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Study finds limited evidence for massage therapy's effectiveness in pain relief

A study in JAMA Network Open reviews evidence on massage therapy's effectiveness in relieving pain, finding moderate certainty for some conditions but overall low certainty for most.

21 Jul 2024

Concussions in retired rugby players linked to higher neurodegenerative disease biomarkers

A study in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences reveals that retired rugby players with a history of concussions exhibit significant differences in biomarkers associated with neurodegenerative diseases compared to non-contact sports participants.

21 Jul 2024

AI and imaging advances revolutionize multiple sclerosis diagnosis

A study in Translational Vision Science & Technology reveals that integrating AI with IR-SLO and OCT imaging improves the automated diagnosis and classification of multiple sclerosis.

21 Jul 2024

Weight loss reduces risky decisions and boosts mood in highly obese individuals, study finds

Researchers examine how significant weight loss in highly obese individuals influences their metabolism, psychological state, and decision-making processes.

21 Jul 2024

Early adulthood obesity linked to adverse heart outcomes in later life, study finds

A study published in the European Heart Journal reveals that fat accumulation in early or mid-adulthood adversely impacts heart structure and function in individuals aged 60-64, highlighting the importance of managing adiposity throughout life.

21 Jul 2024

UCLA chosen to lead dementia care under new Medicare alternative payment model

UCLA has been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers.

19 Jul 2024

DDX41: A unique player in myeloid leukemogenesis

A new editorial paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on July 2, 2024, entitled, "DDX41 and its unique contribution to myeloid leukemogenesis."

19 Jul 2024

CD5 knockout using CRISPR boosts CAR T cell therapy efficacy

The effectiveness of CAR T cell therapy against a variety of cancers, including solid tumors, could be boosted greatly by using CRISPR-Cas9 technology to knock out the gene for CD5, a protein found on the surface of T cells, according to a preclinical study from investigators at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine and Abramson Cancer Center.

19 Jul 2024

Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers identify new targets for mesothelioma prevention

A new research perspective was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on May 23, 2024, entitled, "Targeting inflammatory factors for chemoprevention and cancer interception to tackle malignant mesothelioma."

19 Jul 2024

Marshall University receives $3.3 million grant to examine genetic mechanisms behind fentanyl addiction

Marshall University was awarded a $3.3 million grant (#R01DA057931) from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to examine the genetic mechanisms that underlie fentanyl addiction.

19 Jul 2024

New microscopy technique unveils dynamic structure of amyloid-beta

Amyloid-beta (A-beta) aggregates are tangles of proteins most notably associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

19 Jul 2024

Research may pave the way for systemic targeted therapy for patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei

Published in Clinical Cancer Research, results of a preclinical study led by investigators of the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology's (VHIO) Stem Cells and Cancer Group, headed by Héctor G. Palmer, pave the way for systemic targeted therapy in patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare form of cancer with very few therapeutic options available.

19 Jul 2024

Stroop-CN: A rapid diagnostic tool for minimal hepatic encephalopathy

This study is led by Dr. Xiaolong Qi (Center of Portal Hypertension, Department of Radiology, Zhongda Hospital, Medical School, Southeast University, Nurturing Center of Jiangsu Province for State Laboratory of AI Imaging & Interventional Radiology) and Dr. Junliang Fu (Senior Department of Infectious Diseases, the Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases).

19 Jul 2024

New screening tool uses infrared light and machine learning to detect multiple health conditions

Using infrared light and machine learning, researchers have developed a method to effectively screen human health and its deviations at a population level.

19 Jul 2024

Physical modulation of the tumor microenvironment to enhance cancer therapy

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. The tumor microenvironment (TME) has a crucial role in tumor development, metastasis, and recurrence.

19 Jul 2024

Pharmacists and community health workers lead successful hypertension interventions

When it comes to helping patients with high blood pressure get their hypertension under control, a new Tulane University study finds that pharmacists and community health workers have the best success rates.

19 Jul 2024

Does hormone-modulating therapy for breast cancer treatment affect risk for Alzheimer disease and related dementias?

The association between hormone-modulating therapy (HMT) for breast cancer treatment and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

19 Jul 2024

Hydrogel implant technology offers new hope for women seeking reversible sterilization and endometriosis treatment

Hydrogel implants for reversible fallopian tube occlusion, providing contraception and preventing endometriosis.

19 Jul 2024

Modulating T-cell response: Innovations in AAV8 gene therapy for retinal diseases

A new study shows that subretinal adeno-associated virus 8 (AAV8) injections cause proinflammatory T-cell immune response against the transgene product.

19 Jul 2024

Deciphering the role of RET in cancer and breakthroughs in targeted treatments

Xueqing Hu , Ujjwol Khatri , Tao Shen , and Jie Wu, at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, USA, provides a comprehensive review of the role of the RET (REarranged during Transfection) receptor tyrosine kinase in cancer development and the advancements in RET-targeted cancer therapies.

19 Jul 2024

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Study finds limited evidence for massage therapy's effectiveness in pain relief

Concussions in retired rugby players linked to higher neurodegenerative disease biomarkers

AI and imaging advances revolutionize multiple sclerosis diagnosis

Weight loss reduces risky decisions and boosts mood in highly obese individuals, study finds

Early adulthood obesity linked to adverse heart outcomes in later life, study finds

UCLA chosen to lead dementia care under new Medicare alternative payment model

DDX41: A unique player in myeloid leukemogenesis

CD5 knockout using CRISPR boosts CAR T cell therapy efficacy

Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers identify new targets for mesothelioma prevention

Marshall University receives $3.3 million grant to examine genetic mechanisms behind fentanyl addiction

New microscopy technique unveils dynamic structure of amyloid-beta

Research may pave the way for systemic targeted therapy for patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei

Stroop-CN: A rapid diagnostic tool for minimal hepatic encephalopathy

New screening tool uses infrared light and machine learning to detect multiple health conditions

Physical modulation of the tumor microenvironment to enhance cancer therapy

Pharmacists and community health workers lead successful hypertension interventions

Does hormone-modulating therapy for breast cancer treatment affect risk for Alzheimer disease and related dementias?

Hydrogel implant technology offers new hope for women seeking reversible sterilization and endometriosis treatment

Modulating T-cell response: Innovations in AAV8 gene therapy for retinal diseases

Deciphering the role of RET in cancer and breakthroughs in targeted treatments

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