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New nasal vaccine shows promise in preventing deadly Strep A infections

As Streptococcus A cases continue to be prevalent in Queensland and internationally, a new nasal vaccine could provide long-term protection from the deadly bacteria.

4 Oct 2023

Australia's Long COVID response falling behind global standards, research finds

New research by RMIT University and Northern Health has examined Australia's Long COVID services, guidelines and public health information, compared with international standards.

4 Oct 2023

Newly identified protein markers could signal early development of metastatic lung cancer

Researchers at Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have identified protein markers that could signal for early development of metastatic lung cancer, providing possibilities for new treatment.

4 Oct 2023

New strategy for treating chronic spinal cord injury leads to functional recovery of the forelimb

A new study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma demonstrates a strategy for treating a chronic spinal cord injury in rats that led to functional recovery of the paralyzed forelimb and paw and precision movements of the digits.

4 Oct 2023

New drug tirzepatide equally effective in early-onset and later-onset type 2 diabetes

Tirzepatide is as effective at treating early-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D), a more aggressive form of the condition that normally responds less well to treatment, as it is at treating T2D diagnosed later in life, new research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 Oct) has found.

4 Oct 2023

Organ-on-chip model sheds light on lymphedema

In a new PNAS study co-authored by Boston University biomedical engineer Dr. Chris Chen, researchers say they're getting closer to understanding the mysteries of lymphedema - a condition characterized by the buildup of fluid in the body due to a malfunctioning lymphatic system.

4 Oct 2023

Study finds cluster of common conditions may signal early onset of type 2 diabetes

New research presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Hamburg (2-6 Oct), reveals a marked increase in several common conditions in the years leading up to, and immediately prior to, type 2 diabetes diagnosis, suggesting considerably earlier diagnosis might be possible in some patients.

4 Oct 2023

Second international consensus report outlines gaps and opportunities for clinical translation of precision diabetes medicine

Precision medicine is part of the logical evolution of contemporary evidence-based medicine that seeks to reduce errors and optimize outcomes when making medical decisions and health recommendations.

4 Oct 2023

New workflow could significantly reduce wait time for urgent palliative radiation therapy

Using previously taken diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scans in place of CT simulation scans to plan simple palliative radiation treatments can substantially reduce the time some people spend waiting for urgent treatment, improving the patient experience, a new study suggests.

4 Oct 2023

How vitamin D and genetics shape early brain development

The study examined how vitamin D levels and vitamin D binding protein genotypes in both pregnant mothers and their children aged 3-5, impact early childhood neurodevelopment. Findings suggest that higher vitamin D concentrations in children were associated with better neurodevelopmental scores, with additional influences from sociodemographic factors and certain genetic variations.

4 Oct 2023

Oral lipid nanoparticle drug shows promise for preventing colitis-associated cancer in mice

An oral lipid nanoparticle drug prevents tumor development in mice, suggesting this is a promising drug formulation for preventing colitis-associated cancer, according to a study led by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

4 Oct 2023

Experts to discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in real-world setting

At this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 Oct) experts will discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in the real-world setting.

4 Oct 2023

Graphene oxide nanoflakes may help treat Alzheimer's disease

A probable early driver of Alzheimer's disease is the accumulation of molecules called amyloid peptides. These cause cell death, and are commonly found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.

4 Oct 2023

Nearly half of the people with HIV, diabetes or hypertension in rural South Africa have unmet health needs

The burden of non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes is increasing globally, especially in low-income and middle-income countries where they occur alongside epidemics of communicable diseases like HIV.

4 Oct 2023

The adipose tissue dysfunction behind metabolically healthy obesity

A session at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes will explore the latest data on the concept of metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) – more commonly known by the public as 'fat but fit'.

4 Oct 2023

Study links high and low levels of "good" cholesterol with dementia risk

Having either high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, or "good" cholesterol, is tied to a small increased risk of dementia in older adults, according to a study published in the October 4, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

4 Oct 2023

Measuring ctDNA may lead to alternative treatment options for BRAF wild-type melanoma

Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is emerging as a blood-based biomarker for many solid tumor types, including melanoma.

4 Oct 2023

Dietary deep dive: Unveiling the good, the bad, and the unclear in blood pressure battleground

An umbrella review in Advances in Nutrition critically analyzes various dietary elements' effects on blood pressure and hypertension, revealing a spectrum of impacts across different food groups and nutrients. While certain diets and foods like DASH, ketogenic, and flaxseed show promise in blood pressure control, the evidence varies widely, urging further research to refine existing hypertension dietary guidelines.

4 Oct 2023

Weill Cornell Medicine researcher receives $610,000 grant to study metastasis in bladder cancer

A Weill Cornell Medicine researcher has received a $610,000 grant from the Department of Defense to investigate the mechanisms causing DNA instability that potentially drives metastasis in bladder cancer.

4 Oct 2023

Selective removal of aging cells represents a new paradigm for treating age-related diseases

A research team, led by Professor Ja Hyoung Ryu from the Department of Chemistry at UNIST, in collaboration with Professor Hyewon Chung from Konkuk University, has achieved a significant breakthrough in the treatment of age-related diseases.

4 Oct 2023

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New nasal vaccine shows promise in preventing deadly Strep A infections

Australia's Long COVID response falling behind global standards, research finds

Newly identified protein markers could signal early development of metastatic lung cancer

New strategy for treating chronic spinal cord injury leads to functional recovery of the forelimb

New drug tirzepatide equally effective in early-onset and later-onset type 2 diabetes

Organ-on-chip model sheds light on lymphedema

Study finds cluster of common conditions may signal early onset of type 2 diabetes

Second international consensus report outlines gaps and opportunities for clinical translation of precision diabetes medicine

New workflow could significantly reduce wait time for urgent palliative radiation therapy

How vitamin D and genetics shape early brain development

Oral lipid nanoparticle drug shows promise for preventing colitis-associated cancer in mice

Experts to discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in real-world setting

Graphene oxide nanoflakes may help treat Alzheimer's disease

Nearly half of the people with HIV, diabetes or hypertension in rural South Africa have unmet health needs

The adipose tissue dysfunction behind metabolically healthy obesity

Study links high and low levels of "good" cholesterol with dementia risk

Measuring ctDNA may lead to alternative treatment options for BRAF wild-type melanoma

Dietary deep dive: Unveiling the good, the bad, and the unclear in blood pressure battleground

Weill Cornell Medicine researcher receives $610,000 grant to study metastasis in bladder cancer

Selective removal of aging cells represents a new paradigm for treating age-related diseases

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

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