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Preclinical study reveals a potential new therapeutic approach to treating common lung cancer

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have demonstrated in a preclinical study a potential new therapeutic approach to treating the most common form of lung cancer.

20 Apr 2023

Gestational obesity plus zika virus infection can compromise placenta’s immune response

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have shown for the first time that gestational obesity associated with infection by zika virus influences the placenta's antiviral response, weakening the organ's capacity to attack the pathogen and protect the fetus.

20 Apr 2023

New discovery may lead to improved treatments for women with osteoporosis

Van Andel Institute scientists have pinpointed a key driver of low bone density, a discovery that may lead to improved treatments with fewer side effects for women with osteoporosis.

20 Apr 2023

Sleeve gastrectomy can cause loss of bone density and strength in adolescents

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG), where about 80% of the stomach is removed, is effective for treating obesity and its complications, but it has been associated with bone loss in adolescents.

20 Apr 2023

Study explores the culture of antibiotic prescribing in US hospital ICUs

In the United States, physicians in almost every specialty and role use antibiotics as part of their therapeutic armamentariums.

20 Apr 2023

Avoiding unhealthy dietary habits could help prevent aggressive prostate cancer

A study published in BJU International found that adhering to healthy diets seems to have no effect on prostate cancer risk, but following an unhealthy diet might increase the risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer.

20 Apr 2023

Neighborhood social factors may be linked to epilepsy outcomes

People with epilepsy living in disadvantaged neighborhoods - areas with higher poverty levels and fewer educational and employment opportunities - may be more likely to have memory, thinking, and mental health problems compared to people with epilepsy living in neighborhoods with fewer disadvantages, according to new research published in the April 19, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

20 Apr 2023

Teriflunomide may delay first symptoms of multiple sclerosis, study shows

A drug called teriflunomide may delay first symptoms for people whose magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans show signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) even though they do not yet have symptoms of the disease.

20 Apr 2023

New drug may offer relief for people with difficult-to-treat migraine

The drug atogepant may help prevent migraines for people who have had no success with other preventive drugs, according to a preliminary study released April 20, 2023, which will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 75th Annual Meeting being held in person in Boston and live online from April 22-27, 2023.

20 Apr 2023

Common infections in mid- and late-life can worsen cognitive performance

A new study from a team led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that signs of common infections in a sample of middle-aged and older adults were associated with poorer performance on a test of global cognitive function.

20 Apr 2023

Study uncovers a protein-protein interaction that contributes to Parkinson's disease

In a study published in Nature Communications, a team led by Krembil Brain Institute Senior Scientists, Drs. Lorraine Kalia and Suneil Kalia, and University of Toronto (U of T) Professor, Dr. Philip M. Kim, identified a protein-protein interaction that contributes to Parkinson's disease.

20 Apr 2023

Delays in stoma reversal surgery do not affect post-operative clinical outcomes

Patients can be reassured that delays in stoma reversal surgery do not affect long-term outcomes according to research funded by Bowel Cancer UK and North West Cancer Research.

20 Apr 2023

Global Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report Reveals Lack of Symptoms Holding Hungarians Back from Screening

To uncover attitudes and the biggest challenges facing colorectal cancer (CRC) awareness and screening, BGI Genomics released its State of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report, marking the first-ever global survey report on the world’s third most common cancer. This report seeks to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of today and tomorrow.

From BGI Genomics 20 Apr 2023

EAT-Lancet Healthy Reference Diet: environment and heart-friendly?

Researchers aimed to construct a diet score measuring adherence to the healthy reference diet (HRD).

20 Apr 2023

Omicron spike N679K mutation acts as a loss-of-function mutation attenuating SARS-CoV-2 in vitro & in vivo

Researchers explored the impact of a loss-of-function mutation in the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants on the expression of the spike protein.

20 Apr 2023

Protective mucosal and systemic immunity provided by a single-dose novel live-attenuated intranasal SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate

Researchers explored the protective systemic and mucosal immunity provided by a single dose of a live-attenuated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate.

20 Apr 2023

An exploration of the nutritional quality of meals at UK government-funded holiday clubs

Researchers explored the nutritional quality of meals at holiday clubs funded by the UK government.

20 Apr 2023

Study indicates that SARS-CoV-2 has evolved to gain increased replicative fitness and become well-adapted in epithelial cells of human airways

Researchers explored increasing replicative fitness of emerging severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants

20 Apr 2023

Are high-power chargers for electric vehicles safe for individuals with cardiac implantable electronic devices?

Researchers examined electromagnetic interference (EMI) risk for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs)

20 Apr 2023

How did alcohol control policies reduce all-cause mortality in Baltic countries and Poland?

Researchers examined the impact of alcohol control policies on all-cause mortality between 2001 and 2020.

20 Apr 2023

Medical Research News

Preclinical study reveals a potential new therapeutic approach to treating common lung cancer

Gestational obesity plus zika virus infection can compromise placenta’s immune response

New discovery may lead to improved treatments for women with osteoporosis

Sleeve gastrectomy can cause loss of bone density and strength in adolescents

Study explores the culture of antibiotic prescribing in US hospital ICUs

Avoiding unhealthy dietary habits could help prevent aggressive prostate cancer

Neighborhood social factors may be linked to epilepsy outcomes

Teriflunomide may delay first symptoms of multiple sclerosis, study shows

New drug may offer relief for people with difficult-to-treat migraine

Common infections in mid- and late-life can worsen cognitive performance

Study uncovers a protein-protein interaction that contributes to Parkinson's disease

Delays in stoma reversal surgery do not affect post-operative clinical outcomes

Global Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report Reveals Lack of Symptoms Holding Hungarians Back from Screening

EAT-Lancet Healthy Reference Diet: environment and heart-friendly?

Omicron spike N679K mutation acts as a loss-of-function mutation attenuating SARS-CoV-2 in vitro & in vivo

Protective mucosal and systemic immunity provided by a single-dose novel live-attenuated intranasal SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate

An exploration of the nutritional quality of meals at UK government-funded holiday clubs

Study indicates that SARS-CoV-2 has evolved to gain increased replicative fitness and become well-adapted in epithelial cells of human airways

Are high-power chargers for electric vehicles safe for individuals with cardiac implantable electronic devices?

How did alcohol control policies reduce all-cause mortality in Baltic countries and Poland?

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

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