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iOrganBio Adds Harvard Stem Cell Expert Lee L. Rubin to Scientific Advisory Board
iOrganBio appointed Lee L. Rubin, Ph.D., a leading stem cell biologist from Harvard, to its Scientific Advisory Board to advance its AI-powered CellFo...
Dietary Fat Balance May Influence Immune System Function, Study Finds
A new study finds that the ratio of polyunsaturated to monounsaturated fats in the diet could affect immune cell membranes, making them more susceptib...
Quantum BioPharma Reaches Halfway Mark in MS Imaging Study with Promising Early Data
Quantum BioPharma announced its PET imaging study for multiple sclerosis has enrolled half its patients and shown encouraging early signals, potential...
Gut Microbiome May Drive Biliary Atresia Progression, Review Finds
A new review in the World Journal of Pediatric Surgery reveals that infants with biliary atresia harbor a distinct gut microbiome imbalance, linked to...
Regentis Biomaterials Receives Japan Patent Allowance for GelrinC Manufacturing Technology
Regentis Biomaterials announced a Japan patent allowance for its organic solvent-free manufacturing process for GelrinC, a cartilage repair treatment,...
New Study Links Gut Microbes to Improved Cancer Immunotherapy Response
A recent study has identified that metabolites produced by certain gut bacteria can enhance patient responses to cancer immunotherapy, offering potent...
NanoViricides Receives Ethics Approval for Phase II Ebola Trial in DRC
NanoViricides has received National Ethics Committee approval in the DRC for a Phase II trial of its oral NV-387 gummies against Bundibugyo ebolavirus...
Thyroid Hormone T3 Shows Promise in Preventing Pediatric Brain Tumor Recurrence
Research indicates that adding the thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (T3) to standard chemotherapy may prevent recurrence in pediatric brain tumors.
Gum Disease Bacteria Linked to Hardening of Heart Valves, Study Finds
New research reveals that bacteria from gum disease may contribute to calcific aortic valve stenosis, a common heart valve disease, suggesting that tr...
Scientists Tackle Treatment Resistance in Cancer: A Look at Emerging Therapies
Treatment resistance remains a major challenge in oncology, driving poor prognosis, but companies like Calidi Biotherapeutics are developing innovativ...
Study Finds Shared Risk Factors for Breast Cancer and Atrial Fibrillation in Older Women
New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that smoking and alcohol use are common modifiable risk factors for bo...
New Editor-in-Chief Appointed for Circulation Journal, Promising Innovations in Cardiovascular Science
Bradley A. Maron, M.D., FAHA, a leading expert in pulmonary vascular research, has been named editor-in-chief of the American Heart Association's flag...
Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Central to Reperfusion Injury, Review Finds
A new review highlights how neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) drive inflammation and organ damage after blood flow restoration, pointing to potent...
New Clinical Pathway Aims to Catch Biliary Atresia Earlier in Infants
A review published in World Journal of Pediatric Surgery describes a streamlined diagnostic pathway combining bilirubin testing and feeding ultrasound...
Ace Therapeutics Launches Comprehensive Preclinical Analgesic Drug Development Services
Ace Therapeutics announces a full-spectrum preclinical pain research platform with diverse in vivo models and end-to-end services to accelerate analge...
Amerigo Scientific Launches iPSC-Derived Cells for Biomedical Research and Cell Therapy
Amerigo Scientific has released high-quality induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cells and engineered reporter lines to support disease resea...
American Heart Association Funds $3.4 Million for New Cardiac Arrest Research Teams
The American Heart Association is funding two research teams with $3.4 million to study cardiac arrest prediction, treatment, and recovery, aiming to ...
Immune System Markers May Predict Bladder Cancer Therapy Response, Study Finds
Northwestern Medicine researchers have identified biomarkers that could predict which bladder cancer patients will respond to BCG therapy, potentially...
American Heart Association Launches Platform to Help Primary Care Providers Detect Heart Failure Risk Earlier
The American Heart Association's new Primary Care Perspectives platform, supported by Bayer, aims to equip primary care professionals with tools and e...
Cooling Agents in E-cigarettes Linked to Irregular Heartbeat and Cardiac Arrest Risk in New Study
New research published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology finds that synthetic cooling ingredients in e-cigarettes caused abnormal heart...
Study Links Traumatic Brain Injury to Higher Brain Cancer Mortality Risk
A Mass General Brigham study finds that people with a history of traumatic brain injury have a higher chance of dying from brain cancer, highlighting ...
National ALS Registry Calls for Participation to Advance Research During ALS Awareness Month
The U.S. National ALS Registry urges individuals with ALS to enroll and complete risk factor surveys to help researchers understand causes and improve...
Sharon Polsky's 'Weight Loss Decoded' Offers Straight-Talking Guide to GLP-1 Medications Amid Rising Demand
Sharon Polsky releases a new book that cuts through hype and misinformation to provide clear, science-based guidance on GLP-1 weight loss medications,...
Quantum BioPharma Advances LUCID-MS Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Quantum BioPharma reports positive Phase 1 trial results for its LUCID-MS therapy targeting myelin repair in multiple sclerosis, addressing a critical...
