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Two new subtypes of HPV+ head and neck cancers identified

Cases of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers of the head and neck, known as head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), are rapidly increasing throughout the United States.

31 Jul 2023

Monoclonal antibody shows promise in slowing progression of ALS

New research reveals a type of monoclonal antibody already tested in certain forms of cancer may be a promising treatment in stopping the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease.

31 Jul 2023

Higher plant protein intake linked to lower risk of chronic kidney disease

Plant-based diets confer various health benefits, including lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.

31 Jul 2023

Human senescent fibroblasts trigger fibrogenic reaction in the lungs of immunodeficient mice

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 14, entitled, "Human senescent fibroblasts trigger progressive lung fibrosis in mice."

31 Jul 2023

Study evaluates impact of stent retriever tip design on distal embolization during mechanical thrombectomy

Research presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 20th Annual Meeting shows that different types of stent retriever tips may result in improved patient outcomes when performing mechanical thrombectomy to treat stroke.

31 Jul 2023

New criteria could dramatically increase rates of endovascular thrombectomy

A recent study presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 20th Annual Meeting noted that U.S. rates of endovascular thrombectomy, a lifesaving stroke treatment, are projected to increase dramatically based on new criteria.

31 Jul 2023

Charité and Samsung Comprehensive Cancer Center partner to advance cancer medicine

Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Samsung Comprehensive Cancer Center in Seoul have signed a memorandum of understanding.

31 Jul 2023

Low levels of 'memory strengthening protein' may serve as early predictor of mild cognitive impairment

Results of a long-term, federally funded study of cognitively healthy adults — most with a family history of Alzheimer's disease — have added to evidence that low spinal fluid levels of a protein linked to learning and memory in mice may serve as an early predictor of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) years before symptoms appear.

31 Jul 2023

Rockefeller researchers reveal the mechanisms behind malignant turn of events in cancer

Early on, every stem cell faces a fateful choice. During skin development, for instance, the embryonic epidermis begins as a single layer of epidermal progenitor cells.

31 Jul 2023

Early antiplatelet medication linked to improved stroke recovery

Administering antiplatelet medication within 24 hours of mechanical thrombectomy, an effective procedure for stroke, may help patients more successfully recover and prevent high-risk individuals from experiencing additional strokes, according to a study presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 20th Annual Meeting.

31 Jul 2023

Pennington Biomedical researcher wins NIH grant to study health effects of limited sleep and extended calorie intake

While we typically wouldn't give a second thought to that midnight snack, a shortened sleep cycle and the resulting extended eating duration can contribute to higher cardiovascular risk.

31 Jul 2023

NIH launches and opens enrollment for phase 2 clinical trials to evaluate long COVID treatments

Today, the National Institutes of Health launched and is opening enrollment for phase 2 clinical trials that will evaluate at least four potential treatments for long COVID, with additional clinical trials to test at least seven more treatments expected in the coming months.

31 Jul 2023

Routine brain scans could help identify physical causes of psychosis

Routine brain scanning in people experiencing psychosis could help to identify underlying physical conditions that are causing their symptoms, according to a new study.

31 Jul 2023

Catheter-directed thrombolysis may offer a safer alternative for high-risk patients with pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary embolism (PE), a life-threatening condition caused by blood clots in the lung, has long posed a significant risk to patients worldwide.

31 Jul 2023

Newly identified protein plays a key role in the action of emerging anticancer therapies

Scientists have identified a protein that plays a pivotal role in the action of several emerging cancer therapies. The researchers say the discovery will likely aid efforts to fine-tune the use of immunotherapies against several challenging cancers.

31 Jul 2023

Scrambler therapy: A new non-invasive treatment for chronic pain

A new review paper co-authored by two Johns Hopkins pain experts suggests that scrambler therapy, a noninvasive pain treatment, can yield significant relief for approximately 80%–90% of patients with chronic pain, and it may be more effective than another noninvasive therapy: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).

31 Jul 2023

$11.5 million award renewal from NIH supports study of how stress influences cardiovascular health

Psychosocial stress profoundly affects people's lives globally, not least because it can be a critical risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

31 Jul 2023

Trial evaluates purine P2X7 receptor antagonist JNJ-54175446 in patients with major depressive disorder

Researchers investigated the safety and pharmacokinetics of JNJ-54175446 in a double-blind, multicenter, randomized controlled trial (RCT).

31 Jul 2023

More alcohol intake may increase blood pressure, finds new analysis

Even in adults without hypertension, blood pressure readings may climb more steeply over the years as the number of daily alcoholic drinks rise, according to an analysis of seven international research studies published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

31 Jul 2023

Researchers investigate the efficacy of a novel intra-tumoral drug delivery carrier in treating oral squamous cell carcinoma

Researchers investigated the efficacy of a novel intra-tumoral drug delivery carrier in treating oral squamous cell carcinoma.

31 Jul 2023

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Two new subtypes of HPV+ head and neck cancers identified

Monoclonal antibody shows promise in slowing progression of ALS

Higher plant protein intake linked to lower risk of chronic kidney disease

Human senescent fibroblasts trigger fibrogenic reaction in the lungs of immunodeficient mice

Study evaluates impact of stent retriever tip design on distal embolization during mechanical thrombectomy

New criteria could dramatically increase rates of endovascular thrombectomy

Charité and Samsung Comprehensive Cancer Center partner to advance cancer medicine

Low levels of 'memory strengthening protein' may serve as early predictor of mild cognitive impairment

Rockefeller researchers reveal the mechanisms behind malignant turn of events in cancer

Early antiplatelet medication linked to improved stroke recovery

Pennington Biomedical researcher wins NIH grant to study health effects of limited sleep and extended calorie intake

NIH launches and opens enrollment for phase 2 clinical trials to evaluate long COVID treatments

Routine brain scans could help identify physical causes of psychosis

Catheter-directed thrombolysis may offer a safer alternative for high-risk patients with pulmonary embolism

Newly identified protein plays a key role in the action of emerging anticancer therapies

Scrambler therapy: A new non-invasive treatment for chronic pain

$11.5 million award renewal from NIH supports study of how stress influences cardiovascular health

Trial evaluates purine P2X7 receptor antagonist JNJ-54175446 in patients with major depressive disorder

More alcohol intake may increase blood pressure, finds new analysis

Researchers investigate the efficacy of a novel intra-tumoral drug delivery carrier in treating oral squamous cell carcinoma

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