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Researchers identify novel disorder resulting from a mutation in AIOLOS protein

Primary immunodeficiencies, such as severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID), occur when the immune system does not work properly, leading to increased susceptibility to various infections, autoimmunity, and cancers.

16 Jul 2021

Psychiatric patients have higher odds of hospitalization and death following COVID-19

In the largest systematic review and meta-analysis to date on COVID-19 outcomes in individuals with psychiatric disorders, the odds of dying or being hospitalized following COVID-19 infection were determined to be twice as high in comparison to persons without mental disorders.

16 Jul 2021

Disruption in blood clotting and the first line immune system could contribute to psychosis

A scientific review has found evidence that a disruption in blood clotting and the first line immune system could be contributing factors in the development of psychosis.

16 Jul 2021

Transient chromosomal errors can spur the formation of tumors, study finds

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has found that inducing random chromosome instability (CIN) events in mice for as little as one week is enough to trigger harmful chromosomal patterns in cells that spur the formation of tumors.

16 Jul 2021

MIT engineers create new diagnostic nanoparticle that can pinpoint tumor location

Most of the tests that doctors use to diagnose cancer -- such as mammography, colonoscopy, and CT scans -- are based on imaging. More recently, researchers have also developed molecular diagnostics that can detect specific cancer-associated molecules that circulate in bodily fluids like blood or urine.

16 Jul 2021

Combination of investigational therapeutic and chemotherapy shows promise for AML treatment

The investigational therapeutic ficlatuzumab in combination with chemotherapy showed signs of clinical efficacy in patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia.

16 Jul 2021

Brain signals translated into speech give paralyzed man back his words

Scientists at UC San Francisco have successfully developed a "speech neuroprosthesis" device that has enabled a man with severe paralysis to communicate in sentences, translating signals from his brain to text on a screen.

15 Jul 2021

Reducing the impacts of stress on working cancer caregivers

It's difficult enough when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, but employed spouses of those who receive the diagnosis also are confronted with an array of practical problems. It's now up to them to untangle issues around medical leave, health insurance, caregiving benefits, and more.

15 Jul 2021

Research shows the effect of physical activity on bowel cancer cell growth

New research presented at The Physiological Society's Annual Conference Physiology 2021 shows that molecules released into the bloodstream during exercise (such as small proteins) can act directly on bowel cancer cells to slow down their growth.

15 Jul 2021

Researchers identify a new, promising biomarker for bacterial soft tissue infections

Rapid diagnosis is crucial in bacterial soft tissue infections to reduce the risk of severe injury or amputation.

15 Jul 2021

New statement highlights the role of primary care professional in caring for people with stroke

The new scientific statement, "Primary Care of Adult Patients After Stroke," acknowledges the importance of primary care in the system of care for patients with stroke, summarizing the available literature and providing a roadmap for holistic, goal-directed and patient-centered care.

15 Jul 2021

Imaging technology may be able to treat life-threatening blood clotting condition

Penn State College of Engineering researchers set out to develop technology capable of localizing and imaging blood clots in deep veins. Turns out their work may not only identify blood clots, but it may also be able to treat them.

15 Jul 2021

Autophagy disruption may be at the root of early cognitive changes in Huntington’s disease

Huntington's Disease (HD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition characterized by motor, cognitive, and psychiatric symptoms, and motor symptoms are often preceded by cognitive changes.

15 Jul 2021

Study opens the door to improved treatment for psychosis sufferers

University of Otago scientists have opened the door to improved treatment of brain dysfunction which causes psychosis.

15 Jul 2021

New concise recommendations for managing osteoporosis in patients with chronic kidney disease

Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) typically suffer from impaired bone quality and quantity, with a non-vertebral fracture risk which is 4-to 6-fold higher than the fracture risk of matched controls. However, despite their high risk of fragility fractures, the vast majority of patients with chronic CKD stages 4 to 5D, are not receiving osteoporosis therapy.

15 Jul 2021

Antihypertension drug may benefit patients with neurofibromatosis type 2

New research led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts Eye and Ear indicates that the blood pressure drug losartan may benefit patients with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a hereditary condition associated with vestibular schwannomas, or noncancerous tumors along the nerves in the brain that are involved with hearing and balance.

15 Jul 2021

Study could help improve care for irregular heartbeats in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

New research will help doctors identify, treat and prevent potentially dangerous irregular heartbeats in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a common heart condition in which the heart thickens and strains to pump blood.

15 Jul 2021

Researchers test a peer-led intervention for people struggling with serious mental illnesses

People who struggle with serious mental illnesses are more likely to die early - about 10 to 30 years early - than those without mental illness from any cause.

15 Jul 2021

More progress with promising new genetic test for glaucoma

The latest investigation into a promising new genetic test for glaucoma - the leading cause of blindness worldwide - has found it has the ability to identify 15 times more people at high risk of glaucoma than an existing genetic test.

15 Jul 2021

A small molecule inhibitor shows promise to reduce the growth of uveal melanoma

Uveal melanoma, or UM, is a rare and deadly cancer of the eye, and the mortality rate has remained unimproved for 40 years. Half of the melanomas spread to other organs of the body, causing death in less than a year, so new treatments to preserve vision and prevent death are an urgent need.

15 Jul 2021

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Researchers identify novel disorder resulting from a mutation in AIOLOS protein

Psychiatric patients have higher odds of hospitalization and death following COVID-19

Disruption in blood clotting and the first line immune system could contribute to psychosis

Transient chromosomal errors can spur the formation of tumors, study finds

MIT engineers create new diagnostic nanoparticle that can pinpoint tumor location

Combination of investigational therapeutic and chemotherapy shows promise for AML treatment

Brain signals translated into speech give paralyzed man back his words

Reducing the impacts of stress on working cancer caregivers

Research shows the effect of physical activity on bowel cancer cell growth

Researchers identify a new, promising biomarker for bacterial soft tissue infections

New statement highlights the role of primary care professional in caring for people with stroke

Imaging technology may be able to treat life-threatening blood clotting condition

Autophagy disruption may be at the root of early cognitive changes in Huntington’s disease

Study opens the door to improved treatment for psychosis sufferers

New concise recommendations for managing osteoporosis in patients with chronic kidney disease

Antihypertension drug may benefit patients with neurofibromatosis type 2

Study could help improve care for irregular heartbeats in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Researchers test a peer-led intervention for people struggling with serious mental illnesses

More progress with promising new genetic test for glaucoma

A small molecule inhibitor shows promise to reduce the growth of uveal melanoma

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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