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TuesdayDec 05, 2023 3:31 pm

Already-Approved Treatments Could Be Tested in Fight Against Brain Metastasis

A recent review of research papers on brain cancers that have metastasized to the lungs has discovered that already-approved treatments could be clinically tested as potential therapies against brain metastasis. The University of Bristol study also discovered genetic differences between smokers and nonsmokers. Brain cancer metastasis affects roughly 25,000 patients in the United Kingdom, with the cancers typically originating from the lungs or breasts and causing death in most of this patient class. Although substantial research efforts have been dedicated toward understanding primary lung cancer genetic mutation, much less is known about the cancer’s genetic environment once it spreads to…

MondayDec 04, 2023 12:32 pm

Topical Analgesics Emerge as Important Pain-Management Tools

Estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that more than 50 million individuals in America experienced chronic pain in 2021. Chronic pain is a common reason for patients to seek medical care. It can significantly impact an individual’s daily life as well as overall quality of life in the long-term, which makes its treatment crucial. Currently, opioids are commonly prescribed to help manage chronic pain. It is estimated that roughly 20% of patients who suffer from persistent pain are prescribed opioids. With the current opioid crisis affecting states across America and the fact that prescribed opioids…

FridayDec 01, 2023 11:55 am

Study Shows Autistic People Have Lower Life Expectancy Than General Population

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental and neurological disorder that affects how an individual interacts with others, as well as learns, behaves and communicates. While some individuals on the spectrum can learn to be independent, others require long-term support and care. Additionally, individuals on the autism spectrum are more likely to have mental-health conditions, with data showing that suicide rates are higher in this particular group. New research has found that individuals with autism who also have learning disabilities have heightened chances of dying prematurely in comparison to the general public. The researchers’ objective was to look into whether autism…

ThursdayNov 30, 2023 12:19 pm

Hidden Belly Fat Could Be a Precursor of Alzheimer’s Onset Years Later

Alzheimer’s is a progressive illness that often begins with mild loss of memory and confusion. This type of dementia involves parts of the brain that control memory, thought and language. Patients in very severe decline often have difficulty carrying out daily activities, which may include holding a conversation or responding to the environment. As of 2020, estimates showed that about 5.8 million individuals in America were living with Alzheimer’s disease. Projections show that one in every five women and one in every ten men will develop this condition in their lifetime. While the exact cause of the disease isn’t known,…

WednesdayNov 29, 2023 2:31 pm

Study Suggests Parkinson’s Could Be Linked to Onset of Stroke, Heart Disease

A study recently published in the “Scientific Reports” journal has found a potential link between Parkinson’s, strokes and the onset of heart disease. Researchers behind the study used a two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis to find links associations between cardiocerebrovascular illnesses and Parkinson’s disease (PD). While some past studies have surmised that cardiocerebrovascular conditions and PD are related, those studies are relatively controversial. The research team sought to investigate the potential effect of PD on cardiocerebrovascular disorders via the Mendelian randomization method. It leveraged data from 482,730 Europeans in the International PD Genomics Consortium’s publicly available genome-wide association study (GWAS) in…

TuesdayNov 28, 2023 12:31 pm

Autoimmunity Patients Face Cost, Diagnosis, Care Challenges

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system becomes dysfunctional and begins attacking healthy tissue and organs. More than 20 million Americans suffer from a myriad of autoimmune diseases, such as thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, that can significantly impact their quality of life. Many autoimmune patients often have to deal with years of misdiagnosis and untreated symptoms before they finally receive a proper diagnosis. Since a majority of autoimmune diseases have no cure, patients such as Beth VanOrden from Athens, Texas, have to take various medications to manage symptoms for the rest of their lives. VanOrden suffers from Hashimoto’s…

MondayNov 27, 2023 2:22 pm

Study Says Patients on Gene Therapy Need Long-Term Monitoring

Sickle cell disease is a genetic illness that modifies the shape of red blood cells into a crescent or sickle shape, causing serious health issues and heightening the risk of patients developing blood cancer. A recently conducted study has found promising results concerning gene therapy’s potential in curing genetic illnesses. These findings providing new insights into what happens in the human body following treatment. For their study, the researchers examined samples obtained from sickle cell disease patients who underwent gene therapy as part of a trial conducted by Boston Children’s Hospital. They then observed the genetic changes in each patient’s…

WednesdayNov 22, 2023 1:57 pm

Amazon Gives Prime Members Round-the-Clock Virtual Healthcare Access at Reduced Cost

Amazon, which was founded in 1994, has grown from an online bookstore that competed with Barnes & Noble and local booksellers to a conglomerate involved a range of industries. The company recently recorded a new milestone, launching virtual healthcare through its One Medical service. This healthcare program can be accessed by members of Amazon Prime, either annually at $99 or monthly at $9. This is quite a steal, especially when compared to rates of nonmembers, which stand at $198 annually and $18 monthly. The One Medical service has different offerings, including its Treat Me Now feature, which offers guidance on…

TuesdayNov 21, 2023 2:16 pm

Study Finds DNA Loops in Brain Tumors in Kids Amplify Relapse Risk

Medulloblastoma is a rare type of brain tumor that is primarily found in children. It is estimated that about 350 cases of this illness are diagnosed annually. This cancer often resists treatment, which involves a combination of radiation, surgery and chemotherapy. This, combined with the disease’s various subtypes, has made it harder for scientists to develop new therapies. Now, new research has discovered that medulloblastoma patients with tumors that contain circular extrachromosomal DNA have a heightened risk of relapse and mortality. For their research, the scientists compiled a database of patients with medulloblastoma using data from patients diagnosed at Rady’s…

MondayNov 20, 2023 3:24 pm

Study Shows Patients Afflicted by Inflammatory Arthritis Face Numerous Mental Challenges at Work

A new study has found that individuals with inflammatory arthritis are plagued with psychological challenges that make it hard for them to maintain employment. The study, conducted by the Hospital for Special Surgery, was recently presented at the American College of Rheumatology Convergence 2023. One of the researchers involved in the study, Joan Westreich, stated that research had indicated that individuals suffering from inflammatory arthritis had a heightened risk for work disability, which could greatly impact their lives. Westreich also that within a decade of diagnosis, about 40% of those living with this condition wouldn’t be able to work. While…