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New combination of drugs may lead to improved treatment of cervical cancer

A new combination of drugs slowed the growth of cancer cells by an unexpected mechanism that may one day lead to improved treatment of cervical cancer, a UT Southwestern-led study published in Molecular Cancer Research suggests.

19 Dec 2022

Inhibiting inflammatory signaling pathway could reduce the chances of heart disease in cancer survivors

Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York have discovered that common cancer treatments, such as radiotherapy or anthracycline drugs, cause long-term damage to heart tissue by activating a key inflammatory signaling pathway.

19 Dec 2022

Psychosocial stress linked with increased risk of stroke

Psychosocial stress is associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to new University of Galway led research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open (JAMA Network Open).

19 Dec 2022

Loneliness, social isolation, and living alone linked to premature death for people with cardiovascular disease

New research from University of Limerick in Ireland has revealed that loneliness, social isolation, and living alone is associated with premature death for those with cardiovascular disease.

19 Dec 2022

Milk antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after booster vaccination and breakthrough infection

Researchers longitudinally evaluated the antibody response against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in lactating individuals.

19 Dec 2022

Seasonal influenza activity remains high but appears to be declining in some areas of the US

The weekly FluView Report mentions that the number of influenza cases seems to be declining in some areas in the United States. However, the overall seasonal influenza activity remains high.

19 Dec 2022

Modulation of insect immunity to control vector-borne diseases

Discussed the current research on the role of molecular mechanisms in mediating immune priming in insects and regulating vector-borne disease transmission.

19 Dec 2022

Newly discovered mechanism could explain memory impairment in epilepsy

People with chronic epilepsy often experience impaired memory. Researchers at the University of Bonn have now found a mechanism in mice that could explain these deficits.

19 Dec 2022

Low ET levels in blood plasma may predict increased risk of cognitive impairment, dementia

A recent study by a team comprising researchers from the National University of Singapore and the National University Health System revealed that low levels of ergothioneine in blood plasma may predict an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, suggesting possible therapeutic or early screening measures for cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly.

19 Dec 2022

First H5N3 infection in a captive emperor tamarin documented in new study

In a new study, researchers reported the first H5N3 infection in a captive Emperor Tamarin.

19 Dec 2022

The impact of multimorbidity, smoking status, and demographics on vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women in Wales

A recent study examined the impact of multimorbidity and smoking on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant individuals.

19 Dec 2022

Study shows positive effect of concentrating surgery for children with neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a tumor of the sympathetic nervous system that occurs mainly in young children. Every year, 25 children in the Netherlands receive this diagnosis. Surgery to remove the tumor tissue forms an important part of the treatment plan.

19 Dec 2022

How Can Virtual Reality Aid Physical Therapy?

NewsMedical spoke with Kiki Coppelmans from InMotion VR about their Corpus virtual reality platform that offers innovative rehabilitative therapy solutions.

From Corpus VR 19 Dec 2022

Metformin use associated with lower risk of joint replacement in people with type 2 diabetes

Osteoarthritis is a common chronic condition that usually causes joint pain and can be severe enough to require knee and hip replacements.

19 Dec 2022

Exploring microstructural brain abnormalities after mild COVID-19

Researchers assessed the functional and microstructural brain abnormalities, tiredness, and cognitive impairment after mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

19 Dec 2022

Study demonstrates robust antibody response elicited by trivalent protein subunit vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers demonstrated that a trivalent vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 improved the breadth of humoral immune responses in mice.

19 Dec 2022

What advice is being given by general practitioners to people living with obesity?

A new study aimed to analyze the advice given by GPs during short consultations to patients living with obesity.

19 Dec 2022

A Montana addiction clinic wants to motivate people with rewards. Then came a Medicaid fraud probe.

A Montana addiction clinic's plan to give people with substance use disorders as much as $1,966.50 in gift cards and vouchers to follow its treatment program is raising questions about the use of financial incentives with patients.

19 Dec 2022

After tuition, books, and room and board, colleges’ rising health fees hit a nerve

You've compared tuition. Reviewed on-campus housing costs. Even digested student meal plan prices.

19 Dec 2022

HIV outbreak persists as officials push back against containment efforts

Brooke Parker has spent the past two years combing riverside homeless encampments, abandoned houses, and less traveled roads to help contain a lingering HIV outbreak that has disproportionately affected those who live on society's margins.

19 Dec 2022

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New combination of drugs may lead to improved treatment of cervical cancer

Inhibiting inflammatory signaling pathway could reduce the chances of heart disease in cancer survivors

Psychosocial stress linked with increased risk of stroke

Loneliness, social isolation, and living alone linked to premature death for people with cardiovascular disease

Milk antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after booster vaccination and breakthrough infection

Seasonal influenza activity remains high but appears to be declining in some areas of the US

Modulation of insect immunity to control vector-borne diseases

Newly discovered mechanism could explain memory impairment in epilepsy

Low ET levels in blood plasma may predict increased risk of cognitive impairment, dementia

First H5N3 infection in a captive emperor tamarin documented in new study

The impact of multimorbidity, smoking status, and demographics on vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women in Wales

Study shows positive effect of concentrating surgery for children with neuroblastoma

How Can Virtual Reality Aid Physical Therapy?

Metformin use associated with lower risk of joint replacement in people with type 2 diabetes

Exploring microstructural brain abnormalities after mild COVID-19

Study demonstrates robust antibody response elicited by trivalent protein subunit vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

What advice is being given by general practitioners to people living with obesity?

A Montana addiction clinic wants to motivate people with rewards. Then came a Medicaid fraud probe.

After tuition, books, and room and board, colleges’ rising health fees hit a nerve

HIV outbreak persists as officials push back against containment efforts

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

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