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Reducing air pollution associated with lower risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Previous reports have linked long-term air pollution exposure with accumulation of Alzheimer's disease-related brain plaques, but this is the first accumulated evidence that reducing pollution, especially fine particulates in the air and pollutants from the burning of fuel, is associated with lower risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

27 Oct 2023

Long COVID prevalence high in Scandinavians with severe COVID-19

A collaborative study involving researchers from Karolinska Institutet has charted the prevalence of severe physical symptom burden amongst Scandinavians for up to two years after a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

27 Oct 2023

The differential effects of low-carb diet and habitual diet on the fecal level of short-chain fatty acid

The fecal levels of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) and serum inflammatory markers.

27 Oct 2023

Moderate wine consumption may reduce the risk of some cancers

A meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Nutrition finds no link between moderate wine consumption and increased cancer risk; instead, it suggests that wine may have protective effects against certain types of tumors. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and understand the mechanisms involved.

26 Oct 2023

New drug candidate found to be highly effective in treating rare sight-threatening eye infection

A drug candidate, based on pioneering UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital research and currently under development by SIFI S.p.A., has been found to be highly effective in treating a rare sight-threatening eye infection in a new international clinical trial.

26 Oct 2023

Microbubble-based biomarker could improve NIR-PIT treatment for cancer

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan and their collaborators have used a biomarker based on microbubbles to evaluate the success of near-infrared photoimmunotherapy (NIR-PIT) treatment.

26 Oct 2023

City of Hope, TGen receive $4.5 million to validate liquid biopsy for early detection of pancreatic cancer

City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, and TGen are leading an international group that has been awarded $4.5 million to validate a liquid biopsy for the early detection of pancreatic cancer.

26 Oct 2023

Can metabolic biomarkers help distinguish between depressive episodes of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder?

Researchers identify metabolomic biomarkers from dried blood spots that can distinguish between depressive episodes in major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. The study enhances diagnostic accuracy, particularly when traditional psychiatric assessments are inconclusive.

26 Oct 2023

AI shows promise in predicting type 2 diabetes but faces hurdles for clinical use

Researchers have conducted a comprehensive review of AI-based models for predicting type 2 diabetes, revealing their potential for individualized risk assessment and preventative care. Despite promising results, the study calls for more extensive validation and collaboration between AI and medical experts for effective clinical application.

26 Oct 2023

Dato-DXd improves progression-free survival in patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC

Treatment with datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd), a novel Trop-2 directed antibody-drug conjugate, was found to significantly improve progression-free survival in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, an improvement that was primarily driven by patients with non-squamous tumors.

26 Oct 2023

Researchers receive $1.5 million grant to develop VR assessment system for TBI

One of the most common injuries sustained by military personnel in recent conflicts has been traumatic brain injury, or TBI.

26 Oct 2023

UTHSC researcher part of team studying obesity-cancer connection

A University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) researcher is a member of a prestigious team that has just received a highly competitive Endeavor Award totaling $3 million from The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research.

26 Oct 2023

New study challenges long-held belief about how chemotherapy works

A new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison suggests that chemotherapy may not be reaching its full potential, in part because researchers and doctors have long misunderstood how some of the most common cancer drugs actually ward off tumors.

26 Oct 2023

Study: Nearly 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040

Up to 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040 – over 40% more than previously forecast – finds a new UCL-led study.

26 Oct 2023

Can the planetary health diet save your life and the planet? Study finds mixed results

Adhering to a Planetary Health Diet (PHD), which emphasizes plant-based foods, was found to reduce risks of chronic diseases and death among Chinese Singaporeans, according to a new study. However, while higher PHD scores were linked to a 7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, they also resulted in increased land and water usage

26 Oct 2023

Groundbreaking research advances understanding of how pathogens impact cancer

Viral infections are known to be a central cause of more than 10% of cancers worldwide. University of California researchers may have uncovered one of the key reasons why.

26 Oct 2023

Autistic people less likely to be affected by bystander effect in workplace, study finds

A well-established psychological theory states that most of us are less likely to intervene in a bad situation if other people are present, and this 'bystander effect' also applies to workplace settings.

26 Oct 2023

Endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome share genetic risk factors, UQ research shows

University of Queensland researchers have shown that endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) share genetic risk factors, explaining why patients with one condition may also have the other.

26 Oct 2023

New nanoparticle-based system developed for comprehensive treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

A team of scientists led by KOO Sagang from the Seoul National University and Center for Nanoparticle Research within the Institue for Basic Science Center (IBS), in collaboration with researchers from Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and the Seoul National University, developed a new solution for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

26 Oct 2023

Somatic mutations in the skin not responsible for the start or spread of psoriasis

Psoriasis - a chronic skin condition - is not caused or spread by spontaneous genetic mutations in the skin, new research suggests.

26 Oct 2023

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Reducing air pollution associated with lower risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Long COVID prevalence high in Scandinavians with severe COVID-19

The differential effects of low-carb diet and habitual diet on the fecal level of short-chain fatty acid

Moderate wine consumption may reduce the risk of some cancers

New drug candidate found to be highly effective in treating rare sight-threatening eye infection

Microbubble-based biomarker could improve NIR-PIT treatment for cancer

City of Hope, TGen receive $4.5 million to validate liquid biopsy for early detection of pancreatic cancer

Can metabolic biomarkers help distinguish between depressive episodes of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder?

AI shows promise in predicting type 2 diabetes but faces hurdles for clinical use

Dato-DXd improves progression-free survival in patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC

Researchers receive $1.5 million grant to develop VR assessment system for TBI

UTHSC researcher part of team studying obesity-cancer connection

New study challenges long-held belief about how chemotherapy works

Study: Nearly 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040

Can the planetary health diet save your life and the planet? Study finds mixed results

Groundbreaking research advances understanding of how pathogens impact cancer

Autistic people less likely to be affected by bystander effect in workplace, study finds

Endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome share genetic risk factors, UQ research shows

New nanoparticle-based system developed for comprehensive treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Somatic mutations in the skin not responsible for the start or spread of psoriasis

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

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