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CAR-T cell therapy remains viable for patients in lymphoma remission, study finds

A study led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests that CAR-T immunotherapy remains a viable option for patients who have lymphoma that goes into remission before the cell therapy begins.

11 Dec 2023

Mindfulness could hold the key to mitigating relapse in women with opioid use disorder

Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) - a behavioral intervention that integrates training in mindfulness, emotion regulation strategies and savoring of natural rewards - could hold the key to mitigating relapse in women undergoing medically assisted opioid use disorder treatment, a Rutgers study found.

11 Dec 2023

New drug combo shows promise in targeting RAS-mutant multiple myeloma

The combination of a drug and a protein fragment prevents the growth of blood cancer cells, a new study in mice shows.

11 Dec 2023

Study could pave the way for synergistic therapeutic combinations to better treat SF3B1-mutant MDS

A new study from researchers with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and collaborating organizations provides insight into the underlying mechanisms of gene mutations commonly seen in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and other myeloid neoplasms.

11 Dec 2023

New organoid model could revolutionize neuroendocrine tumor research

The Organoid Group (Hubrecht Institute) and the Rare Cancers Genomics Team (IARC/WHO) found a way to grow samples of different types of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) in the lab.

11 Dec 2023

Study provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries

A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Nexus provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries.

11 Dec 2023

Advanced MRI offers insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurological problems after COVID-19

Researchers at Linköping University have examined the brains of 16 patients previously hospitalized for COVID-19 with persisting symptoms.

11 Dec 2023

New report provides latest update on cardiovascular disease burden and trends

A world without cardiovascular disease (CVD) is possible, yet millions of lives are lost prematurely to heart disease each year, according to the new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) special report published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

11 Dec 2023

Natural compound activates macrophages to fight resistant tuberculosis bacteria

Tuberculosis (TB) is a prevalent infectious disease that affects millions of people each year. It was previously the leading cause of death from a single pathogen before the COVID-19 pandemic.

11 Dec 2023

What level of smartphone use affects adolescent health?

A higher rate of multiple conditions associated with poor health among young people with high mean daily smartphone usage.

11 Dec 2023

Increased internet use linked to higher anxiety in teens, research shows

The prevalence of anxiety and internet addiction among adolescents during the coronavirus disease 2019.

11 Dec 2023

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The associations between meat and fish consumption and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

11 Dec 2023

Study shows community-based mental health services reduce stigma and inequalities

How co-location in community settings, such as libraries, faith institutions, and community centers, affects mental health outcomes.

11 Dec 2023

Is there an association between screen time and autism spectrum disorder?

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the potential relationship between screen usage and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

11 Dec 2023

Balancing act: Less work, more social life key to happiness for seniors, study shows

A modified work-life balance (WLB) concept for older adults aged ≥ 55 years.

11 Dec 2023

New atlas characterizes cellular landscape of the early human limb

Human fingers and toes do not grow outward; instead, they form from within a larger foundational bud, as intervening cells recede to reveal the digits beneath. This is among many processes captured for the first time as scientists unveil a spatial cell atlas of the entire developing human limb, resolved in space and time.

11 Dec 2023

Researchers develop novel exosome-based drug delivery system to treat Alzheimer's disease

A research team led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has developed a novel drug delivery system for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

11 Dec 2023

New map offers valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer

Scientists have created the first extensive map showing how all possible genetic changes can affect health in the gene DDX3X, leading to valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer.

11 Dec 2023

Highly bioavailable, pure form of astaxanthin safely fights inflammaging to improve lifespan

AX3 Life announced breakthrough life extension findings related to its longevity supplement, AX3® Bio-Pure Astaxanthin.

11 Dec 2023

COVID-19 significantly raises risk of severe complications in pregnant women

Study found that pregnant mothers with COVID-19 face a significantly higher risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM), including adult respiratory distress syndrome and acute renal failure, emphasizing the urgent need for their early diagnosis and treatment.

10 Dec 2023

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CAR-T cell therapy remains viable for patients in lymphoma remission, study finds

Mindfulness could hold the key to mitigating relapse in women with opioid use disorder

New drug combo shows promise in targeting RAS-mutant multiple myeloma

Study could pave the way for synergistic therapeutic combinations to better treat SF3B1-mutant MDS

New organoid model could revolutionize neuroendocrine tumor research

Study provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries

Advanced MRI offers insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurological problems after COVID-19

New report provides latest update on cardiovascular disease burden and trends

Natural compound activates macrophages to fight resistant tuberculosis bacteria

What level of smartphone use affects adolescent health?

Increased internet use linked to higher anxiety in teens, research shows

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

Study shows community-based mental health services reduce stigma and inequalities

Is there an association between screen time and autism spectrum disorder?

Balancing act: Less work, more social life key to happiness for seniors, study shows

New atlas characterizes cellular landscape of the early human limb

Researchers develop novel exosome-based drug delivery system to treat Alzheimer's disease

New map offers valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer

Highly bioavailable, pure form of astaxanthin safely fights inflammaging to improve lifespan

COVID-19 significantly raises risk of severe complications in pregnant women

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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