Diseases and Conditions News
January 9, 2025
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Jan. 9, 2025 — Epithelial tissues are in constant interaction with their environment. Maintaining their functionality requires dynamic balance (homeostasis) and that their cell numbers are tightly regulated. This ...
Jan. 9, 2025 — Tongue cancer (TC) cells can enter a chemo-resistant state by activating pathways related to autophagy and cholesterol synthesis, report researchers. Using a large-scale library of TC organoids they developed, the researchers performed comprehensive ...
Jan. 9, 2025 — An international research team has discovered a new type of skeletal tissue that offers great potential for advancing regenerative medicine and tissue ...
Jan. 9, 2025 — Scientists have developed inhalable lung cancer therapeutics utilizing mucoadhesive proteinic ...
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Jan. 8, 2025 — A new study offers insights into how the gene neuropilin2 contributes to the development of behavioral changes associated with autism spectrum disorder and ...
Jan. 9, 2025 — Researchers have published a prospective, randomized and controlled study on the use of extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) in lung transplantation. ...
Jan. 9, 2025 — Cancer metastasis -- the spread of cancer to other organs -- is the leading cause of death among cancer patients. Researchers have now uncovered a 'genetic signature' of 177 genes shared across ...
Jan. 9, 2025 — AI-powered algorithm can analyze video recordings of clinical sleep tests and more accurately diagnose REM sleep behavior ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — Researchers analyzed 22 recent studies exploring HIV-related outcomes in the context of climate change and identified several links between extreme weather events and HIV prevention and ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — An international team of UK and US scientists discovered that the activity of macrophages -- a type of white blood cell that engulf pathogens and ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — Older people wait an average of just over a month to see a neurologist for specialty care after being referred by their primary care physician or another physician, according to a new study. The ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — A new artificial intelligence tool combines data from medical images with text to predict cancer prognoses and treatment ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — A study has found targeting a protein called endocan and its related signaling pathway could be a promising new approach for treating glioblastoma, ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help doctors identify follicles that are most likely to lead to the birth of a baby during IVF treatment more precisely than current ...
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Jan. 8, 2025 — Even individuals whose symptoms do not yet meet the criteria for clinical depression benefit from therapeutic interventions. This conclusion comes from a new meta-study by researchers who analyzed ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — Research demonstrates that AI can determine the course and severity of aggressive skin cancers, such as Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), to enhance clinical decision making by generating personalzsed ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — Scientists have conducted a pioneering study on the benefits of intermittent fasting. Not eating anything from 5 p.m. until 9 a.m. the following day (early fasting) helps to a greater extent to ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — Declining blood levels of two molecules that occur naturally in the body track closely with worsening Alzheimer's disease, particularly in women. Levels were found to drop gradually, from women ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — Researchers describe minimal versatile genetic perturbation technology (mvGPT). Capable of precisely editing genes, activating gene expression and repressing genes all at the same time, the ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent study. A clinical trial found that drinking 12 ounces of elderberry juice daily for a ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — People who live close to airports and are exposed to high aircraft noise levels could be at greater risk of poor heart function, increasing the likelihood of heart attacks, life-threatening heart ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — A good night's sleep does more than just help you feel rested--it might literally clear your mind. A new study shows how deep sleep may wash away waste buildup in the brain during waking hours, ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — Unstable proteins are the main drivers of many different heritable diseases, according to a new study, including genetic disorders responsible for the formation of cataracts, and different types of ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — Marked variation in the prevalence of depression was found in a multisite sample of community-dwelling older adults in the United ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — In the same way that ChatGPT understands human language, a new AI model developed by computational biologists captures the language of cells to accurately predict their ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — A collaborative effort has shed valuable light on how monoamine neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and now histamine help regulate brain physiology and behavior through chemical bonding ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — Scientists have taken a major step in understanding how animal brains make decisions, revealing a crucial role for electrical synapses in 'filtering' sensory information. The new research ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — Findings from a multi-institutional, international study have significantly advanced the understanding of genetic alterations in the BRCA2 gene, a key player in hereditary cancer ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — A research team has discovered intricate molecular mechanisms driving the RNA processing defects that lead to Huntington's disease and link HD with other neurodegenerative disorders such as ...
