AI diagnoses endometrial cancer with near perfect accuracy
One of Australia’s most common gynecological cancers could be detected sooner and more accurately thanks to a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) model, new research shows.
Read More
Uric acid shows potential as new stroke treatment in preclinical study
In a preclinical study, rodents treated with uric acid showed improved long-term outcomes after acute ischemic stroke. The findings suggest that the treatment may work as an add-on therapy to standard stroke treatments in humans. The study is published in Stroke.
Clinical trial shows promising results for boosting colorectal cancer screening in rural areas
New research shows that a combined effort of mailing stool-based tests and providing patient navigation to follow-up procedures significantly increased screenings for colorectal cancer (CRC) among Medicaid enrollees in rural areas.
Chchd10 protein’s regulation of adipose tissue offers new obesity management strategies
Obesity is a global health concern closely linked to a range of metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. A research team from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), identified the mitochondria protein Chchd10 as a novel regulator of adipose tissue homeostasis, offering new insights into the management of obesity and its related metabolic disorders. The findings were published in Advanced Science.
Treating chronic inflammatory diseases with JAK inhibitors
Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are an important treatment option for people with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Since their approval, the indications for these medical drugs have steadily increased, but recently safety concerns have also been raised.
Understanding dental implant failure: Key risk factors and future directions
Dental implants have revolutionized the treatment of missing teeth, providing a reliable and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional dentures and bridges. However, implant failure remains a concern, particularly in the first two years after placement.
Machine learning could help predict adherence to HIV treatment in adolescents
Nearly 85% of the 1.7 million adolescents with HIV live in sub-Saharan Africa, along with half of the nearly 40 million people in the world living with HIV. Although the government in Uganda provides antiretroviral treatment (ART) for free, adherence to the regimen by adolescents aged 10–16 is low, increasing the potential for the virus to further spread.
Why pain medication may not be as effective for women as it is for men
A new study led by University of Calgary professor Dr. Tuan Trang, Ph.D., may help to explain why there are more women experiencing chronic pain than men. In 2019, the Canadian Pain Task Force report found that chronic pain is more common among females of all ages, including children, when compared to males.
Researchers find possible link between medication and unexpected blood clots
Why do medications that are supposed to help patients with chronic inflammatory diseases sometimes lead to blood clots?
Personalized cancer vaccine proves promising in a phase 1 trial
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, led by Nina Bhardwaj, MD, Ph.D., Ward-Coleman Chair in Cancer Research and Director of the Vaccine and Cell Therapy Laboratory, have tested a promising new type of personalized multi-peptide neoantigen cancer vaccine, called PGV001, in a small group of patients.