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PALS program effective in ensuring diverse representation in lupus clinical trials

The Lupus Research Alliance and its affiliate Lupus Therapeutics presented data at ACR Convergence 2022 with results showing the effectiveness of a pilot peer education program called the Patient Advocates for Lupus Studies (PALS), in increasing knowledge, perception, and willingness among people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) to participate in clinical trials.

14 Nov 2022

Mast cells in synovial tissue may explain why women report worse osteoarthritis pain than men

Investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have discovered that at the time of total knee replacement, women have significantly increased levels of immune cells called mast cells in synovial tissue surrounding the knee joint than men.

14 Nov 2022

Lifting universal masking in schools associated with new Covid-19 cases

The lifting of masking requirements in school districts outside of Boston in February 2022 was associated with an additional 44.9 COVID-19 cases per 1,000 students and staff in the 15 weeks after the statewide masking policy was rescinded.

14 Nov 2022

New wrist-worn device can assess functional impact of chronic pain

Effectively treating chronic pain is challenging because pain experiences are highly subjective. To select the best treatments, physicians rely on patient perceptions, costly tests, and lengthy examinations.

14 Nov 2022

Two simple biomarkers could differentiate which young women with ER+ breast cancer need chemotherapy

New research from Yale Cancer Center identified that two simple biomarkers, immune cells and estrogen receptor levels, could differentiate which young women with ER+ breast cancer need chemotherapy to improve their survival, and which only need a monthly injection to suppress ovarian function.

14 Nov 2022

Study demonstrates unexpected electrical changes in first successful transplant of genetically-modified pig heart

Ten months after transplanting the first genetically-modified pig heart into a human patient, University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers continue to report on new findings from the landmark transplant.

14 Nov 2022

Study finds a positive impact of exercise on the gut microbiome of cancer patients

Regular physical activity can extend colorectal cancer patients' lives. In a first-ever study, scientists looked at the impact of exercise on the gut microbiome of cancer patients and reported a positive association.

14 Nov 2022

New discovery reveals which patients will survive longer after receiving immunotherapy

Patients with head and neck cancer who have more genetic material on chromosome 9 in their cancer cells survive three times longer after receiving immunotherapy than those with less genetic material there, a new study finds.

14 Nov 2022

Study reveals the economic impact of acute firearm injuries in New Orleans

A study led by Christopher Marrero, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, reports that the net loss for treating acute firearm injuries at one Level I Trauma Center was $20.3 million over a four-year period.

14 Nov 2022

New scientific statement highlights the impact of telehealth in cardiovascular disease management

Telehealth is a proven and valuable option for people with cardiovascular disease, however, there are limitations to its use in rural and under-resourced communities, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's flagship peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

14 Nov 2022

Study reveals the ability of smartwatch ECG to accurately detect heart failure

A study published in Nature Medicine reports the ability of a smartwatch ECG to accurately detect heart failure in nonclinical environments.

14 Nov 2022

Unique peptides with anti-cancer potential discovered

A new paper published in Nature Communications presents research on unique peptides with anti-cancer potential.

14 Nov 2022

Researchers provide new insights into the vexing process that makes HIV stealthy

An immune response that likely evolved to help fight infections appears to be the mechanism that drives human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) into a latent state, lurking in cells only to erupt anew, researchers at Duke Health report.

14 Nov 2022

AI tool uses CT scans to identify patients at risk of reduced blood flow to the heart

Cedars-Sinai investigators and colleagues have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that uses computed tomography (CT) scans to identify patients at risk of reduced blood flow to the heart.

14 Nov 2022

Obese patients undergoing knee replacement have higher risk of revision surgery, study finds

University of Queensland research has revealed Australians undergoing a knee replacement operation are at a higher risk of needing further surgery if they're obese.

14 Nov 2022

Restorative neurostimulation continues to be effective in treating low-back pain for three years

A study has found that restorative neurostimulation continues to be effective in treating low-back pain caused by multifidus dysfunction after three years.

14 Nov 2022

Novel drug could help to fight both COVID-19 and cancer

While vaccination can provide life-saving protection against COVID-19, scientists are still searching for ways to treat severe infections, including in people who cannot get vaccinated or in the event that dangerous new strains of the virus arise that could bypass vaccine protection.

14 Nov 2022

High-intensity aerobic exercise can cut metastatic cancer risk by 72%

A new study at Tel Aviv University found that aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%.

14 Nov 2022

Older adults suffer from persistent cognitive impairment after recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection

In addition to the respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms that accompany COVID-19, many people with the virus experience short- and/or long-term neuropsychiatric symptoms, including loss of smell and taste, and cognitive and attention deficits, known as "brain fog."

14 Nov 2022

What was the global SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence from January 2020 to April 2022?

Researchers assessed SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence worldwide between January 2020 and April 2022.

14 Nov 2022

Medicine News and Research

PALS program effective in ensuring diverse representation in lupus clinical trials

Mast cells in synovial tissue may explain why women report worse osteoarthritis pain than men

Lifting universal masking in schools associated with new Covid-19 cases

New wrist-worn device can assess functional impact of chronic pain

Two simple biomarkers could differentiate which young women with ER+ breast cancer need chemotherapy

Study demonstrates unexpected electrical changes in first successful transplant of genetically-modified pig heart

Study finds a positive impact of exercise on the gut microbiome of cancer patients

New discovery reveals which patients will survive longer after receiving immunotherapy

Study reveals the economic impact of acute firearm injuries in New Orleans

New scientific statement highlights the impact of telehealth in cardiovascular disease management

Study reveals the ability of smartwatch ECG to accurately detect heart failure

Unique peptides with anti-cancer potential discovered

Researchers provide new insights into the vexing process that makes HIV stealthy

AI tool uses CT scans to identify patients at risk of reduced blood flow to the heart

Obese patients undergoing knee replacement have higher risk of revision surgery, study finds

Restorative neurostimulation continues to be effective in treating low-back pain for three years

Novel drug could help to fight both COVID-19 and cancer

High-intensity aerobic exercise can cut metastatic cancer risk by 72%

Older adults suffer from persistent cognitive impairment after recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection

What was the global SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence from January 2020 to April 2022?

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