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Researchers develop novel exosome-based drug delivery system to treat Alzheimer's disease

A research team led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has developed a novel drug delivery system for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

11 Dec 2023

New map offers valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer

Scientists have created the first extensive map showing how all possible genetic changes can affect health in the gene DDX3X, leading to valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer.

11 Dec 2023

Phase 2 trial data shows safety, tolerability and efficacy of imlifidase in GBS patients

Hansa Biopharma today announced positive high-level data from the 15-HMedIdeS-09 phase 2 trial that demonstrated imlifidase was safe and well tolerated when administered prior to standard of care, including rapid improvement in disease-related efficacy measures.

11 Dec 2023

Study shows low-fat milk may increase prediabetes risk, high-fat yogurt lowers it

Study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found an association between dairy intake and prediabetes risk, highlighting that low-fat milk consumption may increase prediabetes risk, while high-fat yogurt is linked to a reduced risk, particularly among highly educated individuals.

10 Dec 2023

Natural supplements Guayusa tea and Lion’s Mane boost cognitive performance, study finds

Study shows that Guayusa extract and Nordic Lion’s Mane (LM) improve subjective cognitive perception and objective cognitive performance, highlighting their potential benefits in enhancing cognitive functions and mood.

10 Dec 2023

Varied early symptoms of bacterial meningitis in adults and children highlight diagnostic challenges

This study in Scientific Reports reveals that symptoms of community-acquired bacterial meningitis (CABM) vary between children and adults, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches in early diagnosis and treatment to improve outcomes.

10 Dec 2023

Global study reveals hypertension common among middle-aged couples

Study reports high prevalence of concordant hypertension among middle-aged heterosexual couples in England, the US, India, and China, suggesting couple-centered interventions could be effective in hypertension management.

10 Dec 2023

Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment: Inhibiting specific enzymes slows tumor progression

Study demonstrates that inhibiting stromal class I histone deacetylases (HDACs) can effectively slow down pancreatic cancer progression, shedding light on a new therapeutic approach targeting the tumor microenvironment.

10 Dec 2023

Study assesses links between early negative life events, orbitofrontal cortical thickness and depression in young adults

Study found that early negative life events predict depressive symptoms in young adulthood, but not through accelerated thinning of the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) across adolescence, challenging previous assumptions about the brain's structural changes and mental health.

10 Dec 2023

Study links air pollution to increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight

Study highlights the importance of reducing air pollution exposure during pregnancy to prevent risks like preterm birth and low birth weight, showing a strong correlation between air quality and maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

10 Dec 2023

Study explores the intricate gut-brain-liver connection and its impact on health

Study reviews the gut-brain-liver axis, revealing the complex interplay between these organs in health and disease and the implications for therapeutic interventions, focusing on how gut microbiota affects liver and brain health.

10 Dec 2023

Study links organic Mediterranean diet to improved male fertility

Researchers in Italy have found that a low-carbohydrate organic Mediterranean diet significantly enhances male fertility by increasing testosterone levels and reducing sperm DNA fragmentation, offering new dietary guidelines for improving male reproductive health.

10 Dec 2023

Understanding why healthy cells help cancer cells to evade treatment

Chemotherapy becomes less effective because healthy cells push cancer cells to grow more slowly, according to two studies from researchers at UCL and Yale.

9 Dec 2023

EULAR publishes updated recommendations for SLE management

SLE is a heterogeneous disease, which can cause many different manifestations and symptoms, and traditionally did not have many treatment options.

8 Dec 2023

Low-risk DCIS patients may safely skip radiotherapy after surgery, study finds

Patients with low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who skipped adjuvant radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery had comparable five-year outcomes to those with high-risk DCIS who received adjuvant radiotherapy, according to results from the E4112 clinical trial presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 5-9, 2023.

8 Dec 2023

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Researchers develop novel exosome-based drug delivery system to treat Alzheimer's disease

New map offers valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer

Phase 2 trial data shows safety, tolerability and efficacy of imlifidase in GBS patients

Study shows low-fat milk may increase prediabetes risk, high-fat yogurt lowers it

Natural supplements Guayusa tea and Lion’s Mane boost cognitive performance, study finds

Varied early symptoms of bacterial meningitis in adults and children highlight diagnostic challenges

Global study reveals hypertension common among middle-aged couples

Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment: Inhibiting specific enzymes slows tumor progression

Study assesses links between early negative life events, orbitofrontal cortical thickness and depression in young adults

Study links air pollution to increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight

Study explores the intricate gut-brain-liver connection and its impact on health

Study links organic Mediterranean diet to improved male fertility

Understanding why healthy cells help cancer cells to evade treatment

EULAR publishes updated recommendations for SLE management

Low-risk DCIS patients may safely skip radiotherapy after surgery, study finds

MD Anderson and Rigel partner to expand olutasidenib evaluation in AML and other cancers

New insights into how anti-obesity drugs could help prevent kidney disease

New guidelines offer hope for fatigue management in people with inflammatory RMD

Simple screening tool reveals the prevalence of malnutrition among patients at UNC’s IBD clinic

Study offers new hope for heart repair and regeneration with reduced mitochondrial activity

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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