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Are you taking pills for cardiovascular disease? Research shows they may also protect against dementia

Taking medications for cholesterol and blood pressure may seem like a burden to your health for many people. But there is good news for those who must rely on cardiovascular medications. Researchers have found that in addition to their cardiovascular benefits, long-term operate of these drugs, especially in combination, may provide protection against dementia. Latest […]

Combination therapy shows promising results in the treatment of stage 3 melanoma

According to a single-arm phase 2 clinical trial conducted by the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and National Cancer Institute (NCI). Results published in Cancer Cellsupport the development of vidutolimod for the treatment of cutaneous melanoma and provide critical insights that could advance research into this drug for utilize in the treatment of […]

The study shows that the number of cases in the US has almost tripled over the past decade

A recent report shows that autism cases are rising rapidly in the US, especially among teenage adults, with the total number of cases almost tripling over the past decade. The test published in JAMA Network examined trends in autism diagnosis in the US from 2011 to 2022, revealing a significant augment in rates of 175%. […]

Indigent sleep after the age of 40 can extend the age of the brain by years: research shows

Lack of sleep not only makes you feel groggy the next day, but the effects can be long-lasting. In addition to mounting evidence, scientists have found that destitute sleep quality during the Middle Ages is linked to accelerated brain aging over the next ten years. A recent study that assessed participants’ brain health using brain […]

Research shows that road and aircraft noise is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation

Modern research from a vast Nordic cohort study suggests that long-term exposure to road and aircraft noise may augment the risk of atrial fibrillation, especially in women and people who are overweight or obese. Test: Residential exposure to traffic noise and risk of atrial fibrillation: a pooled study of 11 prospective Nordic cohorts. Photo credit: […]

Vitamin D during pregnancy improves children’s bone health for years to come, study shows

A recent follow-up study to the MAVIDOS study confirmed that vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy improves bone mineral density in offspring, and these benefits persist up to seven years of age. Test: Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy and childhood bone mineral density in offspring. Follow-up of a randomized controlled trial. Photo source: April / Shutterstock.com […]

Antibody-drug conjugate shows promise in treating ovarian and endometrial cancer

Research presented at ESMO 2024 reveals modern groups of women with early stage endometrial and cervical cancer who could benefit significantly from adding immunotherapy to current standard treatments. A first-in-human study has shown “promising” anti-tumour activity of a novel antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting the protein claudin 6 in heavily pre-treated patients with ovarian and endometrial […]

Recent cancer drug shows promising results in phase I/II trial

The antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) puxitatug samrotecan (AZD8205) demonstrated an adequate safety profile consistent with similar ADCs and initial efficacy in heavily pretreated patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, according to interim data shared today at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2024 Congress by investigators at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer […]

Complete neoadjuvant therapy shows promising results in the treatment of rectal cancer

In a recent prospective observational cohort study published in eMedicineClinicalResearchers evaluated a modified total neoadjuvant treatment (TNT) regimen in patients with high-risk locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) in Sweden. The modified TNT regimen was found to achieve similar complete response (CR) rates and lower neurotoxicity compared with the RAPIDO study, despite treating older patients with […]

The study shows that including them in a reduced-calorie diet helps

Nuts are nutrient-dense foods known for their numerous health benefits. But does the fear of gaining weight stop you from indulging yourself? Scientists have found that including nuts in a reduced-calorie diet can actually facilitate with weight loss. A recent study that reviewed data from seven clinical trials found a fascinating trend: In four of […]