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Medical Xpress / Seasonal flu antibodies can also target avian flu to build immunity against potential pandemic risks
Are seasonal flu antibodies also effective against avian flu? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has shown that a specific type of antibody associated with the former virus—already present throughout the population—may ...
Medical Xpress / Combination treatment may slow disease progression in advanced sarcoma
An oral combination treatment may prevent the progression of advanced leiomyosarcoma, one of the most common subtypes of soft tissue sarcoma, according to a recent study published in The Lancet Oncology. "These findings support ...
Medical Xpress / AI stethoscope can help spot 'silent epidemic' of heart valve disease earlier than GPs, study suggests
Artificial intelligence could help doctors detect serious heart valve disease years earlier, potentially saving thousands of lives, a new study suggests. Researchers led by the University of Cambridge analyzed heart sounds ...
Medical Xpress / Ovarian cancer cells surprise scientists—the body's own defense may be the key to longer survival
A new study sheds light on why some patients with the most aggressive form of ovarian cancer respond better to treatment than others. Tumors positive for a molecule called MHC class II are linked to stronger immune responses ...
Medical Xpress / Discovery of unique brain tumor subtypes offers hope for targeted glioma therapies
Researchers have uncovered the mechanisms behind three unique subtypes of mismatch repair deficient high-grade gliomas. The findings provide a clearer understanding of how these tumors develop, explain why patients respond ...
Medical Xpress / Controlled 'oxidative spark' may serve as a surprising ally in brain repair
Oxidative stress is a direct consequence of an excess in the body of so-called free radicals—reactive, unstable molecules that contain oxygen. Free radicals are normal metabolic by-products and also help to relay signals ...
Medical Xpress / Mindfulness enables more effective endoscopies in awake patients, study finds
A new study has shown that mindfulness helps patients to relax during an endoscopy, allowing doctors to carry out detailed examinations without the need for sedation or general anesthesia.
Medical Xpress / Wastewater reveals increase in new synthetic opioids during major New Orleans events
In early 2025, the party-loving city of New Orleans, Louisiana, hosted two major events within the span of a month: Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras. And, as with many major events, it appears there was an increase in recreational ...
Medical Xpress / 'Stiff' cells provide new explanation for differing symptoms in sickle cell patients
A new breakthrough study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities could explain why patients with the same genetic sickle cell mutation experience different levels of pain, organ damage, and response ...
Medical Xpress / Shorter treatment regimens are safe options for preventing active tuberculosis, study finds
A study comparing one- and three-month antibiotic treatments to prevent active tuberculosis (TB) finds that a high percentage of patients successfully completed both regimens and suffered few adverse side effects. A team ...
Medical Xpress / Antibodies block bacteria that cause tuberculosis, study shows
A study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has found that certain antibodies inhibit Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the cause of tuberculosis (TB), the infectious disease that claims the most lives worldwide. ...
Medical Xpress / Want healthier, lower-impact diets? Study says cut junk foods, not just meat
A recent study indicates that as much as one-fifth of the total food expenditure of Finns is spent on nutritionally unnecessary, or discretionary, foods. The category includes confectionery, sweet baked goods, desserts, savory ...
