Promising results from several groundbreaking clinical trials were presented at the ESMO Congress 2023, offering hope for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). These trials showcased the efficacy of new drugs…
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Senior Citizens at Risk of Dementia Due to Fluctuating Blood Pressure
New research conducted by Australian scientists suggests that fluctuating blood pressure can increase the risk of dementia and vascular problems in older individuals. The study, led by researchers from the University of…
OSIRIS-Rex Finds Life’s Building Blocks In Asteroid Samples
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has revealed its preliminary findings from the sample return mission on the asteroid Bennu. The mission, which collected 8.8 ounces (250 g) of rock and dust from Bennu in…
Nongenetic Mechanisms Discovered in Lung Cancer Resistance to Common Therapy
A recent study led by Dr. Ravi Salgia and his team of researchers from City of Hope has identified nongenetic mechanisms that play a crucial role in lung cancer patients developing resistance…
Virtual Reality (VR) Shows Promise in Easing Caregiver Anxiety for Children’s Surgery
According to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting, virtual reality (VR) could be a powerful tool in reducing the anxiety experienced by parents and caregivers when their child is about…
Bricklaying Robot Sets New Speed Record in Outdoor Test Build
A Australian bricklaying robot, known as Hadrian X, has set a new speed record by laying over 300 large masonry blocks per hour during its first outdoor test build. Created by Fastbrick…
The Potential Impact of Reduced-Dose HPV Vaccination Programs on Health and Economy
A recent study by Prem et al., published in BMC Medicine, has shed light on the benefits of a reduced-dose human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program compared to the standard two-dose schedule. The…
Scientists Unveil the Unique Formation of Ancient Algae Responsible for Oxygenating the Earth
A group of researchers from Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University have uncovered the physical mechanism behind the formation of geometric patterns made by blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria, an…
New Study Shows Following AHA Diet Reduces Miscarriage Risk
A recent study conducted by the Universitat Rovira i Virgili’s Food, Nutrition, Development, and Mental Health research team has found that adhering to a diet that promotes heart health, such as the…
Use of Liquid Biopsies as an Early Marker for Immunotherapy Response Explored in Recent Study
Liquid biopsies, which are blood tests that measure circulating tumor DNA, could potentially be used as an early marker for immunotherapy response, according to a phase 2 clinical trial conducted in the…