NIH grant to investigate diabetic heart failure treatments

A research team from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, led by Biomedical Sciences Instructor Satoru Kobayashi, Ph.D., has secured a grant from the National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

28 Feb 2022

MUSC study sheds light on better ways to prevent and treat colorectal cancer

An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center study sheds light on better ways to prevent and treat colorectal cancer, which often is found at advanced stages when it's much harder to treat.

28 Feb 2022

Outpatient antibiotic treatment for infective endocarditis improves outcomes, reduces costs

A new modeling study suggests that when patients who inject opioids continue an antibiotic treatment for infective endocarditis outside of the hospital, they experienced better long-term health outcomes than patients who receive the standard four to six weeks of inpatient, intravenous antibiotic therapy.

28 Feb 2022

Understanding the gut microbiome could help personalize immunotherapy for melanoma

The largest study to date has confirmed the link between the gut microbiome and the response to cancer immunotherapy therapy for melanoma.

28 Feb 2022

Study reveals new way viruses trigger autoimmunity

Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and Type 1 diabetes are thought to arise when people with a genetic susceptibility to autoimmunity encounter something in the environment that triggers their immune systems to attack their own bodies.

28 Feb 2022

Bárány Society develops a Curriculum to promote training for professionals treating vestibular disorders

Vestibular symptoms such as vertigo, dizziness, and unsteadiness are commonly encountered in doctors' offices and emergency rooms, but it is estimated that up to 80% of patients are not correctly diagnosed or treated.

28 Feb 2022

Researchers create model to explore SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta supremacy

In a new study, researchers have created a model to help identify the dynamics of Delta and Omicron infection in the US, as well as explore the effects of various factors on the overall COVID-19 pandemic.

28 Feb 2022

Exercise may help reduce the risk of blood clots in patients with aggressive form of NAFLD

Exercise may help certain patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) reduce their risk of developing blood clots, according to a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

28 Feb 2022

Researchers develop new precision medicine technology for cancer immunotherapy

In recent years, great advances have been made in the development of new successful immunotherapies to treat cancer. CAR T-cell therapy and antibody treatments are two types of targeted immunotherapies that have revolutionized areas of cancer care.

28 Feb 2022

Immunity before and after the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in South Africa

Researchers conducted a national epidemiological survey to determine the seropositivity against SARS-CoV-2 before the emergence of the novel Omicron variant of concern.

28 Feb 2022

ESMO announces a new series of resources to guide physicians in oncological practice

ESMO, the leading professional organization for medical oncology, announces a new series of resources designed to guide physicians in areas of oncological practice not covered by guidelines, where current evidence is insufficient to evenly inform clinical decision-making.

28 Feb 2022

Computer model warns about the negative consequences of diabetes treatment for some cancers

Using computer drug simulations, researchers have found that doctors need to be wary of prescribing a particular treatment for all types of cancer and patients.

28 Feb 2022

Lower birth weight could lead to higher risk of developing neurodevelopmental problems

UiB research shows that being born to term with a weight lower than 3,5 kilos is related to a higher risk of developing neurodevelopmental problems such as cerebral palsy and autism.

28 Feb 2022

Study finds lower prevalence of post-acute SARS-CoV-2 symptomology in vaccinated individuals

In a recent study, researchers evaluated the effect of COVID-19 vaccines on the symptomatic prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infections beyond the acute phase of the disease.

28 Feb 2022

People with better physical fitness are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease

People who are more physically fit are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than people who are less physically fit, according to a preliminary study released today, February 27, 2022, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 74th Annual Meeting being held in person in Seattle, April 2 to 7, 2022 and virtually, April 24 to 26, 2022.

28 Feb 2022

Studying coagulopathy in COVID-19

A new study published in the journal Diagnostics provided an overview of ROTEM with a particular focus on interpreting the symmetrical clot formation curve. Researchers also introduced new parameters that could aid in distinguishing between COVID-19 patients and outcomes.

28 Feb 2022

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NYITCOM researchers secure NIH grant to investigate diabetic heart failure treatments

MUSC study sheds light on better ways to prevent and treat colorectal cancer

Outpatient antibiotic treatment for infective endocarditis improves outcomes, reduces costs

Understanding the gut microbiome could help personalize immunotherapy for melanoma

Study reveals new way viruses trigger autoimmunity

Bárány Society develops a Curriculum to promote training for professionals treating vestibular disorders

Researchers create model to explore SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta supremacy

Exercise may help reduce the risk of blood clots in patients with aggressive form of NAFLD

Researchers develop new precision medicine technology for cancer immunotherapy

Immunity before and after the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in South Africa

ESMO announces a new series of resources to guide physicians in oncological practice

Computer model warns about the negative consequences of diabetes treatment for some cancers

Lower birth weight could lead to higher risk of developing neurodevelopmental problems

Study finds lower prevalence of post-acute SARS-CoV-2 symptomology in vaccinated individuals

People with better physical fitness are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease

Studying coagulopathy in COVID-19

Vaccination reduces risk of long-COVID

Clinical trial shows encouraging results with fecal microbiota transplants for peanut-allergic patients

New trial aims to test a non-invasive treatment for early-stage liver cancer

Unexpected discovery could open the door to new treatment for small-cell lung cancer

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