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Drug-metabolizing enzyme may be a major player in safety concerns related to the painkiller diclofenac

Safety concerns related to the widely used painkiller diclofenac may be tied to a little-studied drug-metabolizing enzyme whose expression can vary as much as 3,000 times from one individual to the next, according to new research.

24 Apr 2023

Mitophagy helps blood cancer cells to evade the killing effects of BH3 mimetic drug

Despite the promise of new medications that promote cancer cell death in people with acute myeloid leukemia, leukemic cells often adopt features that let them evade the drugs' effects within a year.

24 Apr 2023

Effectiveness of a minimally invasive approach to limit vision, hearing loss in patients after neurosurgery

Brain tumors located in regions that control speech, vision and motor function present additional challenges to neurosurgeons, as damaging the surrounding tissue can cause severe loss of those abilities.

24 Apr 2023

Novel cell signaling pathway could be targeted against aggressive pancreatic cancers

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center identified a novel cell signaling pathway that potentially could be targeted in therapy for patients with aggressive pancreatic cancers.

24 Apr 2023

Research finds significant variation in the digestive tract's anatomy

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals.

24 Apr 2023

NCCN releases new guidelines to help patients understand inflammatory breast cancer

Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network has published a new addition to its library of patient resources, expanding the information available for breast cancer.

24 Apr 2023

Discovery about inflammation ‘brake’ gene paves way to personalized treatments for kidney disease

A discovery about gene variants of an inflammation 'brake' brings scientists a step closer to personalised treatment for patients at risk of kidney disease and kidney failure.

24 Apr 2023

Researchers discover a key player in preventing 'insulin shock'

Just over a century has passed since the discovery of insulin, a time period during which the therapeutic powers of the hormone have broadened and refined. Insulin is an essential treatment for type 1 diabetes and often for type 2 diabetes, as well.

24 Apr 2023

What are the trends in severe outcomes among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Researchers documented surveillance across a network of 155 acute care hospitals in Canada between March 15, 2020, and May 28, 2022.

24 Apr 2023

The mediating role of emotional eating in the relationship between dietary restraint and BMI

Researchers determined the association between compensatory and regular restraints and body mass index.

24 Apr 2023

Motor cortex study: effector regions alternate with somato-cognitive action network

Researchers mapped the functional organization of the motor cortex (M1) of the human brain.

24 Apr 2023

Sphere Fluidics begins work with partners on 3DSecret program to investigate mechanisms of metastasis in cancer

Sphere Fluidics announced its involvement in 3DSecret.

From Fluidic Sciences and Sphere Bio 24 Apr 2023

Study shows no significant cognitive benefit of adhering to Mediterranean diets regardless of calorie intake

Researchers investigated whether adhering to the Mediterranean diet with or without limiting calorie intake could improve cognition.

24 Apr 2023

Study identifies an unknown SARS-CoV-2 lineage on three mink farms in Poland

Researchers detected a cryptic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 lineage on mink farms in Poland.

24 Apr 2023

What are the frequency and risk of adverse events developing in patients with epilepsy who are using CBD?

Researchers evaluated epilepsy patients to evaluate cannabidiol use-related adverse events.

24 Apr 2023

What are the gastrointestinal benefits of consuming soybean?

In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers at Australia’s CSIRO reviewed existing literature on the nutritional implications of soy intake concerning the intestinal microbiome.

23 Apr 2023

Study reveals alarming global burden of antimicrobial resistance in bacterial infections

The paper presents a systematic analysis of the global burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance in 2019. The authors highlight the urgent need for action to address this growing public health threat.

23 Apr 2023

Analysis reveals relationship between nutrient consumption and sleep timing

What you eat might influence when you go to sleep, according to a new study of elite female college athletes.

21 Apr 2023

Study finds sex differences in the healing process after a muscle injury

The time period in which muscles heal after injury may depend on biological sex, and applying personalized treatment may help optimize recovery, according to a new study.

21 Apr 2023

Research opens up the possibility of using muscle sympathetic nerve activity to quantify pain

Measuring stress activity directed to the blood vessels of muscles could allow researchers to measure pain objectively, according to a new study.

21 Apr 2023

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Drug-metabolizing enzyme may be a major player in safety concerns related to the painkiller diclofenac

Mitophagy helps blood cancer cells to evade the killing effects of BH3 mimetic drug

Effectiveness of a minimally invasive approach to limit vision, hearing loss in patients after neurosurgery

Novel cell signaling pathway could be targeted against aggressive pancreatic cancers

Research finds significant variation in the digestive tract's anatomy

NCCN releases new guidelines to help patients understand inflammatory breast cancer

Discovery about inflammation ‘brake’ gene paves way to personalized treatments for kidney disease

Researchers discover a key player in preventing 'insulin shock'

What are the trends in severe outcomes among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic?

The mediating role of emotional eating in the relationship between dietary restraint and BMI

Motor cortex study: effector regions alternate with somato-cognitive action network

Sphere Fluidics begins work with partners on 3DSecret program to investigate mechanisms of metastasis in cancer

Study shows no significant cognitive benefit of adhering to Mediterranean diets regardless of calorie intake

Study identifies an unknown SARS-CoV-2 lineage on three mink farms in Poland

What are the frequency and risk of adverse events developing in patients with epilepsy who are using CBD?

What are the gastrointestinal benefits of consuming soybean?

Study reveals alarming global burden of antimicrobial resistance in bacterial infections

Analysis reveals relationship between nutrient consumption and sleep timing

Study finds sex differences in the healing process after a muscle injury

Research opens up the possibility of using muscle sympathetic nerve activity to quantify pain

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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