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Study identifies biomarkers for immunotherapy success in liver cancer

It may soon be possible to determine which patients with a type of liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma would benefit from immunotherapy, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

17 Oct 2024

New grant aims to transform treatment for liver cancer

Currently, there are a few available treatment options for liver cancer, including a combination of immunotherapies and a class of drugs known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), but their long-term effects are limited.

17 Oct 2024

New compounds from fungi show promise in treating colorectal cancer

Novel chemical compounds from a fungus could provide new perspectives for treating colorectal cancer, one of the most common and deadliest cancers worldwide.

17 Oct 2024

Medical and behavioral interventions can reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis

In a study of commonly used treatments for people with multiple sclerosis, both medical and behavioral interventions, and a combination of the two, resulted in meaningful improvements in fatigue, a University of Michigan-led study finds.

17 Oct 2024

Study reveals emotional eating risks in middle-aged women with PCOS

Emotional eating and uncontrolled eating are more common in middle-aged women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

17 Oct 2024

New genetic variant may predict severe ulcerative colitis in patients

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and debilitating fatigue define the daily lives of millions of people worldwide who suffer from chronic bowel disease.

17 Oct 2024

U.S. cancer detection severely disrupted during first year of COVID-19, shows incomplete recovery in second year

A JAMA study finds COVID-19 caused a 127,931 deficit in cancer diagnoses in 2020, with recovery in 2021 influenced by demographic and community characteristics.

17 Oct 2024

UF Health scientists receive major grant to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

University of Florida Health scientists exploring how combinations of antibiotics can fight resistant bacteria have been awarded an $11.8 million grant for work that could help save the tens of thousands of lives lost yearly to infections that are increasingly plaguing humanity.

17 Oct 2024

Ozempic and similar drugs may lower risks for opioid and alcohol use disorders

A new study published in the scientific journal Addiction has found that people with opioid or alcohol use disorder (OUD, AUD) who take Ozempic or similar medications to treat diabetic/weight-related conditions appear to have a 40% lower rate of opioid overdose and a 50% lower rate of alcohol intoxication than people with OUD and AUD who do not take Ozempic or similar medications.

17 Oct 2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia linked to reduced postpartum depression

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) delivered during pregnancy significantly reduces postpartum depressive symptoms in mothers, new research from UBC shows.

17 Oct 2024

Rising concerns over benzodiazepine prescriptions in older stroke survivors

Although there has been a slight downward trend in the prescription of benzodiazepines (depressants that relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, produce sedation and reduce seizures) among older adults over the last decade, the rate of first-time prescriptions for these medications after an ischemic (clot-caused) stroke is still sizable, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

17 Oct 2024

GLP1R medications show promise in reducing suicidal ideation among adolescents with obesity

Adolescents treated with GLP1R drugs for obesity exhibit fewer suicidal thoughts, indicating potential mental health benefits of these medications.

17 Oct 2024

Gum disease tied to higher thrombosis risk: Could periodontal therapy help save lives?

The connection between gum disease and thrombosis underscores the role of oral health in reducing thrombotic disease risk and improving patient outcomes.

17 Oct 2024

A review of clinical features, diagnosis, and management of Mpox

A comprehensive review in JAMA outlines monkeypox's clinical presentation and management, stressing the need for increased surveillance and vaccination efforts.

17 Oct 2024

Black prostate cancer patients respond better to immunotherapy

Black men with advanced prostate cancer have a greater chance of survival after immunotherapy treatment, at least in part, because of ancestral gene variants in immune responses.

17 Oct 2024

High blood pressure found to increase airway resistance and affect lung function

High blood pressure (hypertension) causes thickening of the blood vessels and hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). A study conducted by Brazilian researchers has shown for the first time that a similar phenomenon occurs in the lungs. High blood pressure hardens the bronchi and increases airway resistance, impairing respiratory capacity.

17 Oct 2024

Pediatric brain tumor research takes leap forward with CBTN data

The Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center (Kids First DRC) announces the addition of the full Children's Brain Tumor Network (CBTN) dataset to the Kids First DRC portal. This significant milestone provides researchers worldwide with unprecedented access to a vast repository of pediatric brain tumor data, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries and accelerating the development of innovative treatments.

17 Oct 2024

Tissue chips help translate respiratory disease research into clinical applications

Scientists are developing advanced tools to understand and treat neurological symptoms such as brain fog associated with respiratory diseases like influenza.

17 Oct 2024

Gut bacteria protect against PFAS-induced kidney harm

New research has revealed that the connection between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage may be tied to dysregulation of the gut microbiome, which is made up of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in the digestive tract.

17 Oct 2024

Genetic analysis shows smoking and high BMI increase dementia risk, but education and exercise protect

Mendelian randomization of 400,000 participants reveals smoking, high BMI, and high cholesterol as major genetic risk factors for dementia, while longer education and physical activity reduce risks.

17 Oct 2024

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Medical Research News

Study identifies biomarkers for immunotherapy success in liver cancer

New grant aims to transform treatment for liver cancer

New compounds from fungi show promise in treating colorectal cancer

Medical and behavioral interventions can reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis

Study reveals emotional eating risks in middle-aged women with PCOS

New genetic variant may predict severe ulcerative colitis in patients

U.S. cancer detection severely disrupted during first year of COVID-19, shows incomplete recovery in second year

UF Health scientists receive major grant to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Ozempic and similar drugs may lower risks for opioid and alcohol use disorders

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia linked to reduced postpartum depression

Rising concerns over benzodiazepine prescriptions in older stroke survivors

GLP1R medications show promise in reducing suicidal ideation among adolescents with obesity

Gum disease tied to higher thrombosis risk: Could periodontal therapy help save lives?

A review of clinical features, diagnosis, and management of Mpox

Black prostate cancer patients respond better to immunotherapy

High blood pressure found to increase airway resistance and affect lung function

Pediatric brain tumor research takes leap forward with CBTN data

Tissue chips help translate respiratory disease research into clinical applications

Gut bacteria protect against PFAS-induced kidney harm

Genetic analysis shows smoking and high BMI increase dementia risk, but education and exercise protect

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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