There are dozens of studies, innovations, and research findings released everyday by institutions and clinics across the world. Here’s a look at some of the other notable health reports from May 9.
Two Brigham scientists honored for their work on gene and cell therapies
At the 2022 World Medical Innovation Forum, Mass General Brigham investigators presented their high potential new technologies as part of the “First Look: New Gene and Cell Therapy Technologies” session.
Hypertensive pregnancy disorders linked to higher risk of cardiac events later in life
Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), such as gestational hypertension or preeclampsia, are at a higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life.
Racial Gap in Completed Doctor Visits Disappeared in 2020 as Telemedicine Adopted
Historically, there has been racial inequity when it comes to primary care appointments, which are vital for managing and preventing chronic disease.
Nonlethal parasites reduce how much their wild hosts eat, leading to ecosystem effects
A new study led by Washington University in St. Louis uses a mathematical model and a global meta-analysis to highlight the cascading consequences of common parasitic infections in wild animals on terrestrial ecosystems.
Quantifying Cognitive Decline in Dogs Could Help Humans With Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers have found that a suite of complementary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline.
Hypertensive pregnancy disorders linked to future cardiac events
Women who experienced complications related to developing high blood pressure, or hypertension, during pregnancy had a 63% increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life, according to research funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health.
Text messaging program linked to improved lifestyle risk factors for heart attack survivors
A text messaging program successfully supported, informed and motivated people after a heart attack on how to prevent a second heart attack, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association’s flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.
COVID-19 has negatively impacted how auditors work
COVID-19 has disrupted financial statement auditing globally and impacted group dynamics in an industry vital to the health of the economy, according to a new study.
Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Neuropathy from Spinal Cord Injuries
An international team of researchers, led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, report that a gene therapy that inhibits targeted nerve cell signaling effectively reduced neuropathic pain with no detectable side effects in mice with spinal cord or peripheral nerve injuries.
Scientists identify a new drug that halts recurring brain tumor growth
When a non-metastatic brain tumor—a meningioma—recurs after surgery and radiation treatment, a patient is out of options.
Strategy overcomes EZH2 inhibitor resistance in SMARCB1 mutated cancer
Inhibitors of the protein EZH2 are effective against cancers with SMARCB1 mutations such as rhabdoid tumors in children.
Moffitt Researchers Identify Key Factors Impacting Adaptive Therapy
Researchers in the Center of Excellence for Evolutionary Therapy at Moffitt Cancer Center have been investigating an alternative treatment approach called adaptive therapy that focuses on maintaining disease control instead of complete tumor cell elimination.
Effects of Breastfeeding on Maternal Mental Health
A new systemic review of the literature examines the effects of breastfeeding on maternal mental health to inform breastfeeding recommendations.
T Cell Behavior Determines Which Tumors Respond to Treatment
When immune cells called T lymphocytes infiltrate malignant tumors, the genetic program of those T cells and the developmental path they then follow, may affect their response to immunotherapy and predict overall patient survival, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.
Multi-Tasking Wearable Continuously Monitors Glucose, Alcohol, and Lactate
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a prototype of such a wearable that can continuously monitor several health stats—glucose, alcohol, and lactate levels—simultaneously in real-time.
Target to make immunotherapy for cancer safer, while more effective
Immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized the treatment of many cancers by using our body’s immune system to kill cancer.
Targeting interleukin-6 could help relieve immunotherapy side effects
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a novel strategy to reduce immune-related adverse events from immunotherapy treatment by targeting the cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6).
“New and Improved” Supermarkets Trim Childhood Obesity in NYC
Access to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity rates among public school students living nearby, a new study shows.
Drugs showing promise in cancer trials reduce scarring for scleroderma, study shows
Epigenetic drugs that have shown promise in cancer trials significantly reduce scarring in the cells of patients with scleroderma, an incurable and life-threatening autoimmune disease, a new study shows.
Kessler Foundation team finds speed of processing training has sustained cognitive benefits for individuals with multiple sclerosis
Experts at Kessler Foundation reported the results of a randomized controlled trial to target deficits of processing speed in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) and showed improvement through the application of speed-of-processing training.
Stopping lung damage before it turns deadly
If you’ve ever struggled to breathe, you’ve had a moment of hypoxia—a lack of oxygen. Hypoxia can have long-term effects. In fact, doctors describe hypoxia as an “initial insult.”
Using Virtual Reality for Anger Control
An immersive virtual-reality anger control training program can reduce the level of anger provoked, according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking.
Experts seek uniform patient confidentiality policies for adolescents
A paper published May 9 in Pediatrics outlines how laws concerning adolescent patient confidentiality and independent adolescent consent for health care services vary substantially from state to state, are often unclear, and often run counter to patient confidentiality standards advocated by medical societies.