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New study unveils why glioblastoma becomes resistant to treatment

A new study from scientists at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center helps explain why glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer, becomes resistant to treatment, and introduces a new approach that paves the way for more personalized treatment strategies for patients with this deadly brain tumor.

22 Nov 2024

Snoring in adolescents linked with problem behaviors but not cognitive deficits

Adolescents who snore frequently were more likely to exhibit behavior problems such as inattention, rule-breaking, and aggression, but they do not have any decline in their cognitive abilities, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM).

22 Nov 2024

Study confirms bariatric surgery is safe and effective for patients with BMI over 70

A team of researchers led by Pennington Biomedical Research Center's Dr. Florina Corpodean confirmed through a data analysis that metabolic and bariatric surgery is largely safe and effective for patients who are experiencing severe obesity.

22 Nov 2024

Short-term menopausal hormone therapy shows no long-term cognitive effects

Short-term menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) did not have long-term cognitive effects when given to women in early postmenopause, according to a study published November 21st in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Carey Gleason from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, and colleagues.

22 Nov 2024

Preterm birth linked to increased mortality risk from infancy to adulthood

Findings indicate preterm birth is associated with elevated mortality risks, especially in early years, influenced by gestational age and health factors.

22 Nov 2024

Fermented kimchi may help combat obesity by regulating gut microbiota

Kimchi consumption significantly reduces body fat and enhances metabolic indicators in overweight individuals, highlighting its role in obesity management.

22 Nov 2024

Mapping human biology: Human Cell Atlas leads a new era in precision medicine

The Human Cell Atlas project maps human cells to understand biology, address global health disparities, and advance personalized medicine through ethical and inclusive research practices.

21 Nov 2024

SCimilarity revolutionizes single-cell data analysis with rapid cross-tissue comparisons

Researchers developed SCimilarity, a groundbreaking metric-learning framework, to rapidly analyze and compare single-cell data across tissues, diseases, and experimental conditions. This tool enables scalable discovery of shared cellular states and biological insights across the Human Cell Atlas.

21 Nov 2024

AI models redefine TIL scoring in breast cancer but face challenges in real-world validation

AI models analyzing tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes show promise in predicting outcomes for triple-negative breast cancer, but external validation reveals critical performance gaps.

21 Nov 2024

BiomedParse transforms biomedical image analysis with groundbreaking precision and scalability

BiomedParse, a revolutionary biomedical model, unifies image segmentation, detection, and recognition across nine modalities, outperforming traditional methods and enabling scalable, precise analysis of complex biomedical images.

21 Nov 2024

New neuroimaging marker may identify persons at risk of dementia in future clinical trials

A new neuroimaging marker of cerebral small vessel disease is related to general cognition and may serve to identify persons at risk of dementia in future clinical trials, a landmark study has found.

21 Nov 2024

Study suggests a key to kick-start the heart's own repair mechanism

After severe heart failure, the ability of the heart to heal by forming new cells is very low. However, after receiving treatment with a supportive heart pump, the capacity of a damaged heart to repair itself with new muscle cells becomes significantly higher, even higher than in a healthy heart.

21 Nov 2024

Predicting mood episodes with sleep data: A breakthrough for mental health care

Researchers developed a machine-learning model that uses only sleep-wake patterns to predict mood episodes in patients with mood disorders, achieving high accuracy. This approach simplifies real-world mental health monitoring using data from wearables or smartphones.

21 Nov 2024

UVA researchers discover how blood pressure medications affect kidneys

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's ability to filter and purify blood.

21 Nov 2024

Natural fat molecule shows promise for treating diabetic heart disease

Monash University drug discovery researchers have found that a natural fat molecule called ‘lipoxin A4’ (LXA4) could significantly reduce inflammation and improve function for diabetic hearts.

21 Nov 2024

Researchers reveal cellular foundations of functional brain networks in humans

Rutgers researchers at the Brain Health Institute (BHI) and Center for Advanced Human Brain Imaging Research (CAHBIR) have uncovered how different types of brain cells work together to form large-scale functional networks in the human brain – interconnected systems that support everything from sensory processing to complex decision-making – paving the way for new insights into brain health and disease.

21 Nov 2024