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Estrogen plays a role in expansion of liver metastases in non-sex-specific cancers

It is known that the tumor microenvironment plays an important role in the progression of cancer. But could estrogen present in this microenvironment facilitate the growth of liver metastases in women affected by colon, pancreatic and lung cancers?

17 Jan 2020

UT Southwestern study identifies new vulnerability in kidney tumors

A UT Southwestern researcher led a team that identified a new vulnerability in kidney tumors, the 10th most common cause of cancer death in men and women.

17 Jan 2020

NHS partners with pharma giant to trial a twice-a-year jab to lower cholesterol levels

Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, are among the top killers worldwide. Ischemic heart disease and stroke are the world’s major killers, accounting for 15.2 million deaths in 2016. A high triglyceride level, combined with high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, is linked to atherosclerosis, which increases the risk for heart attack and stroke.

16 Jan 2020

New study to examine connections between chronic fatigue syndrome and mono in college students

Pathophysiological underpinnings of the development of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) are still poorly understood, according to Leonard A. Jason, a DePaul University psychology professor who has studied chronic fatigue syndrome primarily in adults for the past 30 years.

16 Jan 2020

Weight-loss drug Belviq increases risk of cancer, FDA warns

The popular weight loss drug, called Belviq, also called Belviq XR (lorcaserin), has been found to increase the risk of developing cancer, warns the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

16 Jan 2020

Untreated sleep apnea can increase the risk of dying from heart disease

February is American Heart Month. Did you know that sleep apnea impacts heart health? According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, nearly 30 million American adults are kept from restful sleep by obstructive sleep apnea, a chronic disease that involves the repeated collapse of the upper airway during sleep.

16 Jan 2020

Study provides new insights into small acidic protein linked to Parkinson's disease

Research by University at Buffalo biologists is providing new insights into alpha-synuclein, a small acidic protein associated with Parkinson's disease.

16 Jan 2020

Lung Rescue Team at MGH reduces mortality risk in obese patients with acute respiratory failure

A specialized Lung Rescue Team established by clinicians at Massachusetts General Hospital to evaluate and treat patients with obesity receiving mechanical ventilation [MV] due to acute respiratory failure has significantly reduced the risk of mortality compared to standard treatment.

16 Jan 2020

Greater medical care needed for older adults with untreated sleep apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common and costly medical condition leading to a wide range of health risks such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, depression, diabetes and even premature death.

16 Jan 2020

UK-wide trial aims to find treatments that can slow or reverse MND

Hundreds of people living with motor neurone disease are being invited to take part in one of the UK's most comprehensive clinical trials in a generation.

16 Jan 2020

Study sheds light on the role of B cells in cancer immunotherapy

Cancer patients responded better to immunotherapy and had a better prognosis if their melanoma tumors contained specific clusters of B cells, according to new research from Lund University in Sweden.

16 Jan 2020

Antipsychotics linked to higher risk of head, brain injuries among persons with Alzheimer's

The use of antipsychotics is associated with increased risks of head and brain injuries among persons with Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. The risk increase was highest at the initiation of antipsychotic use.

16 Jan 2020

Research collaboration reveals potential treatment option for incurable blood cancers

Today, OncoTartis, Inc. and Children's Cancer Institute jointly announced the publication of two research manuscripts in a leading onco-hematological journal Leukemia, both devoted to the OncoTartis' clinical drug candidate OT-82.

16 Jan 2020

Study determines prevalence of fatty liver disease and fibrosis among young adults in the UK

One in five young people have fatty liver disease (steatosis), with one in 40 having already developed liver scarring (fibrosis), research published today [15 January] has found.

16 Jan 2020

Experts highlight emerging trends in spina bifida care

In this collection of articles in the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine experts highlight the emerging trends in spina bifida care in response to challenges faced by spina bifida patients and their physicians due to demographic shifts in age and ethnicity and other societal factors.

16 Jan 2020

Medical Condition News

Estrogen plays a role in expansion of liver metastases in non-sex-specific cancers

UT Southwestern study identifies new vulnerability in kidney tumors

NHS partners with pharma giant to trial a twice-a-year jab to lower cholesterol levels

New study to examine connections between chronic fatigue syndrome and mono in college students

Weight-loss drug Belviq increases risk of cancer, FDA warns

Untreated sleep apnea can increase the risk of dying from heart disease

Study provides new insights into small acidic protein linked to Parkinson's disease

Lung Rescue Team at MGH reduces mortality risk in obese patients with acute respiratory failure

Greater medical care needed for older adults with untreated sleep apnea

UK-wide trial aims to find treatments that can slow or reverse MND

Study sheds light on the role of B cells in cancer immunotherapy

Antipsychotics linked to higher risk of head, brain injuries among persons with Alzheimer's

Research collaboration reveals potential treatment option for incurable blood cancers

Study determines prevalence of fatty liver disease and fibrosis among young adults in the UK

Experts highlight emerging trends in spina bifida care

Study identifies molecular 'bridge' between ALS-causing genes

Twice as many people as previously thought are dying from sepsis, says new report

Harmful genetic mutations in healthy donors' stem cells may create problems in AML patients

Blue light exposure therapy can aid in healing people with mTBI

Women and men more likely to have another major cardiovascular event after stroke

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