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Fruquintinib provides survival benefits for patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported study results showing that the targeted therapy fruquintinib significantly improved overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer.

13 Sep 2022

New software application predicts the likelihood of genetic mutation in dilated cardiomyopathy

Scientists at the CNIC and Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro in Majadahonda have developed a software application that predicts the likelihood that a case of dilated cardiomyopathy is caused by a genetic mutation. The research was carried out in collaboration with hospitals in Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands.

13 Sep 2022

Study uncovers how air pollution can trigger lung cancer in individuals with no history of smoking

A new study revealed a link between air pollution and lung cancer in non-smokers.

13 Sep 2022

Molecular explanation for the contribution of autophagy to BAT energy metabolism

Obesity is a growing global health problem and its prevalence has tripled since 1975. More than 650 million people are affected by this condition worldwide, and 28% of people in Spain over 18 years of age have this complex pathology. Obesity is linked to conditions such as type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, and certain forms of cancer.

13 Sep 2022

The maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by monkeypox infection

A new study reviews the available evidence on the impact of monkeypox infection during pregnancy.

13 Sep 2022

Medical coding creates barriers to care for transgender patients

Last year, Tim Chevalier received the first of many coverage denials from his insurance company for the hair removal procedure he needed as part of a phalloplasty, the creation of a penis.

13 Sep 2022

How effective is vitamin D supplementation in COVID-19?

The current paper addresses the considerable evidence now supporting the efficacy of vitamin D in COVID-19, as well as its safety.

13 Sep 2022

As state institutions close, families of longtime residents face agonizing choices

Mike Lee's way of life has faded away in most of the United States, and it soon will vanish from southwestern Iowa.

13 Sep 2022

World Sepsis Day 2022: Raising Sepsis Awareness with Sepsis Research FEAT

For World Sepsis Day 2022, News Medical speaks to Colin Graham, COO of Sepsis Research FEAT, about the importance of sepsis awareness, research, and potentially life-changing breakthroughs.

13 Sep 2022

What are the intensities and frequencies of extreme epidemics?

In a new study, researchers assessed the intensities and frequencies of extreme novel epidemics.

13 Sep 2022

Forecasting COVID-19 surges based on SARS-CoV-2 mutation surveillance

Researchers predicted surges in SARS-CoV-2 infections based on alterations in SARS-CoV-2 mutations.

13 Sep 2022

False positive monkeypox tests in low-risk patients with no exposures

Researchers reported three monkeypox diagnoses presenting atypical rashes.

13 Sep 2022

Transplacental passage of specific IgG in maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers analyzed antibody profiles of mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 and their offspring.

13 Sep 2022

MSK researchers reveal a promising treatment option for bladder cancer patients

Researchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) shared a promising treatment option for bladder cancer patients today at The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2022.

13 Sep 2022

Experts investigate the association between concussion history and academic standing

Adolescents who experience a concussion in the past 12 months could be 25% more likely to be in poor academic standing than youths who have no concussions, suggests a study published online in the journal Injury Prevention.

13 Sep 2022

Study explores work experiences and quality of life for Hispanic survivors

As a cancer nurse in the U.S. Army for more than 29 years, Elizabeth Anderson saw firsthand how chemotherapy, radiation and surgeries impact the body's lymphatic system, putting breast cancer survivors at greater risk for developing lymphedema, a chronic condition of swelling that may occur after surgical removal, chemotherapy treatment, or irradiation of lymph nodes.

13 Sep 2022

HSD3B1 gene holds clues for predicting and treating endometrial cancer

The HSD3B1 gene could hold clues for predicting and treating endometrial cancer, according to a novel finding from the Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute.

13 Sep 2022

New long-term opioid use associated with a heightened risk of death, study finds

New long term use of opioids to quell pain after lung cancer surgery is linked to a 40% heightened risk of death from any cause within the next 2 years, finds research published online in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.

13 Sep 2022

Study investigates the efficacy and safety of selpercatinib in a diverse group of patients

The highly selective RET inhibitor selpercatinib was well-tolerated and achieved durable objective responses across multiple tumor types in the Phase I/II LIBRETTO-001 trial, according to researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

13 Sep 2022

Study investigates BMI, race, and lung cancer diagnosis relationships

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the US, making up 25% of cancer deaths. With obesity rates simultaneously rising, researchers have investigated the connections between cancer risk and body mass index (BMI). Unlike most other cancer types, where higher BMI is associated with increased risk of cancer, research has established that paradoxically people with higher BMI have lower rates of lung cancer diagnosis.

13 Sep 2022

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Fruquintinib provides survival benefits for patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer

New software application predicts the likelihood of genetic mutation in dilated cardiomyopathy

Study uncovers how air pollution can trigger lung cancer in individuals with no history of smoking

Molecular explanation for the contribution of autophagy to BAT energy metabolism

The maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by monkeypox infection

Medical coding creates barriers to care for transgender patients

How effective is vitamin D supplementation in COVID-19?

As state institutions close, families of longtime residents face agonizing choices

World Sepsis Day 2022: Raising Sepsis Awareness with Sepsis Research FEAT

What are the intensities and frequencies of extreme epidemics?

Forecasting COVID-19 surges based on SARS-CoV-2 mutation surveillance

False positive monkeypox tests in low-risk patients with no exposures

Transplacental passage of specific IgG in maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection

MSK researchers reveal a promising treatment option for bladder cancer patients

Experts investigate the association between concussion history and academic standing

Study explores work experiences and quality of life for Hispanic survivors

HSD3B1 gene holds clues for predicting and treating endometrial cancer

New long-term opioid use associated with a heightened risk of death, study finds

Study investigates the efficacy and safety of selpercatinib in a diverse group of patients

Study investigates BMI, race, and lung cancer diagnosis relationships

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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