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EBUS-TBNA proves effective for tumor molecular analysis in lung cancer

Tumor molecular analysis using next-generation sequencing (NGS) is the standard of care for guiding lung cancer treatment. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a minimally invasive technique used to sample mediastinal lymph nodes for diagnosing and staging lung cancer.

28 Oct 2024

Elderly population faces escalating melanoma incidence over three decades

The prevalence and fatality rates of cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) have been rising, particularly among the elderly.

28 Oct 2024

East Asian countries face high burden of H. pylori-related cardia gastric cancer

The incidence of cardia gastric cancer (CGC) is rising worldwide, particularly in East Asia. There has been a debate over whether Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) constitutes a risk factor for CGC.

28 Oct 2024

Genomic technology used to improve understanding of Marjolin's ulcer

Researchers utilized specialized genomic technology at the University of Calgary to enhance our understanding of Marjolin's ulcer (MU), a rare, highly aggressive skin cancer that affects chronic wounds that can often arise from established scars like those caused by severe burns.

28 Oct 2024

New genetic insights reveal kidney disease risk in West Africans

A study from researchers at National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people from Ghana and Nigeria.

28 Oct 2024

NYU Langone Health sets benchmark for heart attack survival rates

NYU Langone Health has the lowest heart attack mortality rate in the country, according to the latest data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

28 Oct 2024

Global leaders gather at the NFCR Summit to drive breakthroughs in cancer care

The 2024 National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) Global Summit and Award Ceremonies for Cancer Research & Entrepreneurship, co-hosted with the AIM-HI Accelerator Fund, convened the world's top experts across cancer research, biotech entrepreneurship, pharmaceuticals, investment, and patient advocacy.

28 Oct 2024

NIH grants $2.6 million to explore the effects of high blood-pressure drugs in CKD patients

The National Institutes of Health awarded a four-year, $2.6 million grant to researchers at Case Western Reserve University to study how high blood-pressure drugs affect patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

28 Oct 2024

Researchers discover key biochemical mechanism in Huntington's disease development

Researchers from the University of Oxford have identified a key biochemical mechanism relevant to the development of Huntington's Disease.

28 Oct 2024

Overcoming challenges in noninvasive diabetes management through wearable devices

Diabetes is an increasingly pervasive disease, currently affecting over 500 million adults worldwide. Since there is as yet no cure for type 1 or type 2 diabetes, patients must regularly monitor their BGLs to keep them in check.

28 Oct 2024

Weighing screening options for colorectal cancer in a changing landscape

Newly available blood tests to screen for colorectal cancer sound far more appealing than a standard colonoscopy. Instead of clearing your bowels and undergoing an invasive procedure, the tests require only a simple blood draw. But are the tests effective?

28 Oct 2024

Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may increase cancer risk

Derek Urwin has a special stake in his work as a cancer control researcher. After undergraduate studies in applied mathematics at UCLA, he became a firefighter.

28 Oct 2024

Study highlights the potential of psilocybin in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder

A new study highlights the potential of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound, in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Tourette's Syndrome.

28 Oct 2024

A promising visual sign for concussion diagnosis in athletes

Researchers investigate how spontaneous headshake after a kinematic event (SHAAKE) may be a novel sign to diagnose concussion.

28 Oct 2024

Genetics and childhood attention problems linked to psychotic-like experiences in youth

Researchers at UCLA Health have found that a person's risk of developing psychotic-like experiences may be influenced by both childhood attention problems and their genetic makeup.

28 Oct 2024

UC San Diego receives $8 million grant to study the genetics of substance use disorder

University of California San Diego School of Medicine has received a five-year, $8 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to study the genetics of substance use disorders.

28 Oct 2024

Inside the Alzheimer's Association: Dr. Heather Snyder on Driving Research and Collaboration

Heather Snyder discusses the Alzheimer's Association's research initiatives, breakthroughs in diagnostics, and the importance of collaboration in dementia care.

28 Oct 2024

Quick defibrillator shocks critical for cardiac arrest survival

It is well known that acting quickly in the event of a cardiac arrest is important, but what does a quick initial shock with a defibrillator mean exactly for patients' chances of survival? Researchers from Amsterdam UMC analyzed the data of 3723 patients who had a cardiac arrest outside the hospital and concluded that for the first shock, every minute reduces the chance of survival by 6%.

28 Oct 2024

Link between inflammatory bowel disease and spondyloarthritis revealed

There is a strong connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and spondyloarthritis - a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints.

28 Oct 2024

Study finds pistachios might help guard against vision loss

A study finds that pistachio consumption significantly increases macular pigment optical density, potentially protecting against vision loss in healthy adults.

28 Oct 2024

Medical Condition News

EBUS-TBNA proves effective for tumor molecular analysis in lung cancer

Elderly population faces escalating melanoma incidence over three decades

East Asian countries face high burden of H. pylori-related cardia gastric cancer

Genomic technology used to improve understanding of Marjolin's ulcer

New genetic insights reveal kidney disease risk in West Africans

NYU Langone Health sets benchmark for heart attack survival rates

Global leaders gather at the NFCR Summit to drive breakthroughs in cancer care

NIH grants $2.6 million to explore the effects of high blood-pressure drugs in CKD patients

Researchers discover key biochemical mechanism in Huntington's disease development

Overcoming challenges in noninvasive diabetes management through wearable devices

Weighing screening options for colorectal cancer in a changing landscape

Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may increase cancer risk

Study highlights the potential of psilocybin in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder

A promising visual sign for concussion diagnosis in athletes

Genetics and childhood attention problems linked to psychotic-like experiences in youth

UC San Diego receives $8 million grant to study the genetics of substance use disorder

Inside the Alzheimer's Association: Dr. Heather Snyder on Driving Research and Collaboration

Quick defibrillator shocks critical for cardiac arrest survival

Link between inflammatory bowel disease and spondyloarthritis revealed

Study finds pistachios might help guard against vision loss

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