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Lung cells in COPD patients show higher levels of soot-like carbon deposits

Cells taken from the lungs of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a larger accumulation of soot-like carbon deposits compared to cells taken from people who smoke but do not have COPD, according to a study published today (Wednesday) in ERJ Open Research.

10 Jun 2025

Eliminating stellate cells reduces liver metastasis in mouse models

The prestigious journal Hepatology Communications reports on the discovery by the Cancer and Translational Medicine research group of the University of the Basque Country (EHU).

10 Jun 2025

Study reveals a unique vulnerability in melanoma patients with neurofibromin 1 mutations

Increased activity in a specific biological pathway may explain why many patients with a deadly form of skin cancer do not respond to the latest cancer treatments, a new study shows.

10 Jun 2025

Global cancer experts gather in Kenya to improve care across Sub-Saharan Africa

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)-an alliance of leading cancer centers in the United States-is joining the African Cancer Coalition (ACC) to update cancer treatment recommendations during the American Cancer Society (ACS) 2025 Global Academy Regional Workshop: Sub-Saharan Africa, in Nairobi, Kenya, June 9-11.

10 Jun 2025

CT colonography outperforms stool DNA testing in cost and effectiveness

Compared to stool DNA testing, researchers found that CT colonography is a cost-saving and clinically effective method for colorectal cancer screening, according to a study was published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

10 Jun 2025

Simulation training at NYU Langone helps cut stroke response times

When it comes to treating strokes, time-to-intervention is most critical. About 1.9 million brain cells die on average for each minute that a large vessel stroke goes untreated.

10 Jun 2025

Novel self-propelled ferroptosis nanoinducer achieves deeper penetration into tumor tissues

A novel self-propelled ferroptosis nanoinducer developed by Southern Medical University was able to achieve deeper penetration into tumor tissues to show enhanced anti-cancer effects, while remaining considerable biocompatibility.

10 Jun 2025

Real-world study finds lower weight loss with GLP-1 drugs due to early discontinuation

A Cleveland Clinic study shows that semaglutide and tirzepatide – injectable GLP-1 drugs for obesity – produce smaller weight loss in a real-world setting because patients discontinue treatment or use lower maintenance dosages.

10 Jun 2025

Symptom asymmetry influences how Parkinson’s patients process emotions

New study shows dopamine treatments and symptom asymmetry impact patients differently.

10 Jun 2025

New guideline puts lifestyle interventions at the forefront of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has published the first clinical practice guideline to put lifestyle interventions at the forefront of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care.

10 Jun 2025

Digital twin technology improves diabetes control with artificial pancreas

New technology that allows a University of Virginia-developed artificial pancreas system to adapt to users' changing bodies – and lets users test changes to how the system operates – improved control of their type 1 diabetes, a study has found.

10 Jun 2025

Dr. Stephen Ross’s research into psychedelic medicine expands therapeutic frontiers

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview published today, Dr. Stephen Ross, a leading figure in psychedelic medicine at New York University (NYU), reveals how a serendipitous conversation in 2006 launched his journey into investigating psychedelic compounds as potential breakthrough treatments for some of psychiatry's most challenging conditions.

10 Jun 2025

Inhibiting cancer cells' energy source with natural acid ester

Looking to nature for answers to complex questions can reveal new and unprecedented results that can even affect cells on molecular levels.

10 Jun 2025

Patient-derived xenograft models may become an indispensable tool in precision oncology

Cancer remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, with millions of new diagnoses each year. While precision medicine and targeted therapies have transformed treatment strategies, many patients still face drug resistance and disease recurrence.

10 Jun 2025

As federal health grants shrink, memory cafes help dementia patients and their caregivers

Rob Kennedy mingled with about a dozen other people in a community space in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.

10 Jun 2025

Hidden challenges of long COVID for the workplace

Long COVID is linked to increased absenteeism, costing the US economy billions. The study reveals critical insights into its impact on the labor market.

10 Jun 2025

New partnership advances Indigenous cancer research in Canada

The Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association (CINA) and the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) today announced a new partnership to include Indigenous priorities in cancer research, build capacity for research with and within First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNIM) communities, and increase research participation to ultimately reduce the burden of cancers within these populations.

10 Jun 2025

Smartwatch alerts retired nurse to heart injury, prompting life-saving hospital care

A smartwatch detected abnormal ECG changes in a 76-year-old woman experiencing chest pain following emotional stress. Hospital investigations confirmed takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy, highlighting the potential and limitations of wearable health technology in acute cardiac care.

10 Jun 2025

Teen sleep patterns play key role in long-term heart health

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting found that teens with earlier, more efficient, and less variable sleep patterns at age 15 had better cardiovascular health at age 22.

9 Jun 2025

Smartphone tests could enhance the detection of Huntington's disease progression

A series of digital tests, carried out via a smartphone app, could enhance the detection of disease progression in Huntington's disease and improve the efficiency of clinical trials, finds research led by scientists at University College London (UCL) and Roche.

9 Jun 2025

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Lung cells in COPD patients show higher levels of soot-like carbon deposits

Eliminating stellate cells reduces liver metastasis in mouse models

Study reveals a unique vulnerability in melanoma patients with neurofibromin 1 mutations

Global cancer experts gather in Kenya to improve care across Sub-Saharan Africa

CT colonography outperforms stool DNA testing in cost and effectiveness

Simulation training at NYU Langone helps cut stroke response times

Novel self-propelled ferroptosis nanoinducer achieves deeper penetration into tumor tissues

Real-world study finds lower weight loss with GLP-1 drugs due to early discontinuation

Symptom asymmetry influences how Parkinson’s patients process emotions

New guideline puts lifestyle interventions at the forefront of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care

Digital twin technology improves diabetes control with artificial pancreas

Dr. Stephen Ross’s research into psychedelic medicine expands therapeutic frontiers

Inhibiting cancer cells' energy source with natural acid ester

Patient-derived xenograft models may become an indispensable tool in precision oncology

As federal health grants shrink, memory cafes help dementia patients and their caregivers

Hidden challenges of long COVID for the workplace

New partnership advances Indigenous cancer research in Canada

Smartwatch alerts retired nurse to heart injury, prompting life-saving hospital care

Teen sleep patterns play key role in long-term heart health

Smartphone tests could enhance the detection of Huntington's disease progression

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