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UBC discovery may offer new treatment possibility for women with rare form of ovarian cancer

A recent finding by researchers at the BC Cancer Research Institute and the University of British Columbia may offer a new treatment possibility for people diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of ovarian cancer.

26 Aug 2020

Researchers identify how promising therapy may work to improve adverse effects of NAFLD

A team led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has taken an important step forward in the goal of developing a potential treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most common form of chronic liver disease.

26 Aug 2020

Oral sex can trigger bacterial vaginosis

A new study published in the journal PLOS Biology has revealed diverse microbial populations can facilitate vaginal colonization of pathogens, which in turn can prolong the characteristics of bacterial vaginosis, a condition characterized by an imbalance of vaginal microbiome. The study findings also provide evidence linking oral sex with bacterial vaginosis.

26 Aug 2020

Study reveals how a cannabinoid may treat acute respiratory distress syndrome

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, when caused by a bacterial toxin known as Staphylococcal enterotoxin, can be completely prevented by treatment with Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant.

26 Aug 2020

Inflammatory protein produced by mast cells contributes to fibrosis in gastric cancer

Gastric cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-associated mortality worldwide, is renowned for its ability to disseminate throughout the peritoneal cavity.

26 Aug 2020

First comparative data of encorafenib and paradox breaker inhibitors in BRAF mutant CRC

Oncotarget Volume 11, Issue 34 features Figure 1, "BRAF inhibitor-induced changes in cell viability," by Pickles, et al which reported that the BEACON CRC trial demonstrated a survival advantage over chemotherapy for a combination of targeted agents comprising the potent BRAF inhibitor encorafenib together with cetuximab and binimetinib.

26 Aug 2020

Study reveals a troubling connection between coronavirus and obesity

A review of COVID-19 studies reveals a troubling connection between two health crises: coronavirus and obesity.

26 Aug 2020

Cognitive impairment linked to increased risk of rehospitalization in heart failure patients

Heart failure is an endemic disease affecting 250000 Swedes. Despite new treatments such as modern medicines and defibrillators, the mortality rate is still high and the prognosis worse than for certain cancers.

26 Aug 2020

Researchers identify three forms of disease progression for acute decompensated liver cirrhosis

When the body can no longer compensate the gradual failure of the liver caused by liver cirrhosis, there is a high risk of acute decompensated liver cirrhosis.

26 Aug 2020

Feeling anxious and depressed? You’re right at home in California.

It's official, California: COVID-19 has left us sick with worry and increasingly despondent. And our youngest adults — ages 18 to 29 — are feeling it worst.

26 Aug 2020

Depressed adolescents at greater risk of having a heart attack in mid-life

Depression or anxiety in adolescence is linked with a 20% greater likelihood of having a heart attack mid-life, according to research released today at ESC Congress 2020.1

26 Aug 2020

Longer naps associated with higher risk of death and cardiovascular disease

Many believe that lying down for a snooze is a harmless activity. But today, scientists show that drifting off for more than one hour could be risky. The study is presented at ESC Congress 2020.1

26 Aug 2020

AHA statement provides steps for reducing stroke risk in patients undergoing heart surgery

Steps for reducing the risk of stroke in patients undergoing heart surgery are detailed in a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement, "Considerations for Reduction of Risk of Perioperative Stroke for Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac and Thoracic Aortic Operations," published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

26 Aug 2020

Hispanic or Latinx adults exposed to pollution at work more likely to have heart abnormalities

Hispanic/Latinx adults who are exposed to smoke from burning wood, vehicle exhaust, pesticides or metals at workplaces are more likely to have abnormalities of the heart structure and function that could lead to cardiovascular disease, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association.

26 Aug 2020

Novel saliva test could fast track heart attack diagnosis

A saliva test could fast track heart attack diagnosis, according to preliminary research presented today at ESC Congress 2020.

26 Aug 2020

Exaggerated helplessness may lead to sedentary behavior in people with knee osteoarthritis

Chronic pain affects the majority of older adults in the U.S., and getting enough exercise plays a key role in pain management. New research suggests that how people think about their pain can have a significant effect on whether they get enough physical activity - or if they spend more time sedentary.

26 Aug 2020

Higher dosage of opioids for outpatient knee surgery is linked to increased risk of overdose death

A new study published in BMJ Open found that opioid prescription rates for outpatient knee surgery vary widely across the country, but the strength of the average prescription in the United States is at a level that has been linked to an increased risk of overdose death.

26 Aug 2020

Medical Condition News

UBC discovery may offer new treatment possibility for women with rare form of ovarian cancer

Researchers identify how promising therapy may work to improve adverse effects of NAFLD

Oral sex can trigger bacterial vaginosis

Study reveals how a cannabinoid may treat acute respiratory distress syndrome

Inflammatory protein produced by mast cells contributes to fibrosis in gastric cancer

First comparative data of encorafenib and paradox breaker inhibitors in BRAF mutant CRC

Study reveals a troubling connection between coronavirus and obesity

Cognitive impairment linked to increased risk of rehospitalization in heart failure patients

Researchers identify three forms of disease progression for acute decompensated liver cirrhosis

Feeling anxious and depressed? You’re right at home in California.

Depressed adolescents at greater risk of having a heart attack in mid-life

Longer naps associated with higher risk of death and cardiovascular disease

AHA statement provides steps for reducing stroke risk in patients undergoing heart surgery

Hispanic or Latinx adults exposed to pollution at work more likely to have heart abnormalities

Novel saliva test could fast track heart attack diagnosis

Exaggerated helplessness may lead to sedentary behavior in people with knee osteoarthritis

Higher dosage of opioids for outpatient knee surgery is linked to increased risk of overdose death

Blood transfusions protect the brain from stroke damage

Personalized genetic testing helps reduce adverse events following balloon angioplasty

Housing First provides an effective way to help homeless people with severe mental illness

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