Jan. 7, 2025 — In a large-animal model study, researchers have found that heart attack recovery is aided by injection of heart muscle cell spheroids derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells, or hiPSCs, ...
Jan. 7, 2025 — According to a new study, ketamine use has risen significantly since 2015. The results highlight the need for closer monitoring of recreational ketamine ...
Jan. 7, 2025 — People who drink coffee in the morning have a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a lower overall mortality risk compared to all-day coffee drinkers, according to new ...
Jan. 7, 2025 — Cells degrade components that are no longer needed through autophagy. New results show that a weak molecular interaction is essential for this process. By modifying this interaction, it is possible ...
Jan. 7, 2025 — A study has found cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, which are known to contribute to brain blood vessel damage in younger populations, not to be associated with an ...
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Preventing Clinical Depression: Early Therapeutic Interventions Offer Protection
- Using AI to Predict the Outcome of Aggressive Skin Cancers
- Intermittent Fasting Is Effective for Weight Loss and Improves Cardiovascular Health in People With Obesity Problems
- Study Advances Possible Blood Test for Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease
- A New Era in Genetic Engineering
- Elderberry Juice Shows Benefits for Weight Management, Metabolic Health
- Exposure to Aircraft Noise Linked to Worse Heart Function
- How Deep Sleep Clears a Mouse's Mind, Literally
- Human 'domainome' Reveals Root Cause of Heritable Disease
- Study Sheds Light on Depression in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
- New AI Predicts Inner Workings of Cells
- Researchers Unravel a Novel Mechanism Regulating Gene Expression in the Brain That Could Guide Solutions to Circadian and Other Disorders
- How Electrical Synapses Fine-Tune Sensory Information for Better Decisions
- Researchers Resolve Uncertainty in BRCA2 Testing, Improving Cancer Risk Assessment and Patient Care
- Potential New Therapeutic Targets for Huntington's Disease
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Cell-Based Therapy Improves Outcomes in a Pig Model of Heart Attacks
- Ketamine Use on the Rise in U.S. Adults; New Trends Emerge
- Morning Coffee May Protect the Heart Better Than All-Day Coffee Drinking
- How Our Cells Dispose of Waste and Ways to Control It
- Study Challenges Traditional Risk Factors for Brain Health in the Oldest-Old
- Predicting the Progression of Autoimmune Disease With AI
- Advancements in Neural Implant Research Enhance Durability
- Scientists Advance Nanobody Technology to Combat Deadly Ebola Virus
- Study Shows Head Trauma May Activate Latent Viruses, Leading to Neurodegeneration
- Your Work Habits May Be Threatening Your Sleep
- Study Reveals Rising Interest in Permanent Contraception After Roe V. Wade Was Overturned
- 'Heartbreaking' Impact of COVID on Treatment of Children With Brain Tumors
Monday, January 6, 2025
- Overcoming Resistance: Researchers Find New Utility for Old Antibiotics
- Study Finds Chemotherapy Antidote Could Improve Recovery After Chemotherapy-Induced Kidney Toxicity
- Ultrasound Enhances Early Pregnancy Care, Cuts Emergency Visits by 81%
- These 11 Genes May Help Us Better Understand Forever Chemicals' Effects on the Brain
- 'Sandwich Carers' Experience Decline in Mental and Physical Health
- Floods Linked to Rise in US Deaths from Several Major Causes
- Researchers Boost Chemotherapy Uptake in Breast Cancer Treatment With Localized Magnetic Fields
- Neurodegenerative Diseases: Membrane Anchor Suppresses Protein Aggregation
- Tuberculosis Strains Resistant to New Drugs Are Transmitted Between Patients
- Extended Paxlovid May Help Some People With Long COVID, Research Suggests
- Acoustic Sensors Find Frequent Gunfire on School Walking Routes
- Risk of Domestic Abuse Increases Over Time for Those Exposed to Childhood Maltreatment
- Lighting Up Cancer Cells With Biolasers
- Non-Opioid Pain Relievers Beat Opioids After Dental Surgery
- Healthier Mothers, Healthier Babies: Iron Infusion Trial Could Transform Pregnancy Care Worldwide
