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University of Cincinnati Cancer Center receives Institutional Research Grant from American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society has awarded the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center an Institutional Research Grant.

24 Oct 2023

New method provides valuable insights into the brain's noradrenaline system

An international team of researchers has provided valuable insights into the brain's noradrenaline (NA) system, which has been a longtime target for medications to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, depression, and anxiety.

24 Oct 2023

Study reveals an alternate origin of brain mosaicism in some children with focal epilepsy

In most people, every cell in their body contains the same genetic information. However, sometimes people can have two or more genetically different sets of cells.

24 Oct 2023

Utilizing Biomarkers in Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

In this interview, Grace Liu from Sino Biological discusses the crucial role of biomarkers in cancer prevention and diagnosis and how they can help guide treatment decisions.

From Sino Biological Inc. 24 Oct 2023

Genomic surveillance could help detect and slow the spread of deadly 'superbugs'

Harnessing new advances in genomic surveillance technology could help detect the rise of deadly 'superbugs' and slow their evolution and spread, improving global health outcomes, a new Australian study suggests.

24 Oct 2023

Apoptotic cells play key role in hair follicle regression

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on October 19, 2023, entitled, "Apoptotic cells may drive cell death in hair follicles during their regression cycle."

24 Oct 2023

Researchers receive $3.6 million to test novel diagnosis and treatment combination for diabetic neuropathy

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24 Oct 2023

Homeless people have a 16-fold higher rate of sudden death from heart attacks

A study led by UC San Francisco has found that people who are experiencing homelessness have a 16-fold higher rate of sudden death from heart attacks, as well as other causes.

24 Oct 2023

University of Montana awarded $12.3 million contract to develop novel vaccine adjuvant for TB vaccine

The National Institutes of Health recently awarded a $12.3 million contract to the University of Montana to develop a novel vaccine adjuvant for use in a tuberculosis vaccine. Adjuvants are substances that boost the effectiveness of vaccines.

24 Oct 2023

Large language models perpetuate racial bias in healthcare

The tendency of four commercial LLMs to perpetuate race-based medical misconceptions.

24 Oct 2023

Intranasal vaccination: A potent one-time solution for comprehensive COVID-19 immunity

A single-dose intranasal vaccine effectively induces robust immune responses.

24 Oct 2023

Resistant potato starch usage found to be feasible and safe for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients

The use of resistant potato starch (RPS), to modify gut microbial metabolism.

24 Oct 2023

Study shows TAVR as a good alternative to open-heart surgery in younger patients with aortic stenosis

Patients with a dysfunctional aortic heart valve who received a new, prosthetic valve through a minimally invasive procedure had similar outcomes at five years as those who underwent open-heart surgery, a new study shows.

24 Oct 2023

Using opioid settlement cash for police gear like squad cars and scanners sparks debate

Policing expenses mount quickly: $25,000 for a law enforcement conference about fentanyl in Colorado; $18,000 for technology to unlock cellphones in Southington, Connecticut; $2,900 for surveillance cameras and to train officers and canines in New Lexington, Ohio. And in other communities around the country, hundreds of thousands for vehicles, body scanners, and other equipment.

23 Oct 2023

Quick genetic test offers hope for sick, undiagnosed kids. but few insurers offer to pay.

Just 48 hours after her birth in a Seattle-area hospital in 2021, Layla Babayev was undergoing surgery for a bowel obstruction.

23 Oct 2023

AI-based MRI tools show promise in multiple sclerosis diagnosis

A groundbreaking study in NPJ Digital Medicine demonstrates the superior accuracy of AI-based imaging in diagnosing and monitoring multiple sclerosis.

23 Oct 2023

Shedding light on the future of cognitive health in a graying world

Age-related cognitive decline and changes in the brain.

23 Oct 2023

Chemotherapy plus immunotherapy improves survival in patients with metastatic urothelial cancer

A clinical trial co-led by Mount Sinai researchers is the first to show that using chemotherapy with immunotherapy resulted in improved survival in patients with an advanced type of bladder cancer.

22 Oct 2023

Everolimus after surgery may benefit patients with very-high-risk clear cell renal cell carcinoma

A secondary analysis from the SWOG S0931 EVEREST trial has found that in the subgroup of patients with clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC) who were at very-high risk of recurrence, those who were treated with everolimus after surgery had a statistically significant improvement in recurrence-free survival compared to patients getting placebo after surgery.

22 Oct 2023

COVID-19 tied to elevated risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia complications

SARS-CoV-2 infection linked to increased benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) complications and medication use. Urological manifestations in COVID-19 patients emphasize the importance of awareness among clinicians.

22 Oct 2023

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University of Cincinnati Cancer Center receives Institutional Research Grant from American Cancer Society

New method provides valuable insights into the brain's noradrenaline system

Study reveals an alternate origin of brain mosaicism in some children with focal epilepsy

Utilizing Biomarkers in Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Genomic surveillance could help detect and slow the spread of deadly 'superbugs'

Apoptotic cells play key role in hair follicle regression

Researchers receive $3.6 million to test novel diagnosis and treatment combination for diabetic neuropathy

Homeless people have a 16-fold higher rate of sudden death from heart attacks

University of Montana awarded $12.3 million contract to develop novel vaccine adjuvant for TB vaccine

Large language models perpetuate racial bias in healthcare

Intranasal vaccination: A potent one-time solution for comprehensive COVID-19 immunity

Resistant potato starch usage found to be feasible and safe for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients

Study shows TAVR as a good alternative to open-heart surgery in younger patients with aortic stenosis

Using opioid settlement cash for police gear like squad cars and scanners sparks debate

Quick genetic test offers hope for sick, undiagnosed kids. but few insurers offer to pay.

AI-based MRI tools show promise in multiple sclerosis diagnosis

Shedding light on the future of cognitive health in a graying world

Chemotherapy plus immunotherapy improves survival in patients with metastatic urothelial cancer

Everolimus after surgery may benefit patients with very-high-risk clear cell renal cell carcinoma

COVID-19 tied to elevated risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia complications

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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