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Novel approach uses patient's cells as "trojan horse" to target lung cancer cells

Lung cancer is not the most common form of cancer, but it is by far the deadliest.

23 Feb 2024

Sugar coatings on immunoglobulin G directly related to cardiovascular disease risk

When people hear about predicting heart disease, most will think of cholesterol levels. While cholesterol is a major contributor to heart disease, a recent study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of Mass General Brigham, found that a glycan biomarker of IgG is also an important predictor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD).

23 Feb 2024

Genetic signature may help predict disease-free survival in patients with non-small cell lung cancer

A new study identified a set of 140 genes that may help predict enhanced disease-free survival in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with a combination of immunotherapy and low-dose radiation.

23 Feb 2024

Decoding the genetic links between diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and IBD

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Previous epidemiologic studies have shown a close association between type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), hyperlipidemia, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but the causal relationship has not been established.

23 Feb 2024

AI system can equal or surpass ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment of glaucoma and retina disorders

A large language model (LLM) artificial intelligence (AI) system can match, or in some cases outperform, human ophthalmologists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with glaucoma and retina disease, according to research from New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE).

23 Feb 2024

Yale School of Medicine secures $575,000 grant for Long COVID research

Yale School of Medicine and its Center for Infection & Immunity (CII) are receiving a $575,000 grant from PolyBio Research Foundation to fund Long COVID research.

23 Feb 2024

Researchers identify potential treatment for cardiovascular disease linked to Type 2 diabetes

New research at the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building has discovered a potential treatment for an underlying cause of cardiovascular disease in people with Type 2 diabetes.

23 Feb 2024

Study reveals over 134,000 missed cancer diagnoses in the U.S. during COVID-19 pandemic

Over 134,000 cancer cases went undiagnosed in the U.S. during the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study.

23 Feb 2024

Automated insulin delivery systems: Advancements and future prospects

A special 13-article supplement to the peer-reviewed journal Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics (DTT) examines the "Development and Future of Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) Systems.

23 Feb 2024

Neutrophil reprogramming promotes tumor growth in certain cancers

A new research study led by A*STAR.Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR.SIgN) has found that neutrophils-;one of the most abundant white blood cells in our body-;change drastically in certain cancers, adopting a new function whereby they promote tumour growth.

23 Feb 2024

Nearly one-third of adults struggle to meet recommended sleep duration, study reveals

It's official. Getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night is currently out of reach for almost one-third of the population as Flinders University experts found 31% of adults had average sleep durations outside the recommended range.

23 Feb 2024

Red light therapy shown to significantly reduce blood sugar spikes, study finds

Using red light of 670 nm wavelength impacted the circulating glucose levels in the plasma, using oral glucose tolerance tests.

23 Feb 2024

New study defines clinical phenotype of Post-infectious ME/CFS, highlighting unique biomarker insights

The pathophysiological mechanisms of PI myalgic encephalitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).

23 Feb 2024

Early childhood appetite traits linked to adolescent eating disorders, study finds

The longitudinal relationships between appetitive qualities in early childhood and eating problem symptoms in adolescence.

23 Feb 2024

How did COVID-19 impact cancer incidence trends in the US?

Cancer rate patterns from March to December 2020.

23 Feb 2024

Breakthrough discovery offers hope for reducing infections in cystic fibrosis patients

University of Queensland researchers have identified an opportunity to reduce infections in people living with cystic fibrosis.

22 Feb 2024

Ketamine variant shows promise in treating social impairments

Well-being is important for everyone, especially when we feel lonely or isolated. Depression is a serious challenge for many people and finding an effective solution is key.

22 Feb 2024

Off-the-shelf cancer vaccine shows promising results in patients with KRAS-mutated tumors

Samara Rahman, 74, considers herself lucky. She gets to take walks on the beach, go swimming and ride her bike -; all things that were taken from her when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November of 2022.

22 Feb 2024

Yale chemists synthesize complex anticancer molecules from marine invertebrates

Nearly 30 years ago, scientists discovered a unique class of anticancer molecules in a family of bryozoans, a phylum of marine invertebrates found in tropical waters.

22 Feb 2024

Understanding how stress accelerates cancer spread

Stress is inevitable. But too much of it can be terrible for our health. Chronic stress can increase our risk for heart disease and strokes.

22 Feb 2024

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Novel approach uses patient's cells as "trojan horse" to target lung cancer cells

Sugar coatings on immunoglobulin G directly related to cardiovascular disease risk

Genetic signature may help predict disease-free survival in patients with non-small cell lung cancer

Decoding the genetic links between diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and IBD

AI system can equal or surpass ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment of glaucoma and retina disorders

Yale School of Medicine secures $575,000 grant for Long COVID research

Researchers identify potential treatment for cardiovascular disease linked to Type 2 diabetes

Study reveals over 134,000 missed cancer diagnoses in the U.S. during COVID-19 pandemic

Automated insulin delivery systems: Advancements and future prospects

Neutrophil reprogramming promotes tumor growth in certain cancers

Nearly one-third of adults struggle to meet recommended sleep duration, study reveals

Red light therapy shown to significantly reduce blood sugar spikes, study finds

New study defines clinical phenotype of Post-infectious ME/CFS, highlighting unique biomarker insights

Early childhood appetite traits linked to adolescent eating disorders, study finds

How did COVID-19 impact cancer incidence trends in the US?

Breakthrough discovery offers hope for reducing infections in cystic fibrosis patients

Ketamine variant shows promise in treating social impairments

Off-the-shelf cancer vaccine shows promising results in patients with KRAS-mutated tumors

Yale chemists synthesize complex anticancer molecules from marine invertebrates

Understanding how stress accelerates cancer spread

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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