More people with type 1 diabetes are living longer, but global inequalities still exist The number of people aged 65 and older with type 1 diabetes increased from 1.3 million in 1990 to 3.7 million in 2019, while death rates fell 25% from 4.7 per 100,000 population in 1990 to 3.5 in 2019, finds an analysis of ... Jun 12, 2024 0 0
Researchers explore the safety, efficacy and bioactivity of herbal medicines Herbal medicines have been an integral part of traditional health care systems worldwide, dating back thousands of years. These natural remedies, rooted in cultural traditions, are now experiencing a resurgence in popularity ... Jun 12, 2024 0 3
Avoidable deaths during COVID-19 associated with chronic hospital nurse understaffing A new study published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies showed that individuals with COVID-19 were more likely to die in hospitals that were chronically understaffed before the pandemic. This study is one of ... Jun 12, 2024 0 0
Towards molecular and phenotypic characterization of VEXAS syndrome VEXAS syndrome is a rare, adult-onset, life-threatening autoinflammatory disease caused by a genetic mutation. The pathophysiology is still unknown, but new work presented at the 2024 congress of EULAR—The European Alliance ... Jun 12, 2024 0 1
Case study reveals important new details about rare second cancers related to CAR-T therapy A new detailed analysis of a patient's second cancer after receiving CAR-T therapy for the initial cancer provides rare but important insights intended to offer helpful guidance for oncologists and pathologists about the ... Jun 12, 2024 0 5
Risk of secondary cancers after CAR-T cell therapy low, according to large study A large study by researchers at Stanford Medicine has found that the risk of secondary blood cancers after CAR-T cell therapy—a cell-based cancer treatment that exploded on the scene in 2017 as a treatment for intractable ... Jun 12, 2024 0 14
Anlotinib plus STUPP: A new hope for glioblastoma patients Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is among the most aggressive forms of brain tumors, with few effective treatment options and a bleak prognosis. The current standard of care (SOC), known as the STUPP regimen, includes surgical ... Jun 12, 2024 0 1
Study finds major hearing difficulties in people over 90 A study from the University of Gothenburg examined a scarcely studied group in the context of hearing: People over 90. When it comes to age and hearing problems, we often talk about younger elderly (65–79 years) and older ... Jun 12, 2024 0 0
New thesis on biomarkers for hepatocellular carcinoma Robin Zenlander from the Gastroenterology and Rheumatology Unit at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge, is defending his thesis titled "Biomarkers in hepatocellular carcinoma," on 13 June, 2024. Jun 12, 2024 0 0
Researchers develop a novel device for precise at-home sleep apnea testing Researchers at UNIST have developed an innovative device designed for precise diagnosis of sleep apnea, utilizing a smartphone application in the convenience of one's own home. Jun 12, 2024 0 1