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Less than five minutes of daily physical activity could prolong life in people with inoperable lung cancer

Lung cancer kills more people globally each year than any other type of cancer, however new Curtin University-led research has found less than five minutes of daily physical activity could be linked with prolonged life in people living with inoperable forms of the disease.

7 Dec 2023

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Study explores immunoregulatory nanomedicines for respiratory infections, highlighting their potential in enhancing treatment outcomes and vaccine efficacy.

7 Dec 2023

Novel stem cell treatment could revolutionize liver disease management

Mortality related to end stage liver disease is ranked as the 12th most common cause of death in the U.S. Liver transplantation remains the only treatment for end stage liver disease, but there is a critical shortage of organ donors, necessitating a dire need for new forms of treatment.

7 Dec 2023

Study underscores need for primary prevention in advanced breast cancer

While regular screenings may decrease the chance of diagnosis of advanced breast cancer in some women and lead to a 20% reduction in breast cancer mortality, other women will be diagnosed with advanced breast cancer despite screening at regular intervals.

7 Dec 2023

COST's Network of Actions against COVID-19

Throughout history, infectious diseases have been a constant presence, and this is still the case today, with frequent outbreaks.

7 Dec 2023

What's my age again? Predicting disease and aging effects by studying organ aging using plasma proteomics data

Researchers performed a proteomic analysis to identify serologic indicators of organ aging and disease.

7 Dec 2023

From LED screens to genes: The effects of blue light on aging and m6A methylation in fruit flies

Researchers created Drosophila models using multi-omics profiles to elucidate the biological mechanisms and effects of everyday low-intensity blue light exposure (BLE).

7 Dec 2023

Dietary intervention with cooking instructions boosts kidney health in African-Americans, study finds

Study finds that providing fruits, vegetables, and cooking instructions to African-American adults with early-stage chronic kidney disease significantly improves kidney health, highlighting the importance of dietary guidance in disease management.

6 Dec 2023

Anti-obesity medications may offer survival benefits for osteoarthritis patients

New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that for people overweight or with obesity who also have knee or hip osteoarthritis, a slow-to-moderate-;but not fast-;rate of weight loss caused by anti-obesity medications may lower their risk of premature death.

6 Dec 2023

Study links elevated BMI to weaker immune response post-SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers evaluated the impact of BMI elevation on humoral immunity levels against SARS-CoV-2.

6 Dec 2023

Are there racial and ethnic disparities in the use of novel hormonal therapy agents in men with advanced prostate cancer?

Researchers assessed ethnic and racial differences in novel hormonal therapy (NHT) use among advanced prostate cancer (PCa) patients.

6 Dec 2023

Study challenges link between proton pump inhibitors and kidney disease risk

A study in Scientific Reports investigates the association between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) use on chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk.

5 Dec 2023

Link between gut dysbiosis and chronic diseases explored in new study

Study explores the ecological causes of gut dysbiosis and its link to human diseases, revealing how imbalances in gut microbiota composition, influenced by host-derived factors like oxygen and nitrate, contribute to various chronic conditions.

5 Dec 2023

$Optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction$

Optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Over the past several decades, major strides have been made in the management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

5 Dec 2023

New orthopedic implant coating can ward off infection

Superior knee and hip replacements are a step closer after Flinders University and Chinese researchers further test and develop a new orthopedic implant coating which has the strong ability to ward off infection – as well as stimulate bone growth.

5 Dec 2023

The association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and subsequent risk of dementia

Researchers examined the link between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and the increased risk of dementia, utilizing a systematic review and meta-analysis approach to cohort studies.

5 Dec 2023

Deep learning and machine learning prognostic models for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The quality and performance of deep learning and machine learning models for long-term chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

5 Dec 2023

Australian study shows shift workers prioritize sleep over diet and exercise

In a study published in the Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, researchers found that while 49% of Australian adults prioritize diet, shift workers mainly prioritize sleep, with this preference increasing with years of shiftwork experience.

4 Dec 2023

UCLA researchers win NCI grants to advance liquid biopsy for early detection of cancer

Researchers from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have received two grants totaling $9.1 million from the National Cancer Institute to advance liquid biopsy technologies for the early detection of cancer, which can significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce the number of deaths caused by the disease.

4 Dec 2023

Mammography's effectiveness uncertain in women over 75, study shows

A British Journal of Cancer study reveals a lack of clear evidence on the benefits of mammography screening for women aged 75 and older, with findings showing an equal number of studies indicating both beneficial and no effects on mortality.

4 Dec 2023

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Mortality News and Research

Less than five minutes of daily physical activity could prolong life in people with inoperable lung cancer

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Novel stem cell treatment could revolutionize liver disease management

Study underscores need for primary prevention in advanced breast cancer

COST's Network of Actions against COVID-19

What's my age again? Predicting disease and aging effects by studying organ aging using plasma proteomics data

From LED screens to genes: The effects of blue light on aging and m6A methylation in fruit flies

Dietary intervention with cooking instructions boosts kidney health in African-Americans, study finds

Anti-obesity medications may offer survival benefits for osteoarthritis patients

Study links elevated BMI to weaker immune response post-SARS-CoV-2 infection

Are there racial and ethnic disparities in the use of novel hormonal therapy agents in men with advanced prostate cancer?

Study challenges link between proton pump inhibitors and kidney disease risk

Link between gut dysbiosis and chronic diseases explored in new study

Optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

New orthopedic implant coating can ward off infection

The association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and subsequent risk of dementia

Deep learning and machine learning prognostic models for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Australian study shows shift workers prioritize sleep over diet and exercise

UCLA researchers win NCI grants to advance liquid biopsy for early detection of cancer

Mammography's effectiveness uncertain in women over 75, study shows

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