May 27, 2022
Machine learning is playing an ever-increasing role in biomedical research. Scientists have now developed a new method of using molecular data to extract subtypes of illnesses. In the future, this method can help to support the study of larger patient groups.
Algorithms help to distinguish diseases at the molecular level
May 27, 2022
In a new study, researchers find that the U.S. spends twice as much as the average high-income country on cancer care, but only has slightly better mortality rates.
High cost of cancer care in the U.S. doesn't reduce mortality rates
May 27, 2022
Before a tumor spreads from its original location to other parts of the body, it typically invades nearby lymph nodes. For more than a century, researchers have debated whether this invasion of lymph nodes helps the cancer spread (or metastasize) to other organs.
Cancer in Lymph Nodes May Help Tumors Spread by Enlisting Immune Cells
May 26, 2022
A large U.S. study shows 15 years of frozen egg thaw outcomes for women facing age-related fertility decline.
Frozen eggs more efficient option than IVF for women starting families later
May 26, 2022
Researchers investigated genes connected to lifespan. Their research uncovered specific characteristics of these genes and revealed that two regulatory systems controlling gene expression -- circadian and pluripotency networks -- are critical to longevity. The findings have implications both in understanding how longevity evolves and in providing new targets to combat aging and age-related diseases.
The secret to a longer lifespan? Gene regulation holds a clue
May 25, 2022
Researchers have taken the initial step in identifying what may be an effective way to detect gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) earlier in pregnancy, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment for what is the most common disorder of pregnancy.
Researchers identify biomarker panel that could help predict gestational diabetes in early pregnancy
May 25, 2022
A grim prediction made half a decade ago by epidemiologists and modelers has come true: More than 100,000 people are now dying from drug overdoses annually in the U.S.
May 25, 2022
A new study shows that a longer period of exclusive breastfeeding was associated with decreased odds of current asthma.
Longer duration of exclusive breastfeeding has protective effect on childhood asthma
May 25, 2022
About 1 in 1,000 pregnant women is diagnosed with cancer. Newer treatments, such as immunotherapy and targeted drugs, have not been evaluated in this group of patients.
New Drugs Raise Old Questions about Treating Cancer during Pregnancy
May 24, 2022
Higher blood levels of some antioxidants, but not others, were associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. More studies are needed to see if adding these antioxidants to the diet could help prevent or slow cognitive decline.
