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Implementing patient-centered palliative care may help improve quality of life for people with heart disease

Implementing patient-centered palliative care therapies, including prescribing, adjusting or discontinuing medications as needed, may help control symptoms and improve quality of life for people with heart disease, according to "Palliative Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disease," a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's journal, Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

1 Jul 2024

Researchers identify key osteoporosis-related gene and develop new mouse model of the disease

Osteoporosis-;weakening of the bones with age-;affects millions worldwide, and this figure is increasing annually as the global population ages.

1 Jul 2024

Researchers discover role of particular protein in the development of lupus

A research team of Professor Yoontae Lee and Jiho Park, a PhD candidate, from the Department of Life Sciences at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) recently discovered that a particular protein promotes the development of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

1 Jul 2024

New light-activated method targets cancer and inflammatory cells with precision

A new method of precisely targeting troublesome cells for death using light could unlock new understanding of and treatments for cancer and inflammatory diseases, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers report.

1 Jul 2024

Early detection of aggressive multiple myeloma through molecular analysis

Multiple myeloma is one of the most common forms of cancer of the immune cells in the bone marrow. It is considered incurable.

1 Jul 2024

Study reveals laboratory predictors of periprosthetic joint infection in morbidly obese patients

For patients with severe obesity undergoing knee or hip replacement, commonly obtained laboratory values – including markers of anemia and inflammation – are independent predictors of the risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

1 Jul 2024

Exposure to second-hand smoke raises breast cancer risk in non-smokers by 24%, study reveals

Exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of breast cancer by 24% in non-smoking women, highlighting the urgent need for smoke-free environments.

1 Jul 2024

Strawberry fruit intake may improve glucose control and reduce CVD risk

Strawberries, America's favorite fruit, are top for consumers in taste, and research shows that they may be a good choice in promoting heart health as well.

1 Jul 2024

Simple exercises can prevent nerve damage during cancer treatments

Cancer treatments often cause nerve damage that can lead to long-lasting symptoms. Medication has proven ineffective in these cases.

1 Jul 2024

Nordic chronic kidney disease diet enhances health-related quality of life

A study in Nutrients shows that the New Nordic Renal Diet (NNRD) improves health-related quality of life for chronic kidney disease patients by reducing pain, enhancing daily activities, and improving overall well-being.

1 Jul 2024

Lifestyle habits linked to faster cognitive decline in new study

A study in Nature Communications links specific lifestyle factors, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and social contact, to the rate of cognitive decline in European adults.

1 Jul 2024

Study reveals disparities in inpatient care following psychiatric emergencies among racial/ethnic minoritized youths

A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), published by Elsevier, reports that Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) youths experience lower rates and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youths experience higher rates of inpatient care after psychiatric emergencies relative to youths from other racial/ethnic groups.

1 Jul 2024

Engineered E. coli optimizes targeted tumor cell killing and improves biosafety

Live bacteria can be applied in cancer therapy given their ability to deplete nutrients and induce cell death in tumors.

1 Jul 2024

Research paves way for new forms of immunotherapy to treat people with Merkel cell cancer

Scientists behind a new type of immunotherapy are demonstrating significant effects in laboratory experiments in cell samples from patients with the aggressive form of skin cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma.

1 Jul 2024

Nanorobots with hidden weapons for precision cancer therapy

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed nanorobots that kill cancer cells in mice.

1 Jul 2024

Researchers develop advanced method to analyze liquid biopsies of DNA fragments in the blood

Oncologists use biopsy and imaging techniques to diagnose and monitor tumor diseases and assess treatment success.

1 Jul 2024

Challenging the chronic brain disease model of addiction

Addiction is not simply a chronic brain disease and considering it as such can limit treatment options and increase stigma, an extensive research review suggests.

1 Jul 2024

Study examines the impact of private equity acquisitions on cardiology practices

Over the past decade, 342 cardiology clinics have been acquired by private equity firms, with over 94% of those occurring between 2021 and 2023, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and presented at the AcademyHealth 2024 Annual Research Meeting in Baltimore.

1 Jul 2024

Efficacy of acupuncture in improving sleep quality for Parkinson's patients

Whether acupuncture improves sleep quality in Parkinson's patients.

1 Jul 2024

New study reveals ketogenic diet's role in combating obesity

Researchers showed that ketogenic diet (KD)-induced bile acids (BAs) are protective against obesity.

1 Jul 2024

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Implementing patient-centered palliative care may help improve quality of life for people with heart disease

Researchers identify key osteoporosis-related gene and develop new mouse model of the disease

Researchers discover role of particular protein in the development of lupus

New light-activated method targets cancer and inflammatory cells with precision

Early detection of aggressive multiple myeloma through molecular analysis

Study reveals laboratory predictors of periprosthetic joint infection in morbidly obese patients

Exposure to second-hand smoke raises breast cancer risk in non-smokers by 24%, study reveals

Strawberry fruit intake may improve glucose control and reduce CVD risk

Simple exercises can prevent nerve damage during cancer treatments

Nordic chronic kidney disease diet enhances health-related quality of life

Lifestyle habits linked to faster cognitive decline in new study

Study reveals disparities in inpatient care following psychiatric emergencies among racial/ethnic minoritized youths

Engineered E. coli optimizes targeted tumor cell killing and improves biosafety

Research paves way for new forms of immunotherapy to treat people with Merkel cell cancer

Nanorobots with hidden weapons for precision cancer therapy

Researchers develop advanced method to analyze liquid biopsies of DNA fragments in the blood

Challenging the chronic brain disease model of addiction

Study examines the impact of private equity acquisitions on cardiology practices

Efficacy of acupuncture in improving sleep quality for Parkinson's patients

New study reveals ketogenic diet's role in combating obesity

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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