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Nanowire-based technology detects cancer-associated miRNAs in urine

Cancer has a high death rate with delayed diagnosis of the disease being one of the main reasons for its fatality.

15 Nov 2024

Study focuses on COPD progression in younger populations

Researchers are exploring how small airway abnormalities in younger smokers could help identify who is at risk of developing COPD and establish how the chronic lung disease progresses, according to a new article.

15 Nov 2024

Study reveals high-resolution structure of blood pressure-regulating receptor

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have determined the full-length structure of a blood pressure-regulating hormone receptor for the first time, uncovering how it functions, which may enable better drug targeting of the receptor for diseases like hypertension and heart failure.

15 Nov 2024

Largest ALS patient-based iPSC repository opens new frontiers in research

In a landmark continuing collaboration, Answer ALS and Cedars-Sinai have announced the completed availability of the largest amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient-based induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) and bio data repository.

15 Nov 2024

Global gap in diabetes prevalence and treatment has widened since 1990

Global diabetes rates have surged, particularly in low-resource areas, revealing critical gaps in treatment access and highlighting the need for improved care.

15 Nov 2024

Air pollution linked to head and neck cancer risk

Increased PM2.5 levels are linked to higher head and neck cancer risk, particularly in disadvantaged communities, highlighting urgent public health measures.

15 Nov 2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise for prolonged grief disorder

Integrative cognitive behavioral therapy shows greater efficacy than present-centered therapy in reducing grief severity and comorbid symptoms after treatment.

15 Nov 2024

Inequalities in green space linked to preventable deaths in urban areas

Findings reveal that more green space in deprived neighborhoods is associated with lower mortality rates, advocating for strategic public health initiatives.

15 Nov 2024

Argonne receives $21.7 million to advance cancer and vaccine discoveries

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory will use its world-leading capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing to research novel ways to fight cancer and transform vaccine discovery.

15 Nov 2024

AI-powered tool predicts gene activity in cancer cells from biopsy images

To determine the type and severity of a cancer, pathologists typically analyze thin slices of a tumor biopsy under a microscope.

14 Nov 2024

Researchers use cerebrospinal fluid to unlock pathways in Alzheimer's disease

A multitude of genes have been linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease. Specifically how those genes might influence the progression of neurodegeneration remains something of a black box though, in part because of the challenges of examining in molecular detail the brain of a living patient.

14 Nov 2024

Female firefighters face elevated breast cancer risks due to toxic exposures

It's well documented that firefighters have significantly higher rates of cancer than the general population, and these elevated rates have been associated with exposures to toxic chemicals on the job.

14 Nov 2024

Tirzepatide significantly reduces weight and diabetes risk in patients with obesity and prediabetes

Tirzepatide shows promise in reducing weight and preventing diabetes progression in people with obesity and prediabetes, with lasting benefits and manageable side effects.

14 Nov 2024

StitchR technology delivers large genes for muscular dystrophy treatment

Gene therapy can effectively treat various diseases, but for some debilitating conditions like muscular dystrophies there is a big problem: size.

14 Nov 2024

Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to increased risk of opioid addiction later in life

With the increased legalization of recreational cannabis, as many as 1 in 5 pregnant women in the U.S. are now using the drug to help with morning sickness, lower back pain or anxiety.

14 Nov 2024

New drug strategy reverses resistance to immunotherapy in pancreatic cancer

A new drug strategy that regulates the tumor immune microenvironment may transform a tumor that resists immunotherapy into a susceptible one, according to a study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Oregon Health & Science University.

14 Nov 2024

Phase 3 study finds inebilizumab effective for immunoglobulin G4–related disease

An international, phase 3 clinical trial led by investigators at Mass General Brigham could improve the treatment of a rare disease that can cause debilitating symptoms.

14 Nov 2024

Teledermoscopy offers reliable skin cancer diagnosis

Collecting images of suspicious-looking skin growths and sending them off-site for specialists to analyze is as accurate in identifying skin cancers as having a dermatologist examine them in person, a new study shows.

14 Nov 2024

Study links heart shape to genetic risk of cardiovascular diseases

A new multi-national study has revealed that the shape of the heart is influenced in part by genetics and may help predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

14 Nov 2024

2024 first aid guidelines offer expanded recommendations for emergency care

The American Heart Association and the American Red Cross today released the "2024 Guidelines for First Aid," which provide critical updates that equip first aid responders with the latest evidence-based practices to effectively respond to mild, moderate and life-threatening emergencies.

14 Nov 2024