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Adding MET inhibitor enhances immune response against small cell lung tumors

Adding a MET gene inhibitor enhances the effect of combined chemotherapy and immunotherapy in small cell lung cancer (SCLC), according to a multicenter study led by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, in collaboration with researchers from the CIBERONC cancer research network.

12 Aug 2025

Novel vaccine shows promise against KRAS-driven pancreatic and colorectal cancers

A novel cancer vaccine that stimulates the immune system to target one of the most common cancer-driving mutations has shown encouraging early results in patients with pancreatic and colorectal cancer, two of the most difficult-to-treat malignancies, according to a study led in part by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.

12 Aug 2025

Researchers uncover the physics behind inaccuracies of cuff-based blood pressure readings

Researchers have found why common cuff-based blood pressure readings are inaccurate and how they might be improved, which could improve health outcomes for patients.

12 Aug 2025

AI detects early signs of laryngeal cancer from voice recordings

Cancer of the voice box or larynx is an important public health burden. In 2021, there were an estimated 1.1 million cases of laryngeal cancer worldwide, and approximately 100,000 people died from it. Risk factors include smoking, alcohol abuse, and infection with human papillomavirus.

12 Aug 2025

Cats with dementia show brain changes similar to Alzheimer’s in humans

Cats with dementia have brain changes similar to those of people with Alzheimer's disease, offering a valuable model for studying the condition in humans, a study says.

12 Aug 2025

3D-printed kidney tumors offer a new tool in the fight against renal cancer

Scientists at Tsinghua University have developed a method to grow kidney tumors in the lab using cells from real patients, offering a potential new tool in the fight against renal cancer.

12 Aug 2025

Lavender oil could speed recovery after brain surgery

Lavender essential oil aromatherapy improves sleep quality and reduces postoperative delirium in brain surgery patients, offering a natural aid for recovery.

12 Aug 2025

New research highlights combined impact of genes and lifestyle on dilated cardiomyopathy

An international team, led by scientists from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has studied around 3000 people affected by the heart disease dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) – a driver of heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest.

12 Aug 2025

New Canadian guideline highlights expanded role of obesity medications

"Pharmacotherapy can help people living with obesity improve overall health, not just lose weight," says Dr. Sue D. Pedersen, MD, endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist in Calgary, and lead author of this guideline. "The goal of obesity medications is to improve metabolic, mechanical, and/or mental health, and improve quality of life, incorporating treatment goals that are important to each individual patient."

11 Aug 2025

Research finds long-term health challenges in survivors of childhood cancer

Researchers at City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States with its National Medical Center ranked among the nation's top cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report, today published a new study which found that some survivors of childhood cancer are more at risk for serious health issues as they grow older, including new cancers and chronic conditions like heart disease.

11 Aug 2025

Researchers develop machine learning models to identify biomarkers for chronic fatigue syndrome

When cells expire, they leave behind an activity log of sorts: RNA expelled into blood plasma that reveal changes in gene expression, cellular signaling, tissue injury and other biological processes.

11 Aug 2025

Fifteen-year study shows major gains in diabetes technology use and patient outcomes

A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found big increases in the use of continuous glucose monitoring and insulin delivery devices by children and adults with type 1 diabetes over a 15-year period, with corresponding jumps in optimal blood-sugar control.

11 Aug 2025

Cutting HFSS ultra-processed foods may save lives, says AHA report

The American Heart Association’s new science advisory links high consumption of ultra-processed foods to increased cardiometabolic risks and mortality, urging targeted reduction of HFSS UPFs. The report also calls for policy reforms, equity-focused strategies, and further research into mechanisms beyond nutrient content.

11 Aug 2025

Brain’s energy control map offers blueprint for next-gen weight loss therapies

Scientists map how the brain integrates hormonal and neural signals from the body to control appetite, energy use, and reward pathways, revealing targets for next-generation anti-obesity drugs. This review highlights the interplay between neuroendocrine circuits, neuroplasticity, and pharmacotherapy for durable, non-aversive weight loss.

11 Aug 2025

Study establishes a causal link between mitochondrial dysfunction and neurodegenerative diseases

Mitochondria, the tiny organelles without which our bodies would be deprived of energy, are gradually revealing their mysteries.

11 Aug 2025

Fetal procedure dramatically reduces mortality in high-risk Vein of Galen Malformation cases

Building upon the success of the first in utero brain surgery for Vein of Galen Malformation (VOGM) reported in 2023, new data published today in JAMA provides further evidence for the potential use of fetal embolization for this condition.

11 Aug 2025

New subcutaneous EEG device offers breakthrough in epilepsy monitoring

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London in partnership with the Mayo Clinic and UNEEG medical, has found that an electronic device placed under the scalp is an effective and feasible means of accurately tracking epilepsy.

11 Aug 2025

Study reveals troubling gaps in accuracy, fairness of mental health screenings for incarcerated youth

Approximately 70% of incarcerated youth in the United States have a mental disorder. The challenges in this population are profound – about 30% report suicidal thoughts, 12% have attempted suicide and 25% experience solitary confinement, a condition strongly associated with increased suicide risk.

11 Aug 2025

Implant system can treat Type 1 diabetes by supplying extra oxygen to insulin-secreting cells

Cornell researchers have developed an implant system that can treat Type 1 diabetes by supplying extra oxygen to densely packed insulin-secreting cells, without the need for immunosuppression.

11 Aug 2025

New insights into how keto diet can restore cognitive function following status epilepticus

Epilepsy affects over 70 million people worldwide, and a significant portion of patients suffer from drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), where standard medications fail.

11 Aug 2025

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Medical Condition News

Adding MET inhibitor enhances immune response against small cell lung tumors

Novel vaccine shows promise against KRAS-driven pancreatic and colorectal cancers

Researchers uncover the physics behind inaccuracies of cuff-based blood pressure readings

AI detects early signs of laryngeal cancer from voice recordings

Cats with dementia show brain changes similar to Alzheimer’s in humans

3D-printed kidney tumors offer a new tool in the fight against renal cancer

Lavender oil could speed recovery after brain surgery

New research highlights combined impact of genes and lifestyle on dilated cardiomyopathy

New Canadian guideline highlights expanded role of obesity medications

Research finds long-term health challenges in survivors of childhood cancer

Researchers develop machine learning models to identify biomarkers for chronic fatigue syndrome

Fifteen-year study shows major gains in diabetes technology use and patient outcomes

Cutting HFSS ultra-processed foods may save lives, says AHA report

Brain’s energy control map offers blueprint for next-gen weight loss therapies

Study establishes a causal link between mitochondrial dysfunction and neurodegenerative diseases

Fetal procedure dramatically reduces mortality in high-risk Vein of Galen Malformation cases

New subcutaneous EEG device offers breakthrough in epilepsy monitoring

Study reveals troubling gaps in accuracy, fairness of mental health screenings for incarcerated youth

Implant system can treat Type 1 diabetes by supplying extra oxygen to insulin-secreting cells

New insights into how keto diet can restore cognitive function following status epilepticus

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