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Medical Xpress / Study finds new weak spot linked to DNA repair in aggressive, drug-resistant cancers
A new way for hard-to-treat cancer cells to protect themselves from being killed by anticancer drugs has been found. The novel method involves tumors hijacking specific defenses for repairing damaged DNA, which are easier ...
Medical Xpress / Turning COVID-19 immune memory into a powerful new ally against cancer
In a discovery that could redefine the future of cancer immunotherapy, scientists from Celloram Inc., University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University have developed a novel cancer vaccine platform that transforms ...
Medical Xpress / A 19-protein blood panel can predict when ALS symptoms will emerge
Months to several years before amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) symptoms arise, levels of certain blood proteins may shift dramatically. Researchers analyzed data from the long-running Pre-symptomatic Familial ALS (Pre-fALS) ...
Medical Xpress / AI analysis could help tailor intensified treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer
Artificial intelligence developed by researchers at UCL has revealed a promising combination of cancer treatments that could help patients with locally advanced rectal cancer live longer.
Medical Xpress / Dengue virus can infect immune cells meant to fight disease
Researchers at the University of Vermont's Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine and Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, have discovered that dengue virus can infect and replicate inside memory B cells, immune ...
Medical Xpress / Synthetic tumor data helps AI improve long-read cancer mutation detection
A research team at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), has developed ClairS—a deep-learning algorithm that significantly improves the detection of cancer mutations using long-read sequencing. Tested on breast cancer, lung ...
Medical Xpress / Study identifies new genetic variants that cause rare tumor disorder
A recent Northwestern Medicine study offers new data on previously unknown genetic variants that cause tuberous sclerosis complex, a rare genetic disorder that causes benign tumors to develop in many parts of the body, according ...
Medical Xpress / Different GLP-1 therapies could be tailored to patients' individual metabolic needs
Different varieties and doses of GLP-1 medications can have meaningful differences in how they address heart and metabolic health issues, according to new research led by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University ...
Medical Xpress / Pediatric offices deliver family-based obesity treatment with lasting benefits, trial finds
Childhood obesity affects 1 in 5 children in the U.S., yet most families have limited access to specialized weight-management programs for children. Now, a large clinical trial led by researchers at Washington University ...
Medical Xpress / Working memory rapidly updates its priorities after distractions, study finds
When humans tackle many everyday tasks, ranging from driving to completing household chores and work assignments, they rely heavily on working memory. This is the brain's ability to temporarily store and manipulate important ...
Medical Xpress / Time-restricted eating may help retain cognitive function in older adults
Results from a small clinical trial suggest it may be possible to reduce the risk of dementia by eating during fewer hours of the day. The pilot study, which involved a weight-loss program for older women with overweight ...
Medical Xpress / AI analyzes surgical technique to improve prostate cancer care
The movements of a surgeon in a procedure—called "surgical gestures"—can be used to predict patient recovery, according to Cedars-Sinai investigators. Their findings, published in npj Digital Medicine, suggest this technology ...
