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Many patients may not benefit from gene-editing treatments for sickle cell disease

Federal approval of a breakthrough gene-editing technology that treats the pain and debilitating effects of sickle cell disease is cause for celebration among a community with few options for relief.

8 Dec 2023

Small molecule drug shows promise as potential new treatment for multiple sclerosis

CAMH-led pre-clinical studies using a small molecule drug have shown promise as a potential new treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). The results have been published today in the journal Science Advances.

8 Dec 2023

MEPs urged to prioritize cardiovascular health at EU plenary session

Members of Parliament (MEPs) at 2023's ending plenary session, 11-14 December, are being urged to prioritize health and help defeat the continent's most pervasive health threat: cardiovascular disease (CVD).

8 Dec 2023

Researchers discover next-gen lipid nanoparticles for muscle-focused mRNA delivery

A team of researchers based at the University of Toronto's (U of T) Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy has discovered a novel ionizable lipid nanoparticle that enables muscle-focused mRNA delivery while minimizing off-target delivery to other tissues.

8 Dec 2023

VUB researchers develop a nanobody-based technology to prevent liver inflammation

Mathieu Vinken, a professor in the In Vitro Toxicology and Dermato-cosmetology (IVTD) lab at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and doctoral student Raf Van Campenhout have developed a technique based on nanobody technology to prevent liver inflammation.

8 Dec 2023

New discovery could provide a potential target to treat diabetes

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals have identified an enzyme that blocks insulin produced in the body - a discovery that could provide a new target to treat diabetes.

8 Dec 2023

Scientists decode key factor in T cell lymphoma growth, paving way for new treatments

A team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has decoded the factor that makes T cell lymphomas grow comparatively rapidly: A missing "emergency shut-off switch" results in the lymphomas processing particularly large amounts of sugar and triggers other processes as well.

8 Dec 2023

Plant-based diets and genetic risk for obesity

The potential link between plant-based dietary patterns (plant-based dietary indices, PDI) and genetic risk of obesity.

8 Dec 2023

How did machine learning models perform in identifying hepatitis in patients with diabetes?

The performance of different machine learning models in detecting hepatitis among people with diabetes.

8 Dec 2023

Key gene linked to male bias in autism, Tourette's, and ADHD uncovered

Sex bias in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and Tourette syndrome (TS).

8 Dec 2023

Cryo-EM reveals TAF15 as potential treatment target for frontotemporal dementia

An international team of researchers including experts at the Indiana University School of Medicine has identified a protein found in the brains of people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), discovering a new target for potential treatments for the disease.

7 Dec 2023

Fused pancreatic cancer organoid system captures tumor heterogeneity and drug resistance

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), that arises from pancreatic epithelial cells, is the most common form of pancreatic cancer, with a very high mortality rate.

7 Dec 2023

Study identifies new target for fatty liver disease treatment

The global rise in obesity and diabetes is leading to an epidemic in fatty liver disease affecting 20-30 per cent of the world's population.

7 Dec 2023

A class of diabetes medications may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer

A groundbreaking study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University suggests a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC).

7 Dec 2023

Rising colorectal cancer risk in young adults calls for earlier screening, study suggests

Study reveals an increase in adenomas and advanced adenomas in younger adults, alongside a rise in colorectal cancer incidence in males under 50, suggesting a need for earlier screening, particularly in men.

7 Dec 2023

Researchers identify 25 new genetic markers linked to peptic ulcers

Researchers studied stomach and duodenal ulcers in a large research project comparing Japanese and European populations.

7 Dec 2023

Anastrozole efficacy in breast cancer prevention for high-risk women linked to estrogen levels

Study examines the efficacy of anastrozole in preventing breast cancer in postmenopausal women at high risk, focusing on the role of baseline estradiol levels and their impact on treatment outcomes.

7 Dec 2023

New project aims to revolutionize stroke treatment with digital twins

It sounds like something from a science fiction film. Assessing the best treatment for a patient with a cerebral infarction or cerebral hemorrhage by performing the procedure on their digital twin. If it's up to researchers at Amsterdam UMC, this will be reality in six years.

7 Dec 2023

Less than five minutes of daily physical activity could prolong life in people with inoperable lung cancer

Lung cancer kills more people globally each year than any other type of cancer, however new Curtin University-led research has found less than five minutes of daily physical activity could be linked with prolonged life in people living with inoperable forms of the disease.

7 Dec 2023

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Study explores immunoregulatory nanomedicines for respiratory infections, highlighting their potential in enhancing treatment outcomes and vaccine efficacy.

7 Dec 2023

Medical Condition News

Many patients may not benefit from gene-editing treatments for sickle cell disease

Small molecule drug shows promise as potential new treatment for multiple sclerosis

MEPs urged to prioritize cardiovascular health at EU plenary session

Researchers discover next-gen lipid nanoparticles for muscle-focused mRNA delivery

VUB researchers develop a nanobody-based technology to prevent liver inflammation

New discovery could provide a potential target to treat diabetes

Scientists decode key factor in T cell lymphoma growth, paving way for new treatments

Plant-based diets and genetic risk for obesity

How did machine learning models perform in identifying hepatitis in patients with diabetes?

Key gene linked to male bias in autism, Tourette's, and ADHD uncovered

Cryo-EM reveals TAF15 as potential treatment target for frontotemporal dementia

Fused pancreatic cancer organoid system captures tumor heterogeneity and drug resistance

Study identifies new target for fatty liver disease treatment

A class of diabetes medications may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer

Rising colorectal cancer risk in young adults calls for earlier screening, study suggests

Researchers identify 25 new genetic markers linked to peptic ulcers

Anastrozole efficacy in breast cancer prevention for high-risk women linked to estrogen levels

New project aims to revolutionize stroke treatment with digital twins

Less than five minutes of daily physical activity could prolong life in people with inoperable lung cancer

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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