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Susan G. Komen awards $19.3 million to advance precision medicine and improve breast cancer outcomes

Susan G. Komen, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced the awarding of 49 new grants to researchers at 28 leading institutions in the U.S.

28 Jun 2023

SickKids researchers discover new way to attack treatment-resistant TB infections

In the face of growing antibiotic resistance among bacterial infections, scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have delved into the molecular science behind treatment-resistant tuberculosis.

28 Jun 2023

Study identifies genetic variant that increases disease severity in multiple sclerosis

A study of more than 22,000 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) has for the first time identified a genetic variant associated with faster progression of the disease, an accumulation of disability that can rob patients of their mobility and independence over time.

28 Jun 2023

Study: Cancer survivors rely on primary care clinicians for follow-up treatments in rural areas

The vast majority of cancer survivors rely on primary care clinicians for follow-up treatments, especially in rural areas, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine.

28 Jun 2023

Alcohol use raises the risks of 61 diseases in Chinese men

Alcohol consumption increases the risks of over 60 diseases in Chinese men, including many diseases not previously linked to alcohol, according to a new study by researchers from Oxford Population Health, Peking University, and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. The study is published today in Nature Medicine.

28 Jun 2023

Novel drug combination shows promise in treating pancreatic cancer

Mutations in the KRAS gene are the major driver of pancreatic cancer. The resulting protein controls multiple signaling pathways involved in cell growth and survival. In cancer, the gene is mutated to be permanently "on," driving cells to excessively multiply and form tumors.

28 Jun 2023

Single-cell transcriptomic analysis reveals specific cellular signatures for kidney transplant rejection

Imagine a day when a urine test could inform a doctor precisely why a kidney transplant patient was experiencing organ rejection and suggest the best medication for specifically addressing the problem.

28 Jun 2023

New nanoparticle could improve the delivery of mRNA-based vaccines

Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have developed a nanoparticle -; an extremely tiny biodegradable container -; that has the potential to improve the delivery of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-based vaccines for infectious diseases such as COVID-19, and vaccines for treating non-infectious diseases including cancer.

28 Jun 2023

SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination induces an immune response in the nasal mucosa, study finds

Respiratory viruses are known for their ability to enter the body through the eyes, nose, or mouth. Our bodies know that, too.

28 Jun 2023

Rising threat: cardiovascular disease on the rise among young adults

Study estimated the incidence, prevalence, mortality rate, and disability-adjusted life years of CVDs.

28 Jun 2023

A recipe for survival: Mediterranean diet and breast cancer outcomes

Study analyzes whether overall and BC-specific mortality was associated with adherence to MD.

28 Jun 2023

Blood pressure lowering medications could be used more widely to prevent migraines

The first known large-scale review of international studies on the positive effect of blood pressure (BP) medicines across all classes in preventing migraine shows these widely available drugs could be used much more widely, at low cost, than is the case with current practice, according to a new paper published today in the journal, Cephalalgia.

27 Jun 2023

Study explores the incidence and trends for endometrial cancer among African descent populations

Compared with white women, Black women have elevated risks of being diagnosed with advanced uterine cancer—also known as endometrial cancer—and of developing aggressive tumors.

27 Jun 2023

Chatbot interventions effective in improving physical activity, diet, and sleep

Research finds that chatbot interventions are effective in improving physical activity, diet, and sleep. The study highlights the efficacy of chatbots across different populations and age groups, emphasizing their potential for personalized healthcare delivery.

27 Jun 2023

New radionuclide-based agent offers hope for treating a variety of cancers

A newly discovered radionuclide-based agent (CB-2PA-NT) has been shown to have high tumor uptake, sustained tumor retention, and high contrast in preclinical models, making it a prime candidate for a novel theranostics approach.

27 Jun 2023

New method could revolutionize the delivery of antioxidants to stem cells

As we age, our bodies change and degenerate over time in a process called senescence. Stem cells, which have the unique ability to change into other cell types, also experience senescence, which presents an issue when trying to maintain cell cultures for therapeutic use.

27 Jun 2023

Novel PET radiotracer shows high sensitivity, specificity in diagnosing coronary artery disease in obese patients

A novel PET perfusion radiotracer, 18F-flurpiridaz, can diagnose coronary artery disease (CAD) in obese patients with a higher sensitivity and specificity compared to 99mTc-SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI), according to research presented at the 2023 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting. 18F-flurpiridaz PET MPI obtained images at a lower radiation dose than 99mTc-SPECT MPI and performed similarly in both obese and non-obese patients.

27 Jun 2023

Metabolic surgery provides better results, lesser regression than standard diabetes management

Metabolic or bariatric surgery results in superior glycemic control, less medication usage and high rates of remission of Type 2 diabetes than medical or lifestyle intervention in patients with class 1 obesity, as described in a recently published report by researchers of Pennington Biomedical Research Center and others.

27 Jun 2023

AI vs. human: Study shows ChatGPT falls short in accuracy and authenticity of scientific abstracts

Research investigates the use of large language models in scientific writing, finding that generated abstracts from ChatGPT are detected as 'fake' and raise concerns about accuracy and integrity. Ethical guidelines are needed to ensure proper use of language models in research.

27 Jun 2023

Illuminating how children inherit parents’ stressful experiences

Most of us learned in high school that people get half their genes from their father and half from their mother. That's true, but it turns out the way parents contribute to their offspring's genetics is more complicated—and more intriguing.

27 Jun 2023

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Susan G. Komen awards $19.3 million to advance precision medicine and improve breast cancer outcomes

SickKids researchers discover new way to attack treatment-resistant TB infections

Study identifies genetic variant that increases disease severity in multiple sclerosis

Study: Cancer survivors rely on primary care clinicians for follow-up treatments in rural areas

Alcohol use raises the risks of 61 diseases in Chinese men

Novel drug combination shows promise in treating pancreatic cancer

Single-cell transcriptomic analysis reveals specific cellular signatures for kidney transplant rejection

New nanoparticle could improve the delivery of mRNA-based vaccines

SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination induces an immune response in the nasal mucosa, study finds

Rising threat: cardiovascular disease on the rise among young adults

A recipe for survival: Mediterranean diet and breast cancer outcomes

Blood pressure lowering medications could be used more widely to prevent migraines

Study explores the incidence and trends for endometrial cancer among African descent populations

Chatbot interventions effective in improving physical activity, diet, and sleep

New radionuclide-based agent offers hope for treating a variety of cancers

New method could revolutionize the delivery of antioxidants to stem cells

Novel PET radiotracer shows high sensitivity, specificity in diagnosing coronary artery disease in obese patients

Metabolic surgery provides better results, lesser regression than standard diabetes management

AI vs. human: Study shows ChatGPT falls short in accuracy and authenticity of scientific abstracts

Illuminating how children inherit parents’ stressful experiences

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

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