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Discovery of three new brain tumor subtypes could help to identify novel, effective therapies

Research lead by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has discovered three new subtypes of brain tumor which could help to identify new and effective therapies.

6 Dec 2022

Unique technology uses ultrasound-responsive nanobubbles for treating osteoporosis

University of Central Florida researchers have created unique technology for treating osteoporosis that uses nanobubbles to deliver treatment to targeted areas of a person's body.

6 Dec 2022

Research explores how alignment of endothelial cells plays a role in cancer metastasis

Preventing metastasis – the development of cancer cells beyond their original location – remains one of the major goals of current cancer research.

6 Dec 2022

Parkinson’s drug improves blood pressure, aortic stiffness in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes

Teens with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) who took bromocriptine, a medication used to treat Parkinson's disease and Type 2 diabetes, had lower blood pressure and less stiff arteries after one month of treatment compared to those who did not take the medicine, according to a small study published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

6 Dec 2022

Colorectal cancer doesn’t wait - DNA methylation tests facilitate earlier treatment

In this interview, Yantao Li and Zhe Wang, Director of Cancer Early Screening Products and the Product Director of Oncology at BGI Genomics, talks to NewsMedical about colorectal cancer (CRC), including why incidences are important and the importance of screening.

From BGI Genomics 6 Dec 2022

Largest machine learning effort securely aggregates data from brain scans of glioblastoma patients

Researchers at Penn Medicine and Intel Corporation led the largest-to-date global machine learning effort to securely aggregate knowledge from brain scans of 6,314 glioblastoma (GBM) patients at 71 sites around the globe and develop a model that can enhance identification and prediction of boundaries in three tumor sub-compartments, without compromising patient privacy.

6 Dec 2022

The critical role of flow cytometry in CAR+ T-Cell trials

In this interview, Ryan Muise talks to AZoNetwork about the added value of using flow cytometry in CAR T-Cell clinical trials.

From Cerba Research 6 Dec 2022

NUS scientists develop novel low-cost method of testing for cancers

Scientists from the National University of have discovered a novel low-cost method of testing for cancers.

5 Dec 2022

New machine learning algorithm could spot early signs of pneumonia based on cough sounds

Pneumonia is one of the world's leading causes of death and affects over a million people a year in the United States.

5 Dec 2022

New trial to evaluate a potential treatment for irritability in teenagers with autism

A new trial will test whether a medication that targets gut bacteria can also improve irritability in teenagers with autism spectrum disorder.

5 Dec 2022

Immunopeptidome characters of human CoV-OC43-infected cells

Researchers explored T-cell epitopes derived from human seasonal coronavirus OC43.

5 Dec 2022

Women and men receive different advice on cardiovascular disease prevention

Women are told to improve their lifestyle to prevent heart disease while men are advised to take statins.

5 Dec 2022

Does irritable bowel syndrome result from gravity?

New research discussed the hypothesis that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may result from gravity.

5 Dec 2022

Discovery offers an avenue for development of novel therapies for Chagas disease

Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, affects some 8 million people worldwide. More than a third develop severe heart or digestive problems with a heightened risk of death.

5 Dec 2022

Home air purifiers can improve markers of cardiovascular health in people with COPD

A six-month study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers concludes that the use of portable home air purifiers can improve some markers of cardiovascular health in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.

5 Dec 2022

Trial aims to make it easier, convenient for patients to perform health checks and reduce pressure on GPs

A landmark trial aiming to make it easier and more convenient for patients to carry out important health checks and reduce pressure on GPs has been launched in Cornwall.

5 Dec 2022

Natural material derived from seaweed can help improve outcomes after heart bypass surgery

Researchers are using a natural material derived from seaweed to promote vascular cell growth, prevent blood clots and improve the performance of synthetic vascular grafts used in heart bypass surgery.

5 Dec 2022

Comparison of blood plasma protein expression in mild, moderate, and severe COVID-19 identifies novel disease severity biomarkers

Researchers evaluated blood plasma proteins to identify new targets for COVID-19 treatment approaches and prevent complications associated with severe illness.

5 Dec 2022

Assisted living facilities pressed to address growing needs of older, sicker residents

Assisted living communities too often fail to meet the needs of older adults and should focus more on residents' medical and mental health concerns, according to a recent report by a diverse panel of experts.

5 Dec 2022

Researchers develop a polyvalent lipid nanoparticle mRNA vaccine against Monkeypox virus

Researchers developed an mRNA technology-based vaccine candidate against the monkeypox virus and evaluated its immunogenicity in animal models.

5 Dec 2022

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Discovery of three new brain tumor subtypes could help to identify novel, effective therapies

Unique technology uses ultrasound-responsive nanobubbles for treating osteoporosis

Research explores how alignment of endothelial cells plays a role in cancer metastasis

Parkinson’s drug improves blood pressure, aortic stiffness in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes

Colorectal cancer doesn’t wait - DNA methylation tests facilitate earlier treatment

Largest machine learning effort securely aggregates data from brain scans of glioblastoma patients

The critical role of flow cytometry in CAR+ T-Cell trials

NUS scientists develop novel low-cost method of testing for cancers

New machine learning algorithm could spot early signs of pneumonia based on cough sounds

New trial to evaluate a potential treatment for irritability in teenagers with autism

Immunopeptidome characters of human CoV-OC43-infected cells

Women and men receive different advice on cardiovascular disease prevention

Does irritable bowel syndrome result from gravity?

Discovery offers an avenue for development of novel therapies for Chagas disease

Home air purifiers can improve markers of cardiovascular health in people with COPD

Trial aims to make it easier, convenient for patients to perform health checks and reduce pressure on GPs

Natural material derived from seaweed can help improve outcomes after heart bypass surgery

Comparison of blood plasma protein expression in mild, moderate, and severe COVID-19 identifies novel disease severity biomarkers

Assisted living facilities pressed to address growing needs of older, sicker residents

Researchers develop a polyvalent lipid nanoparticle mRNA vaccine against Monkeypox virus

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

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