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Study examines link between health literacy and actionable memory for medication-taking

It is important for patients to understand the information they need for making health decisions, yet studies have shown that a large segment of the population lacks the health literacy to do so.

3 Feb 2021

Biomarkers could help discriminate cancer therapy-associated kidney injury from other causes

A study by Mayo Clinic researchers published in Kidney International Reports finds that immune checkpoint inhibitors, may have negative consequences in some patients, including acute kidney inflammation, known as interstitial nephritis. Immune checkpoint inhibitors are used to treat cancer by stimulating the immune system to attack cancerous cells.

3 Feb 2021

Moffitt researchers reveal why some ovarian cancer patients evolve better than others

The prognosis of ovarian cancer is poor, with an estimated five-year survival of only 40% for advanced disease, the stage at which most ovarian carcinomas are diagnosed.

3 Feb 2021

Extreme blood sugar swings in patients with type 2 diabetes linked to high risk of heart disease

In patients with type 2 diabetes, big swings in blood sugar levels between doctors' visits are associated with an increased risk of heart disease.

3 Feb 2021

Scalp cooling physically protects hair follicles from chemotherapy drugs, research shows

Ground-breaking research from the University of Huddersfield, announced ahead of World Cancer Day 2021, proves that scalp cooling physically protects hair follicles from chemotherapy drugs.

3 Feb 2021

Tiny molecular motions are of key significance in modern anti-cancer drugs

Modern immunotherapeutic anti-cancer drugs support a natural mechanism of the immune system to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

3 Feb 2021

People with severe mental disorders have higher risk of death from COVID-19

People with severe mental disorders have a significantly increased risk of dying from COVID-19. This has been shown in a new study from Umeå University and Karolinska Institutet in Sweden.

3 Feb 2021

Novel 3D-printed esophageal stents could revolutionize the delivery of cancer treatment

World-first 3D printed esophageal stents developed by the University of South Australia could revolutionize the delivery of chemotherapy drugs to provide more accurate, effective and personalized treatment for patients with esophageal cancer.

3 Feb 2021

Intensity of physical training does not seem to matter during cancer treatment

People receiving treatment for cancer are known to feel better with physical training. But does it make any difference how vigorously they exercise?

3 Feb 2021

Novel findings link nutrition to experiences of post-traumatic stress disorder

A study of factors associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has led to a number of novel findings linking nutrition to experiences of PTSD.

3 Feb 2021

New analysis highlights prevalence of cognitive impairment and changes in breast cancer patients

A recent analysis of published studies estimates that one-quarter of adults with breast cancer have cognitive impairment before starting therapy.

3 Feb 2021

IONICON analyzers at the forefront of COVID-19 testing research

COVID-19 breath detection is studied around the globe using PTR-TOFMS.

From Ionicon Analytik Ges.m.b.H. 3 Feb 2021

Pregnant women had higher symptoms of depression, anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic

During the lockdown in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, pregnant women had higher symptoms of depression and anxiety.

3 Feb 2021

Combining PD-1 and VEGF inhibitors with chemotherapy can help control cholangiocarcinoma

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is considered as a diverse group of epithelial cancers characterized by poor outcomes. Cholangiocarcinoma can be divided into three types according to the original position: Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (ICC), Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma (PCC), and Distal Extrahepatic Tumors (DET).

3 Feb 2021

Study: Brain hormones could improve metabolism and fight obesity

A mitochondrial hormone expressed by cells deep in the brain appears to play a role in improving metabolism and fighting off obesity, according to a new study in mice.

3 Feb 2021

Comprehensive study on prenatal causes of kidney disease in adults

A research group from Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern and the University of Bern has published a comprehensive study on prenatal causes of kidney disease in adults in "Nature Communications".

3 Feb 2021

Advances in tumor models could expand effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy

Scientists are hoping advances in cancer research could lead to a day when a patient's own immune system could be used to fight and destroy a wide range of tumors.

3 Feb 2021

New technology uses near-infrared imaging and machine learning to find hidden tumors

Tumors can be damaging to surrounding blood vessels and tissues even if they're benign. If they're malignant, they're aggressive and sneaky, and often irrevocably damaging. In the latter case, early detection is key to treatment and recovery.

3 Feb 2021

College women who experienced period poverty are more vulnerable to depression

Period poverty, a lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, and other unmet menstrual health needs can have far-reaching consequences for women and girls in the United States and globally.

3 Feb 2021

Delayed time between abnormal stool-based screening and colonoscopy increases cancer risk

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality among men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. At-home tests, which measure blood in stool as a potential marker for colon cancer, are often used for colorectal cancer screening.

3 Feb 2021

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Study examines link between health literacy and actionable memory for medication-taking

Biomarkers could help discriminate cancer therapy-associated kidney injury from other causes

Moffitt researchers reveal why some ovarian cancer patients evolve better than others

Extreme blood sugar swings in patients with type 2 diabetes linked to high risk of heart disease

Scalp cooling physically protects hair follicles from chemotherapy drugs, research shows

Tiny molecular motions are of key significance in modern anti-cancer drugs

People with severe mental disorders have higher risk of death from COVID-19

Novel 3D-printed esophageal stents could revolutionize the delivery of cancer treatment

Intensity of physical training does not seem to matter during cancer treatment

Novel findings link nutrition to experiences of post-traumatic stress disorder

New analysis highlights prevalence of cognitive impairment and changes in breast cancer patients

IONICON analyzers at the forefront of COVID-19 testing research

Pregnant women had higher symptoms of depression, anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic

Combining PD-1 and VEGF inhibitors with chemotherapy can help control cholangiocarcinoma

Study: Brain hormones could improve metabolism and fight obesity

Comprehensive study on prenatal causes of kidney disease in adults

Advances in tumor models could expand effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy

New technology uses near-infrared imaging and machine learning to find hidden tumors

College women who experienced period poverty are more vulnerable to depression

Delayed time between abnormal stool-based screening and colonoscopy increases cancer risk

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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