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American Heart Association invests in the future of heart and brain health research

More than 100 scientists from across the U.S. are receiving special grants to support their research work in finding innovative solutions to fight heart disease and stroke.

21 Jul 2023

A model-based approach to estimating vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

A group of researchers examined the effectiveness of updated vaccines and variant-matched boosters.

21 Jul 2023

Pertussis vaccination responses in COPD patients

Researchers evaluated the humoral and cellular immune responses to pertussis vaccination in COPD patients.

21 Jul 2023

Insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms governing neuropsychiatric symptoms of multiple sclerosis

Researchers pursued insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms governing neuropsychiatric symptoms of MS.

21 Jul 2023

Advancing vaccine adjuvants: exploring cutting-edge platforms for improved immunization

A group of authors summarized adjuvant mechanisms, characteristics, and applications, seeking to overcome current vaccine limitations.

21 Jul 2023

Digital technologies for effective geriatric care: successes, challenges and future perspectives

Researchers discussed the current achievements, challenges, and potential opportunities in using digital technologies.

21 Jul 2023

Study examines pediatric traumatic brain injury as a potential risk factor for psychotic disorders or symptoms

Scientists conduct a meta-analysis to assess whether pediatric traumatic brain injury is a potential risk factor for psychotic disorders or symptoms.

21 Jul 2023

ECOG-ACRIN launches new trial to evaluate nilotinib and paclitaxel for advanced cancers

The ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group has enrolled the first patient in a new treatment trial to evaluate the effectiveness of adding nilotinib to standard paclitaxel chemotherapy.

20 Jul 2023

UArizona researcher awarded $1.3 million to study lifestyle interventions in American Indian cancer patients

A University of Arizona Cancer Center researcher was awarded a $1.3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to study the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions in American Indian patients with obesity-related solid tumor cancers who are preparing for surgery.

20 Jul 2023

Catheter ablation: A new first-line treatment option for atrial fibrillation

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia worldwide, affecting millions of the general population.

20 Jul 2023

Researchers identify how enzymes can help prevent heart damage in chemotherapy patients

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have identified a process by which enzymes can help prevent heart damage in chemotherapy patients.

20 Jul 2023

Researchers develop novel system to identify new therapeutics for familial hypercholesterolemia

The Mona Lisa, painted by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci, is one of the most recognizable paintings in the world. But many people would be surprised to learn that this painting offers the first evidence of a disease called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH).

20 Jul 2023

$Novel system for fixing bone fractures approved by FDA$

Novel system for fixing bone fractures approved by FDA

A new system for fixing bone fractures, called the Bone Bolt System, has been approved for market by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the University of Utah Orthopaedic Innovation Center (OIC), Department of Orthopaedics and Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine announced on July 20, 2023.

20 Jul 2023

Study illuminates why obesity makes ovarian cancer more deadly

Most women with ovarian cancer are diagnosed with the most advanced form of the disease. Less than a third of those diagnosed with the disease survive five years later. As the third most common type of gynecological cancer, it led to more than 200,000 reported deaths globally in 2020 alone, according to a recent study.

20 Jul 2023

Six new Damon Runyon Clinical Investigators announced for 2023

The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named six new Damon Runyon Clinical Investigators.

20 Jul 2023

Study highlights need to improve screening and surveillance for Barrett's esophagus

A new study published in Gastroenterology aims to improve the effectiveness of screening and surveillance practices for early cancer detection in Barrett's esophagus (BE).

20 Jul 2023

Omega-3 fatty acids may help maintain lung health

Omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in fish and fish oil supplements, appear promising for maintaining lung health, according to new evidence from a large, multi-faceted study in healthy adults supported by the National Institutes of Health.

20 Jul 2023

Black cancer survivors face higher risk of cardiovascular disease

A new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that Black cancer survivors in the United States experience a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with White cancer survivors.

20 Jul 2023

Volunteering in late life associated with better executive function and episodic memory

Volunteering in late life is associated with better cognitive function — specifically, better executive function and episodic memory — according to research presented today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2023, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and online.

20 Jul 2023

Researchers create a multiclass cancer diagnostic model using miRNA expression profiles and AI

Cancer is one of the most devastating diseases in the world. In 2023, more than 1.9 million new cancer cases and 609,820 deaths are projected to occur in the United States alone.

20 Jul 2023

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American Heart Association invests in the future of heart and brain health research

A model-based approach to estimating vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Pertussis vaccination responses in COPD patients

Insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms governing neuropsychiatric symptoms of multiple sclerosis

Advancing vaccine adjuvants: exploring cutting-edge platforms for improved immunization

Digital technologies for effective geriatric care: successes, challenges and future perspectives

Study examines pediatric traumatic brain injury as a potential risk factor for psychotic disorders or symptoms

ECOG-ACRIN launches new trial to evaluate nilotinib and paclitaxel for advanced cancers

UArizona researcher awarded $1.3 million to study lifestyle interventions in American Indian cancer patients

Catheter ablation: A new first-line treatment option for atrial fibrillation

Researchers identify how enzymes can help prevent heart damage in chemotherapy patients

Researchers develop novel system to identify new therapeutics for familial hypercholesterolemia

Novel system for fixing bone fractures approved by FDA

Study illuminates why obesity makes ovarian cancer more deadly

Six new Damon Runyon Clinical Investigators announced for 2023

Study highlights need to improve screening and surveillance for Barrett's esophagus

Omega-3 fatty acids may help maintain lung health

Black cancer survivors face higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Volunteering in late life associated with better executive function and episodic memory

Researchers create a multiclass cancer diagnostic model using miRNA expression profiles and AI

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