Oncology & Cancer
New research sheds light on how mesothelioma develops
Mesothelioma has been a high-profile disease at the center of several multibillion-dollar lawsuits, but the disease itself remains a medical mystery.
May 10, 2023
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Medical research
Cannabis use in adolescent years may create reproductive complications in women, according to new study
In a new study, University of California, Irvine researchers found that exposure to the compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, a component of cannabis) at a young age could lead to depleted ovarian follicles and matured eggs ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers identify mechanism involved in development and intensification of cancer treatment-related pain
A combination of chemotherapy and drugs that stimulate the immune system to combat cancer is increasingly used to control progression of the disease in patients. On the other hand, clinical studies show that the combination ...
Jan 30, 2023
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Addiction
Fentanyl vaccine potential 'game changer' for opioid epidemic
A research team led by the University of Houston has developed a vaccine targeting the dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl that could block its ability to enter the brain, thus eliminating the drug's "high." The breakthrough ...
Nov 14, 2022
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Medical research
Time-restricted eating improves health of firefighters
Firefighters are the heroes of our society, protecting us around the clock. But those 24-hour shifts are hard on the body and increase the risk of cardiometabolic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, as well as cancer. ...
Oct 4, 2022
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Medical research
Most doctors still believe in prescribing unnecessary antibiotics to treat asymptomatic infections, study suggests
An estimated 70% of primary care physicians reported in a survey that they would still prescribe antibiotics to treat asymptomatic infections based solely on a positive urine specimen. This is despite long-held medical guidelines ...
May 27, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Investigating cancer drug toxicity leads to a critical discovery
It's not often that a failed clinical trial leads to a scientific breakthrough.
May 4, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Nanoparticles can cross the placenta during pregnancy, potentially exposing fetus
Inhaled nanoparticles—human-made specks so minuscule they can't be seen in conventional microscopes, found in thousands of common products—can cross a natural, protective barrier that normally protects fetuses, according ...
Apr 20, 2022
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Medical research
Small trial targeting Epstein-Barr infections shows promise as multiple sclerosis treatment
A team of researchers at Atara Biotherapeutics has conducted a small Phase I clinical trial of a therapeutic called ATA188 that targets Epstein-Barr infections (EBV) as a treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). Representatives ...
Neuroscience
Long-lasting pain relief without opioids: Researchers develop a novel, local treatment for chronic pain
An investigation into the origins of the sensation of pain has led to the development of a novel and durable treatment for inflammatory pain that could be a promising alternative to opioids. The preclinical research was conducted ...
Oct 4, 2021
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