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New heart organoid model could revolutionize drug development and toxicology studies

Heart disease kills 18 million people each year, but the development of new therapies faces a bottleneck: no physiological model of the entire human heart exists – so far.

28 Nov 2023

Radiation therapy could improve cardiac function in heart failure

Cardiologists and radiation oncologists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis pioneered the use of radiation therapy - a strategy typically used against cancer - to treat patients with a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular tachycardia.

28 Nov 2023

All-cause thyrotoxicosis associated with increased risk of cognitive disorders

Thyrotoxicosis - excess thyroid hormone levels in the body - has been linked to an increased risk of cognitive disorders among older adults, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine.

28 Nov 2023

FDA awards grant for phase 1 clinical trial of experimental AML/MDS treatment

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) - two related blood diseases that disproportionally strike older adults - are notoriously difficult to treat and associated with high relapse rates.

28 Nov 2023

Combined marijuana and cigarette smoking may increase lung damage

Smoking marijuana in combination with cigarettes may lead to increased damage of the lung's air sacs, according to research being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

28 Nov 2023

Study shows link between personal wealth and health care costs in people with Alzheimer’s disease

Finland has a strong public health care system; nevertheless, personal wealth is associated with the costs of hospital care and medication in people with Alzheimer's disease.

28 Nov 2023

Unveiling a new cardiac myosin inhibitor through AI-driven virtual screening

Discovery of a novel cardiac-specific myosin modulator.

28 Nov 2023

She once advised the president on aging issues. Now, she’s battling serious disability and depression.

The GoFundMe request jumped out at me as I was scrolling through posts on LinkedIn.

28 Nov 2023

Microneedle bandage offers new hope for diabetic wound treatment

Researchers developed a microneedle (MN) bandage containing selenium (Se) and chlorin e6 (Ce6) hybrid nanoparticles (SeC@PA) for diabetic wound therapy.

28 Nov 2023

Study reveals high alcohol consumption in men increases mortality risks in China

The associations of cause-specific mortality with alcohol intake.

28 Nov 2023

Associations between socioeconomic status, clinical variables, and non-COVID-19 sepsis risk

The impact of socioeconomic status and clinical variables on sepsis incidence and mortality.

28 Nov 2023

Researchers develop $1 cancer treatment using engineered bacteria

What if a single one-dollar dose could cure cancer?

27 Nov 2023

Researchers develop state-of-the-art UV protective contact lenses

The global rise in ocular diseases, largely due to insufficient ophthalmic diagnostics and monitoring, has emphasized the need for better treatment methods. Pioneering developments in therapeutic and diagnostic contact lenses are now offering hope in treating these diseases.

27 Nov 2023

New computational model simulates cancer cell movement with unprecedented precision

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have significantly enhanced the capabilities of a computational model that simulates the movement of individual cancer cells across long distances within the entire human body.

27 Nov 2023

Traffic-related air pollution raises blood pressure, study finds

For more than a century, American cities have been sliced and diced by high-traffic roadways. Interstate highways and wide arterials are now a defining feature of most metropolitan areas, their constant flow of cars spewing pollution into nearby neighborhoods.

27 Nov 2023

Adherence to the WCRF/AICR guidelines can significantly reduce cancer risk

Greater adherence to the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) cancer prevention recommendations - which encourage a healthy lifestyle - is associated with a lower risk of all cancers combined and some individual cancers such as breast cancer.

27 Nov 2023

Omega-3s in the spotlight: The impact of EPA and DHA on athlete health and performance

Research paper reviews the effects of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA, on athletes, discussing their benefits in inflammation control, cognitive function, and muscle maintenance, and the need for further research to fully understand their impact. It also addresses the risks and optimal intake of these supplements, highlighting their potential to improve athletic performance and recovery with minimal adverse effects at recommended doses.

27 Nov 2023

RNA-based therapy shows promise for treating leukemia in animal models

Each year, about 13,000 people in Deutschland are diagnosed with leukemia, an umbrella term that encompasses various forms of blood cancer.

27 Nov 2023

Two kiwi fruit every day safe and can replace vitamin C supplementation

Study investigates the health effects of consuming two kiwifruits daily for six weeks. It finds no significant changes in metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers, indicating that regular kiwifruit consumption is safe and increases dietary vitamin C intake without adversely affecting metabolic health.

27 Nov 2023

New stem cell-based treatment for Type 1 diabetes can reduce dependence on daily insulin injections

An innovative stem cell-based treatment for Type 1 diabetes can meaningfully regulate blood glucose levels and reduce dependence on daily insulin injections, according to new clinical trial results from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).

27 Nov 2023

Medical Condition News

New heart organoid model could revolutionize drug development and toxicology studies

Radiation therapy could improve cardiac function in heart failure

All-cause thyrotoxicosis associated with increased risk of cognitive disorders

FDA awards grant for phase 1 clinical trial of experimental AML/MDS treatment

Combined marijuana and cigarette smoking may increase lung damage

Study shows link between personal wealth and health care costs in people with Alzheimer’s disease

Unveiling a new cardiac myosin inhibitor through AI-driven virtual screening

She once advised the president on aging issues. Now, she’s battling serious disability and depression.

Microneedle bandage offers new hope for diabetic wound treatment

Study reveals high alcohol consumption in men increases mortality risks in China

Associations between socioeconomic status, clinical variables, and non-COVID-19 sepsis risk

Researchers develop $1 cancer treatment using engineered bacteria

Researchers develop state-of-the-art UV protective contact lenses

New computational model simulates cancer cell movement with unprecedented precision

Traffic-related air pollution raises blood pressure, study finds

Adherence to the WCRF/AICR guidelines can significantly reduce cancer risk

Omega-3s in the spotlight: The impact of EPA and DHA on athlete health and performance

RNA-based therapy shows promise for treating leukemia in animal models

Two kiwi fruit every day safe and can replace vitamin C supplementation

New stem cell-based treatment for Type 1 diabetes can reduce dependence on daily insulin injections

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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