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Diabetes breakthrough: Scientists uncover novel route to stimulate beta cell growth

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered a novel route to stimulate the growth of healthy insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells in a preclinical model of diabetes.

8 Nov 2023

Gene expression in nearby healthy tissue may be a better predictor of lung cancer recurrence

Genetic information collected from seemingly healthy tissue near lung tumors may be a better predictor of whether cancer will come back after treatment than analysis of the tumors themselves, according to new research led by NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center.

8 Nov 2023

New drug shows exciting promise for the treatment of ALS

In science, a simple but thorough observation can kick-start the most surprising findings. Researchers at the Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina noticed that mice lacking a protein of interest in cancer research were showing visible signs of abnormal motor functions as they aged, including loss of coordination and strength.

8 Nov 2023

Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?

Concurrent sequencing of DNA and RNA to detect the predisposition to hereditary cancer.

8 Nov 2023

AI-powered radiation therapy revolutionizes cancer treatment at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Patients undergoing radiation therapy for certain types of cancer at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital are among the first in the country with access to a cutting-edge treatment system that increases accuracy and precision, enhances patient comfort, and minimizes side effects.

8 Nov 2023

Reversing biological age could increase longevity and lower dementia and stroke risk

The association between three clinical BA measures and neurological disease risk.

8 Nov 2023

High-density electrocorticography for speech decoding and improved neural speech prostheses

High-resolution, micro-electrocorticographic (µECoG) neural recordings for speech decoding to improve speech prostheses.

8 Nov 2023

Study shows linear associations between body mass index and site-specific tumors in young males

The associations between body mass index (BMI) among young males and new-onset site-specific tumors.

8 Nov 2023

Diet and sedentary behavior influence adiposity in obese children, study finds

The relationship between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and diet quality

8 Nov 2023

Innovative AI model uses YouTube vlogs to identify depression signs early

An innovative depression detection model that leverages audiovisual features from YouTube vlogs.

8 Nov 2023

Pharmacogenomics holds promise for personalized dementia therapies

Pharmacogenomics-based studies in the research for personalized therapeutics for dementia

8 Nov 2023

CAR-T cell therapy could lead to sustained suppression of autoantibodies in treatment-resistant lupus

New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, demonstrates that CAR-T cell therapy could lead to sustained suppression of autoantibodies in treatment-resistant lupus while maintaining a robust response to vaccines.

7 Nov 2023

New training program expands access to rheumatology care for Native American communities

New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, describes the expansion of a novel program to train primary care physicians (PCPs) in the diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Native American communities that have little or no access to rheumatology care.

7 Nov 2023

Experts develop equitable quality measures to improve lupus care by 2030

Leaders of a project to develop and implement equitable new quality measures for lupus care by the end of the decade will present their work at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting.

7 Nov 2023

Deep learning system accurately identifies joint space narrowing and erosions in hand radiographs

New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, shows that a deep learning system could accurately identify and predict joint space narrowing and erosions in hand radiographs of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

7 Nov 2023

Positive antiphospholipid antibodies linked to increased cardiovascular risk in lupus patients

New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, describes a link between positive antiphospholipid antibodies and an increased risk of future cardiovascular disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

7 Nov 2023

Salivary gland abnormalities in primary Sjögren's become more severe over time, study shows

New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, shows that ultrasound-detected salivary gland abnormalities in primary Sjögren's become more severe over time and that the slow-to-progress disease likely starts long before it is first detected.

7 Nov 2023

JAK inhibitors and tocilizumab elicit better response rates in VEXAS syndrome

New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, found that JAK inhibitors (JAKi) and tocilizumab elicited better response rates in VEXAS syndrome compared to other targeted therapies.

7 Nov 2023

$Study finds doubled risk of fractures in patients with acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal arthritis$

Study finds doubled risk of fractures in patients with acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal arthritis

Researchers will present the first-ever study of fractures and calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting.

7 Nov 2023

Researchers discover a new link between obesity and neurodegenerative disorders

Researchers led by Mroj Alassaf at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in the United States have discovered a link between obesity and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease.

7 Nov 2023

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Diabetes breakthrough: Scientists uncover novel route to stimulate beta cell growth

Gene expression in nearby healthy tissue may be a better predictor of lung cancer recurrence

New drug shows exciting promise for the treatment of ALS

Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?

AI-powered radiation therapy revolutionizes cancer treatment at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Reversing biological age could increase longevity and lower dementia and stroke risk

High-density electrocorticography for speech decoding and improved neural speech prostheses

Study shows linear associations between body mass index and site-specific tumors in young males

Diet and sedentary behavior influence adiposity in obese children, study finds

Innovative AI model uses YouTube vlogs to identify depression signs early

Pharmacogenomics holds promise for personalized dementia therapies

CAR-T cell therapy could lead to sustained suppression of autoantibodies in treatment-resistant lupus

New training program expands access to rheumatology care for Native American communities

Experts develop equitable quality measures to improve lupus care by 2030

Deep learning system accurately identifies joint space narrowing and erosions in hand radiographs

Positive antiphospholipid antibodies linked to increased cardiovascular risk in lupus patients

Salivary gland abnormalities in primary Sjögren's become more severe over time, study shows

JAK inhibitors and tocilizumab elicit better response rates in VEXAS syndrome

Study finds doubled risk of fractures in patients with acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal arthritis

Researchers discover a new link between obesity and neurodegenerative disorders

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