Medical Condition News

RSS

UCLA investigators receive $800,000 grant to treat and prevent aggressive kidney cancer

Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have received an $800,000 grant from the V Foundation to find new ways to treat and prevent a severe form of kidney cancer associated with a hereditary syndrome caused by mutations in the fumarate hydratase (FH) gene.

16 Jul 2024

UIC researchers explore digital tools to personalize depression treatment

New research at the University of Illinois Chicago is testing whether digital tools can help predict which patients with depression will benefit from specific treatments and help deliver those treatments to them on demand.

16 Jul 2024

Predicting Alzheimer's decline: New model offers personalized insights for patients

Researchers developed a model to predict cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients using clinical and biomarker data, improving personalized treatment plans.

16 Jul 2024

Daily supplement may help preserve vision in people with late-stage dry AMD

In a new analysis of data, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), potentially helping people with late-stage disease preserve their central vision.

16 Jul 2024

Massive weight loss improves metabolism, mood, and decision-making in obese individuals

People who are severely overweight (obese) not only exhibit altered risk behavior, but also changes in their metabolism and psyche.

16 Jul 2024

Tablet use disrupts toddlers' joint attention and language development

A recent study reveals that tablet use by toddlers can interfere with joint attention and behavioral responses, potentially hindering their language and social development.

16 Jul 2024

Weill Cornell researchers define three Parkinson's subtypes with machine learning

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have used machine learning to define three subtypes of Parkinson's disease based on the pace at which the disease progresses.

16 Jul 2024

Hormone modulating therapy may lower dementia risk in breast cancer survivors

Hormone modulating therapy (HMT) used for the treatment of breast cancer was associated with a 7% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias later in life, according to a new study published today in JAMA Network Open.

16 Jul 2024

CePA: Novel nanomedicine for alleviating MASH via mTOR repression

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is one of the most common chronic liver diseases, primarily caused by metabolic disorders and systemic inflammatory responses.

16 Jul 2024

Swift transfer from pediatric to adult care may reduce the use of acute care services in sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited red blood cell disorder in the United States and can lead to health problems including organ dysfunction, acute chest syndrome and strokes over a patient's lifespan.

16 Jul 2024

Study analyzes lack of palliative care referrals for nursing home residents

Palliative care, specialized medical care focusing on providing relief from the symptoms -- including pain -- and the stress of serious illness, is underutilized in nursing homes, despite the large number of nursing home residents living with a serious illness such as cancer, dementia, Parkinson's disease, heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

16 Jul 2024

Navigating adjuvant therapy options in hepatocellular carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most prevalent malignancies globally and is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths.

16 Jul 2024

Ultrasound techniques for the surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary malignancy of the liver and one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Early detection and accurate diagnosis are crucial for effective management and improved survival rates.

16 Jul 2024

New approaches for repairing the function of mutated proteins that cause stroke

Cerebral autosomal recessive arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CARASIL) is a rare, severe, and deadly genetic disorder characterized by damage to small blood vessels in the brain and which triggers strokes.

16 Jul 2024

AGA releases new clinical guidance to help recognize the symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released new clinical guidance to help clinicians and patients recognize the signs and symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS).

16 Jul 2024

Bridging chemistry and computing to combat cancer

Vincent Zoete is developing computer tools to fight cancer. The chemist, who heads two groups at the University of Lausanne and the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, predicts the effects of new drugs.

16 Jul 2024

Chronic Urticaria: Addressing unmet needs, emerging therapies, and advances in personalized treatment approaches

Emerging personalized treatment approaches for chronic urticari.

16 Jul 2024

Omega-3 fatty acids found to significantly reduce acne in new study

Recent research highlights that omega-3 fatty acids significantly reduce acne severity. Supplementation and a Mediterranean diet improved skin condition in most study participants.

16 Jul 2024

Study shows oral semaglutide matches DPP-4i in adherence and persistence for type 2 diabetes

Researchers found that adherence and persistence in T2D patients using oral semaglutide is similar to DPP-4i, but semaglutide users required fewer concurrent medications, indicating higher long-term efficacy.

16 Jul 2024

Does being obese or overweight reduce semen quality?

Researchers in China found significant associations between obesity and reduced semen quality in men, with the greatest declines in those with severe obesity. The study emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy weight for male reproductive health.

16 Jul 2024

Medical Condition News

UCLA investigators receive $800,000 grant to treat and prevent aggressive kidney cancer

UIC researchers explore digital tools to personalize depression treatment

Predicting Alzheimer's decline: New model offers personalized insights for patients

Daily supplement may help preserve vision in people with late-stage dry AMD

Massive weight loss improves metabolism, mood, and decision-making in obese individuals

Tablet use disrupts toddlers' joint attention and language development

Weill Cornell researchers define three Parkinson's subtypes with machine learning

Hormone modulating therapy may lower dementia risk in breast cancer survivors

CePA: Novel nanomedicine for alleviating MASH via mTOR repression

Swift transfer from pediatric to adult care may reduce the use of acute care services in sickle cell disease

Study analyzes lack of palliative care referrals for nursing home residents

Navigating adjuvant therapy options in hepatocellular carcinoma

Ultrasound techniques for the surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma

New approaches for repairing the function of mutated proteins that cause stroke

AGA releases new clinical guidance to help recognize the symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome

Bridging chemistry and computing to combat cancer

Chronic Urticaria: Addressing unmet needs, emerging therapies, and advances in personalized treatment approaches

Omega-3 fatty acids found to significantly reduce acne in new study

Study shows oral semaglutide matches DPP-4i in adherence and persistence for type 2 diabetes

Does being obese or overweight reduce semen quality?

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Latest News