Nuclear medicine treatment cures lethal form of ovarian cancer in preclinical setting
A new 225Ac-DOTA-based pre-targeted radioimmunotherapy (PRIT) system has been shown to cure a highly lethal form of advanced intraperitoneal ovarian cancer in a preclinical setting with minimal side effects. Targeting the HER2 protein, which is commonly expressed in ovarian cancer,…
Read MorePersonalized combination treatment turns on an immunometabolic switch to effectively control aggressive prostate cancer
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center established “proof-of-concept” for a new treatment approach that was able to effectively treat the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer. The treatment showed complete tumor control and long-lasting survival without…
Read MoreThe new paper urine test that could spot signs of cancer early
The new paper urine test that could spot signs of cancer early A simple paper test could catch cancer in the earliest stages, when it is easiest to treat. Similar to a pregnancy test, it analyses urine for tell-tale compounds,…
Read MoreIndigestion remedies: Turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole
Turmeric can be just as effective as omeprazole at reducing stomach acid associated with dyspepsia, according to a new study. Turmeric is a spice that has been traditionally used as an antacid in Southeast Asia. This is the first direct…
Read MoreRates of sexual dysfunction high in patients with schizophrenia
There is a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction among individuals with schizophrenia, according to a review published online Sept. 13 in JAMA Psychiatry. Théo Korchia, M.D., from Aix-Marseille University in France, and colleagues conducted a systematic literature review and meta-analysis…
Read MoreA mathematical model of the heart to revolutionize cardiac research
The iHEART simulator is a mathematical and computational model of the human heart entirely developed at Politecnico di Milano and designed for studying coronary artery disease. This is the focus of research published in Scientific Reports, titled “A comprehensive mathematical…
Read MoreChef Pati Jinich Shares Her Favorite Mexican Dishes – & How to Make Them for Your Family
September 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month — a time to celebrate and learn about Hispanic heritage, culture, and of course, food. Admittedly, I am not the person to tell you about the importance of, or the intricacies…
Read MoreNew study discovers how neurons die in Alzheimers disease
A research team has finally discovered how neurons die in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The team is led by Professor Bart De Strooper at VIB-KU Leuven and the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) at UCL and Dr. Sriram Balusu at…
Read MoreAI model for detecting ocular disease using retinal images
Artificial intelligence (AI) models have been validated for recognizing signs of eye diseases in retinal images, enhancing diagnosis, and risk stratification. Combining natural images and medical data, these models provide reliable disease prediction, thereby enabling efficient risk stratification in fields…
Read MoreMitochondrial GTP metabolism acts through mitochondrial dynamics factors to regulate reproductive aging
In a recent study published in the Developmental Cell Journal, researchers reported that reproductive aging in Caenorhabditis elegans is regulated through an interaction of the metabolism of mitochondrial guanosine-triphosphate (mGTP) and factors involved in mitochondrial dynamics. Study: Mitochondrial GTP metabolism controls…
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