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WednesdaySep 08, 2021 1:07 pm

Dog Study May Offer Insight into How Gliomas Impact the Immune System

A recently conducted study has found that in comparison with low-grade gliomas, high-grade gliomas in canines contain more immune cells linked to suppressing immune response. The study adds to evidence suggesting that these tumors may recruit immune cells which assist with immunosuppression. Its findings may be useful in the development of future glioma treatments for both dogs and humans. Gliomas are caused by support cells known as glial cells, which mutate and become cancerous. These cells are usually located throughout the spinal cord and brain. In canines, gliomas make up nearly 35% of all intracranial cancers and are the second…

WednesdaySep 08, 2021 9:30 am

AnPac Bio-Medical Science Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: ANPC) Symposium Highlights the Application of Biophysical Technology in Cancer Prevention and Treatment

AnPac Bio-Medical Science Co., Ltd. held its 2021 technical symposium, entitled “The Applications of Biophysical Technology in Cancer Prevention and Treatment” in Shanghai, China, on August 6, 2021 The symposium included attendees from various hospitals, universities, and Fortune 500 companies, including Thermo Fisher Scientific and AnPac Bio’s contract partner Roche Pharmaceuticals China A recent report from Frost & Sullivan ranked AnPac Bio at #3 in the world and 1st in China for the number of clinical samples analyzed amongst companies that offer next-generation early cancer screening and detection technology AnPac Bio-Medical Science (NASDAQ: ANPC) recently held its 2021 technical symposium…

WednesdaySep 08, 2021 9:00 am

Tryp Therapeutics Inc. (CSE: TRYP) (OTCQB: TRYPF) Completes Training for Upcoming Phase 2a Psychedelics Trial Targeting Eating Disorders

Tryp Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company focused on establishing new drug candidates that will provide effective alternatives to established treatments for responding to medical conditions with largely unmet needs The company is preparing to launch a clinical trial with a 25mg synthetic psychedelic drug candidate, TRP-8802, to determine its efficacy and safety in treating select eating disorders in combination with psychotherapy Tryp recently announced that its educational partner, Fluence, has completed training of the psychotherapists who will be involved in administering the drug candidate to help establish minimal variability in the data outcomes and grant the patients the best possible…

TuesdaySep 07, 2021 11:07 am

Bladder Cancer Identified Among Most Common Malignancies in Elderly

Oncology is a field of medicine that is focused on the treatment, prevention and diagnosis of cancer. Under this field is genitourinary oncology, a branch that is focused on cancer found in the reproductive system and the urinary system of women and men. The most common types of cancer under this branch include kidney, bladder and prostate cancer, which commonly occur in people aged 55 and above. We discuss them below. Kidney cancer This cancer is often diagnosed when an individual undergoes a test such as an MRI, a CT scan or an ultrasound for illness or pain, including back…

FridaySep 03, 2021 2:56 pm

Nearly 7 in 10 Americans Report Using Telehealth Services This Year

Recently released consumer data shows that almost 65% of broadband households in the United States have used a telehealth service this year. This is a significant increase from previous data which indicated that in 2019, only 15% of broadband households in the country had used a telehealth service. Parks Associates, the global research company that reported these findings, will share its data on healthcare trends on Aug. 31–Sept. 1, 2021, during the Connected Health Summit: Consumer Engagement and Innovation. The event, which is held every year, will feature sessions that highlight the revolutionary changes in the use of connected devices…

FridaySep 03, 2021 11:09 am

Brain Scientific Inc. (BRSF) Addressing Immediate and Long-Term Needs of the Neurological Marketplace

The need for neurological services is increasing while the gap in access to care for patients is only increasing Neurological services are facing the challenge of a more contagious variant, staff shortage, and trying to uncover the reason for long-term symptoms in those who have had COVID Brain Scientific (OTCQB: BRSF), a commercial stage healthcare company, is bridging the widening gap in patient access to care. Right now, the need for neurological care in the United States far outweighs the availability of neurologists and services. With the rise of the Delta Variant and new studies uncovering evidence that even mild…

ThursdaySep 02, 2021 9:30 am

Research Finds Fibromyalgia Patients More Prone to Social Media Addiction

Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic condition that causes tenderness of joints, tendons and muscles, as well as stiffness and pain. This condition has also been linked to anxiety, depression, sleep disorders and fatigue, which affects the daily lives of these patients both psychologically and physically. A recently conducted study assessed social media use in patients who suffer from this condition in an effort to determine the impact it had on sleep quality and ailment severity. The study’s findings were published in “Advances in Rheumatology.” For their study, the researchers recruited 205 patients all aged below 18, who used social media.…

WednesdaySep 01, 2021 10:01 am

With a Focus On AI and ML Technology, Brain Scientific Inc. (BRSF) Is Positioned to Take The Lead in Growing EEG Market

Brain Scientific focused on leveraging AI and ML to detect neurological diseases, aims to create comprehensive database of brain biomarkers to increase diagnosis accuracy Brain Scientific positioned to disrupt EEG market with FDA-cleared patented products that provide cost-effective brain imaging in any setting Current global EEG device market estimated at $956.1 million with CAGR of 8.7% from 2019 to 2026, expected to reach $1.6 billion by 2026 With more industries embracing artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning (“ML”) than ever before, Brain Scientific (OTCQB: BRSF), a commercial-stage healthcare company, is ahead of the curve in the neurology market with its…

WednesdaySep 01, 2021 9:30 am

More Americans Now Seeking Mental Health Treatment, Survey Finds

A survey on mood disorders that was recently published by the National Alliance on Mental Illness has found that cost is the main obstacle hindering individuals from accessing mental health care. Cost was also found to be the main reason individuals who were able to access care had to discontinue their treatment. In addition to this, the survey also found that most individuals didn’t even know how to find mental health support. NAMI chief medical officer Ken Duckworth stated that almost 50% of the individuals who participated in the survey weren’t sure whether they were eligible to receive care. Legal…

TuesdayAug 31, 2021 10:49 am

Experts Recommend That Colorectal Cancer Screening Start at Age 45

The U.S Preventive Services Task Force recently issued a guideline recommending that people at average risk for colorectal cancer start undergoing screening exams when they’re 45, as opposed to the conventional 50 years. This recommendation was prompted by the recent increase in colorectal cancer cases in individuals who are below 50. These changes, which were published on JAMA Network, align with recommendations from the American Cancer Society. Colorectal cancer is sometimes referred to as rectal cancer, colon cancer or bowel cancer. It usually begins in the rectum or colon, which make up part of the large intestine. Most cases of…