Medical News Archives

Understanding the mechanisms behind cystic fibrosis infections

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes serious and sometimes fatal respiratory and digestive disorders. A new treatment, available since 2020, improves lung function and quality of life. However,…

Therapeutic potential of CD20 x CD3 bispecific antibodies

On Monday, March 25th, 2024, the U.S. FDA declined approval for Regeneron’s Odronextamab for two forms of lymphoma due to concerns over the progress of ongoing confirmatory trials. Cancer immunotherapy…

New research links social factors to cardiovascular risk in Asian American adults

June 30, 2024Medical News

Having more unfavorable social determinants of health, such as being unemployed, uninsured or not having education beyond high school, was associated with an increased likelihood of having risk factors for cardiovascular…

Lancet study reveals alarming global obesity trends in 2022

New study released by the Lancet shows that, in 2022, more than 1 billion people in the world are now living with obesity. Worldwide, obesity among adults has more than…

Understanding the genetics behind thyroid cancer to prevent unnecessary invasive treatments

June 30, 2024Medical News

Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine are hopeful new research could prevent up to 130,000 unneeded fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies of thyroid nodules and subsequent surgeries each year in…

Exercise reduces long-term COVID symptoms in young women

June 30, 2024Medical News

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the effects of physical activity (PA) on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms among young females. The protective role…

Can sugar-free biscuits cut appetite in overweight adults? New study explores

In a recent study published in EBioMedicine, a team of scientists evaluated the changes in endocrine responses and appetite associated with acute and repeated exposures to sweeteners and sweetness enhancers such…

Study finds elevated sodium consumption in heart disease patients

June 30, 2024Medical News

Individuals with heart disease stand to gain the most from a low-sodium diet but, on average, consume over twice the recommended daily sodium intake, according to a study being presented…

Microwave ablation offers a promising treatment option for multifocal papillary thyroid cancer

In a 10-center study, microwave ablation offered progression free survival rates and fewer complications than surgery in the treatment of a form of thyroid cancer known as papillary thyroid carcinoma…

Wastewater study sheds light on tracking cannabis use challenges

In a recent study published in the journal Water Research, researchers discussed the progress in wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) of cannabis use. Cannabis is the most used drug globally, and its…

Sit less, live healthier: Trial shows blood pressure drops with less sitting

June 30, 2024Medical News

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated whether reducing sitting time could effectively improve blood pressure (BP) among older adults. Study: Sitting Time Reduction and Blood Pressure…

Research highlights health risks posed by 2,6-DHNPs in drinking water

2,6-DHNPs, a group of disinfection byproducts (DBPs), are raising alarm bells for public health. These bad actors in the water world are tougher and more toxic than many other pollutants,…

Unlocking clotting mechanisms in caterpillar hemolymph for medical use

Blood is a remarkable material: it must remain fluid inside blood vessels, yet clot as quickly as possible outside them, to stop bleeding. The chemical cascade that makes this possible…

WHO calls for urgent action on rising neurological conditions worldwide

June 30, 2024Medical News

A major new study released by The Lancet Neurology shows that, in 2021, more than 3 billion people worldwide were living with a neurological condition. The World Health Organization (WHO)…

Research identifies optimal body weight to reduce cardiovascular risk in diabetes patients

June 30, 2024Medical News

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), identifies the optimum body weight range for adults with type 2 diabetes to…