Swallowable sensors could pinpoint gut movement problems for patients Scientists have developed an ingestible capsule dotted with sensors that can detect pressure in a patient's guts and detect points of failure. Mar 19, 2024 0 42
People who are 'double jointed' may be at heightened risk of long COVID, says study People who are "double-jointed," a condition formally known as generalized joint hypermobility, may be at heightened risk of long COVID, suggests a case-control study published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health. Mar 19, 2024 0 256
Air quality around planned new schools in England 'alarmingly poor,' says study The air quality around planned new schools in England is "alarmingly poor," with 86% of sites exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) targets on major air pollutants, reveals an analysis published in the Archives of Disease ... Mar 19, 2024 0 32
Similar DNA changes found in cells of both smokers and e-cigarette users E-cigarette users with a limited smoking history experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and University of Innsbruck. Mar 19, 2024 0 42
Genetic test identifies patients with triple negative breast cancer who are unlikely to respond to immunotherapies Researchers have developed a genetic test that can identify how patients with triple negative early-stage breast cancer will respond to immunotherapy drugs. This means that patients who are unlikely to respond to these drugs ... Mar 19, 2024 0 7
New data show pembrolizumab improves breast cancer outcomes regardless of age or menopausal status New data from the KEYNOTE-756 phase 3 clinical trial show that adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to chemotherapy before and after surgery for breast cancer leads to better outcomes for patients regardless of their ... Mar 19, 2024 0 1
Exercise shown to help patients with advanced breast cancer, especially if they are suffering with pain Taking part in an exercise program reduced pain and fatigue, and improved quality of life for people with metastatic breast cancer, according to new results of a trial presented at the 14th European Breast Cancer Conference. Mar 19, 2024 0 1
Atezolizumab addition to chemotherapy after surgery does not improve survival for triple negative breast cancer: Study Patients with triple-negative breast cancer do not benefit from the addition of atezolizumab to their post-surgery chemotherapy treatment, according to the results of a large phase 3 clinical trial presented at the 14th European ... Mar 19, 2024 0 1
HIV in cell culture can be completely eliminated using CRISPR-Cas gene editing technology, increasing hopes of cure New research presented early ahead of this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024, Barcelona, 27-30 April) from a team of researchers in the Netherlands shows how the latest ... Mar 19, 2024 0 72
Knitting brings calmness and structure to the lives of people with mental illness, shows study A study from the University of Gothenburg shows that knitting is beneficial for people living with mental health issues. Knitting is described as a way of bringing a sense of calm and giving life structure. Mar 19, 2024 0 1