A common diabetes medication, metformin, has been found to alleviate knee pain in individuals with osteoarthritis (OA) and overweight or obesity, according to a study led by Monash University. Published in JAMA...
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New Graph Tool Helps Doctors Better Assess Blood Pressure Control
New Graph Tool Helps Doctors Better Assess Blood Pressure ControlA study from the University of Missouri reveals that a new type of graph can help doctors more accurately determine whether a patient’s blood pressure is...
New Drug Combination Shows Promise for Treatment-Resistant Colon Cancer
A groundbreaking combination therapy has demonstrated significant benefits for patients with KRAS G12C metastatic colorectal cancer that no longer responds to chemotherapy, according to a Phase 3 clinical trial led by...
Study Links Obesity to Increased Risk of Long-Term Neurological and Mental Health Symptoms After COVID-19
New research led by Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that individuals with excess weight are more likely to experience prolonged neurological and mental health symptoms after COVID-19, including headaches...
Ovarian Surgery Reduces Early Death Risk in BRCA-Positive Breast Cancer Patients
Women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variants who undergo surgery to remove their ovaries and fallopian tubes (BSO) significantly reduce their risk of early death, according to a new study by Cambridge researchers. Published...
New Molecular Test Enhances Diagnosis of Genetic COPD, Offering Hope for Early Detection
Researchers at National Jewish Health have developed an advanced molecular test that significantly improves the diagnosis of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), a genetic cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary...
Enhanced CAR T Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Resistant Lymphoma in Groundbreaking Trial
A next-generation “armored” CAR T cell therapy has demonstrated remarkable results in patients with B-cell lymphomas that resisted multiple treatments, including existing CAR T therapies. In a phase I...
Updated CDC Guidelines Advocate for Widespread Use of HIV Prevention Treatment nPEP
The CDC has updated its guidelines for Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP), a critical HIV prevention strategy, urging its integration into general medical practice. According to a commentary by Dr...
Online Physician-Led Nutrition Program Effectively Improves Health in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
A new study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine reveals that an online physician-led plant-based nutrition program significantly improves health outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes...
New CRP Test Speeds Up Diagnosis of Bacterial Meningitis
Researchers at Amsterdam UMC have developed a rapid and accurate diagnostic test for bacterial meningitis by measuring CRP protein levels in cerebrospinal fluid. Published today in The Lancet Regional Health...