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Research team develops electrostatic materials for long-term bio-implants

Medical technology innovations achieved by integrating science and medicine have improved the quality of life for patients.

3 Jan 2024

New discovery could expand the possibilities for medical use of Botox

PSI researchers have discovered a surprising trick that could expand the possibilities for medical use of botulinun toxin A1, better known under the name Botox, as an active agent.

18 Dec 2023

New $3.2 million grant fuels collaborative fight against cancers

Researchers from disparate disciplines located at USC, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Stanford University gather to find solutions to cancer through the newly formed Convergent Science Cancer Consortium.

18 Dec 2023

D-mannose could improve age-associated urinary tract dysfunction and help reduce UTIs

Aging poses a number of challenges to the body's well-being, one of the most important being an increased susceptibility to multiple diseases, including urinary tract infections (UTIs).

14 Dec 2023

Evaluating the health risks associated with dietary exposure to metals

The problem of foodborne metal contamination has taken on new urgency, thanks in part to a 2021 US Congressional Report detailing high levels of metals found in infant food pulled off grocery shelves.

12 Dec 2023

Study: Risk of dying from cancer depends on where you live in England

The risk of dying from the 10 forms of cancer with the largest death toll for men and women varies massively depending on the district in England where people live, according to a study published in The Lancet Oncology.

11 Dec 2023

Depression, constipation, and UTIs may be early signs of multiple sclerosis

In some diseases, the underlying processes can start years before a diagnosis is made. A new study finds that people who later develop multiple sclerosis (MS) are more likely to have conditions like depression, constipation and urinary tract infections five years before their MS diagnosis than people who do not develop MS.

5 Dec 2023

Greater adherence to lifestyle-based recommendations reduced the risk of cancers in the U.K.

The BMC Medicine study confirms that adhering to the 2018 World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research recommendations significantly lowers the risk of various cancers, including breast, colorectal, and esophageal, in the UK population. This highlights the importance of lifestyle choices in cancer prevention.

30 Nov 2023

Study validates cancer risk reduction through lifestyle adherence

Researchers examined associations between adherence to cancer prevention recommendations by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)/American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and cancer risk.

28 Nov 2023

New artificial intelligence algorithms facilitate diagnosis of difficult cancers

New artificial intelligence algorithms are developed to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of cancerous tumors that are difficult to interpret clinically.

27 Nov 2023

New treatment for neurodegenerative diseases may be found in used coffee grounds

Neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's, affect millions of people in the United States, and the cost of caring for people who live with these conditions adds up to hundreds of billions of dollars each year.

21 Nov 2023

Novel urine-based prognostic model promises to transform bladder cancer treatment

In a study published in the journal Genes & Diseases, researchers from Fudan University, have developed a novel urine-based prognostic model that promises to transform the management and treatment of bladder cancer.

21 Nov 2023

Landmark studies present new era for bladder cancer treatment

After 40 years of treating metastatic bladder cancer with chemotherapy as a primary treatment, scientists now present a new approach using immunotherapy combinations.

16 Nov 2023

RNA-based molecular subtypes can help predict response to chemotherapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer

RNA-based molecular subtypes modestly improved predictions for pathologic downstaging in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

15 Nov 2023

New wireless biosensor technology could revolutionize healthcare

A wireless biosensor, developed by a Malmö University researcher, enables a more patient-controlled system whereby infections can be detected much earlier through smart catheters, smart diapers or wound dressings.

14 Nov 2023

Blooming health: Unfolding the petal-perfect virtues of edible flowers

A comprehensive review of the nutritional and therapeutic benefits of edible flowers highlights their role in health, food security, and environmental sustainability. This study provides insight into the nutritional content of flowers, their potential health benefits due to bioactive compounds, and innovative sustainable uses like phytoremediation and natural dyes.

9 Nov 2023

Human tissue model reveals diversity of bacterial strategies for urinary tract infections

The research, published today in Science Advances, is the first to use a sophisticated human tissue model to explore the interaction between host and pathogen for six common species that cause urinary tract infections.

8 Nov 2023

AI-powered radiation therapy revolutionizes cancer treatment at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Patients undergoing radiation therapy for certain types of cancer at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital are among the first in the country with access to a cutting-edge treatment system that increases accuracy and precision, enhances patient comfort, and minimizes side effects.

8 Nov 2023

Study shows linear associations between body mass index and site-specific tumors in young males

The associations between body mass index (BMI) among young males and new-onset site-specific tumors.

8 Nov 2023

High BMI in late teens linked to higher risk of 17 different cancers later in life

Men who are overweight or obese at age 18 have a higher risk of 17 different cancers later in life. This has been shown in a study at the University of Gothenburg.

6 Nov 2023

Bladder News and Research

Research team develops electrostatic materials for long-term bio-implants

New discovery could expand the possibilities for medical use of Botox

New $3.2 million grant fuels collaborative fight against cancers

D-mannose could improve age-associated urinary tract dysfunction and help reduce UTIs

Evaluating the health risks associated with dietary exposure to metals

Study: Risk of dying from cancer depends on where you live in England

Depression, constipation, and UTIs may be early signs of multiple sclerosis

Greater adherence to lifestyle-based recommendations reduced the risk of cancers in the U.K.

Study validates cancer risk reduction through lifestyle adherence

New artificial intelligence algorithms facilitate diagnosis of difficult cancers

New treatment for neurodegenerative diseases may be found in used coffee grounds

Novel urine-based prognostic model promises to transform bladder cancer treatment

Landmark studies present new era for bladder cancer treatment

RNA-based molecular subtypes can help predict response to chemotherapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer

New wireless biosensor technology could revolutionize healthcare

Blooming health: Unfolding the petal-perfect virtues of edible flowers

Human tissue model reveals diversity of bacterial strategies for urinary tract infections

AI-powered radiation therapy revolutionizes cancer treatment at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Study shows linear associations between body mass index and site-specific tumors in young males

High BMI in late teens linked to higher risk of 17 different cancers later in life

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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