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Researchers uncover the role of inherited genetic variants in rare type of blood cancer

Large-scale genetic analysis has helped researchers uncover the interplay between cancer-driving genetic mutations and inherited genetic variants in a rare type of blood cancer.

17 Jan 2024

What led to a decline in US breast cancer mortality between 1975 and 2019?

Breast cancer mortality rates among United States (US) women aged 30-79 years between 1975 and 2019.

17 Jan 2024

Unlocking the anti-inflammatory secrets of bergamot byproducts

The positive effect of bergamot derivatives.

17 Jan 2024

New USC study reveals how DNA loops silence gene activity

The blueprint for human life lies within the DNA in the nucleus of each of our cells. In human cells, around six and a half feet of this genetic material must be condensed to fit inside the nucleus. DNA condensation is not random.

16 Jan 2024

Short-acting antibody curbs cytokine storms with minimal side effects

Cytokines are chemical messengers that help the body get rid of invading bacteria and viruses, and control inflammation.

16 Jan 2024

Study unveils how cannabis affects brain's feeding center

While it is well known that cannabis can cause the munchies, researchers have now revealed a mechanism in the brain that promotes appetite in a set of animal studies at Washington State University.

16 Jan 2024

Daily active commuting associated with lower levels of inflammation

A new study, conducted by the University of Eastern Finland, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, and the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, shows that engaging in active commuting for a minimum of 45 minutes a day was associated with lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a key marker of inflammation.

16 Jan 2024

Chronic inflammation and poverty join forces to increase mortality risk

A new study led by a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions researcher finds that people with chronic inflammation living in poverty have more than double the risk of dying from heart disease and nearly triple the risk of dying from cancer within the next 15 years.

16 Jan 2024

Large UK study highlights gaps in COVID-19 vaccine coverage

The first research study of the entire UK population highlights gaps in COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Between a third and a half of the populations of the four UK nations had not had the recommended number of COVID vaccinations and boosters by summer 2022.

16 Jan 2024

Conscience's open science competition yields hits for new Parkinson's drugs

As part of its pioneering approach to drug discovery, the Canadian nonprofit Conscience announced today that its first open science competition has resulted in the identification of seven promising molecules, or "hits," that show potential for new, more effective drugs for familial Parkinson's disease.

16 Jan 2024

New strategy makes palliative care more accessible to patients with chronic illnesses

Ordering a palliative care consultation by "default" – via an automatic order programmed into the electronic medical record that doctors may cancel if they choose – is an effective strategy to give more hospitalized patients the opportunity to benefit from palliative care, and sooner, according to a new study led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

16 Jan 2024

Pandemic shifts: Ontario children's hospital visits and admissions down during COVID-19

Despite major disruptions to health care systems during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no significant increase in preventable conditions or deaths in children according to a large study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.221726.

16 Jan 2024

Poverty may combine in a synergistic manner with chronic inflammation to reduce health, life expectancy

In the US, approximately 37.9 million people, or 11.4% of the population, lived below the poverty line in 2022.

16 Jan 2024

Jena researchers unravel PAPAS RNA's impact on breast cancer growth and metastasis

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. The development of breast cancer often originates from epithelial cells in the mammary gland – the very cells that specialise in milk production during and after pregnancy.

16 Jan 2024

"Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts" initiative bridges oral health and heart health

A patient's oral health can be an indicator of overall health and well-being. Research shows that chronic gum inflammation may be associated with other chronic diseases including coronary artery disease and diabetes.

16 Jan 2024

Revolutionary brain scan lights up glioma's Achilles heel

Recently, a team of South Korean researchers led by nuclear medicine physician and Professor Yun Mijin from Severance Hospital in collaboration with Director C. Justin LEE of the Center for Cognition and Sociality within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) made a new discovery that can revolutionize both the diagnosis and treatment of glioblastoma.

16 Jan 2024

Breakthrough nano-shield blocks selective allergic reactions

Northwestern University researchers have developed the first selective therapy to prevent allergic reactions, which can range in severity from itchy hives and watery eyes to trouble breathing and even death.

16 Jan 2024

Research uncovers cells-of-origin for breast cancer in BRCA2 mutation carriers

Australian scientists have pinpointed likely 'cells-of-origin', the source cells that can grow into breast cancer, in women carrying a faulty BRCA2 gene who are at high risk of developing the disease.

16 Jan 2024

UK-wide COVID vaccination coverage study reveals gaps and preventable hospitalizations

Between a third and a half of the populations of the four UK nations had not had the recommended number of COVID vaccinations and boosters by summer 2022, according to the first research study to look at COVID-19 vaccine coverage of the entire UK population.

16 Jan 2024

Urea-powered nanorobots reduce bladder tumors by 90% in mice

The research, which was conducted on mice, demonstrates how these tiny nanomachines are propelled by urea present in urine and precisely target the tumour, attacking it with a radioisotope carried on their surface.

16 Jan 2024