New Guideline Reframes Weight as Health Risk Tied to Diabetes, Kidney and Heart Conditions
The first-ever guideline for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome highlights obesity as a key driver and urges early, prevention-focused conversat...
First-Ever Guideline on Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome Issued
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have released the first clinical practice guideline for cardiovascular-kidney-metabo...
Aptevo and Niowave Join Forces to Advance Targeted Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Therapies
Aptevo Therapeutics and Niowave have formed a 50/50 collaboration to develop up to three radiopharmaceutical oncology programs, combining Aptevo's tum...
Study Links Breast Implant Biofilms to Chronic Inflammation and BII Symptoms
A 2024 peer-reviewed study by Dr. Robert Whitfield identifies bacterial biofilms on breast implants as a driver of chronic inflammation and Breast Imp...
Scientists Uncover Mechanism Behind Aggressive Pediatric Brain Tumor Spread
Researchers have identified how immune cells in the brain help diffuse midline gliomas progress, offering a potential new target for therapies.
Dr. Robert Whitfield Publishes Safety Research on Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Amid New BII Health Program
Dr. Robert Whitfield's clinical safety research on fat transfer breast augmentation, paired with a new explant option for Breast Implant Illness patie...
Oncotelic Therapeutics Expands Sapu003 Phase 1b Program, Appoints Global CRO for International Study
Oncotelic Therapeutics announces the expansion of its Phase 1b clinical program for Sapu003 and the appointment of Global Clinical Trials to lead inte...
New Pill Shows Promise in Doubling Survival for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Revolution Medicines' new pill daraxonrasib targets KRAS mutations and has reportedly doubled survival in early trials, offering hope against a notori...
VolitionRx Files Patent for Ebola Triage Test Using Nu.Q Technology
VolitionRx has filed a patent application for a low-cost, bedside Ebola triage test using its Nu.Q technology, aiming to improve outbreak response in ...
Quantum BioPharma Builds Diversified Pipeline in Neurological and Wellness Markets
Quantum BioPharma Ltd. advances a pipeline targeting neurological diseases and alcohol metabolism, addressing unmet needs in multiple sclerosis and so...
American Heart Association Launches First-Ever Heart Transplant Research Network to Address Care Gaps
The American Heart Association has selected 15 centers for a new research network aimed at transforming heart transplant care through improved data in...
American Heart Association Warns of Rising Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Women, Urges Preventive Action
A new scientific statement predicts 60% of U.S. women will have cardiovascular disease by 2050, driven by rising obesity and diabetes, but highlights ...
Lantern Pharma Reports Updated Phase 2 Data for LP-300 in EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer, Showing Progression-Free Survival Benefit
Lantern Pharma's LP-300 combination therapy shows improved progression-free survival in L858R-mutant non-small cell lung cancer patients, with FDA-cle...
New Inhalable Agent Shows Promise in Advanced Lung Cancer Treatment
A new inhalable viral-based vector could enhance the body's anti-cancer response and restore sensitivity to immune checkpoint inhibitors in advanced l...
GeoVax CEO to Discuss MVA-Based Vaccine Platform for Broader Infectious Disease Preparedness in Tribe Public Webinar
GeoVax Labs CEO David Dodd will present on building a resilient infectious disease strategy using MVA-based vaccine technologies in a May 28 webinar, ...
Better Heart Health Before Pandemic Linked to Lower Risk of Severe COVID-19, Study Finds
Adults with high heart health scores were nearly half as likely to be hospitalized or die from COVID-19, according to research published in the Journa...
Study Reveals High Rates of Sexual Difficulties Among Young Adult Cancer Survivors
A new doctoral study from Karolinska Institutet finds that young adults often suffer sexual problems after cancer treatment, with severity varying by ...
Scientists Make Progress on Lung Cancer Blood Test, Potentially Expanding Screening Beyond Smoking History
Researchers are advancing a blood test for lung cancer risk detection, which could improve screening for non-smokers, a group often overlooked by curr...
UNC Researchers Develop Safer, More Effective Immunotherapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Scientists at the University of North Carolina have engineered immune cells that selectively destroy acute myeloid leukemia while sparing healthy bloo...
Global Collaboration Urged to Reduce Heart Risks from Kawasaki Disease
A new American Heart Association advisory emphasizes that international cooperation in research and care is critical to prevent serious heart complica...
NIH-Funded Study Links Low Testosterone to Shorter Survival in Men with Glioblastoma
A new preclinical study suggests that men with low testosterone levels have shorter survival times when diagnosed with glioblastoma, opening potential...
SureNano Science’s GEP-44 Triple Agonist Targets GLP-1 Market Gaps, BioMedWire Editorial Highlights
A BioMedWire editorial examines SureNano Science Ltd. and its subsidiary GlucaPharm Inc., focusing on GEP-44, a patented triple agonist peptide that m...
Perimenopause Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Health Scores, Study Finds
New research reveals that perimenopausal women are twice as likely to have low cardiovascular health scores compared to premenopausal women, highlight...
Plastic Surgeon Bahman Guyuron Honored with AAPS Honorary Award for 300+ Studies and Pioneering Migraine Surgery
Dr. Bahman Guyuron, a Cleveland-based plastic surgeon, has received the American Association of Plastic Surgeons' Honorary Award for his pioneering wo...