by Technical University Munich Wolfgang Korisanski is one of the 24 patients who have already tested the new exoskeleton and electrical stimulation system for a study. In the background: Hossein Kavianirad (left) and Neha Das, researchers from Prof. Sandra Hirche’s department. Credit: Sabrina Bauer / TUM Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed...
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Some animals’ natural biological defenses could inspire new approaches to cancer prevention and treatment in humans
by Richard Harth, Arizona State University A new study analyzing diet, average plasma sugar levels and cancer prevalence in some 273 vertebrate species showed surprising results. The study found no significant link between diet and plasma sugar levels across nonhuman vertebrate species, suggesting that glucose regulation is likely influenced more by evolutionary and physiological adaptations than...
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Monoclonal antibody significantly reduces nasal polyps and need for surgery in Phase 3 clinical trial
by Justin Jackson , Medical Xpress Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps presents a substantial clinical burden, affecting nasal airflow, olfactory function, and quality of life. Epithelial barrier dysfunction and type 2 inflammatory responses drive disease progression. Treatments such as intranasal glucocorticoids and sinus surgery provide limited long-term relief and fail to...
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Molecular differences in pancreatic cancer of Black and white patients identified
by Henry Ford Health Ling Huang, Ph.D. performs research work at the Henry Ford Health Pancreatic Cancer Center in Detroit. Credit: Henry Ford Health Researchers have discovered race-associated molecular differences in tumors that may impact the way patients with pancreatic cancer respond to immunotherapies. The findings, which were recently published in the journal Cancer Research Communications, reinforce the...
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Targeted alpha therapy offers new hope for treating metastatic melanoma
Reviewed Chiba UniversityMar 12 2025 Metastatic melanoma, also known as stage IV melanoma, is a type of skin cancer that spreads to other parts of the body. It is one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer, with current therapies—including immunotherapy and targeted drugs—showing limited effectiveness. Radiotherapy is an emerging treatment for melanoma, but conventional beta-emitting radionuclide...
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New device developed to non-invasively break up kidney stones
Reviewed Universitat Politècnica de ValènciaMar 12 2025 A team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), belonging to the Research Institute for Molecular Imaging Technologies (I3M), has developed, together with the NITIUV Group of the La Fe Health Research Institute (IIS La Fe) in Valencia and the Biomechanics...
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Could a keto diet replace diabetes meds? New research explores the possibilities
By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc.Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Mar 11 2025 Could a ketogenic diet help you lose weight and ditch diabetes meds? New research reveals how cutting carbs may also ease inflammation and boost mental health — but experts say more trials are needed. Review: Ketogenic Diets for Body Weight Loss: A Comparison with Other Diets In a recent review...
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EYE CHANGES MAY BE EARLY WARNING FOR ALZHEIMER’S
MARCH 11TH, 2025POSTED BY RORY APPLETON – INDIANA U. (Credit: Getty Images) SHARE THIS ARTICLE You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. TAGS UNIVERSITY INDIANA UNIVERSITY Researchers have identified that an eye condition affecting the retina, the light-sensing tissue in the back of the eye, may serve as an early indicator for...
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Two-thirds of children classified BMI-overweight had normal fat estimated with waist-to-height ratio
Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Eastern Finland FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail image: Waist circumference-to-height ratio is a non-invasive and inexpensive tool for measuring fat mass overweight and obesity (adiposopathy) in paediatric practice. The QR code links to a waist-to-height ratio calculator developed on the basis of this study. Image: Andrew Agbaje.view more Credit: Andrew Agbaje. Body mass index (BMI) was almost three...
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Specialized blood vessels and nitric oxide found to be key to stem cell survival and immune evasion
Peer-Reviewed Publication Nagoya University FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail image: The bone marrow niche formed by CD200-positive vessels orchestrate stem-cell hierarchy and immune toleranceview more Credit: Keiko Itano An international group of researchers led by Kazuhiro Furuhashi (Nagoya University and Columbia University) and Joji Fujisaki (Harvard University and Columbia University) has identified an important mechanism that enables stem cells to...