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Telehealth may improve access and retention for opioid use disorder treatment

Starting buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder through telehealth was associated with an increased likelihood of staying in treatment longer compared to starting treatment in a non-telehealth setting, according to a new study analyzing Medicaid data from 2019-2020 in Kentucky and Ohio.

18 Oct 2023

Surgery to straighten a crooked septum more effective than nasal sprays, trial suggests

Surgery to straighten a crooked septum (the thin wall of bone and cartilage dividing the space between the two nostrils) is more effective than nasal sprays, and should be offered to adults with at least moderate symptoms such as breathing disruption, suggests a UK trial published by The BMJ today.

18 Oct 2023

Major study wins €5.6M funding to build a better understanding of cystic fibrosis in children

A major new study led by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Children's Health Ireland (CHI) has been awarded funding of €5.6M to work with babies and children in Ireland and the UK over the next five years to build a better understanding of cystic fibrosis.

18 Oct 2023

Microscale device for eye implantation may be used in the treatment of diabetes

Researchers in Sweden have developed a microscale device for implantation in the eye, which presents new opportunities for cell-based treatment of diabetes and other diseases.

18 Oct 2023

Deep learning algorithm identifies antimalarial drug as promising treatment for osteoporosis

Artificial intelligence has exploded in popularity and is being harnessed by some scientists to predict which molecules could treat illnesses, or to quickly screen existing medicines for new applications.

18 Oct 2023

Combining voice technology with AI can be a major step forward in diabetes detection

Determining whether a person is diabetic could be as easy as having them speak a few sentences into their smartphone, according to a groundbreaking study from Klick Labs that combines voice technology with artificial intelligence in a major step forward in diabetes detection.

18 Oct 2023

Precision oncology therapies account for nearly half of new cancer drug approvals since 1998

Of the 198 new oncology drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) between 1998 and 2022, approximately 43% were precision oncology therapies, the use of which is guided by biomarker testing.

18 Oct 2023

Researchers develop experimental vaccine to prevent spread of metastatic cancers to the lungs

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed an experimental vaccine that could prevent the spread of metastatic cancers to the lungs.

18 Oct 2023

Research suggests a potential new approach for halting the spread of pancreatic cancer

A new study carried out in mice, led by Queen Mary University of London, has identified cells that drive the spread of pancreatic cancer and discovered a weakness in these cells that could be targeted using existing drugs.

18 Oct 2023

Review highlights the potential mechanistic links between COVID-19 and Alzheimer's disease

The various neurological symptoms that patients with COVID-19 have experienced suggest that viral infections may increase the risk of neurodegeneration, which could in turn contribute to the development of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease (AD).

18 Oct 2023

Early eating habits shape celiac disease risk in young kids, study shows

This long-term study reveals that dietary patterns in the first two years of life can significantly influence the risk of developing celiac disease autoimmunity (CDA) and celiac disease in genetically predisposed children. High intake of vegetable fats and milk at 9 months reduced CDA risk, while at 24 months, certain foods like wheat and vegetable fats increased the risk, emphasizing the role of non-gluten dietary factors.

17 Oct 2023

Lung chip model offers new insights into how radiation damages the lungs

The lung is one of the tissues most sensitive to radiation in the human body. People exposed to high radiation doses following nuclear incidents develop radiation-induced lung injury (RILI), which affects the function of many cell types in the lung, causing acute and sustained inflammation, and in the longer term, the thickening and scarring of lung tissue known as fibrosis.

17 Oct 2023

Kidney transplantation turns back the clock on renal aging

This recent study in the Journal of Internal Medicine reveals that kidney transplantation mitigates the effects of renal aging in chronic kidney disease patients, outperforming dialysis. The research utilized DNA methylation clocks to assess biological age, finding that age acceleration decreased one year post-transplant but remained unchanged with dialysis.

17 Oct 2023

New treatment options offer hope for patients with non-small cell lung cancer

More people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are likely to benefit from new drugs that target molecular alterations in tumour cells, with less need for chemotherapy, following results of multiple landmark clinical trials reported for the first time in late-breaking presentations at the ESMO Congress 2023 (1-7).

17 Oct 2023

How adverse working conditions increase the risk of depression

The study in The Lancet reveals a strong correlation between adverse working conditions and the onset of mental health disorders like depression, emphasizing the need for workplace interventions. It calls for improved theoretical frameworks and assessment methods to further understand this link and translate findings into actionable policies.

17 Oct 2023

Oral diabetes and obesity meds danuglipron and orforglipron show promise but have gastrointestinal drawbacks

New orally-administered GLP-1 receptor agonists danuglipron and orforglipron show promise in treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, according to a systematic review. While effective in glycemic control and weight reduction, these drugs come with gastrointestinal side effects that may lead to treatment discontinuation.

17 Oct 2023

Skyrocketing demand for weight-loss drugs prompts calls for informed prescribing

The study reveals a significant increase in the usage of GLP-1 receptor agonists, particularly Ozempic and Trulicity, for weight management and Type 2 diabetes in the U.S. from 2014 to 2022. Amidst rapid growth and shortages, the paper calls for evidence-based decision-making to ensure stable medication supply and effective treatment.

17 Oct 2023

Gut microbiota linked to Alzheimer's disease

Researchers have discovered the link between the gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease.

17 Oct 2023

How pregnancy affects body image dissatisfaction among women

A recent study in BMC Pregnancy Childbirth explores how pregnancy affects body image dissatisfaction among women. The meta-analysis reveals varying experiences, with some women feeling worse about their bodies during pregnancy, highlighting the role of social pressures and individual differences.

17 Oct 2023

Researchers receive NCI grant for the development of new pancreatic cancer therapies

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received an NCI grant that will provide about $10.9 million to research programs for the development of new therapies for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the deadliest form of pancreatic cancer.

17 Oct 2023

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Telehealth may improve access and retention for opioid use disorder treatment

Surgery to straighten a crooked septum more effective than nasal sprays, trial suggests

Major study wins €5.6M funding to build a better understanding of cystic fibrosis in children

Microscale device for eye implantation may be used in the treatment of diabetes

Deep learning algorithm identifies antimalarial drug as promising treatment for osteoporosis

Combining voice technology with AI can be a major step forward in diabetes detection

Precision oncology therapies account for nearly half of new cancer drug approvals since 1998

Researchers develop experimental vaccine to prevent spread of metastatic cancers to the lungs

Research suggests a potential new approach for halting the spread of pancreatic cancer

Review highlights the potential mechanistic links between COVID-19 and Alzheimer's disease

Early eating habits shape celiac disease risk in young kids, study shows

Lung chip model offers new insights into how radiation damages the lungs

Kidney transplantation turns back the clock on renal aging

New treatment options offer hope for patients with non-small cell lung cancer

How adverse working conditions increase the risk of depression

Oral diabetes and obesity meds danuglipron and orforglipron show promise but have gastrointestinal drawbacks

Skyrocketing demand for weight-loss drugs prompts calls for informed prescribing

Gut microbiota linked to Alzheimer's disease

How pregnancy affects body image dissatisfaction among women

Researchers receive NCI grant for the development of new pancreatic cancer therapies

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