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Understanding the impact of SLC transporters on liver disease progression

Hepatic steatosis, often triggered by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a leading cause of liver dysfunction globally, affecting approximately 30% of the population.

28 Feb 2025

First-ever clinical trials evaluate fenofibrate as treatment for HPV-related cancers

A team from University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center is launching the nation's first-ever clinical trials evaluating the cholesterol drug fenofibrate (Triglide, Fibricor, Lipofen) as an investigational and potential treatment for patients with HPV+ cervical and HPV+ head and neck cancer (HNSCC).

28 Feb 2025

University of Queensland recognized as the first dementia-friendly university

The University of Queensland has become the first university to be formally recognized by Dementia Australia as a Dementia-Friendly Organization, an initiative that will inform research, raise awareness, reduce stigma and provide a supportive environment.

28 Feb 2025

Study reveals how air pollution contributes to Alzheimer's disease

Air pollution contributes to nearly 7 million premature deaths each year, and its effects go far beyond the lungs.

28 Feb 2025

Trained immunity may exacerbate inflammatory bone loss disorders

Clinical research has long focused on ways to harness the actions of the immune system. From vaccines to immunotherapies, researchers have used their knowledge of the immune system to develop therapies to treat or prevent diseases from influenza to autoimmune disease and cancer.

27 Feb 2025

Nanoplatform strategy for multimodal cancer therapy and tumor visualization

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Treatment of cancer can be challenging, because of the disease's intricate and varied nature.

27 Feb 2025

New insights into coumarin-based MAO inhibitors for neurodegenerative diseases

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Monoamine oxidase (MAO) is a useful target in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and depressive disorders.

27 Feb 2025

New ASTRO guideline offers radiation therapy recommendations for anal cancer

A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides guidance on the use of radiation therapy to treat adult patients with primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the anal canal and anal margin.

27 Feb 2025

Vaping while pregnant isn't harmless—study uncovers risks to newborn lung health

Researchers found that e-cigarette exposure during pregnancy can disrupt fetal lung development, increase oxidative stress, and heighten the risk of respiratory diseases in newborns.

27 Feb 2025

Patients favor non-invasive neuromodulation for neurological and mental health disorders

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that patients who need treatment for neurological and mental health disorders, would favour non-invasive neuromodulation interventions over current interventions such as pharmaceutical drugs.

27 Feb 2025

Advancements in molecular diagnostics for hematopoietic and lymphocytic neoplasms

Hematopoietic and lymphocytic neoplasms (HLNs) are a diverse group of malignancies affecting blood and lymphatic systems, with outcomes varying from manageable conditions to fatal diseases.

27 Feb 2025

Artificial sweeteners may reduce metformin’s effectiveness in weight and glucose control

Drinking artificially sweetened beverages may reduce metformin’s effectiveness in young patients with obesity and prediabetes, but a larger study is needed to confirm these findings.

27 Feb 2025

Study: One in eight African hospital patients critically ill with high mortality

One in eight patients in hospitals in Africa is critically ill, and one in five of the critically ill die within a week, according to a new study in The Lancet.

27 Feb 2025

$4.9 million grant aims to enhance PTSD treatment using MDMA and psychotherapy

Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and their collaborators at Emory University have received a $4.9 million grant aimed at significantly improving treatment and recovery rates for individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

27 Feb 2025

Scientists uncover how a sugar shield in brain blood vessels protects against aging and disease

Researchers reveal that the loss of mucin-type O-glycosylation in the brain endothelial glycocalyx weakens the blood-brain barrier, leading to increased permeability, neuroinflammation, and cognitive decline in aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

27 Feb 2025

New brain map reveals insights into multiple sclerosis development

NIH study reveals key players underlying disease onset and repair.

27 Feb 2025

How social media spreads diet misinformation—and what experts say must change

Systematic review reveals Instagram and YouTube as primary hubs for nutrition misinformation, notably promoting unverified "miracle diets" linked to orthorexia and COVID-19, urging public health institutions and healthcare professionals to prioritize digital literacy and evidence-based content.

27 Feb 2025

Wealth disparities impact telehealth access for mental health care

A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that mental health visits for patients with depression from high-wealth neighborhoods in Maryland were significantly more likely to happen via telehealth compared to patients with depression from low-wealth neighborhoods in Maryland from mid-2021 through mid-2024.

27 Feb 2025

Innovative treatment method offers hope for treating wet AMD

Age-related macular (AMD) degeneration is a leading cause of vision impairment and blindness in the elderly population.

27 Feb 2025

Genetic mutation offers hope for better rheumatoid arthritis treatments

Research led by York University's Faculty of Health reveals how a specific mutation in a protein called TRAF1 can shut down an overactive immune response, dramatically reducing inflammation in mice.

27 Feb 2025

Medical Condition News

Understanding the impact of SLC transporters on liver disease progression

First-ever clinical trials evaluate fenofibrate as treatment for HPV-related cancers

University of Queensland recognized as the first dementia-friendly university

Study reveals how air pollution contributes to Alzheimer's disease

Trained immunity may exacerbate inflammatory bone loss disorders

Nanoplatform strategy for multimodal cancer therapy and tumor visualization

New insights into coumarin-based MAO inhibitors for neurodegenerative diseases

New ASTRO guideline offers radiation therapy recommendations for anal cancer

Vaping while pregnant isn't harmless—study uncovers risks to newborn lung health

Patients favor non-invasive neuromodulation for neurological and mental health disorders

Advancements in molecular diagnostics for hematopoietic and lymphocytic neoplasms

Artificial sweeteners may reduce metformin’s effectiveness in weight and glucose control

Study: One in eight African hospital patients critically ill with high mortality

$4.9 million grant aims to enhance PTSD treatment using MDMA and psychotherapy

Scientists uncover how a sugar shield in brain blood vessels protects against aging and disease

New brain map reveals insights into multiple sclerosis development

How social media spreads diet misinformation—and what experts say must change

Wealth disparities impact telehealth access for mental health care

Innovative treatment method offers hope for treating wet AMD

Genetic mutation offers hope for better rheumatoid arthritis treatments

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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