September 2022 - BioMedWire (BMW)

FridaySep 30, 2022 11:12 am

UC San Diego Offers New Radiation Therapy That Prevents Tumor Regrowth

University of California San Diego recently began to administer a new radiation therapy for brain cancer treatment that slows down tumor regrowth and protects healthy tissue in the brain. UC San Diego neurosurgeon Marc Schwartz stated that this new therapy could help improve the quality of life of some patients and extend their lifespan. Data from the American Cancer Society shows that more than 25,000 individuals are diagnosed with malignant brain cancer in America annually. Aggressive brain tumors have a high chance of recurrence and are usually resistant to treatment. The new approach, which has been approved by the FDA,…

ThursdaySep 29, 2022 11:07 am

Breakthrough Test May Make It Easier to Diagnose Parkinson’s Using Skin Swabs

Researchers at the University of Manchester have developed a new technique to detect Parkinson’s disease. The study was based on an observation made by one individual who found out that they could distinguish Parkinson’s disease in individuals from their body odor, even before their clinical symptoms began to present. The study discovered lipids of high molecular weight that were significantly more active in individuals with Parkinson’s disease, which is a brain disorder that causes movements to be uncontrollable. This may cause stiffness, shaking and difficulty with balance and coordination. In the long term, individuals with this disorder may find it…

WednesdaySep 28, 2022 12:17 pm

Better Screening, Treatment Advances Have Reduced Cancer Fatalities

A recently published report has found that prevention strategies, diagnostic tools and exceptional strides in cancer treatments have driven down cancer mortality rates. The report, which was published by the American Association for Cancer Research, highlighted that over the last 20 years, cancer death rates have dropped considerably. As a result, the number of cancer survivors in America is currently more than 18 million, which is about three million higher than the figure recorded in the early ‘70s. Earlier this year, President Joseph Biden relaunched an initiative called “Cancer Moonshot,” which is focused on obtaining more funding for cancer research,…

WednesdaySep 28, 2022 9:00 am

Odyssey Health, Inc.’s (ODYY) Brain-Related Drug Development Programs Taking Aim at Conditions with High Unmet Clinical Needs

Odyssey is a medical company focused on products that offer clinical advantages to unmet clinical needs Its brain-related drug development programs are currently focused on treatments for concussion and the Niemann Pick Type-C (“NPC”) disease, both of which do not currently have approved treatments The company is also developing medical devices such as the intranasal drug delivery device, CardioMap, and Save-A-Life Scientists and specialists describe concussion, which is also referred to as mild traumatic brain injury (“mTBI”), as a spectrum. On the one hand, some concussed patients fully recover and do not require medical intervention or attention; on the other,…

TuesdaySep 27, 2022 10:30 am

NFL Reveals That Players Wearing Guardian Caps Reduced Concussion Rates by More than 50%

A lot of football players often suffer concussions because their sports usually involve contact. Concussions are brain injuries caused by a blow to an individual’s head, which may or may not result in the loss of consciousness. These injuries sometimes cause temporary cognitive symptoms and have no specific cure. Concussion symptoms include confusion, headaches, loss of memory, lack of coordination, nausea and vomiting, ringing in the ears, dizziness, excessive fatigue and sleepiness. Data from a 2017 study found that 99% of tested NFL players, 91% of college football players and 88% of CFL players suffered from various stages of chronic…

MondaySep 26, 2022 10:30 am

UBC Scientists Believe Insulin Tablet to Treat Diabetes May Soon Be Available

A team of scientists at the University of British Columbia has revealed that it is close to developing an insulin pill. Insulin is a hormone the pancreas produces. This hormone is used to control the amount of sugar or glucose in the blood. Insulin deficiency can cause increased blood sugar as well as severe health issues such as heart disease, blindness, nerve damage, kidney problems, amputation and erectile dysfunction. Currently, the only way to administer insulin is through injections with syringes, pens or pumps. A few years ago, however, MIT researchers developed a capsule that could inject up to 300…

MondaySep 26, 2022 9:45 am

Odyssey Health, Inc. (ODYY) Reports Added Evidence of Proposed Concussion Therapy’s Safety at High Doses

Medical product developer Odyssey Health Inc. is dedicated to creating solutions for a variety of life-quality situations, such as early detection of heart disease, saving choking victims and treating nervous system ailments Odyssey Health’s primary focus has been advancing its combined device and drug solution for brain concussion injuries through the clinical test process to commercial fulfillment The therapeutic solution, currently known as PRV-002, is designed to deliver a synthetic neurosteroid to injured brain tissue, where it can reduce swelling and sustain needed blood flow The company’s human testing has demonstrated safety with “no serious adverse events,” and Odyssey is…

FridaySep 23, 2022 10:30 am

Study Finds That Endometriosis Prognosis Worsens as CNS Metastasis Occurs

Endometriosis is a disorder that causes the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus to grow outside the reproductive organ. It is associated with menstrual irregularities and pain and is estimated to affect around 10% of American women of reproductive age. The condition develops into endometrial cancer when the endometrial cells grow out of control, leading to the development of a tumor. Unfortunately, there is no cure for endometriosis, and current treatments can only do so much to ease the condition’s symptoms so they don’t interfere with an individual’s day-to-day activities. Prior studies have found that patients with endometrial…

ThursdaySep 22, 2022 12:38 pm

New Research Finds Thinning Retina May Signal Onset of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurological disease that causes brain cells to shrink and die. It is characterized by memory problems, visual-spatial issues and impaired judgment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that around 5.8 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and similar dementias. Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, early diagnosis of the neurological condition can allow for treatment and a better quality of life. Researchers have long theorized that eyes, specifically the retina, can act as a window into the brain and allow physicians to diagnose Alzheimer’s during the early stages. Backed by a growing…

WednesdaySep 21, 2022 2:16 pm

Study Finds Using Social Media May Negatively Affect Youths’ Mental Health

In 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook, and within days, some 600 students had created their accounts on the social platform. Today, the number of users on the platform stands at 2.93 billion. Researchers theorize that the expansion of this social platform may have affected the mental well-being of youth. This is backed by CDC data, showing that between 2000 and 2007, the suicide rate among individuals aged between 10 and 24 was stable. However, in the period between 2007 and 2017, the rate increased by 57%. Given this trend, it is important to understand the relationship between the use of…