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TuesdayNov 01, 2022 11:29 am

Study Finds Epigenetics May Revolutionize Treatment of Cancer

A new study has led to the discovery of new information about the role of epigenetics in cancer development. Epigenetics refers to the study of how an individual’s environment and behaviors cause changes that affect the way their genes work. The study, which was conducted by scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research in London, suggests that dark matter may change the detection and treatment of cancer. It may also facilitate the development of new tests for this illness, which will be useful in tailoring therapies. Prior studies have primarily focused on how structural changes to individual DNA, which cause…

MondayOct 31, 2022 11:16 am

New Research Uncovers Racial Disparities in Treatment of Heart Failure

New research has discovered racial disparities in the provision of treatment for advanced heart failure. The research, which was supported by the National Institutes of Health, found that Black individuals received life-changing treatments almost one-half as often as their White counterparts. Previous research has demonstrated that Black individuals are two times more likely to succumb to heart failure. This is in addition to having a higher risk for experiencing heart failure. For their research, investigators followed 377 patients who received the treatment at a selected center out of the 21 centers in America. White adults made up 277 of the…

FridayOct 28, 2022 9:44 am

Why Food Allergies May Be Increasing

Food allergies have become more common these past few years in both adults as well as children. Allergies are defined as the immune system’s overreaction to an antibody known as immunoglobulin E. This protein is usually produced by the immune system to help detect and attack invaders. When the body identifies a threat, it triggers histamine production, which in turn prompts an allergic reaction in an effort to eliminate the threat. You may notice that when an individual is reacting to something, their skin may itch and their tissues inflame; they may also wheeze, sneeze or cough. Data from the…

ThursdayOct 27, 2022 10:27 am

Researchers Discover New Way to Noninvasively Monitor Immune Cells Inside Tumors

Scientists have designed a new strategy to noninvasively track macrophages in tumors in the breast and brain. Macrophages are immune cells that play a crucial role in the immune system, carrying out a number of functions, including clearing out dead cells and digesting microorganisms. These cells are often recruited by cancer to increase resistance to treatment and support tumor growth. The Ludwig Cancer Research study, led by Davide Croci and Johanna Joyce, also involved their colleague Ruud B. van Heeswijk from the Lausanne University Hospital. Joyce stated that monitoring tumor-associated macrophages had the potential to substantially improve how various cancers…

WednesdayOct 26, 2022 2:48 pm

Study Finds Smart Watches Can Accurately Detect Atrial Fibrillation

New research has found that smart watches can be used to detect atrial fibrillation accurately using an electrocardiogram application. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm that may cause blood clots. It also heightens an individual’s risk of heart failure and stroke, among other heart-related complications. The research, which was conducted earlier this year, discovered that the Apple Watch could be used to diagnose this arrhythmia. For their study, the researchers looked into the accuracy of this device when testing individuals who had abnormal electrocardiograms. The lead author of the study, Dr. Marc Strick, stated that this technology was widely…

TuesdayOct 25, 2022 11:07 am

Researchers Develop Wireless Implant to Kill Cancer Cells in Brain Tumors

Glioblastoma is a deadly and aggressive type of cancer that develops in an individual’s brain or spinal cord. This fatal cancer, which has a 15-month median survival time, claims the lives of more than 10,000 Americans annually. Treatment for brain tumors usually involves surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible. Surgery is then followed by radiation or chemotherapy, which involves many visits to the hospital and severe side effects. Now, scientists at Stanford Med may have developed a new way to treat brain tumors. They have designed a small wireless implant that can treat patients with brain…

MondayOct 24, 2022 11:18 am

New Experimental Drug May Reverse Brain Damage Caused by Concussions

New research has discovered new information about how an experimental medication reverses neural damage linked to traumatic brain injuries. This discovery lays the foundation for a drug, which could help prevent the cognitive deficit that occurs after a concussion, to be developed in the future. The research was carried out by a team of scientists at the University of California, San Francisco. The primary objective of the research was to explore the integrated stress response signaling pathway. Environmental stresses usually trigger this pathway, often causing facilities that produce proteins in the cells to shut down. For their study, the researchers…

MondayOct 24, 2022 10:30 am

Silo Pharma Inc.’s (NASDAQ: SILO) Novel Ketamine Formulation Undergoing Safety Evaluation, Pursuing Regulatory Pathway

Ketamine used for decades in large doses for surgical anesthesia, low-dose treatments currently prescribed for pain relief, sedation, and treatment-resistant depression Silo’s time-released ketamine formulation SP-26 currently undergoing safety evaluation, study to uncover maximum tolerated dosing data for future trials SP-26 previously reported positive results in reducing neuropathic nerve pain Silo preparing FDA Pre-Investigational New Drug (“IND”) package for SP-26, intends to pursue 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway Ketamine was approved in the United States in 1970 and has been used extensively for surgical anesthesia. Since then, use of the drug in small doses has expanded considerably to treat pain and treatment-resistant…

FridayOct 21, 2022 1:53 pm

Study Finds Livers with a Cumulative Age of 100 Years

Scientists from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, and Andover, Massachusetts and TransMedics have discovered that there are transplanted livers that have a cumulative age exceeding one hundred years. The team of scientists studied those livers in order to find out why they were so resilient. They presented their discoveries at the 2022 Scientific Forum of the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. For their research, the scientists used the UNOS STAR file to locate livers that had a cumulative age equal to or exceeding one hundred years. They discovered that of the total number of livers transplanted in…

ThursdayOct 20, 2022 2:35 pm

Patient Plays Sax During Lengthy Surgery to Remove Brain Tumor

Last week, a musician had his brain tumor removed while fully conscious during a nine-hour surgery that took place in Italy. During the operation, which was carried out at the Paideia International Hospital in Rome, the 35-year old musician played his saxophone. This helped the surgeon map out different functions of the brain as he operated. Dr. Christian Brogna, the neurosurgeon who performed the operation, stated in an interview that there were no negative effects observed in the patient after the tumor was successfully removed. Brogna led a team of highly qualified specialists during the operation, which used state-of-the-art technology.…