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Advance in HER-2 positive breast cancer treatment
Trastuzumab deruxtecan, an antibody-drug conjugate, can significantly extend the lives of patients with HER2-positive breast cancer. …
Potential new treatment for aggressive prostate cancer subtype
In two separate studies, researchers describe how a gene alteration drives prostate cancer and a potential treatment that stops it. …
Diabetes and obesity increase risk of liver cancer relapse
A multicenter retrospective study revealed that the risk of liver cancer recurrence after five years postoperatively was approximately 3.8 times higher in patients with comorbid obesity and two times higher…
How doxycycline for STI prevention affects the gut microbiome
Researchers used metagenomic sequencing to study the effects of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on the gut microbiome and antibiotic resistance. …
Environmental phenols from common consumer products linked to cardiac electrical changes
A large cohort study shows that environmental phenols, found in a wide range of common consumer products, are associated with adverse effects on the heart’s electrical activity. …
Researchers develop insights into KRAS mutations in pancreatic cancers
A multicenter study found that a common KRAS gene mutation is linked to improved overall survival in pancreatic cancer compared to other variants, partly due to its association with reduced…
Scientists design new drug to fight malaria
Scientists have created a new drug that effectively targets both drug-sensitive and drug-resistant strains of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum in laboratory tests and in humanized mouse models. …
‘Weekend warrior’ physical activity may help protect against more than 200 diseases
Engaging in recommended weekly amounts of physical activity—either concentrated in one to two days or spread throughout the week—may reduce the risk of a broad range of conditions. …
Single-dose gene therapy is potentially life-changing for adults with hemophilia B
Adults with hemophilia B saw their number of bleeding episodes drop by an average of 71 percent after a single infusion of gene therapy, according to the results of an…
Study identifies potential new treatment for liver fibrosis
New research sheds light on the processes that lead to liver fibrosis and suggests a novel treatment approach for this serious and common condition. …
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Advance in HER-2 positive breast cancer treatment
Trastuzumab deruxtecan, an antibody-drug conjugate, can significantly extend the lives of patients with HER2-positive breast cancer. …
Diet and Lifestyle
Moderate coffee and caffeine consumption is associated with lower risk of developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases
Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke. …
Preventive Medicine
How doxycycline for STI prevention affects the gut microbiome
Researchers used metagenomic sequencing to study the effects of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on the gut microbiome and antibiotic resistance. …
