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New study reveals mechanism of inflammation in lupus

Immune cells called monocytes produce a key inflammatory protein called interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) through an unconventional pathway in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly referred to as lupus, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

15 Oct 2024

Genetics identified as key factor in gout development

A major international study has found gout is a chronic illness where genetics is a major cause, rather than lifestyle choices of the sufferer.

15 Oct 2024

Study: Fear of cancer recurrence is common among adult survivors of childhood cancer

A new study by Concordia researchers suggests that one-third of adult survivors of childhood cancer experience a fear of cancer recurrence so severe that it can seriously impact their daily lives.

15 Oct 2024

Study reveals how Alzheimer's may cause brain damage in two distinct phases

Alzheimer's disease may damage the brain in two distinct phases, based on new research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) using sophisticated brain mapping tools.

15 Oct 2024

Study shows no developmental delays in toddlers post-COVID-19 infection

Study explored the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection in children under two years old and cognitive development, finding no evidence of increased developmental delays post-infection. Differences in socioeconomic status were noted between COVID-19 positive and negative groups.

15 Oct 2024

Scripps Research identifies binding site on challenging cancer protein

Hormone-driven cancers, like those of the breast and prostate, often rely on a tricky-to-target protein called Forkhead box protein 1 (FOXA1). FOXA1 mutations can enable these types of cancers to grow and proliferate.

15 Oct 2024

SU2C announces grants to support cutting-edge research in a variety of cancers

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) today announced grants to several teams of leading cancer investigators in support of cutting-edge research in a variety of cancers including head and neck, pediatric, pancreatic, breast, rectal and gastro-esophageal cancers, as well as research focused on how the microbiome communicates with the immune system.

15 Oct 2024

Mayo Clinic scientists develop mini brain models to study Lewy body dementia

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that shares traits with both Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease but can be more difficult to diagnose.

15 Oct 2024

Case Western Reserve University receives grant to investigate AML treatment for veterans

With a new four-year, $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, researchers at Case Western Reserve University are investigating a new approach to treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in military Veterans.

15 Oct 2024

Emory University researchers shift focus to neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's treatment

For decades, Alzheimer's research has focused on examining amyloid plaques in the brain and prescribing antibody therapeutics that remove the plaques to slow cognitive decline in patients.

15 Oct 2024

Tara gum shows potential in the drug delivery application of anticancer medications

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Natural polysaccharide tara gum (TG) has been investigated for several biological uses.

15 Oct 2024

Study highlights sarcopenia's impact on elderly patients with diabetes

As global populations age, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and its associated complications, such as sarcopenia, continues to rise.

15 Oct 2024

Study calls for mandatory training on pressure ulcers for community nurses

Community nurses need mandatory training to spot signs of pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, in patients with dark skin tones, urge researchers from the University of Surrey in a new study.

15 Oct 2024

Extrachromosomal DNA in more aggressive cancers could be targets for future therapies

Research published in Nature Genetics on Oct.14, by Yale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine, found a higher concentration of a specific kind of DNA — extrachromosomal or ecDNA — in more aggressive and advanced cancers that could mark them as targets for future therapies.

15 Oct 2024

Medical Condition News

New study reveals mechanism of inflammation in lupus

Genetics identified as key factor in gout development

Study: Fear of cancer recurrence is common among adult survivors of childhood cancer

Study reveals how Alzheimer's may cause brain damage in two distinct phases

Study shows no developmental delays in toddlers post-COVID-19 infection

Scripps Research identifies binding site on challenging cancer protein

SU2C announces grants to support cutting-edge research in a variety of cancers

Mayo Clinic scientists develop mini brain models to study Lewy body dementia

Case Western Reserve University receives grant to investigate AML treatment for veterans

Emory University researchers shift focus to neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's treatment

Tara gum shows potential in the drug delivery application of anticancer medications

Study highlights sarcopenia's impact on elderly patients with diabetes

Study calls for mandatory training on pressure ulcers for community nurses

Extrachromosomal DNA in more aggressive cancers could be targets for future therapies

New test developed to simplify the diagnosis of allergies

Innovative bacteria-based therapy shows promise against cancer

Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia by themselves

Dietary inflammation linked to higher mortality risk in coronary heart disease patients

Research links COVID-19 vaccines to temporary facial palsy in over 5,000 patients

Study warns of increasing Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases among children in California

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