Elinzanetant reduces hot flashes in menopause
The OASIS-3 trial demonstrates elinzanetant’s effectiveness in alleviating menopausal symptoms, reducing hot flashes significantly over a year-long study.
Treating opioid use disorder during incarceration improves post-release outcomes
A study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) finds that individuals who received medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) while incarcerated were significantly more likely to continue treatment six months after release than those who did not receive MOUD.
What diet pattern worsens inflammatory bowel disease?
Researchers compare the different effects of pro-inflammatory dietary patterns on inflammatory bowel disease severity.
‘Resistin like molecule gamma’ punches holes into heart cells after myocardial infarction
Nina Kumowski, MD, of the Department of Radiology and Center for Systems Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the lead author and Matthias Nahrendorf, MD, PhD of the Department of Radiology and Center for Systems Biology at MGH, is the senior author of a paper published in Science, “Resistin-like molecule γ attacks cardiomyocyte membranes and […]
Exploring whether chemotherapy disrupts biological clock in the brain to impair circadian rhythms
During and after chemotherapy, nearly half of cancer patients endure circadian rhythm disruptions, which worsens treatment side effects.
New feedback mechanism in the brain could open avenues for treating people with sleep disorders
As every bodybuilder knows, a deep, restful sleep boosts levels of growth hormone to build strong muscle and bone and burn fat.
Study uncovers three-way relationships between gut fungi, genetics and disease risk
A new genome-wide study uncovers evidence of the first three-way relationships between human genetic variation, variation in the fungal component of the human microbiome – known as the mycobiome – and risk of developing chronic disease.
Using AI models to improve prediction of CKD’s progression to end-stage renal disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex condition marked by a gradual decline in kidney function, which can ultimately progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Monitoring ctDNA can personalize the use of consolidation immunotherapy in patients with LS-SCLC
A new study presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) demonstrates that monitoring circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) can refine and personalize the use of consolidation immunotherapy in patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC).
Study highlights potential value of low-dose CT screening for lung cancer among Asian women
Results from the Female Asian Nonsmoker Screening Study (FANSS) highlight the potential value of low-dose CT (LDCT) screening for lung cancer among a growing but underserved population: Asian women with no history of smoking.