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$2.5 million grant supports lung cancer screening for marginalized communities

A multidisciplinary team of experts in lung cancer screening and implementation science from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health was awarded a $2.5 million grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, an independent charitable organization, to spearhead a new initiative aimed at reducing disparities in lung cancer screening across Los Angeles County.

4 Nov 2024

New targets identified for treating glioblastoma through genetic screen

A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has uncovered new targets that could be the key to effectively treating glioblastoma, a lethal type of brain cancer.

4 Nov 2024

Iron and vitamin D reduce depression risk, while selenium and magnesium raise it

Researchers explore the causality between micronutrient intake and depression using Mendelian randomization.

4 Nov 2024

Using a molecular testing technology for faster and comprehensive diagnosis of brain tumors

Cancer Institute Cancer Moonshot Scholars program to advance precision diagnosis of brain tumors in children.

4 Nov 2024

Major funding deficit deepens Syria’s mental health crisis

Reeling from the effects of civil war and natural disaster, northern Syria is in the grip of a mental health crisis, as suicide rates soar and funding for services falls short.

4 Nov 2024

Unexpected immunotherapy success in rare pancreatic cancer

A new case report was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on October 11, 2024, entitled "A case of adenosquamous pancreatic cancer with a KRAS G12C mutation with an exceptional response to immunotherapy"

4 Nov 2024

Low awareness of lung cancer screening raises concerns

There is a lung cancer screening test that is saving lives – and yet most people who could be getting the test have never heard of it or never talked about it with a doctor.

4 Nov 2024

Scientists discover how the keto diet may help some people with multiple sclerosis

Scientists have long suspected the keto diet might be able to calm an overactive immune system and help some people with diseases like multiple sclerosis.

4 Nov 2024

$1 million grant supports research on groundbreaking therapies for MS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease of the brain and spinal cord that impacts millions worldwide.

4 Nov 2024

Mortality risk higher for those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at younger ages

Findings indicate younger-onset type 2 diabetes is associated with higher mortality and complications, highlighting the need for focused healthcare strategies.

4 Nov 2024

Grant awarded to build a portable PET scanner for early Alzheimer's detection

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have received a five-year $6.2 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, to build a portable, high-resolution Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner that can detect the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease.

4 Nov 2024

Ketogenic diets could be better for menstrual health, period

Ketogenic diets show promise in affecting menstrual physiology, with increased cycle frequency and intensity observed in pre-menopausal women with obesity.

4 Nov 2024

Noninvasive brain stimulation shows promise for enhancing navigation skills in cognitive impairment

A study on deep brain stimulation reveals its impact on spatial navigation, highlighting potential therapeutic avenues for cognitive deficits in aging.

4 Nov 2024

Weight loss drug semaglutide may offer relief for knee arthritis pain

Semaglutide shows promise in treating knee osteoarthritis by reducing pain and weight, offering a safe alternative to traditional pharmacological interventions.

4 Nov 2024

Study highlights emergency department utilization among cancer patients in Ontario

About 1 in 3 patients diagnosed with cancer in Ontario visited an emergency department (ED) in the 90 days before diagnosis, found a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.240952.

4 Nov 2024

New study identifies potential treatment for tauopathies using carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

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$2.5 million grant supports lung cancer screening for marginalized communities

New targets identified for treating glioblastoma through genetic screen

Iron and vitamin D reduce depression risk, while selenium and magnesium raise it

Using a molecular testing technology for faster and comprehensive diagnosis of brain tumors

Major funding deficit deepens Syria’s mental health crisis

Unexpected immunotherapy success in rare pancreatic cancer

Low awareness of lung cancer screening raises concerns

Scientists discover how the keto diet may help some people with multiple sclerosis

$1 million grant supports research on groundbreaking therapies for MS

Mortality risk higher for those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at younger ages

Grant awarded to build a portable PET scanner for early Alzheimer's detection

Ketogenic diets could be better for menstrual health, period

Noninvasive brain stimulation shows promise for enhancing navigation skills in cognitive impairment

Weight loss drug semaglutide may offer relief for knee arthritis pain

Study highlights emergency department utilization among cancer patients in Ontario

New study identifies potential treatment for tauopathies using carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Lead exposure still poses health risks for millions worldwide, study finds

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors clear tau build-up in zebrafish models of tauopathies

New imaging tool analyzes extracellular vesicles to track cancer progression

Rare neural crest stem cells identified as key drivers of cellular reprogramming

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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