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Blood test for microbial DNA could warn of cancer

A new study published in the journal Nature on March 11, 2020, could transform the currently held views on cancer causation and diagnosis. The researchers have come up with a new technique to detect the presence and type of cancer by looking at microbial DNA circulating in the blood of the person being screened.

11 Mar 2020

Fight for Sight funded researcher develops gene therapy approach for glaucoma

A Fight for Sight funded researcher from the University of Bristol has used gene editing techniques to successfully demonstrate a gene therapy for glaucoma in the lab, in results published in Molecular Therapy in March.

11 Mar 2020

BIN1 deficit leads to impaired spatial learning and memory

Bridging integrator 1, known as BIN1, is the second most common risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease, according to genome-wide studies of genetic variants. Yet, scientists know little about what this protein does in the brain.

11 Mar 2020

People in rural Honduras embrace multiphasic cancer screening opportunities

The burden of cancer is on the rise in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Honduras.

11 Mar 2020

Microbial DNA in the blood could help identify who has cancer

When Gregory Poore was a freshman in college, his otherwise healthy grandmother was shocked to learn that she had late-stage pancreatic cancer. The condition was diagnosed in late December. She died in January.

11 Mar 2020

New marker may predict whether NSCLC tumor is likely to metastasize

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the leading cause of cancer death worldwide.

11 Mar 2020

African American, Hispanic lung cancer patients less likely to receive PET-CT imaging

The use of PET-CT imaging gives doctors the best possible picture of non-small cell lung cancer, and this accurate imaging helps to match patients with the best treatments.

11 Mar 2020

AI taps human knowledge for faster and more accurate cancer diagnosis

A new system combining artificial intelligence with human knowledge promises faster and more accurate cancer diagnosis.

11 Mar 2020

Virtual reality could aid in early detection of MS balance problems

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often have a greatly increased risk of falling and injuring themselves even when they feel they're able to walk normally.

11 Mar 2020

Diet influences multiple sclerosis disease course

The short-chain fatty acid propionic acid influences the intestine-mediated immune regulation in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

11 Mar 2020

Scientists receive €2.45 million funding for leukemia research

Leukemia stem cells are considered to be the starting point of leukemia; their elimination is a basic prerequisite for a successful long-term therapy. Scientists at Heidelberg University Hospital, the Heidelberg Institute for Stem Cell Technology and Experimental Medicine at the German Cancer Research Center, the German Cancer Research Center and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory have now obtained research funding of €2.45 million from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research as part of the junior research alliance LeukoSyStem.

11 Mar 2020

Magnolia bark compound could be potential new treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy

In patients with epilepsy, normal neurological activity becomes disrupted, causing debilitating seizures.

11 Mar 2020

Novel strategy to stop tumors from developing new blood vessels

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions have devised a new strategy to stop tumors from developing the new blood vessels they need to grow.

11 Mar 2020

Alcoholics Anonymous and 12-step programs help people with AUD achieve sobriety

Newly updated evidence published in the Cochrane Library today compares Alcoholics Anonymous and clinically-related Twelve-Step Facilitation programs with other treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, to see if they help people who suffer from alcohol use disorders achieve sobriety or reduce the amount of alcohol that they consume.

11 Mar 2020

First-ever analysis of video recorded CPR improves resuscitation outcomes in emergency departments

Less than 8 percent of people who suffer from cardiac arrest outside of the hospital survive the incident, according to the American Heart Association.

11 Mar 2020

$Study: Physician psychotherapy only available to a fraction of those with urgent mental health needs$

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Blood test for microbial DNA could warn of cancer

Fight for Sight funded researcher develops gene therapy approach for glaucoma

BIN1 deficit leads to impaired spatial learning and memory

People in rural Honduras embrace multiphasic cancer screening opportunities

Microbial DNA in the blood could help identify who has cancer

New marker may predict whether NSCLC tumor is likely to metastasize

African American, Hispanic lung cancer patients less likely to receive PET-CT imaging

AI taps human knowledge for faster and more accurate cancer diagnosis

Virtual reality could aid in early detection of MS balance problems

Diet influences multiple sclerosis disease course

Scientists receive €2.45 million funding for leukemia research

Magnolia bark compound could be potential new treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy

Novel strategy to stop tumors from developing new blood vessels

Alcoholics Anonymous and 12-step programs help people with AUD achieve sobriety

First-ever analysis of video recorded CPR improves resuscitation outcomes in emergency departments

Study: Physician psychotherapy only available to a fraction of those with urgent mental health needs

Genetic test could help doctors to identify patients with ultra high risk multiple myeloma

Exploring the biological link between reactivated HSV and neurological disease

Gut bacteria can accumulate in tumors and improve effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy

Cream infused with microscopic STAR particles could facilitate better treatment of skin diseases

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