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From patient to physician: EJ Beck's medical journey at NYU Langone Health

As a child, EJ Beck was treated for a rare pediatric thyroid cancer at NYU Langone Health. About 10 years after the scan that declared her cancer-free, Beck was accepted into her No. 1 choice for a medical school: NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

27 Sep 2024

UCLA Health researchers showcase advances in radiation oncology at ASTRO

UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers and physicians who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies will present data on the latest radiation oncology research and clinical trial results at the 66th annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Washington D.C., Sept. 29 to Oct. 2.

27 Sep 2024

Innovative genomic approach identifies rare Long QT syndrome carriers

An innovative analysis of shared segments within the genome - an indication of distant "relatedness" - has identified undiagnosed cases of Long QT syndrome, a rare disorder that can lead to abnormal heart rhythms, fainting and sudden cardiac death.

27 Sep 2024

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center launches new journal on cancer education

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced its first-ever academic journal, Advances in Cancer Education & Quality Improvement (ACE-QI). The journal will publish research, training program summaries and quality improvement interventions for the oncology provider community.

27 Sep 2024

Disruption of circadian clock linked to accelerated colorectal cancer progression

Research from the University of California, Irvine has revealed how disruption of the circadian clock, the body's internal, 24-hour biological pacemaker, may accelerate the progression of colorectal cancer by affecting the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function.

27 Sep 2024

Study highlights potential for targeting macrophages to improve rheumatoid arthritis outcomes

Currently there are no cures for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) which affects 40,000 people in Ireland. The disease costs an estimated €20,000 per patient, per year with an overall cost to the health system of ~€544 million.

27 Sep 2024

NIH awards grant to study how dilated cardiomyopathy progresses to heart failure

A University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix researcher was recently awarded a $1.9 million National Institutes of Health grant to study the molecular mechanisms of how dilated cardiomyopathy progresses to heart failure, which could eventually lead to better preventive and treatment options for heart failure.

27 Sep 2024

Defective DNA repair mechanism linked to Huntington's disease progression

Researchers with McMaster University have discovered that the protein mutated in patients with Huntington's Disease doesn't repair DNA as intended, impacting the ability of brain cells to heal themselves.

27 Sep 2024

Novel approach combines glutaminase and HuR blockade to suppress breast cancer growth

A study led by Brazilian researchers and reported in an article published in the journal Nature Communications proposes that simultaneously targeting the enzyme glutaminase and the protein HuR, both of which are essential to tumor progression, may be effective in treating breast cancer.

27 Sep 2024

Speech recognition technology shows significant gains for people with dysarthria

As Mark Hasegawa-Johnson combed through data from his latest project, he was pleasantly surprised to uncover a recipe for Eggs Florentine. Sifting through hundreds of hours of recorded speech will unearth a treasure or two, he said.

27 Sep 2024

Study reveals rising pharmaceutical industry sponsored clinical trials in the U.S.

Researchers at Fred Hutch Cancer Center identified a substantial increase over the past decade in the proportion of patients with cancer in the U.S. who participate in pharmaceutical industry sponsored clinical trials compared to those conducted with federal government support.

27 Sep 2024

Medical Condition News

From patient to physician: EJ Beck's medical journey at NYU Langone Health

UCLA Health researchers showcase advances in radiation oncology at ASTRO

Innovative genomic approach identifies rare Long QT syndrome carriers

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center launches new journal on cancer education

Disruption of circadian clock linked to accelerated colorectal cancer progression

Study highlights potential for targeting macrophages to improve rheumatoid arthritis outcomes

NIH awards grant to study how dilated cardiomyopathy progresses to heart failure

Defective DNA repair mechanism linked to Huntington's disease progression

Novel approach combines glutaminase and HuR blockade to suppress breast cancer growth

Speech recognition technology shows significant gains for people with dysarthria

Study reveals rising pharmaceutical industry sponsored clinical trials in the U.S.

A randomized trial of mexiletine and lamotrigine in adults with non-dystrophic myotonia

Advances in mitochondria-targeted medicine for TBI in military settings

New insights into macrophage function in acute kidney injury

12-week coffee compound study shows promising results for weight and fat reduction in at-risk individuals

Digital games show promise for improving ADHD and depression in youth, but anxiety remains a challenge

TxGNN improves drug repurposing by predicting treatments for rare diseases with no approved therapies

Epigenetic switch controls renin production in unexpected cell type

New insights into serine hydroxymethyltransferase aid cancer drug design

Study uncovers hidden proteins fueling heart disease and stroke

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

Transforming Lab Workflows with Cell Culture Automation

Building Bridges to Scalable Allogeneic Cell Therapy

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