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Novel Concepts Medical's plant-based formula achieves 99% reduction in cancer cell viability

Rss Feed - Sat, 06/08/2024 - 07:35
Novel Concepts Medical is proud to announce breakthrough results from its labs in Israel showing that its plant-based formula resulted in over 99% decrease in cell viability of breast cancer cells and lung cancer cells.

Health experts call for a renewed focus on allergy training for nurses

Rss Feed - Sat, 06/08/2024 - 07:18
Hives, asthma, or eczema – they’re all very common symptoms of an allergic reaction. When mild, allergies cause irritation and discomfort, yet when severe, they can result in anaphylaxis and even death.

New therapeutic target discovered for treatment-resistant melanoma

Rss Feed - Sat, 06/08/2024 - 03:11
An international research team led by scientists from the University of Liège (Belgium) has discovered an interesting new therapeutic target for the treatment of melanoma resistant to targeted therapies.

Access to neurologist care linked to better ALS patient survival and quality of life

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 17:43
ALS patients received better care if they were treated by a neurologist, a new study published in PLOS One has found.

Unlocking the potential of ubiquitin-proteasome system in cancer treatment

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 16:23
A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on May 6, 2024, entitled, "Restoring our ubiquitination machinery to overcome resistance in cancer therapy."

Study highlights rising rates of food and water insecurity among U.S. children

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 15:58
Between 2005 and 2020, the number of children facing simultaneous water and food insecurity in the United States more than doubled.

How increased mTOR activity shortens lifespan and promotes aging-related diseases

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 15:38
The reality of a population who is aging at an accelerated rate makes it a priority to understand what happens in the body over time, on a molecular scale.

Scientists uncover neural mechanisms used in planning

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 15:23
In pausing to think before making an important decision, we may imagine the potential outcomes of different choices we could make.

Photo filters on social media linked to rising muscle dysmorphia among Canadian youth

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 14:59
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto has unveiled a significant association between the use of photo filters on social media and increased symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among adolescents and young adults in Canada.

Curcumin-based inhibition of thiol isomerases: A potential treatment for food allergies

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 14:43
Clinton Mathias, associate professor of nutritional sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR), has discovered a potential new treatment for allergic reactions.

Innovative therapeutic strategies for combating type 2 diabetes

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 08:58
One of the most confusing aspects for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is that they have high fasting glucose levels.

Novel therapeutic approach shows promise for frontotemporal dementia in pre-clinical trials

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 08:48
Pre-clinical trials: A new therapeutic approach for the severe condition uses modified viruses to replace a missing protein in the brain.

Study reveals mechanism behind brain's response to oxygen deprivation and memory loss

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 08:36
When we learn something new, our brain cells (neurons) communicate with each other through electrical and chemical signals.

New biological mechanism uncovered for treating breast cancer metastasis to the brain

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 08:24
A study led by researchers from the University of Arizona Cancer Center at UArizona Health Sciences identified a biological mechanism that could lead to more effective treatments for breast cancer that has metastasized to the brain.

Targeting epigenetic enzymes in dendritic cells to improve cancer immunotherapy

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 08:04
Immunotherapy is one of the pillars in the fight against cancer and aims to enable the body's own immune system to fight a tumor.

UQ researchers seek to improve the pathway for people returning to work after dust lung disease diagnosis

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 07:50
University of Queensland research is at the forefront of finding ways to improve the return to work for people diagnosed with dust lung disease.

Mechanisms of aversive learning: How negative experiences shape neural circuits

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 07:24
'I'm not gonna do this again', we often say when faced with negative feedback, adverse effects, or disappointing outcomes. Thus, we attempt to learn from such negative experiences.

Gene therapy trial: restored hearing in children with hereditary deafness

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 07:11
The safety and effectiveness of binaural adeno-associated virus 1 (AAV1)-human otoferlin (hOTOF) therapy in five children with autosomal recessive deafness 9 (DFNB9).

Study finds service dogs reduce PTSD, anxiety, and depression in veterans

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 06:38
The associations between psychiatric service dog partnership and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among veterans.

Does cannabis use cause erectile dysfunction?

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/07/2024 - 01:12
Study found no causal link between cannabis use and erectile dysfunction or changes in sex hormone levels using Mendelian randomization analysis.

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