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MondayFeb 05, 2024 10:45 am

Scientists Start Trialing First Blood Test Against Brain Cancer

Brain tumors, which affects thousands of individuals around the globe, can be diagnosed using various imaging techniques, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans. Some tumors cannot be diagnosed using these techniques, however, which makes it hard for them to be detected earlier. In the United Kingdom, brain tumors kill more individuals aged 40 and below than any other cancer. Now, researchers have developed a blood test that may revolutionize the diagnosis of brain cancer. The blood test, called the TriNetra-Glio test, may help diagnose patients with different types of brain cancer earlier, which could eliminate the…

FridayFeb 02, 2024 12:48 pm

New Study Challenges Perception of Males Being More Susceptible to Autism

A research team led by Manish Kumar Tripathi, a neuroscientist from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has published findings challenging the idea that males are more susceptible to autism than females. The team studied the condition in a mouse model and found that both male and female brains have equal chances of developing the condition. Autism is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how individuals learn, communicate, behave and interact with others. While autism is diagnosable at nearly any age, it is typically classified as a “developmental disorder” because its symptoms usually appear in the first two years of…

ThursdayFeb 01, 2024 2:12 pm

Why Prescription Drugs Can Be Costly

Prescription drugs have had a significant impact on human society. From treating temporary conditions and controlling chronic conditions, prescription drugs have been critical to preserving long-term health and quality of life for millions of people for well over a century. However, prescription drugs tend to be quite expensive in the United States when compared to other countries. A 2023 RAND Corporation study found that brand-name prescription drug prices in the U.S. were 3.44 times higher compared to 32 similar nations. According to a Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll, 8 in 10 U.S. adults believe prescription medication prices in the…

WednesdayJan 31, 2024 12:16 pm

Dietician Tips for Boosting Muscle Mass, Living Longer

Humans need a healthy amount of muscle mass to stay spry and healthy, especially as they age. High muscle mass helps to increase metabolism and makes it easier to maintain a healthy weight level, says Washington, D.C., dietician Caroline Thomason, RD, CDCES. She explains that muscles are among the most metabolically active tissues in the body and contribute a great deal to healthy aging as they keep an individual’s metabolism functioning at optimal levels. Unfortunately, muscle mass typically decreases as we age, losing its strength, size and function. On top of making it harder to take part in physical activities,…

MondayJan 29, 2024 12:55 pm

Researchers Propose New Way to Classify Parkinson’s Disease

A multinational team of researchers has proposed a new way of classifying Parkinson's disease (PD) that accounts for all the underlying complex biological processes involved in the progressive disorder. Led by Dr. Antony Lang, a neurologist, a senior scientist at Krembil Brain Institute and a professor at the University of Toronto Department of Medicine, the research team developed the new classification model to account for the biological determinants of Parkinson’s Disease. Although researchers have spent several decades developing more and more advanced means of testing for and diagnosing PD, most diagnostics methods rely on the presence of motor symptoms such…

FridayJan 26, 2024 11:18 am

Scientists Uncover Vital T-Cells in Kids’ Brains That Could Fight Brain Cancers

La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) scientists have uncovered a critical T-cell in children’s brains that could help fight pediatric brain tumors. The research team published a study in the journal “Nature Cancer” outlining how the cancer-killing T cells may already be fighting cancer cells in a small portion of pediatric brain cancer patients. According to study colead, UC San Diego assistant professor and LJI clinical associate Anusha Preethi Ganesan, MD, says pediatric patients may benefit the most from immunotherapy. Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that leverages a patient’s immune system to kill cancer cells. It is a…

ThursdayJan 25, 2024 2:50 pm

Study Explains Why Immunotherapy Could Trigger Colitis in Cancer Patients

Immunotherapy is a relatively new type of cancer treatment that involves strengthening the immune system and boosting its ability to identify and kill cancer cells. A recent study has found that a type of immunotherapy called checkpoint inhibitors, which prevent checkpoint proteins from binding with partner proteins, can also induce immune-related adverse events (irAEs) in cancer patients. Although immune checkpoint inhibitors have exhibited significant promise in cancer treatments, checkpoint inhibitor-induced toxicities can affect virtually any organ after treatment. Scientists have now found that colitis is one of the most common and severe toxicities that occur in cancer patients who undergo…

WednesdayJan 24, 2024 1:10 pm

SEO Tips to Enhance Online Visibility of eCommerce Retailers

The internet represents a major playing ground for retailers looking to widen their market base and increase their profits. Retail e-commerce reached around $5.2 trillion in 2021 alone, and online sales are predicted to hit an estimated $8.1 trillion in 2026. But with 12 to 24 million online stores fighting for visibility on the internet, getting customers to consistently visit your e-commerce store and make regular purchases can seem like an insurmountable challenge. E-commerce search engine optimization (SEO) encompasses a suite of strategies that virtual businesses can use to drive organic traffic to their sites and improve sales. These strategies…

TuesdayJan 23, 2024 12:44 pm

Novel Brain Scan Technique Exposes Vulnerability of Gliomas

A South Korean research team has discovered a novel brain scan technique that has the potential to revolutionize glioblastoma diagnosis and treatment. Led by Severance Hospital’s Professor Yun Mijin and Director C. Justin Lee from the Center for Cognition and Sociality, the research the team developed a novel imaging technique that can observe the tumor microenvironment directly. The imaging procedure leverages a mechanism where brain astrocytes take up elevated acetate levels and become hazardous reactive astrocytes. Using this mechanism in the imaging technique granted the research team unprecedented insight into the tumor microenvironment and opened the door to the development…

MondayJan 22, 2024 10:54 am

Small Study Shows Existing Drug Could Reduce Opioid Administration After Surgery

A pilot study by researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina has revealed that an FDA-approved drug could help reduce the need for opioid administration after surgery. Scientists from the university’s Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine (MUSC) found that an already-approved drug called N-acetylcysteine (NAC) could reduce pain levels in patients after spinal surgery, thereby limiting the need for opioids. The pilot study involved spinal surgery patients who received traditional pain-relief treatments as well as NAC after surgery. The researchers found that these patients had lower pain scores and asked for fewer opioids after their spinal surgeries compared…