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New workflow identifies shared cancer targets, advancing immunotherapy

Researchers developed the Splicing Neo Antigen Finder (SNAF) workflow, integrating deep learning to identify shared immunogenic neoantigens in cancers, offering new targets for cancer immunotherapy, particularly in melanoma and ovarian cancer.

23 Jan 2024

Young Black and Hispanic women with multiple sclerosis fare worse than white women

While recent therapies have the potential to stall or delay the progression of multiple sclerosis, a new study shows that young Black and Hispanic women fare worse than young white women.

23 Jan 2024

Prolonged sitting at work linked to increased mortality risk

Study reveals that prolonged sitting at work increases the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, which can be mitigated by alternating sitting with non-sitting activities and engaging in 15-30 minutes of daily leisure-time physical activity.

23 Jan 2024

LTBR identified as potential target for cancer immunotherapy and marker of poor prognosis

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 1, entitled, "Systematic analysis of the prognostic value and immunological function of LTBR in human cancer."

23 Jan 2024

$Walking difficulty predicts higher fracture risk$

Walking difficulty predicts higher fracture risk

The ability to walk one kilometer comfortably can help predict fracture risk, according to researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.

23 Jan 2024

Blood pressure variability: A stronger marker for Alzheimer's risk than heart rate variability

Study finds that clinically derived blood pressure variability (BPV), rather than heart rate variability (HRV), is more strongly associated with the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).

23 Jan 2024

Dietary carotenoids may reduce risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, study suggests

Study found no direct link between total dietary vitamin A intake and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) risk, but observed an inverse correlation between provitamin A carotenoid consumption and NAFLD risk.

23 Jan 2024

Significant link found between recent weight loss and increased cancer risk

Study reveals that recent weight loss in individuals aged 40 or older is significantly associated with an increased risk of cancer diagnosis within the following year, particularly upper gastrointestinal cancers.

23 Jan 2024

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Study evaluates the impact of gluten-free diets on women's health, revealing benefits for specific gluten-related disorders but cautioning against unnecessary dietary restrictions.

23 Jan 2024

Education saves lives across all demographics, study reveals

Education saves lives regardless of age, sex, location, and social and demographic backgrounds. That's according to the latest and largest study of its kind published today in The Lancet Public Health.

23 Jan 2024

Unintentional weight loss linked to increased risk of cancer diagnosis

Unintentional weight loss is associated with an increase in the risk of a cancer diagnosis within the coming year, according to a study from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

23 Jan 2024

Study shows how hospitals can improve patient sleep

Hospital patients sleeping near windows sleep better than those in other parts of a ward, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Padova.

23 Jan 2024

Study: Few patients with diabetes achieve normal blood glucose levels through weight management

A new study finds that very few patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are able to achieve normal blood glucose levels through weight loss alone.

23 Jan 2024

Long-term prostate cancer treatment study informs decisions for diverse groups

A 10-year follow up study of nearly 2,500 U.S. men who received prostate cancer treatment will help inform decision making in terms of treatments and side effects for a diverse population.

23 Jan 2024

Blood pressure drug could help lower anxiety for kids and young adults with ASD

A new study at the University of Missouri's Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment found that propranolol, a medication that treats high blood pressure, can also help lower anxiety for kids and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

23 Jan 2024

Study links GLP1 agonists to reduced risk of severe liver disease in diabetic patients

Ozempic and other GLP1 agonists are associated with a reduced risk of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic liver disease, according to a nationwide study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Gut.

23 Jan 2024

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New workflow identifies shared cancer targets, advancing immunotherapy

Young Black and Hispanic women with multiple sclerosis fare worse than white women

Prolonged sitting at work linked to increased mortality risk

LTBR identified as potential target for cancer immunotherapy and marker of poor prognosis

Walking difficulty predicts higher fracture risk

Blood pressure variability: A stronger marker for Alzheimer's risk than heart rate variability

Dietary carotenoids may reduce risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, study suggests

Significant link found between recent weight loss and increased cancer risk

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Education saves lives across all demographics, study reveals

Unintentional weight loss linked to increased risk of cancer diagnosis

Study shows how hospitals can improve patient sleep

Study: Few patients with diabetes achieve normal blood glucose levels through weight management

Long-term prostate cancer treatment study informs decisions for diverse groups

Blood pressure drug could help lower anxiety for kids and young adults with ASD

Study links GLP1 agonists to reduced risk of severe liver disease in diabetic patients

Scientists identify a new approach to treating sarcoidosis

Study provides valuable insights into the evolutionary dynamics of hepatitis E virus

Caregiver warmth during childhood protects cardiovascular health later in life

Unraveling the logic of genes with Boolean network models

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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