BioMedWire Stocks Archives - Page 54 of 64

MondayAug 08, 2022 2:01 pm

Researchers Leverage Apps in Treatment of TBI

A 1999 report to Congress stated that traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are the top cause of disability and death in children and young adults in the United States. Two decades later, an estimated 2.8 million Americans sustain TBIs every year resulting in 280,000 hospitalizations and 50,000 fatalities. Depending on the region of the brain that received trauma, some patients have to deal with long-term effects, including speech difficulties, trouble with logic and understanding others, and apraxia. The cognitive deficiencies caused by TBIs can result in reduced brain activity and significantly impact the patient’s way of life. Although it is virtually…

FridayAug 05, 2022 10:15 am

Combining Immunotherapy with Anti-Rejection Drugs Can Treat Cancer, Prevent Kidney Transplant Rejection

Most kidney transplant patients usually stop taking their immunosuppressive drugs before starting cancer immunotherapy treatment to diminish the chances of their immune systems attacking the transplanted organs. However, a new study has found that combining standard antirejection medication and immune checkpoint inhibitors may benefit kidney transplant patients who suffer from terminal cancer. Immune checkpoint inhibitors are drugs designed to block checkpoints, which are proteins that prevent immune responses in the body from being too strong. Checkpoints also prevent T-cells from eliminating cancer cells. Blocking these checkpoints allows T-cells to eradicate cancer cells more effectively. The study’s objective was to look…

ThursdayAug 04, 2022 12:16 pm

Study Finds That Ketogenic Diet May Help Patients with Brain Cancer

New research has found that a ketogenic diet is feasible and safe for individuals with astrocytomas. A ketogenic diet is low in carbohydrates and high in fat. Astrocytomas are brain tumors that usually begin in cells known as astrocytes, which support nerve cells and occur in the brain or spinal cord. For their study, the researchers recruited 25 patients with astrocytomas who were each required to follow the Atkins diet and fast intermittently during an eight-week period. The modified ketogenic diet includes foods such as fish, butter, heavy cream, eggs, leafy green vegetables and bacon. The participants visited a dietician…

WednesdayAug 03, 2022 10:49 am

Research Finds That Tourism, Travel May Boost Mental Health

A new study has suggested that tourism should be viewed as an industry that offers real health benefits, in addition to being viewed as a recreational experience. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the Center for Precision Health at the Edith Cowan University in collaboration with the School of Business and Law, discovered that various aspects of being on holiday could have a positive influence on individuals with mental health conditions. Dr. Jun Wen, the study’s lead researcher, stated that the diverse team of experts on public health, tourism and marketing looked into how tourism could benefit individuals…

TuesdayAug 02, 2022 1:00 pm

Study Finds That Difficulty Sleeping, Financial Stressors Increase Mental Health Risk in University Students

New research on student well-being in the pandemic period has identified sleep difficulties and worsened financial situation as indicators of people with a heightened risk of developing mental health conditions. The findings, which were reported in the “BJPsychOpen” journal, will be useful to institutions of higher learning because they can help identify students with a high risk of developing mental health conditions and offer enhanced support to those students. For their study, researchers at the University of Warwick carried out a survey of more than 500 young adults who weren’t in higher education and almost 900 university students, between July…

MondayAug 01, 2022 9:47 am

Study Discovers Common Mechanism Behind Cancer Metastasis, Cardiovascular Disease

New research has identified a molecule that is involved in both cardiovascular disease and cancer metastasis. For cancer to become malignant, cells in tumors undergo various transformations that involve interactions between the tumor and an individual’s immune system. While most of the details involved in this process are unclear, evidence has shown that endothelial cell inflammation plays a key role in a tumor’s progression to metastasis. Endothelial cells usually form a layer lining the blood vessels in the body, helping regulate exchanges between the bloodstream and surrounding tissue. The study objective of the researchers at Hokkaido University was to look…

FridayJul 29, 2022 11:02 am

Study Suggests Coronavirus Vaccine May Be Linked to Temporary Changes in Menstrual Cycles

A new study has looked into the connection between menstrual health and vaccination against severe coronavirus infections. The researchers were focused on disproving reports that the coronavirus vaccine could affect menstruation cycles of women of reproductive age. These unfounded claims fostered vaccine skepticism among women as well as the general public, despite the lack of sufficient systematic research on the effects of the coronavirus vaccine on menstrual health. For their study, the researchers looked into the correlation between the SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID vaccination with changes in the menstrual cycle features of more than 3,000 premenopausal healthcare workers. The researchers…

ThursdayJul 28, 2022 11:06 am

Study Finds That Introducing Some Foods to Infants Early Reduces Risks of Allergies

New research has shown that allowing infants to taste foods that contain wheat, milk, eggs and peanuts as early as the age of three months may decrease an infant’s risk of developing a food allergy. The study, which was led by Professor Karin C. Lødrup Carlsen of the Institute of Clinical Medicine at the University of Oslo, discovered that children who were introduced to these allergenic foods weren’t as likely to develop food allergies by the time they were three years old. For a long time now, the Norwegian Directorate of Health has advised that parents postpone introducing food to…

WednesdayJul 27, 2022 11:23 am

Researchers Develop Blood Test to Improve Tumor Diagnosis, Monitoring

Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a tool that can detect additional mutations to help improve tumor diagnosis and monitoring. The scientists, who have in the past created a blood test to detect mutations in a glioma-linked gene, published their findings in “Clinical Cancer Research.” Gliomas are a common type of brain tumors that occur in adults. This advancement offers clinicians a strong tool to help uncover the presence of gliomas through the detection of mRNA in a patient’s blood. mRNA are pieces of the genetic material of tumor cells. Prior research was the first to highlight that this…

TuesdayJul 26, 2022 1:46 pm

Research Suggests How Individuals Can Control Unwanted Thoughts

Intrusive or unwanted thoughts are a common human experience. They often appear out of the blue, and in most cases, they tend to be unpleasant and unwanted. Unwanted thoughts and images can cause distress, especially when they force you to think about past traumatic or distressing events. Sometimes these thoughts can be associated with psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Nevertheless, intrusive thoughts are a normal part of life despite the distress they can cause, and it is possible for you to control them. According to a study by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, most people employ a…