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Most Americans unaware that early prostate cancer shows no symptoms

A recent survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) focused on Americans' awareness of the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer.

28 Aug 2025

Study brings hope for a more personalized approach to treat ER+ breast cancer

A new study from researchers at Baylor College of Medicine brings hope for a more personalized approach to treat estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer, the most common type of this cancer.

28 Aug 2025

Placebo study uncovers a precise pain map in the human brainstem

Researchers from the University of Sydney have used placebo pain relief to uncover a map-like system in the brainstem that controls pain differently depending on where it's felt in the body.

28 Aug 2025

AI and routine lab tests offer a more accurate prediction of genetic disease risk

When genetic testing reveals a rare DNA mutation, doctors and patients are frequently left in the dark about what it actually means.

28 Aug 2025

Molecular profiling identifies prostate cancer patients who benefit most from chemotherapy

Testing the molecular profile of tumors identifies which patients with advanced prostate cancer are more likely to benefit from chemotherapy and live longer, sparing patients less likely to benefit from unpleasant side effects, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.

28 Aug 2025

New experimental system replicates tuberculosis transmission with unprecedented precision

Tuberculosis has been a scourge upon humanity throughout history. In killing more than a million each year worldwide, it remains the leading cause of death from a single infectious pathogen.

28 Aug 2025

New NIH-funded project aims to turn rare HIV cures into broadly applicable immunotherapy

Nearly 20 years ago, a man named Timothy Ray Brown who was living with HIV and cancer, underwent two courses of stem cell transplantation to treat his acute myeloid leukemia.

28 Aug 2025

Metabolic health plays larger role than weight gain in pregnancy outcomes

Metabolic health before and during pregnancy may have a bigger influence on risks for mother and baby than simply controlling weight gain.

28 Aug 2025

Wayne State researchers pursue new treatments for ocular chemical injuries in military personnel

Researchers at Wayne State University are pursuing new therapies for treating chemical injuries to the eyes with the help of a two-year, $400,400 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).

28 Aug 2025

New guidelines improve care for respiratory infections in leukemia patients

People with leukemia have a weakened immune system due to the disease itself and treatment, which leads to an increased susceptibility to infections.

28 Aug 2025

New advances offer hope in the fight against KRAS-driven pancreatic cancer

Accounting for nearly 90% of all pancreatic cancers, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has a five-year survival rate of just 13%. Late-stage diagnosis, limited surgical options, and toxic chemotherapy regimens contribute to its poor outcomes.

28 Aug 2025

COPD care pathways improve hospital outcomes and standardize treatment

Using a care pathway focused on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can lead to shorter hospital stays, increased referrals to pulmonary rehabilitation, and improved standardization of care, according to a new study.

28 Aug 2025

Late dinners and missed breakfasts tied to higher osteoporosis risk

People who skip breakfast and eat late dinners may have an increased risk of developing osteoporosis, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

28 Aug 2025

New method detects sepsis infections in just two hours

A new diagnostic method would confirm sepsis infections earlier, cutting critical hours in the "race against time" to save patients' lives.

28 Aug 2025

Illinois researchers highlight most effective nutritional approaches for GI distress in cancer care

Many modern cancer treatments are highly effective at reducing or eliminating tumors, but they can also cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms that impact patients' quality of life or lead to discontinuation of treatment.

28 Aug 2025

New study supports personalized restart of methadone for opioid use disorder

A new study from University of Colorado Anschutz and Denver Health researchers, published today in JAMA Network Open, introduces a more individualized approach to restarting methadone treatment for people with opioid use disorder.

28 Aug 2025

Researchers develop novel exosome-based therapeutic agent for treating traumatic CNS injuries

Traumatic injuries of the central nervous system (CNS)-such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI)-are characterized by oxidative damage and neuroinflammation.

28 Aug 2025

New global consensus offers hope for women with inflammatory bowel disease during pregnancy

For women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), pregnancy can be an uncertain time due to limited clinical data about how IBD medications impact pregnancy outcomes and infants who have been exposed to IBD medications in utero.

28 Aug 2025

Rose petal-inspired sensors revolutionize wearable sweat monitoring

Wearable sensors can help prevent critical health issues by continuously monitoring physiological factors in real time.

28 Aug 2025

Alcohol misuse among college students linked to academic and mental health harms

It's well known that alcohol misuse can harm not only drinkers themselves but also those around them. Now, a new report in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs shows that, among college students, harms such as lower grades, mental distress and even suicidal thoughts are linked to being exposed to a drinker's poor behavior.

28 Aug 2025

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Most Americans unaware that early prostate cancer shows no symptoms

Study brings hope for a more personalized approach to treat ER+ breast cancer

Placebo study uncovers a precise pain map in the human brainstem

AI and routine lab tests offer a more accurate prediction of genetic disease risk

Molecular profiling identifies prostate cancer patients who benefit most from chemotherapy

New experimental system replicates tuberculosis transmission with unprecedented precision

New NIH-funded project aims to turn rare HIV cures into broadly applicable immunotherapy

Metabolic health plays larger role than weight gain in pregnancy outcomes

Wayne State researchers pursue new treatments for ocular chemical injuries in military personnel

New guidelines improve care for respiratory infections in leukemia patients

New advances offer hope in the fight against KRAS-driven pancreatic cancer

COPD care pathways improve hospital outcomes and standardize treatment

Late dinners and missed breakfasts tied to higher osteoporosis risk

New method detects sepsis infections in just two hours

Illinois researchers highlight most effective nutritional approaches for GI distress in cancer care

New study supports personalized restart of methadone for opioid use disorder

Researchers develop novel exosome-based therapeutic agent for treating traumatic CNS injuries

New global consensus offers hope for women with inflammatory bowel disease during pregnancy

Rose petal-inspired sensors revolutionize wearable sweat monitoring

Alcohol misuse among college students linked to academic and mental health harms

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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