Oncology & Cancer
New phase of breast cancer drug trial provides fresh hope for patients with incurable disease
Millions of patients with incurable breast cancer could benefit from new Welsh-led research.
Jun 07, 2022
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News tagged with incurable disease
Addiction
Eight things film and TV get wrong about drug and alcohol treatment
Drug use and addiction are popular themes in movies and television, but they often get things very wrong. Here are eight common myths about drugs you'll see on the silver screen.
May 30, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists discover molecule that kills pancreatic cancer cells
A research team led by scientists at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has discovered a molecule that inhibits the growth and metastasis of pancreatic cancer cells through the iron metabolism pathway. Their findings, ...
Mar 03, 2022
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Medical research
Parkinson's protein blueprint could help fast-track new treatments
Researchers have solved a decade-long mystery about a critical protein linked to Parkinson's disease that could help to fast-track treatments for the incurable disease.
Dec 23, 2021
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Medical research
Scientists identify role of protein behind rare Norrie disease; and find clues for treating hearing loss
A team of Mass Eye and Ear Scientists led by Albert Edge, Ph.D., working with research fellow Yushi Hayashi, MD, Ph.D., has identified the mechanism that can lead to deafness in the rare syndrome, Norrie disease. The researchers ...
Oct 05, 2021
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Medications
Transfer RNA may be a new drug for peripheral neuropathy
A team of scientists led by Erik Storkebaum of Radboud University's Donders Institute have deciphered the molecular mechanism underlying a form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) peripheral neuropathy. This disease affects both ...
Sep 03, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Symptoms, like pain and fatigue, often cluster in newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis
A recent Michigan Medicine study found that people newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis experience a myriad of significant symptoms that often cluster together.
Aug 20, 2021
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Medical research
Mini 3D brain models could speed up search for MS treatments
Tiny 3D models that mimic vital aspects of the human nervous system have been developed in a step that could accelerate drug research for neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS).
May 03, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer patients remember more information if doctors show empathy
Patients with incurable breast cancer remember more information about their treatment if their doctor is more empathic during consultations. These are the results of research by psychologists from Leiden University in collaboration ...
Nov 09, 2020
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Diabetes
Smart contact lenses that diagnose and treat diabetes
Diabetes is called an incurable disease because once it develops, it does not disappear regardless of treatment. Having diabetes means a life-long obligation of insulin shots and monitoring of blood glucose levels. But what ...
Apr 28, 2020
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