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Tirzepatide emerges as first drug therapy for obstructive sleep apnea

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international collaborators have led a worldwide, advanced study demonstrating the potential of tirzepatide, known to manage type 2 diabetes, as the first effective drug therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep-related disorder characterized by repeated episodes of irregular breathing due to complete or partial blockage of the upper airway.

21 Jun 2024

Schadenfreude for a cause: Boosting donations through mild misfortune

Oh, the joy of inflicting pain upon others. The Germans have a word for it: schadenfreude, meaning "malicious pleasure."

21 Jun 2024

JAK1 inhibition and Anti-PD1 therapy enhance outcomes in advanced lung cancer

Adding an anti-inflammatory drug to anti-PD1 checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy has shown great promise as a new strategy against advanced lung cancer, based on results from a small clinical trial led by investigators at the Abramson Family Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.

21 Jun 2024

UTHealth Houston researchers to study circadian link in severe headaches with $2.4M grant

The link between severe headache disorders headaches and the body's circadian clock in pain timing and thresholds will be studied with a $2.4 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to UTHealth Houston researchers.

21 Jun 2024

Low-cost CRISPR-based paper strip test offers rapid influenza diagnosis

Fewer than one percent of people who get the flu every year get tested, in part because most tests require trained personnel and expensive equipment.

21 Jun 2024

Hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow age differently in genetically identical mice

Our bone marrow - the fatty, jelly-like substance inside our bones - is an unseen powerhouse quietly producing 500 billion new blood cells every day.

21 Jun 2024

Combination therapy shows great promise as a new strategy against advanced lung cancer

21 Jun 2024

Integrated cellular map of heart cells unlocks cardiac fibrosis process

Scientists at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Australia have produced a first of its kind integrated map of heart cells which unlocks the process of cardiac fibrosis – a major cause of heart failure.

21 Jun 2024

Study uncovers new insights into the main human cold and menthol sensor TRPM8

Chronic pain affects millions worldwide, and current treatments often rely on opioids, which carry risks of addiction and overdose.

21 Jun 2024

UT Health San Antonio researcher wins NIH grant to investigate alcohol-associated liver disease

Liver transplants associated with alcohol-related disease are growing at a rapid pace, shifting research to address pathologies behind the ailments in light of a limited supply of organ donors.

21 Jun 2024

Pre-med students get hands-on clinical training at UTA's Smart Hospital workshop

A group of pre-medical students received valuable hands-on clinical training during a workshop in the new Smart Hospital at The University of Texas at Arlington.

21 Jun 2024

CAMH research suggests potential targets for prevention and early identification of psychotic disorders

A new study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), entitled Mental Health Service Use Before First Diagnosis of a Psychotic Disorder and published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that nearly 75 per cent of young Ontarians with a psychotic disorder had at least one mental health service visit within the three years prior to their first diagnosis of the disorder.

21 Jun 2024

Expert orthopedic surgeon saves man’s leg from being amputated after damage from advanced cancer

Richard Monti, a father of six and a real estate developer on Long Island, thought that his metastatic kidney cancer diagnosis would be the toughest battle to endure in his life.

21 Jun 2024

Empowering older adults: Wearable tech made easier with personalized support

A new review in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, published by JMIR Publications, found that community-dwelling older adults are more likely to continue using wearable monitoring devices (WMDs), like trackers, pedometers, and smartwatches, if they receive support from health care professionals or peers.

21 Jun 2024

Pacific Northwest Research Institute uncovers hidden DNA mechanisms of rare genetic diseases

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) and collaborating institutions have made a groundbreaking discovery that could significantly advance our understanding of genomic disorders.

21 Jun 2024

Pennington Biomedical researchers partner on award-winning long COVID study

Dr. John Kirwan, Executive Director of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, is serving as a co-principal investigator on the Pathobiology in RECOVER of Metabolic and Immune Systems, or PROMIS, study.

21 Jun 2024

Cooling ‘blood oranges’ could make them even healthier – a bonus for consumers

An orange teeming with antioxidants and other health benefits may be a shot in the arm for consumers and citrus growers, if the fruit is stored at cool temperatures, a new University of Florida study shows.

21 Jun 2024

Body image and overall health found important to the sexual health of older gay men, according to new studies

According to a National Poll on Healthy Aging, 93% of people in the U.S. between 50-80 years old report experiencing at least one form of ageism from other people.

21 Jun 2024

Research finds causal evidence tying cerebral small-vessel disease to Alzheimer’s, dementia

Research led by in part by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) finds that the most common cerebral small-vessel disease feature seen in brain magnetic resonance imaging is a primary vascular factor associated with dementia risk.

21 Jun 2024

Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID-19

As the deadly disease that came to be known as COVID-19 started spreading in late 2019, scientists rushed to answer a critical question: Who is most at risk?

21 Jun 2024

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Tirzepatide emerges as first drug therapy for obstructive sleep apnea

Schadenfreude for a cause: Boosting donations through mild misfortune

JAK1 inhibition and Anti-PD1 therapy enhance outcomes in advanced lung cancer

UTHealth Houston researchers to study circadian link in severe headaches with $2.4M grant

Low-cost CRISPR-based paper strip test offers rapid influenza diagnosis

Hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow age differently in genetically identical mice

Combination therapy shows great promise as a new strategy against advanced lung cancer

Integrated cellular map of heart cells unlocks cardiac fibrosis process

Study uncovers new insights into the main human cold and menthol sensor TRPM8

UT Health San Antonio researcher wins NIH grant to investigate alcohol-associated liver disease

Pre-med students get hands-on clinical training at UTA's Smart Hospital workshop

CAMH research suggests potential targets for prevention and early identification of psychotic disorders

Expert orthopedic surgeon saves man’s leg from being amputated after damage from advanced cancer

Empowering older adults: Wearable tech made easier with personalized support

Pacific Northwest Research Institute uncovers hidden DNA mechanisms of rare genetic diseases

Pennington Biomedical researchers partner on award-winning long COVID study

Cooling ‘blood oranges’ could make them even healthier – a bonus for consumers

Body image and overall health found important to the sexual health of older gay men, according to new studies

Research finds causal evidence tying cerebral small-vessel disease to Alzheimer’s, dementia

Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID-19

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