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Scientists develop novel computational framework to support personalized cancer treatment

Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center have developed a highly innovative computational framework that can support personalized cancer treatment by matching individual tumors with the drugs or drug combinations that are most likely to kill them.

19 Jun 2018

Late onset of diabetes could be indicative of pancreatic cancer

Onset of pancreas cancer after the age of 50 years could be a sign of development of pancreatic cancer finds a new study.

18 Jun 2018

Gaming disorder an official disease condition says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) this week has released the new ICD – 11 or the 11th edition International Classification of Diseases this week that officially classifies gaming disorder as a condition. Gaming disorders, it says can cause additive behaviours.

18 Jun 2018

Scientists point to potentially promising treatment target for deadly brain cancers

Scientists report finding a potentially promising treatment target for aggressive and deadly high-grade brain cancers like glioblastoma. But they also say the current lack of a drug that hits the molecular target keeps it from being advanced for testing as a therapeutic strategy for patients with few treatment options.

18 Jun 2018

Novel app teaches users how to stop life-threatening bleeding and save lives

Knowing what to do to save a life in the aftermath of a mass trauma event -- natural disaster, vehicle accident, or violent attack – is now right at the touch of a button.

18 Jun 2018

BIDMC scientists develop new tool to benefit patients with HCV-associated liver failure

An estimated 3.5 million people in the United States have chronic hepatitis C (HCV), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

18 Jun 2018

Study shows how moderate consumption of alcohol can protect the heart

For at least 20 years, research has shown that for many people, moderate consumption of alcohol can protect the heart, but the reason for this is poorly understood.

18 Jun 2018

New clinical trial finds no evidence to support use of tamsulosin for kidney stones

The latest research into finding medications to aid the passage of ureteral or kidney stones has shown that tamsulosin is not effective for patients across the board.

18 Jun 2018

New study examines how the brain plays role in rheumatoid arthritis inflammation

In patients with chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, there has been limited understanding of how this inflammation affects the brain.

18 Jun 2018

New tool determines best treatment plan for adults with severe asthma

One in 12 adults and one in 11 children in the United States are living with asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The communication between patients and clinicians is an important factor in proper management of a patient's symptoms and treatment.

18 Jun 2018

Eating plant-based diet can reduce risk for heart problems in people with type 2 diabetes

Plant-based diets improve glycemic control, lead to weight loss, and improve cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new review published in the journal Clinical Nutrition.

18 Jun 2018

Osteochondral knee defect treated using cell technology

As the publication describes, autologous cells of stromal vascular fraction were transplanted to a 36-year-old man with the use of fibrin matrix. The patient, whose injury had been caused by a fall, then has been under supervision for 2 years.

18 Jun 2018

Researchers discover new defense mechanism against oxygen radicals

Oxygen radicals occur as a by-product when living beings burn carbohydrates or fat. They are suspected of accelerating the ageing process in humans and animals, and to be partly responsible for severe illnesses such as Alzheimer's or certain types of cancer.

18 Jun 2018

Medical Condition News

Scientists develop novel computational framework to support personalized cancer treatment

Late onset of diabetes could be indicative of pancreatic cancer

Gaming disorder an official disease condition says WHO

Scientists point to potentially promising treatment target for deadly brain cancers

Novel app teaches users how to stop life-threatening bleeding and save lives

BIDMC scientists develop new tool to benefit patients with HCV-associated liver failure

Study shows how moderate consumption of alcohol can protect the heart

New clinical trial finds no evidence to support use of tamsulosin for kidney stones

New study examines how the brain plays role in rheumatoid arthritis inflammation

New tool determines best treatment plan for adults with severe asthma

Eating plant-based diet can reduce risk for heart problems in people with type 2 diabetes

Osteochondral knee defect treated using cell technology

Researchers discover new defense mechanism against oxygen radicals

Novel chip can be used to identify rhinovirus strains as cause of asthma

Weight loss of 20% or greater results in better outcomes for overweight, obese adults with knee osteoarthritis

Engineers develop algorithm to monitor joints of patients with arthritis

Radiation therapy alone may be enough to treat older, sicker patients with anal cancers

Skin tone makes big difference in diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic conditions

Research finds addictions to be diseases of the brain, not criminal behavior or personality disorders

Research explores role of autopsy in cardiovascular medicine

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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