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Stanford, Brazil researchers develop models to predict schistosomiasis risk amidst climate change

In Brazil, climate and other human-made environmental changes threaten decades-long efforts to fight a widespread and debilitating parasitic disease.

5 Aug 2024

Immunotherapy significantly improves survival rates for advanced lung cancer patients, study finds

Since the first immunotherapy drug to boost the body's immune response against advanced lung cancer was introduced in the United States in 2015, survival rates of patients with the disease have improved significantly.

5 Aug 2024

New study reveals hope for successful pregnancies post-allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation

A new national multicenter study offers hope for women who have undergone allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT).

5 Aug 2024

Study reveals high rate of head injuries and mental health issues in law enforcement officers

A new study is the first to shed light on the high prevalence of head injuries, and related mental health symptoms, in a previously overlooked population when it comes to concussion surveillance: law enforcement officers.

5 Aug 2024

Quality-of-life measurements are essential in cancer care, study says

As novel cancer treatments continually emerge, it is essential to collect data on patients' quality of life along with how the treatment is working to extend survival.

5 Aug 2024

Screening debate: Insufficient evidence to support lung cancer screening for non-smokers

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Detecting this disease in its early stages significantly improves survival rates, making low-dose CT screening an essential component in the fight against lung cancer.

5 Aug 2024

Community cafés improve diet quality for food-insecure populations, study finds

In recent years, the prevalence of food insecurity has notably increased, prompting a need for innovative programs like community cafés that use a pay-what-you-can system.

5 Aug 2024

UVA professor wins NIH Maximizing Investigator's Research Award for breakthrough biomedicine research

University of Virginia assistant engineering professor Liheng Cai has earned the Maximizing Investigator's Research Award from the National Institutes of Health.

5 Aug 2024

Study links over 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant in Canada

A first-of-its kind study conducted in Canada's two largest cities by McGill-led researchers has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant.

5 Aug 2024

Natural compound from skin bacteria shows promise as tyrosinase inhibitor for skincare

Melanin protects the skin-;the body's largest organ and a vital component of the immune system-;from the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

5 Aug 2024

Cervical mucus biomarkers could improve early detection of cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is a highly prevalent cancer, with approximately 500,000 new cases diagnosed each year.

5 Aug 2024

New nanoparticle-based immunotherapy delays hormone therapy resistance in prostate cancer

A new form of immunotherapy using innovative nanoparticles can delay resistance to hormone therapy and help men with prostate cancer live longer.

5 Aug 2024

Breakthrough study identifies mechanisms behind glucocorticoid resistance in pediatric B-ALL

Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute B-ALL is the most common paediatric cancer and, over the years and thanks to a very effective treatment based on glucocorticoids, its 5-year survival rates have reached 85% and beyond.

5 Aug 2024

State-level insulin cost caps ineffective in increasing insulin use among diabetes patients

In a first-of-its-kind study, a cohort of researchers, led by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, evaluated the effects of state-level insulin out-of-pocket costs across states and payers and over time.

5 Aug 2024

Research highlights need for gender-specific diagnosis of heart failure in type 2 diabetes patients

A MedUni Vienna study has investigated gender-specific differences in the diagnosis of systolic heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes.

5 Aug 2024

Seaweed antioxidants show promise in preventing Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease caused by the loss of neurons that produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in motor control and cognitive function.

5 Aug 2024

Study reveals need for integrated mental health support in prostate cancer care

Mental health screenings must be incorporated in routine prostate cancer diagnoses say University of South Australia researchers.

5 Aug 2024

Mucosal COVID-19 vaccine prevents airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2

The impact of mucosal versus intramuscular vaccine immunization on airborne infection and transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Syrian hamsters.

5 Aug 2024

Cannabigerol shows promise in reducing anxiety and stress, study finds

Whether the phytocannabinoid cannabigerol impacted mood, stress, and anxiety and caused any related adverse effects of cognitive or motor impairment.

5 Aug 2024

Cholesterol imbalance linked to neurodegeneration, study suggests potential strategies for intervention

Research highlights how cholesterol imbalances in the brain contribute to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Huntington's, and Parkinson's, suggesting targeted therapeutic interventions.

5 Aug 2024

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Stanford, Brazil researchers develop models to predict schistosomiasis risk amidst climate change

Immunotherapy significantly improves survival rates for advanced lung cancer patients, study finds

New study reveals hope for successful pregnancies post-allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation

Study reveals high rate of head injuries and mental health issues in law enforcement officers

Quality-of-life measurements are essential in cancer care, study says

Screening debate: Insufficient evidence to support lung cancer screening for non-smokers

Community cafés improve diet quality for food-insecure populations, study finds

UVA professor wins NIH Maximizing Investigator's Research Award for breakthrough biomedicine research

Study links over 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant in Canada

Natural compound from skin bacteria shows promise as tyrosinase inhibitor for skincare

Cervical mucus biomarkers could improve early detection of cervical cancer

New nanoparticle-based immunotherapy delays hormone therapy resistance in prostate cancer

Breakthrough study identifies mechanisms behind glucocorticoid resistance in pediatric B-ALL

State-level insulin cost caps ineffective in increasing insulin use among diabetes patients

Research highlights need for gender-specific diagnosis of heart failure in type 2 diabetes patients

Seaweed antioxidants show promise in preventing Parkinson's disease

Study reveals need for integrated mental health support in prostate cancer care

Mucosal COVID-19 vaccine prevents airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Cannabigerol shows promise in reducing anxiety and stress, study finds

Cholesterol imbalance linked to neurodegeneration, study suggests potential strategies for intervention

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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