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Two studies aim to fight cancer with artificial cells

Fighting cancer with artificial cells that are capable of detecting and treating it. This is the dual objective of a research team of the Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology - Cibio of UniTrento, which has recently started two European projects funded by the Horizon Europe - EIC Pathfinder Open program.

6 May 2024

Study sheds light on the promising role of virtual reality in treating depression

A new study published in JMIR Mental Health sheds light on the promising role of virtual reality (VR) in treating major depressive disorder (MDD).

6 May 2024

Study identifies APOE4 homozygotes as high-risk group for Alzheimer's disease

Researchers from the Research Area on Neurological Diseases, Neuroscience, and Mental Health at the Sant Pau Research Institute, led by Dr. Juan Fortea, Director of the Memory Unit of the Neurology Service at the same hospital, have found that over 95% of individuals over 65 years old who have two copies of the APOE4 gene -APOE4 homozygotes- show biological characteristics of Alzheimer's pathology in the brain or biomarkers of this disease in cerebrospinal fluid and PET scans.

6 May 2024

Nutritional interventions for type 2 diabetes management with glycemic control

Researchers explore the effects of healthy diet interventions on various body mass and cardiometabolic parameters.

6 May 2024

What is the association between post-diagnostic plant-based dietary patterns and the risk of prostate cancer progression?

The relationship between the risk of progression of prostate cancer and plant-based diet adherence.

6 May 2024

Could better inhalers help patients, and the planet?

Miguel Divo, a lung specialist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, sits in an exam room across from Joel Rubinstein, who has asthma. Rubinstein, a retired psychiatrist, is about to get a checkup and hear a surprising pitch — for the planet, as well as his health.

6 May 2024

Can monitoring and encouraging physical activity through phone-based apps improve glycemic control and weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients?

Whether a smartphone application (app) for maintaining personal health records encouraged physical activity, improved step counts, and glycemic control.

6 May 2024

Price inflation tied to higher mental health service utilization among adults and elderly in England

The relationship between price elevation and psychiatric care in the British population.

6 May 2024

Study reveals decrease in alcohol use among young adults during COVID-19

The effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on young individuals' alcohol usage and difficulties.

6 May 2024

Revolutionizing treatment for neurological conditions with 3D printed surgical implants

Clever bio-inks that sit inside the human body and restore damaged neurons could cure a whole swathe of diseases in the next 20 years: conditions that have baffled scientists and clinicians for centuries.

6 May 2024

Study: Omega-6 fatty acids could reduce the risk of bipolar disorder

Omega-6 fatty acids, commonly found in eggs, poultry, and seafood, could reduce the risk of bipolar disorder, according to a world-first study from the University of South Australia.

6 May 2024

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome treatment shows promise for recovery

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic and debilitating pain disorder, typically considered lifelong with limited treatment options. Now, groundbreaking research finds that early detection and effective treatment can lead to significant recovery within 18 months, offering hope to millions of people worldwide.

6 May 2024

Janssen-Cilag seeks European approval for guselkumab in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease treatment

Janssen-Cilag International NV, a Johnson & Johnson company, today announced it has submitted applications to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking to expand the Marketing Authorization Application for TREMFYA® (guselkumab) to include the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis and moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease.

6 May 2024

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Two studies aim to fight cancer with artificial cells

Study sheds light on the promising role of virtual reality in treating depression

Study identifies APOE4 homozygotes as high-risk group for Alzheimer's disease

Nutritional interventions for type 2 diabetes management with glycemic control

What is the association between post-diagnostic plant-based dietary patterns and the risk of prostate cancer progression?

Could better inhalers help patients, and the planet?

Can monitoring and encouraging physical activity through phone-based apps improve glycemic control and weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients?

Price inflation tied to higher mental health service utilization among adults and elderly in England

Study reveals decrease in alcohol use among young adults during COVID-19

Revolutionizing treatment for neurological conditions with 3D printed surgical implants

Study: Omega-6 fatty acids could reduce the risk of bipolar disorder

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome treatment shows promise for recovery

Janssen-Cilag seeks European approval for guselkumab in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease treatment

Modified sugar molecules boost stem cell therapy for brain repair after cardiac arrest

Differences in leading causes of disease burden between males and females

New study shows age, sex, race crucial for predicting mortality risks in older adults

Long-term impact of COVID-19 on body composition explored

High-fat diet accelerates aging-related memory loss in rats

New data reveals optimal timing for percutaneous coronary intervention in TAVR patients

Novel vaccine approach targets AML and other blood cancers

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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