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Researchers receive NCI grant to advance new treatment approach for pancreatic cancer

Cosimo Commisso, Ph.D., and Susanne Heynen-Genel, Ph.D., have received a grant from the National Cancer Institute to advance a new treatment approach for pancreatic cancer.

27 Mar 2023

How did the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders change before and during COVID-19?

Researchers reported on autism spectrum disorders prevalence among four-year-old children.

27 Mar 2023

American Diabetes Alert Day: A one-day "wake-up call" to the danger of diabetes

March 28 is Diabetes Alert Day, a one-day "wake-up call" to the danger of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk.

27 Mar 2023

Computational approach used to understand the mechanisms of protein folding in tauopathies

A team at UT Southwestern has developed a computational approach to uncover mechanisms of protein misfolding linked to neurodegenerative diseases.

27 Mar 2023

Researchers discover a new role for one of the genes linked to hereditary spastic paraplegia

Researchers from the University of Seville and the Seville Institute of Biomedicine (IBiS), in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, have identified a new role for one of the genes related to hereditary spastic paraplegia.

27 Mar 2023

Targeting the STING pathway with a combination strategy promotes antitumor activity

Immunotherapies have greatly improved the outcomes of many patients with melanoma. But there is still a need for new approaches for the subset of patients who do not respond well to this type of therapy.

27 Mar 2023

New statement suggests next steps to interpret incidentally identified gene variants related to heart disease

Increasing use of genetic testing means people may discover they have a gene variant associated with some types of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

27 Mar 2023

Light therapy may benefit heart health and longevity

Light therapy has demonstrated its usefulness in treating a variety of diseases. But can it delay the occurrence of age-related disease?

27 Mar 2023

Peanut consumption could have a beneficial impact on vascular health in young and healthy people

Eating peanuts and peanut butter could have a beneficial impact on vascular health in young and healthy people, according to a study published in the journal Antioxidants.

27 Mar 2023

Enhancing the effectiveness of immunization against certain cancers

In addition to an antigen, many vaccines also contain substances, called adjuvants, which stimulate the immune system.

27 Mar 2023

What is the course of functional, symptom, and quality of life outcomes 1 to 5 years after traumatic brain injury?

Researchers in the US investigated functional recovery, symptom burden, and quality of life over five years of traumatic brain injury.

27 Mar 2023

The vital role of patients and the general public in guiding long-COVID research

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers in the United Kingdom (UK) emphasized the significance of public and patient involvement (PPI) in scientific studies on long coronavirus disease (COVID).

27 Mar 2023

Metformin may reduce the risk of osteoarthritis

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers in the United States (US) determined the risk of osteoarthritis (OA) and joint replacement among adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) following metformin or sulfonylurea treatment.

27 Mar 2023

How does diet affect inflammation?

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Italy suggest there is evidence that dietary factors may directly affect the immune system and play a role in chronic systemic inflammation.

26 Mar 2023

Intermittent fasting shows potential benefits for obesity treatment and brain-gut-microbiome health

A recent Nutrients journal study by researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, has discussed the effects of time-restricted eating on BGM and reviewed its promising effects in obesity treatment.

26 Mar 2023

Curcumin reduces inflammatory responses in post-COVID vaccinated adults

A new study published in the Nutrients Journal highlights the impact of curcumin supplementation on the immune response following the immunization of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivors with a primary series of monovalent COVID-19 vaccines.

26 Mar 2023

High consumption of ultra-processed food associated with increased body fat, particularly in the abdomen

Researchers evaluate the effects of high ultra-processed food consumption on the distribution of body fat.

26 Mar 2023

Advancements in understanding and treating breast cancer

Researchers describe recent advancements in breast cancer research.

26 Mar 2023

Study examines role of exercise on gut microbiome in middle-aged adults

Researchers evaluate the effects of BMI on physical activity-induced intestinal microbiome compositional alterations among middle-aged adult individuals.

26 Mar 2023

New study sparks hope for a less aggressive approach to lung cancer surgery

The traditional treatment for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer is a lobectomy, where a surgeon eradicates cancerous tissue by removing an entire lung lobe.

24 Mar 2023

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Researchers receive NCI grant to advance new treatment approach for pancreatic cancer

How did the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders change before and during COVID-19?

American Diabetes Alert Day: A one-day "wake-up call" to the danger of diabetes

Computational approach used to understand the mechanisms of protein folding in tauopathies

Researchers discover a new role for one of the genes linked to hereditary spastic paraplegia

Targeting the STING pathway with a combination strategy promotes antitumor activity

New statement suggests next steps to interpret incidentally identified gene variants related to heart disease

Light therapy may benefit heart health and longevity

Peanut consumption could have a beneficial impact on vascular health in young and healthy people

Enhancing the effectiveness of immunization against certain cancers

What is the course of functional, symptom, and quality of life outcomes 1 to 5 years after traumatic brain injury?

The vital role of patients and the general public in guiding long-COVID research

Metformin may reduce the risk of osteoarthritis

How does diet affect inflammation?

Intermittent fasting shows potential benefits for obesity treatment and brain-gut-microbiome health

Curcumin reduces inflammatory responses in post-COVID vaccinated adults

High consumption of ultra-processed food associated with increased body fat, particularly in the abdomen

Advancements in understanding and treating breast cancer

Study examines role of exercise on gut microbiome in middle-aged adults

New study sparks hope for a less aggressive approach to lung cancer surgery

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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