Report highlights increasing use of targeted therapies before surgery for cancer treatment
Breast, bladder, and pancreatic cancers are increasingly being treated with a broad range of therapies before a patient undergoes surgery, and cancer stage at diagnosis continues to be a leading factor in determining a person's survival rate for all types of cancer, according to the first-ever annual cancer report from the National Cancer Database (NCDB) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Cancer Programs.
New immune therapy improves survival and reduces tumor burden in glioblastoma
The Wistar Institute's David B. Weiner, Ph.D. -; Executive Vice President, director of the Vaccine & Immunotherapy Center and W.W. Smith Charitable Trust Distinguished Professor in Cancer Research -; and his lab have successfully tested a new immune therapy that, in preclinical lab testing, reliably improves survival and reduces tumor burden in glioblastoma.
Eviction of encroachments in waterbodies in Chennai and suburbs likely to start soon
Eviction of land encroachments in Chennai water bodies to resume after crucial committee meeting on Wednesday.
New algorithm identifies tumor cells driving aggressive cancer growth
The first computer algorithm capable of identifying which tumor cells are driving aggressive cancer growth has been developed by Cancer Research UK-funded scientists from UCL and The Francis Crick Institute.
Study reveals vast majority of U.S. states experiencing decline in drugstores
About 1 in 3 U.S. retail pharmacies have closed since 2010, with the vast majority of states experiencing an overall decline in drugstores in recent years, according to a new study from researchers at USC and the University of California, Berkeley.
Human ability to process numbers traced to unexpected brain region
New research reveals the unique human ability to conceptualize numbers may be rooted deep within the brain.
Upcoding practices by hospitals lead to billions in extra payments
In five states over nearly a decade, hospitals have increased how frequently they document patients as needing the highest intensity care, which has led to hospitals receiving billions in extra payments from health plans and government programs, according to a new RAND study.
Study shows lasting benefits of anti-hormonal therapy in postmenopausal women
Today, women with estrogen-sensitive breast cancer receive anti-hormonal therapy. Researchers now show that postmenopausal women with low-risk tumors have a long-term benefit for at least 20 years, while the benefit was more short-term for younger women with similar tumor characteristics who had not yet gone through the menopause.
Advanced modeling unveils hidden costs of global chikungunya infection
The health and financial implications of the emerging threat of mosquito-borne chikungunya viral infection have most likely been significantly underestimated, with total costs probably approaching US$ 50 billion in 2011-20 alone, suggests a comprehensive data analysis, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.
New body launches today to aid churches in seeking funding
Churches in Jamaica are expected to find it easier to get international funding for their humanitarian projects with the launch of the Caribbean Council for Ethical and Financial Accountability (CCEFA) on Wednesday at The University of the West...
The Sunshine Fund shines a light on how unique equipment can provide support for autism in the North East
It's day two of the Chronicle Sunshine Fund's Christmas campaign and we are shining a light on how unique equipment can provide support for autism
Almost nobody can work out which jug fills up with water first in tricky brainteaser
The tricky brainteaser needs a closer look to discover which channels are connected to the jugs. It's only by closely examining them can the correct answer be found
Strike disruptions significant
The average number of letters people receive has dropped significantly over the years — down to just two per week compared to seven per week in 2006, according to Canada Post.
Disrupted sleep-wake rhythms linked to liver disease progression
The prevalence of MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) is exploding in most regions of the world, boosted by increased obesity and sedentary lifestyles. MASLD (formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) is already the most common liver disorder: it affects 30% of adults and between 7% and 14% of children and adolescents, and this prevalence is predicted to rise to more than 55% of adults by 2040.
Inside Greater Manchester's failing mental health trust as it's slammed by inspectors again
Wards were found to be dirty and poorly maintained while patients said they didn't feel safe and staff lacked training
Government's Marsden Fund cuts: All humanities, social sciences research funding slashed
Cutting all research funding for the fields is a massive step backwards, critics say.
UK under threat from 'quintupledemic' before Christmas as fears rise over five diseases
The UKHSA has calmed fears over the 'quintupledemic' despite the health expert's warning, stressing that mpox is not a winter illness
394 Students in Kildare Benefit from STEM Passport for Inclusion Initiative
The initiative is co-funded by Microsoft Ireland and Research Ireland, has focused on offering underrepresented students, particularly girls, a supported pathway into Science, technology, engineering,...
UK at risk of 'quinthrupledemic' before Christmas as five diseases could strike at same time
The UK could be hit by a quinthrupledemic before Christmas, health experts have warned. The country could be hit by five different diseases at once, putting the NHS under immense strain
Horrifying moment woman is attacked by a SHARK while diving
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Influencer Lilian Tagliari was swimming among 50 nurse sharks in The Maldives early last month when one suddenly took a bite out of her right leg.
Over 140 'vital' new homes are being built across three Bristol sites
The properties will be rental and shared ownership
Bar-Ilan Study: Early Islamic Soil-Enrichment Offers Solutions to Modern Agricultural Challenges
The research sheds light on the innovative use of water-harvesting and soil-enrichment technologies developed in the early Islamic period and their continued relevance.
Fears UK could face 'quintupledemic' this month with five diseases hitting at once
Dr Joseph Ambani has warned that the UK could be under threat from a quintupledemic - five waves of diseases hitting at the same time - before the end of the year
Professor Tim Spector says breakfast superfood can cut cholesterol - in spite of 'high fat content'
Professor Tim Spector has urged people to make the change at breakfast, using it instead of butter on their toast, and said it could prevent heart disease and stroke
Mexican American women show highest rates of medication nonadherence after stroke
Women who have had a stroke may be less likely than men to take medications to prevent a second stroke, with Mexican American women reporting the highest rates of nonadherence, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
Doctor warns on seven 'silent killers' that are hard to spot - with signs to watch for
Cancer treatments have come on over recent years but it is still vital to spot it early to have the best chance of beating it
China retaliates against US with bans on critical materials for semiconductors and defense
China imposed export controls on gallium and germanium in 2023, two metals that are vital parts of the semiconductor, telecommunications, and electric vehicle industries. Exporters need to...
