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Scientists discover promising drug target for dry age-related macular degeneration

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have shown that the blood protein vitronectin is a promising drug target for dry age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 years of age and older.

20 Jul 2020

Age-related hearing loss mainly caused by damage to hair cells, study shows

In a new study of human ear tissues, hearing scientists have demonstrated that age-related hearing loss, also called presbycusis, is mainly caused by damage to hair cells, the sensory cells in the inner ear that transform sound-induced vibrations into the electrical signals that are relayed to the brain by the auditory nerve.

20 Jul 2020

Immunotherapy does not worsen complications for patients with both COVID-19 and cancer

Preliminary data from researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center show that immunotherapy doesn't necessarily worsen complications for patients with both COVID-19 and cancer.

20 Jul 2020

Josep Carreras Institute's spin-off aims to develop new immuno-oncological therapeutic tools

The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute, a public centre pertaining to the Generalitat de Catalunya's (Government of Catalonia) CERCA network, has created the OneChain Immunotherapeutics spin-off, the aim of which is to develop new immuno-oncological therapeutic tools with various preclinical candidates, based on CAR-T technology for different tumors, such as cortical T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (coT-ALL), a rare subtype of leukemia that mainly affects children, and which has a poor prognosis.

20 Jul 2020

Novel blood test for heart failure could lead to new diagnostics for COVID-19 patients

A new blood test that reliably predicts outcomes for heart failure patients could lead to new diagnostics and treatments for COVID-19 patients as well, according to newly published research from cardiologists at the University of Alberta.

20 Jul 2020

Higher-than-normal blood sugar levels may dampen benefits of aerobic exercise

Every doctor recommends regular aerobic exercise, since greater aerobic fitness is important for achieving better overall health.

20 Jul 2020

$Genetic markers can improve screening for osteoporotic fracture risk$

Genetic markers can improve screening for osteoporotic fracture risk

A new study shows that genetic pre-screening could reduce the number of screening tests needed to identify individuals at risk for osteoporotic fractures. Douglas P. Kiel, M.D., M.P.H., director of the Musculoskeletal Research Center in the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew SeniorLife, is an author on the report published this month in PLOS (Public Library of Science) Medicine.

20 Jul 2020

Oxytocin can help treat cognitive disorders

Alzheimer’s disease progressively degrades a person’s memory and cognitive abilities, often resulting in dementia.

20 Jul 2020

New test can help track muscle weakness, prevent falls in diabetic patients

The "enhanced paper grip test" validated by researchers from the Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies (CBRT) at Staffordshire University involves pulling a small card from underneath the participant's foot while asking them to grip with their big toe (Hallux).

20 Jul 2020

Researchers develop new nano drug that kills triple-negative breast cancer cells

Researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a new nano drug candidate that kills triple negative breast cancer cells.

20 Jul 2020

New guideline can help clinicians identify hard-to-diagnose acute aortic syndrome

A new guideline aimed at helping clinicians identify the difficult-to-diagnose acute aortic syndrome is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

20 Jul 2020

Examining cardiovascular injuries in patients who recovered from COVID-9 infection

The coronavirus disease is wreaking havoc on the health of communities throughout the world and may have lasting cardiac effects on those who have recovered from the virus.

19 Jul 2020

Higher doses of omega-3 supplements may be needed for averting cognitive decline

For years, a scientific puzzle has bedeviled researchers aiming to fight Alzheimer's disease, a common and incurable form of dementia.

19 Jul 2020

MU offers an alternative to chemotherapy for treatment of cancer in animals and humans

Osteosarcoma, a common bone cancer in dogs, affects more than 10,000 dogs in the U.S. each year. While chemotherapy is generally effective at killing some of the cancer cells, the numerous side effects can be painful and often a subset of cancer cells exist that are resistant to chemotherapy.

19 Jul 2020

Study examines if Alzheimer's disease and related Dementias affect delirium severity

Forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, gradually affect your cognitive function by harming your memory and your ability to think and make decisions.

17 Jul 2020

Research shows how a patient's pupils can reveal past traumatic experiences

New research by Welsh academics shows that a patient's pupils can reveal if they have suffered a traumatic experience in the past.

17 Jul 2020

Lifetime discrimination associated with high blood pressure in African Americans

Experiences of discrimination over a lifetime is associated with high blood pressure in African American adults, according to findings published this month in the journal Hypertension from researchers at the Urban Health Collaborative at Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health.

17 Jul 2020

Fox Chase and BGU receive grant for cancer treatment study

Scientists at Fox Chase Cancer Center and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have received a new grant from the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF) that will fund continuing research on an antibody developed as part of a longstanding collaboration between the two organizations.

17 Jul 2020

Collaborative study evaluates fertility preservation counseling prior to chemotherapy

For younger cancer patients, fertility counseling at the time of diagnosis is important for making family planning decisions, according to Ranjith Ramasamy, M.D., a clinician and researcher at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

17 Jul 2020

Cannabis could be a potentially effective treatment for sickle cell disease pain

Cannabis appears to be a safe and potentially effective treatment for the chronic pain that afflicts people with sickle cell disease, according to a new clinical trial co-led by University of California, Irvine researcher Kalpna Gupta and Dr. Donald Abrams of UC San Francisco. The findings appear in JAMA Network Open.

17 Jul 2020

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Scientists discover promising drug target for dry age-related macular degeneration

Age-related hearing loss mainly caused by damage to hair cells, study shows

Immunotherapy does not worsen complications for patients with both COVID-19 and cancer

Josep Carreras Institute's spin-off aims to develop new immuno-oncological therapeutic tools

Novel blood test for heart failure could lead to new diagnostics for COVID-19 patients

Higher-than-normal blood sugar levels may dampen benefits of aerobic exercise

Genetic markers can improve screening for osteoporotic fracture risk

Oxytocin can help treat cognitive disorders

New test can help track muscle weakness, prevent falls in diabetic patients

Researchers develop new nano drug that kills triple-negative breast cancer cells

New guideline can help clinicians identify hard-to-diagnose acute aortic syndrome

Examining cardiovascular injuries in patients who recovered from COVID-9 infection

Higher doses of omega-3 supplements may be needed for averting cognitive decline

MU offers an alternative to chemotherapy for treatment of cancer in animals and humans

Study examines if Alzheimer's disease and related Dementias affect delirium severity

Research shows how a patient's pupils can reveal past traumatic experiences

Lifetime discrimination associated with high blood pressure in African Americans

Fox Chase and BGU receive grant for cancer treatment study

Collaborative study evaluates fertility preservation counseling prior to chemotherapy

Cannabis could be a potentially effective treatment for sickle cell disease pain

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