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Addition of capivasertib to fulvestrant doubles progression-free survival in HR-positive breast cancer patients

In patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative tumors resistant to aromatase inhibitors, addition of the investigational AKT inhibitor capivasertib to fulvestrant (Faslodex) doubled the median progression-free survival compared with placebo plus fulvestrant in the phase III CAPItello-291 clinical trial, according to results presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 6-10, 2022.

9 Dec 2022

Exploring the well-being and health of SARS-CoV-2-positive children and young people

Researchers explored the well-being and health of non-hospitalized young individuals and children following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing.

9 Dec 2022

POLAR gene profile predicts which patients may and may not benefit from radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery

Patients with invasive breast cancer who had low scores on an investigational gene molecular signature had similar rates of local recurrence whether or not they received adjuvant radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery, according to results of a meta-analysis presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 6-10, 2022.

9 Dec 2022

How does the Mediterranean diet associate with cognitive risk and functional ability in adults?

A new study evaluated the associations between adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), cognitive risk, and functional ability in older Australian adults.

9 Dec 2022

What is the association between farnesoid X receptor inhibition and protection against COVID-19?

Researchers assessed the association between farnesoid X receptor (FXR) inhibition and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

9 Dec 2022

Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BQ.1.1

Researchers characterized the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BQ.1.1 sub-variant.

9 Dec 2022

New study describes two major possible onsets of the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers have analyzed millions of SARS-CoV-2 genomes and identified two major genetic drivers of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

9 Dec 2022

Study finds disparities in breast cancer screening, treatment access for underserved communities

Barriers to breast cancer screening remain despite Medicaid expansion for preventive screening tests and implementation of patient navigation programs under the Affordable Care Act, with women from underserved communities experiencing disproportionately low rates of screening mammography, according to a study that was conducted by New York Medical College (NYMC) School of Medicine (SOM) faculty and students and recently published in BMC Women’s Health.

9 Dec 2022

Enveloped viruses show greater cross-species transmission, according to new research

New research found that enveloped viruses harbor greater cross-species transmissibility and are more likely to cause zoonotic infections than nonenveloped viruses.

9 Dec 2022

How have smoking trends changed during the COVID-19 pandemic in England?

A new study covered over 100,000 adults interviewed in person or over the phone to uncover sustained changes in smoking and cessation from 2017-2022.

9 Dec 2022

‘An Arm and a Leg’: He made a video about health insurance terminology that went viral

A 30-minute video about health insurance terminology has racked up more than a million views.

9 Dec 2022

To attract in-home caregivers, California offers paid training — and self-care

One November afternoon, Chris Espedal asked a group of caregivers — all of whom work with people who have cognitive impairments, behavioral health issues, or complex physical needs — to describe what happens when their work becomes too much to bear.

9 Dec 2022

Study reveals the presence of metal particles in cannabis vape liquids

Vaping can lead to exposure to metals, with lead levels exceeding tolerance limits in most of the analyzed samples.

9 Dec 2022

Hospital financial decisions play a role in the critical shortage of pediatric beds for RSV patients

The dire shortage of pediatric hospital beds plaguing the nation this fall is a byproduct of financial decisions made by hospitals over the past decade, as they shuttered children's wards, which often operate in the red, and expanded the number of beds available for more profitable endeavors like joint replacements and cancer care.

9 Dec 2022

What is the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation in plant-based diets?

Researchers emphasize the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation for individuals consuming a plant-based or vegan diet.

9 Dec 2022

Microbiomes in female reproductive tract linked to pregnancy following use of ART

Specific microbial profiles are associated with better conception rates from assisted reproductive technology.

9 Dec 2022

Logical Biological exhibit at MEDICA

Logical Biological were delighted to exhibit for the first time at MEDICA, in Dusseldorf, Germany from 14 – 17 November 2022.

From Logical Biological 8 Dec 2022

Vaping during pregnancy may give babies a greater propensity to develop pulmonary disease

Babies born to mothers who vape during pregnancy are at greater risk of developing pulmonary dysfunction, according to a new mouse study from The Ohio State University.

8 Dec 2022

UH researchers investigate how traumatic experiences affect mental and physical health of migrants

In a first of its kind study, University of Houston psychology researchers are investigating how the trauma experienced by migrants before and during the journey to the United States affects their mental and physical health.

8 Dec 2022

High levels of arsenic contamination in water linked to antibiotic resistance carriage among children

In rural Bangladesh, areas with high levels of arsenic contamination in drinking water, compared to areas with less contamination, have a higher prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli in both water and child stool samples, according to a new study publishing December 8, 2022 in PLOS Pathogens by Mohammad Aminul Islam of Washington State University, and colleagues.

8 Dec 2022

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Addition of capivasertib to fulvestrant doubles progression-free survival in HR-positive breast cancer patients

Exploring the well-being and health of SARS-CoV-2-positive children and young people

POLAR gene profile predicts which patients may and may not benefit from radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery

How does the Mediterranean diet associate with cognitive risk and functional ability in adults?

What is the association between farnesoid X receptor inhibition and protection against COVID-19?

Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BQ.1.1

New study describes two major possible onsets of the COVID-19 pandemic

Study finds disparities in breast cancer screening, treatment access for underserved communities

Enveloped viruses show greater cross-species transmission, according to new research

How have smoking trends changed during the COVID-19 pandemic in England?

‘An Arm and a Leg’: He made a video about health insurance terminology that went viral

To attract in-home caregivers, California offers paid training — and self-care

Study reveals the presence of metal particles in cannabis vape liquids

Hospital financial decisions play a role in the critical shortage of pediatric beds for RSV patients

What is the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation in plant-based diets?

Microbiomes in female reproductive tract linked to pregnancy following use of ART

Logical Biological exhibit at MEDICA

Vaping during pregnancy may give babies a greater propensity to develop pulmonary disease

UH researchers investigate how traumatic experiences affect mental and physical health of migrants

High levels of arsenic contamination in water linked to antibiotic resistance carriage among children

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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