- New Biomarkers Could Improve Early Detection and Monitoring of Kidney Injury
- New Mechanism Discovered That Triggers Immune Response in Cells With Damaged DNA
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Monday, January 6, 2025
Friday, January 3, 2025
- Multilingualism Improves Crucial Cognitive Functions in Autistic Children, Study Finds
- Scientists Unveil Surprising Human Vs Mouse Differences in a Major Cancer Immunotherapy Target
- One of the World's Largest Social Programs Greatly Reduced Tuberculosis Among the Most Vulnerable
- Surprising 'two-Faced' Cancer Gene Role Supports Paradigm Shift in Predicting Disease
- Approaches Against Metastatic Breast Cancer: Mini-Tumors from Circulating Cancer Cells
- Loneliness Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke and Susceptibility to Infection
- Breakthrough for 'smart Cell' Design
- People Find Medical Test Results Hard to Understand, Increasing Overall Worry
- Researchers Discover Class of Anti-Malaria Antibodies
- Modeling Tool Affirms Critical Role of Testing in Pandemic Response
- Brain Study Challenges Long-Held Views About Parkinson's Movement Disorders
- Advanced Imaging Uncovers Hidden Metastases in High-Risk Prostate Cancer Cases
Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Research on Clozapine Safety: Big-Data Evidence on Rare Blood Cancer Cases
- AI Can Improve Ovarian Cancer Diagnoses
- Zebrafish Protein Unlocks Dormant Genes for Heart Repair
- How Good Are AI Doctors at Medical Conversations?
- Psychedelic Drug Therapy May Address Mental Health Concerns in People With Cancer and Addiction
- Artificial Intelligence: Algorithms Improve Medical Image Analysis
- 'Smooth Brain' Disorders May Share a Common Cause -- and Potential Treatment
- Discovery Links Cellular Structures to Kidney Cancer Treatment Outcomes
- New Resource Available to Help Scientists Better Classify Cancer Subtypes
- Officials Assess Threat of H5N1 Avian Flu
- Study Finds Physical Activity Reduces Chronic Disease Risk
- A 'ticking Time Bomb' For Liver Cancer
- Enzyme Promoting Tumor Growth and Spread in Pancreatic Cancer Identified
- Study Reveals That Sleep Prevents Unwanted Memories from Intruding
- Herpes Virus Might Drive Alzheimer's Pathology
- Patients With Heart Disease May Be at Increased Risk for Advanced Breast Cancer
- The Nose Knows: Nasal Swab Detects Asthma Type in Kids
- Expanding the Agenda for More Just Genomics
- CAR-T Cells Hold Memories of Past Encounters
- Cancer-Preventing Topical Immunotherapy Trains the Immune System to Fight Pre-Cancers
- Gene Expression in the Human Brain: Cell Types Become More Specialized, Not Just More Numerous
- Newborn Brain Circuit Stabilizes Gaze
- Detecting Disease With Only a Single Molecule
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- Study Traces Ebola's Route to the Skin Surface
- System to Auto-Detect New Variants Will Inform Better Response to Future Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- Key Players in Brain Aging: New Research Identifies Age-Related Damage on a Cellular Level
- Pupil Size in Sleep Reveals How Memories Are Sorted, Preserved
- Revealing a Key Mechanism of Rapid Centromere Evolution
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
- New Study Uncovers Key Insights Into Protein Interactions in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Paving Way for More Targeted Therapies
- Achieving Bone Regeneration and Adhesion With Harmless Visible Light
Monday, December 30, 2024
- Preclinical Study Finds Surges in Estrogen Promote Binge Drinking in Females
- Brain Structure Differences Are Associated With Early Use of Substances Among Adolescents
- People Who Are Immunocompromised May Not Produce Enough Protective Antibodies Against RSV After Vaccination
Friday, December 27, 2024
- Digital Healthcare Consultations Not Enough for Safe Assessment of Tonsillitis
- Virus That Threatened Humanity Opens the Future
- Can the Heart Heal Itself? New Study Says It Can
- Photopharmacology: Using Light to Control Cold Sensors
- Researchers Introduce Boltz-1, a Fully Open-Source Model for Predicting Biomolecular Structures
Thursday, December 26, 2024
- Economic Burden of Tooth Decay Is Highest in Deprived Groups, New Study Reveals
- 'Unbreakable' Lassa Vaccine Shows Promising Results