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Novel combination therapy shown to be safe and effective for prostate cancer patients

A novel therapy using two targeted treatments for prostate cancer has been shown to maximize efficacy while reducing side effects according to research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2019 Annual Meeting.

26 Jun 2019

Broader monitoring of patients needed to reduce post-hospitalization UTIs

Broader monitoring of patients is needed to reduce the number of people who develop a urinary tract infection after being discharged from the hospital, new research by Oregon State University suggests.

26 Jun 2019

New risk assessment model for transmission of Ebola accurately predicted latest Uganda cases

A new risk assessment model for the transmission of Ebola accurately predicted its spread into the Republic of Uganda, according to the Kansas State University researchers who developed it.

26 Jun 2019

Study reverses previous understanding of how Type 2 diabetes develops in black African people

New research funded by Diabetes UK has reversed scientists’ previous understanding of how Type 2 diabetes develops in black African people.

26 Jun 2019

New findings could expand use of immunotherapy to fight cancers

More types of cancer could potentially be destroyed by patients’ own immune cells, thanks to new research by Cardiff University.

26 Jun 2019

Social robots can lead to more positive emotions in sick children, study shows

A new study demonstrates, for the first time, that "social robots" used in support sessions held in pediatric units at hospitals can lead to more positive emotions in sick children.

26 Jun 2019

Women exposed to common antibacterial more likely to develop osteoporosis

Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

26 Jun 2019

NIH-funded study supports optimal threshold for diagnosing COPD

A new study provides evidence to support a simple measurement for diagnosing clinically significant airflow obstruction, the key characteristic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.

26 Jun 2019

Study highlights potential health impact of zero-calorie sweeteners

As a sugar substitute, zero-calorie sweeteners may reduce tooth decay and blood sugar spikes. Seven are approved worldwide and safe for humans - but does this mean they're healthy?

26 Jun 2019

Children with birth defects have elevated cancer risk, study reveals

Childhood cancer is a rare occurrence in the overall population but may be somewhat more frequent in children born with birth defects.

26 Jun 2019

New class of radiopharmaceuticals offer fresh perspective on cancer imaging, theranostics

Research presented at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging describes a new class of radiopharmaceuticals, named radiohybrids, that offer a fresh perspective on cancer imaging and radioligand therapy.

26 Jun 2019

Nature of social cognitive deficits in people with progressive multiple sclerosis

A recent study by Kessler Foundation researchers provided new findings about the nature of social cognitive deficits in the population with progressive multiple sclerosis

26 Jun 2019

Eccentric exercises could help fatigued dancers prevent injury, improve jump performance

Exercises that lengthen leg muscles may help dancers counteract fatigue, preventing injury and allowing for a more perfected jump technique, suggests research being presented at the National Athletic Trainers' Association 70th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo.

26 Jun 2019

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Novel combination therapy shown to be safe and effective for prostate cancer patients

Broader monitoring of patients needed to reduce post-hospitalization UTIs

New risk assessment model for transmission of Ebola accurately predicted latest Uganda cases

Study reverses previous understanding of how Type 2 diabetes develops in black African people

New findings could expand use of immunotherapy to fight cancers

Social robots can lead to more positive emotions in sick children, study shows

Women exposed to common antibacterial more likely to develop osteoporosis

NIH-funded study supports optimal threshold for diagnosing COPD

Study highlights potential health impact of zero-calorie sweeteners

Children with birth defects have elevated cancer risk, study reveals

New class of radiopharmaceuticals offer fresh perspective on cancer imaging, theranostics

Nature of social cognitive deficits in people with progressive multiple sclerosis

Eccentric exercises could help fatigued dancers prevent injury, improve jump performance

Measuring blood protein levels in diabetic patients to predict risk of stroke

Common metric may not accurately assess kidney function of Indian patients

Machine learning can be a modern approach in cognitive brain health assessment

Researchers investigate whether hypertension poses health risk to older kidney donors

UAB scientists identify new target for drug intervention in Alzheimer's disease

Women's work in agriculture seems to have negative impact on household nutrition

New review shows a clear gap in understanding of cancer in LGBTI adolescents

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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