'Superfood' served by King Charles and Camilla at lavish banquet 'lowers cholesterol'
King Charles and Camilla hosted a three-course state dinner at Buckingham Palace in honour of the Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bin Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani
Cute mammals return to Devon after a century
They were shipped in from Scotland
Nursing homes fell behind on vaccinating patients for covid
It seems no one is taking covid-19 seriously anymore, said Mollee Loveland, a nursing home aide who lives outside Pittsburgh.
Home physical therapy, telerehabilitation aid Parkinson's motor...
Supervised exercises may safely improve motor function and quality of life in people with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease, a study shows.
Isro postpones Proba-3 launch after finding anomaly
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has rescheduled the launch of PSLV-C59 to Thursday due to an 'anomaly' detected in the PROBA-3 spacecraft. The launch was originally scheduled for Wednesday at 4.08 pm from the spaceport in Sriharikota. The anomaly was identified by scientists at the European Space Agency (ESA), who requested the rescheduling of the launch. The PROBA-3 mission, a joint project between ESA and ISRO, aims to study the Sun's corona using two spacecraft that will fly in formation. The launch will provide valuable insights for ISRO's future solar missions, including the Aditya-L1 mission which was launched in September 2023.
SRF awards $230,000 grant to advance research on SYNGAP1-Related Disorders
The SynGAP Research Fund (SRF) has awarded a $230,000 grant to The Jackson Laboratory Rare Disease Translational Center to characterize a mouse model for SYNGAP1-Related Disorders, (SRD), a severe neurodevelopmental disorder marked by seizures, intellectual disabilities, and motor and behavioral challenges.
Sidmouth’s donkeys help NHS staff reconnect and recharge
Overworked NHS staff find comfort and calm at Sidmouth’s Donkey Sanctuary, where mindfulness and donkey therapy create a perfect retreat
Coastal retreat in Alaska is accelerating because of compound climate impacts, researchers warn
The overlapping effects of sea level rise, permafrost thaw subsidence, and erosion may lead to land loss in Arctic coastal regions that dwarfs the land loss from any single one of these climate hazards, ...
Leaded gasoline's legacy
Children exposed to leaded gasoline likely caused a spike in mental health illness and personality changes that affected entire generations of people in the United States, a new study has found.
Heart medication may slow the progression of Huntington's disease
Research indicates β-blockers may reduce the risk of motor diagnosis and slow symptom progression in Huntington's disease, suggesting new management approaches.
Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad ban
Some foods typically considered healthy are classed as 'junk food' under new legislation.
Police, villagers join hands to rescue 60 sheep trapped in Chitravathi riverbed after flash flood
Police and villagers unite to rescue 60 sheep from flash flood in Gorantla mandal, showcasing resilience and unity.
Innovative approach predicts most effective medication for cancer patients
A new method can improve treatment for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia by predicting which medication will be most effective.
Teeth-retainer system can supply steady high doses of levodopa
A pump that’s worn as part of a teeth retainer can continuously release high daily doses of levodopa in Parkinson's patients, a study says.
Calls for urgent action to policy makers as research reveals real extent of human trafficking
New research by academics has revealed a more accurate estimate of those trafficked across the world, from 49.6 million to 65.3 million, with urgent action needed to prevent this criminal exploitation ...
Research paper evaluates clinical psychology education and accreditation in India
Shortage of clinical psychologists in India due to discontinuation of MPhil program raises concerns about education and accreditation standards.
Ancient maize genomes reveal the early evolutionary history of commercially important flint and dent varieties
A study published in Cell uncovers the deep evolutionary roots of flint and dent maize (also commonly known as "corn"), two foundational varieties central to modern maize breeding and cultivation.
Ancient texts reveal how Mesopotamian humans experienced emotions in their bodies
From feeling heavy-hearted to having butterflies in your stomach, it seems inherent to the human condition that we feel emotions in our bodies, not just in our brains. But have we always felt––or ...
Biomarker discovery offers hope for aggressive breast cancer treatment
A new study led by Lund University in Sweden has solved a years-old mystery: which patients with aggressive breast cancer are helped by a targeted cancer treatment that had been under development but was shelved.
Study confirms two forms of longtooth groupers in Asia are separate species of fish
A team of marine biologists from the Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency, the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History, also in Japan, and the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, ...
Israel says deaths of six hostages in Gaza probably linked to Israeli strike
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -The deaths of six Israeli hostages whose bodies were recovered from Gaza in August were probably linked to an Israeli airstrike against Hamas near where they were being held, the Israeli military said on Wednesday. "At the time of the strike, the military had no information, not even a suspicion, that the hostages were in the underground compound or its vicinity," the military said in a statement about the investigation into the hostages' deaths. The military said the airstrike occurred in February while the bodies of the hostages were recovered in late August.
Professor Peter Falkai suggests promising new directions in schizophrenia treatment
In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview, distinguished psychiatrist Professor Peter Falkai suggests promising new directions in schizophrenia treatment through his groundbreaking research on brain plasticity and myelin regeneration.
GCC plans new link between Virugambakkam canal and Cooum to tackle flooding
GCC plans to connect Virugambakkam canal to Cooum river for flood management, conducting studies and improving infrastructure.
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