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New insights reveal EGFR as a target in KRAS-mutated colon cancer

KRAS mutations are among the most common genetic alterations in cancer and are considered particularly difficult to treat.

26 May 2025

NUS researchers develop breakthrough gene delivery technology for immune cells

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a scalable, non-viral technology that efficiently delivers genetic material into human immune cells.

26 May 2025

New guideline aims to help primary care clinicians diagnose and treat hypertension

A new guideline to diagnose and treat hypertension is aimed at helping primary care clinicians, including family physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists, manage the disease.

26 May 2025

Stress-induced sleep may hold the key to faster recovery

A new Neuron perspective reveals that stress can both disrupt and promote sleep, with specific brain circuits making stress-induced sleep a potential tool for recovery. This insight may lead to innovative approaches for building resilience and treating stress-related disorders.

25 May 2025

Genetic discovery sheds light on infection-triggered neuropathy

Neuropathy, a disorder in which damage to nerves can impair sensation and movement, has many causes, including infection.

25 May 2025

Are children’s eyes at risk? Study links tech habits to eye structure differences

Digital device use and reading distance are linked to changes in choroidal thickness among Tokyo children. The study finds that more computer use is associated with thinner choroids, while handheld device use and longer reading distances are linked to thicker choroids.

25 May 2025

Large global study links higher alcohol intake to increased pancreatic cancer risk

A pooled analysis of over 2.4 million adults across four continents shows a modest but significant increase in pancreatic cancer risk with higher alcohol consumption. The risk is especially pronounced for beer and liquor, and at higher intake levels in men and women.

25 May 2025

Aldosterone synthase inhibitor offers hope for treatment of uncontrolled hypertension

Lorundrostat, a novel therapy which blocks the production of aldosterone from the adrenal glands, demonstrated clinically meaningful and sustained reductions in blood pressure in 1,083 patients with uncontrolled or resistant hypertension, according to the results of a phase 3 trial announced today.

24 May 2025

Brain stem nerve cells hold key to safer weight loss treatments

A specific group of nerve cells in the brain stem appears to control how semaglutide affects appetite and weight - without causing nausea

23 May 2025

Rare cancer gene found in sperm donor sparks European regulatory concerns

A case in which a sperm donor was later found to be carrying a cancer-causing pathogenic variant in his gametes has highlighted the problems of regulating gamete donation at European and international level, the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics will hear today (Saturday).

23 May 2025

Public views vary widely about neurotechnologies for brain-based conditions

Given the rise in brain-based conditions and the growing development and investment in neurotechnologies to target them, it is important to understand how the public views these interventions and whether they would be willing to use them.

23 May 2025

Targeting astrocytes could boost immunotherapy effectiveness in glioblastoma

Our study investigated the role of astrocytes, an abundant cell type in the brain, in regulating an immune response against glioblastoma (GBM)-a highly aggressive brain cancer.

23 May 2025

ESMO releases updated scale to measure clinical benefit of cancer treatments

The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) is pleased to announce the publication of the latest version of the scale that measures the clinical benefit of cancer treatments, the ESMO-MCBS (ESMO-Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale).

23 May 2025

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing improves pulmonary infection diagnosis

A recent study on the application of Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) found that mNGS can achieve early detection of pathogens and accelerate the development of targeted anti-infection treatment plans, thereby improving treatment outcomes and patient prognosis.

23 May 2025

Long-term study confirms safety and effectiveness of rivaroxaban for children

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a life-threatening complication in children with serious underlying conditions such as heart defects or cancer.

23 May 2025

Muscle quality linked to cognitive health in middle age

Over the past decade, much research has focused on the connection between skeletal muscle health and cognitive disorders.

23 May 2025

Autophagy-based mechanism provides insight into Parkinson’s disease protein secretion

Intracellular protein trafficking and secretion of proteins into the extracellular environment are sequential and tightly regulated processes in eukaryotic cells.

23 May 2025

Aging metabolism reduces effectiveness of CAR-T cell therapy

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the metabolic decline that accompanies aging impairs the efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy, an immunotherapy in which T cells of the immune system are taken from patients, engineered to target cancer cells and reinfused into the same patients for treatment.

23 May 2025

NIH scientists pioneer new retinal grafting technique for dry age-related macular degeneration

National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists have developed a new surgical technique for implanting multiple tissue grafts in the eye's retina.

23 May 2025

Experimental ALS drug shows unprecedented recovery in some patients

When Columbia neurologist and scientist Neil Shneider speaks to his ALS patients who volunteer for experimental therapies, he's unwaveringly honest.

23 May 2025

Medical Condition News

New insights reveal EGFR as a target in KRAS-mutated colon cancer

NUS researchers develop breakthrough gene delivery technology for immune cells

New guideline aims to help primary care clinicians diagnose and treat hypertension

Stress-induced sleep may hold the key to faster recovery

Genetic discovery sheds light on infection-triggered neuropathy

Are children’s eyes at risk? Study links tech habits to eye structure differences

Large global study links higher alcohol intake to increased pancreatic cancer risk

Aldosterone synthase inhibitor offers hope for treatment of uncontrolled hypertension

Brain stem nerve cells hold key to safer weight loss treatments

Rare cancer gene found in sperm donor sparks European regulatory concerns

Public views vary widely about neurotechnologies for brain-based conditions

Targeting astrocytes could boost immunotherapy effectiveness in glioblastoma

ESMO releases updated scale to measure clinical benefit of cancer treatments

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing improves pulmonary infection diagnosis

Long-term study confirms safety and effectiveness of rivaroxaban for children

Muscle quality linked to cognitive health in middle age

Autophagy-based mechanism provides insight into Parkinson’s disease protein secretion

Aging metabolism reduces effectiveness of CAR-T cell therapy

NIH scientists pioneer new retinal grafting technique for dry age-related macular degeneration

Experimental ALS drug shows unprecedented recovery in some patients

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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