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Medical Xpress / Study sheds light on cellular resistance to osimertinib in adenocarcinoma
Some lung cancers manage to overcome a targeted drug therapy despite it showing initial success. Yale researchers have now discovered a molecular-level resistance mechanism that begins to take hold as early as six to eight ...
Medical Xpress / Both total and partial knee replacements deliver lasting benefits at 10 years, clinical trial finds
New research from a randomized clinical trial provides the strongest long-term evidence yet comparing partial (PKR) and total (TKR) knee replacements for patients with osteoarthritis. Published in The Lancet Rheumatology, ...
Medical Xpress / Scientists uncover metabolic weakness that could prevent aggressive blood cancer from returning
Researchers at Peter Mac have discovered a new way to kill cancer cells in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), one of the most aggressive and hard to treat forms of blood cancer. The study is published in the journal Cell.
Medical Xpress / High blood pressure in adolescence a silent risk of atherosclerosis later in life, finds study
A blood pressure as low as 120/80 mm Hg in adolescence can be linked to a higher risk of atherosclerosis in middle age, according to a study led from Linköping University, Sweden. The findings, published in the journal JAMA ...
Medical Xpress / Garlic shows promise as a mouthwash alternative to standard chemical compounds, say scientists
Garlic extract demonstrates antimicrobial efficacy comparable to other widely used antiseptics and disinfectants, such as chlorhexidine, according to University of Sharjah medical scientists.
Medical Xpress / Combining financial and mental health support proves more powerful than separate efforts
Supporting people with both financial and mental health support at the same time works better than tackling either one in isolation, according to new research led by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Medical Xpress / The Cancer Immunology Data Engine: A big data platform for advancing cancer immunotherapy research
A clinical oncology research team at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with the US National Cancer Institute (NCI), has developed an innovative big data platform, called the ...
Medical Xpress / Eating alone linked to poorer nutrition in older adults
Older adults who regularly eat meals alone are more likely to experience poorer nutrition and health outcomes than those who share meals with others, new research by Flinders University has found.
Medical Xpress / Going to bed at the same time every night could lower blood pressure
A paper titled, "Bedtime regularization as a potential adjunct therapy for hypertension, a proof-of-concept study," from a team of scientists at the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences suggests that a regular ...
Medical Xpress / Parental monitoring linked to fewer teen conduct problems despite genetic risk
Parents may have more influence than they realize when it comes to shaping their children's behavior, especially for those at higher genetic risk for conduct problems, according to Rutgers Health-led research.
Medical Xpress / Ultra-processed foods linked to overeating in young adults
In a new study, 18- to 21-year-olds exposed to a diet high in ultra-processed foods were more likely to overeat—even when full. Young Americans are gaining weight.
Medical Xpress / Intimacy and oxytocin together linked to modestly faster skin wound healing
Researchers at University Hospital Zurich and the University of Zurich report that intimate physical contact combined with intranasal oxytocin was associated with modestly faster skin wound healing and lower stress hormone ...
