Cart is empty A new target for potential treatments for blast phase myeloproliferative neoplasm (BP-MPN), one of the most aggressive forms of leukemia, has been identified by a research team at the University of Oxford.
Cancer cells exploit alternative pathway to gather antioxidant lipids and evade cell death
Scientists have discovered tumors can tap a nontraditional pathway to acquire lipoproteins—molecules that transport fat in blood—which enriches cancer cells with an antioxidant shield to survive stress, according to new research from Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) published in Nature.
Studies identify predictors and outcomes in systemic sclerosis
The Very Early Diagnosis of Systemic Sclerosis (VEDOSS) criteria identify red flags as puffy fingers, abnormal nailfold capillaroscopy, and specific autoantibodies in patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon as a very early disease stage where patients do fulfill the classification criteria.
Endometriosis: Difficult childhood linked with greater likelihood of being diagnosed
About 1 in 10 women worldwide have endometriosis. This common condition causes tissue similar to the lining of the uterus to grow in other parts of the body. This can result in painful periods, chronic pain and even infertility.
Adolescents who smoke or vape may believe tobacco’s perceived coping benefits outweigh accepted health risks
Tobacco use in a variety of forms is common in adolescent life today, with over 2.25 million youth using.
Medical scans are big business and investors are circling. Here are three reasons to be concerned
Timely access to high-quality medical imaging can be lifesaving and life-altering. Radiology can confirm a fractured bone, give us an early glimpse of our baby or detect cancer.
The weight loss drug Mounjaro has been approved to treat sleep apnea. How does it work?
Last week, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved the weight-loss drug Mounjaro to treat sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep.
Gut microbiome study links Parkinson’s disease to environmental chemicals
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive and common neurodegenerative condition, typically characterized by involuntary shaking, stiffness, and slow movement. Beyond these motor symptoms, individuals often experience a range of non-motor issues, including significant gut problems such as constipation, inflammation, and increased intestinal permeability.
Anxiety is the most common mental health problem—here’s how tech could help manage it
Anxiety disorders are the world’s most common mental health problem. But it isn’t always easy to get professional help, with long waiting lists in many countries.
How physical activity protects the brain—cell by cell—in Alzheimer’s disease
Using advanced single-nuclei RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) and a widely used preclinical model for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers from Mass General Brigham and collaborators at SUNY Upstate Medical University have identified specific brain cell types that responded most to exercise.