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MD Anderson Cancer launches Institute for Data Science in to transform cancer care and research

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the launch of its Institute for Data Science in Oncology (IDSO), which integrates the most advanced computational and data science approaches with the institution's extensive scientific and clinical expertise to significantly improve patient's lives by transforming cancer care and research.

9 Nov 2023

Researchers identify predictive brain imaging-based biomarkers of mental illness in adolescents

Research and treatment of psychiatric disorders are stymied by a lack of biomarkers - objective biological or physiological markers that can help diagnose, track, predict, and treat diseases.

9 Nov 2023

New study links food allergies to increased risk of heart disease death

Sensitivity to common food allergens such as cow's milk and peanuts could be an important and previously unappreciated cause of heart disease, new research suggests – and the increased risk for cardiovascular death includes people without obvious food allergies.

9 Nov 2023

Broccoli sprouts diet protects mice from Crohn's disease, study shows

High fiber diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and improve quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study conducted in mice.

9 Nov 2023

Individuals with severe mental illness are at higher risk of experiencing physical multimorbidity

A new study published in BMJ Mental Health has found that individuals with severe mental illness are almost twice as likely to report physical multimorbidity, emphasizing the critical importance of addressing the intersection between mental and physical health.

9 Nov 2023

New research finds father's prenatal mental health may benefit child's behavior and IQ

The association between paternal mental health and a child's development during middle childhood.

9 Nov 2023

UK Biobank study links social connections with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular mortality

The associations between functional and structural components of social connection and all-cause and CVD mortality.

9 Nov 2023

New hope for preventing preterm births: IL-6R blockade reduces neonatal mortality

The role of interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-1α in sterile intraamniotic inflammation (SIAI), a condition associated with preterm birth (PTB).

9 Nov 2023

Study links lower testosterone levels with increased arthritis risk

The relationship between serological testosterone levels and arthritis among United States (US) adults.

9 Nov 2023

Underdiagnosed and undertreated, young Black males with ADHD get left behind

As a kid, Wesley Jackson Wade should have been set up to succeed. His father was a novelist and corporate sales director and his mother was a special education teacher.

9 Nov 2023

Unlocking secrets of aging: ENABL age offers detailed, individualized aging profiles using cutting-edge AI techniques

Combining machine learning with explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) to predict biological age with personalized explanations.

9 Nov 2023

25-year Swedish study reveals link between road traffic pollution and increased mortality risk

The exploration of the link between road traffic pollution and increased mortality risk.

9 Nov 2023

Charting the future of IBD treatment: From immune modulators to microRNA therapies

In a recent study published in the journal eGastroenterology, researchers delved into the latest therapeutic strategies for managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The paper discusses emerging treatments ranging from immune-modulating drugs and biologics to novel approaches like microRNA upregulators and stem cell therapies, highlighting the need for precision medicine in IBD care.

8 Nov 2023

Fluoride and sealants win against youth dental caries, a robust review informs US health policy

In a comprehensive review for the JAMA Network, researchers find that preventive oral health interventions like fluoride treatments and sealants are effective in combating dental caries in youth, offering actionable insights for the US Preventive Services Task Force and healthcare providers.

8 Nov 2023

Doing yoga may help reduce feelings of stigma in people with epilepsy

For people with epilepsy, doing yoga may help reduce feelings of stigma about the disease along with reducing seizure frequency and anxiety, according to new research published in the November 8, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

8 Nov 2023

Study unravels molecular basis of chronic pain transition

Researchers from the Center for Translational Immunology at University Medical Center Utrecht (the Netherlands) have identified that a transient inflammatory pain causes mitochondrial and redox changes in sensory neurons that persist beyond pain resolution.

8 Nov 2023

Gamma delta T cells engineered to be more potent and long-lasting against cancer

UCLA scientists have developed a new method to engineer more powerful immune cells that can potentially be used for "off-the-shelf" cell therapy to treat challenging cancers.

8 Nov 2023

Allergic conditions linked to higher risk of Long-COVID, study finds

In an analysis of published prospective studies of people of all ages with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection who were followed for at least 12 months, pre-existing allergic conditions were linked to higher risks of experiencing long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19, or Long-COVID.

8 Nov 2023

Study sheds new light on the variety of cellular causes of rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation that leads to pain, joint damage, and disability, which affects approximately 18 million people worldwide.

8 Nov 2023

UC Riverside scientists slow progression of Huntington's disease in flies and worms

Huntington's disease causes involuntary movements and dementia, has no cure, and is fatal. For the first time, UC Riverside scientists have shown they can slow its progression in flies and worms, opening the door to human treatments.

8 Nov 2023

Medical Condition News

MD Anderson Cancer launches Institute for Data Science in to transform cancer care and research

Researchers identify predictive brain imaging-based biomarkers of mental illness in adolescents

New study links food allergies to increased risk of heart disease death

Broccoli sprouts diet protects mice from Crohn's disease, study shows

Individuals with severe mental illness are at higher risk of experiencing physical multimorbidity

New research finds father's prenatal mental health may benefit child's behavior and IQ

UK Biobank study links social connections with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular mortality

New hope for preventing preterm births: IL-6R blockade reduces neonatal mortality

Study links lower testosterone levels with increased arthritis risk

Underdiagnosed and undertreated, young Black males with ADHD get left behind

Unlocking secrets of aging: ENABL age offers detailed, individualized aging profiles using cutting-edge AI techniques

25-year Swedish study reveals link between road traffic pollution and increased mortality risk

Charting the future of IBD treatment: From immune modulators to microRNA therapies

Fluoride and sealants win against youth dental caries, a robust review informs US health policy

Doing yoga may help reduce feelings of stigma in people with epilepsy

Study unravels molecular basis of chronic pain transition

Gamma delta T cells engineered to be more potent and long-lasting against cancer

Allergic conditions linked to higher risk of Long-COVID, study finds

Study sheds new light on the variety of cellular causes of rheumatoid arthritis

UC Riverside scientists slow progression of Huntington's disease in flies and worms

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