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The Most Effective Prevention Method for Complications Post Lung Transplant

Of two medications given to patients, one had a much higher success rate in the study

April 22, 2025

April 29 2025

• FDA Approves Zevaskyn for Rare, Genetic Skin Disorder
• Broader Antibiotic Use Could Change the Course of Cholera Outbreaks, Research Suggests
• AACN Publishes First Standards for Appropriate Staffing in Adult Progressive Care
• Food Companies Race to Replace Artificial Colors With Natural Alternatives
• Sitting Too Long Each Day May Lead to Neck Pain, Study Finds
• HHS Clarifies: No New Autism Registry Will Be Created
• AACR: New CAR T Cell Therapy Benefits Patients with Advanced Thyroid Cancers
• Bridging the AI Gap in Medicine: New Framework Targets Family Doctor Education
• Bile Duct Injury Rates Higher From Robotic Assisted Cholecystectomy
• Sun Exposure Taking a Toll: New AAD Survey Shows Sharp Increase in Sun Damage Across the U.S.
• No Greater Risk Of Brain Aging Among People With Autism
• Telemedicine Cuts Down On Greenhouse Gases
• Fathers' Depression Affects Kids' Future Behavior
• Fate Worse Than Death: Many Long-Term Care Residents Lose All Independence, Study Says
• Phthalates Linked To Heart Disease Deaths Globally
• Lifestyle Poses Greatest Risk For Cardiac Arrest
• Couple Satisfaction Linked to Fewer Cognitive Issues with Chemo
• Nursing 2025: No Relief in Sight as Burnout, Stress and Short Staffing Persist

April 28 2025

• Brain Decoder Controls Spinal Cord Stimulation
• A Neuro-Quantum Leap in Finding Optimal Solutions
• A Drug Dismantles a Metabolic Barrier to Anti-Tumor Immunity
• JMU Pioneers Technique to Better Diagnose Balance Disorders
• Comprehensive Care Boosts Active Lifestyle for RA Patients
• Largest Osteoarthritis Genetic Study Uncovers Pathways to New Therapies and Repurposed Drugs
• When Art Meets Science: The Hidden Risks of Musical Expression
• UWF Student Teams Place First and Second in International Society for Performance Improvement Case Study Competition
• Sexual Trauma During Military Service Linked to Higher Risk of Suicide and Overdose Death Later in Life
• Unexpected Urticarial Reactions (Hives) Seen in Trial of HIV mRNA Vaccines
• Prior Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Increased Hospital-Onset Antimicrobial Resistant Infections During Pandemic
• ACP Recommends Ways Physicians Can Be More Effectives Advocates for Patients and Profession
• Medicaid 'Unwinding' Left Many Younger Adults Uninsured
• Report Details Pandemic-Related Trends in Chronic Liver Disease Mortality
• New Smart Insoles May Help Spot Early Signs of Dementia and More
• Landmark Women's Health Study Saved From Funding Cuts
• USDA Drops Plan to Limit Salmonella in Poultry Products
• Dangerous Synthetic Opioids and Animal Sedatives Found in Australian Wastewater
• Children with Liver Disease Face Dramatically Higher Risk of Early Death
• Community Resources Help Food-Insecure Kids Make Fewer ER Visits
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles Team Is First in World to Investigate Cardiac Xenotransplant as a 'Bridge' for Babies
• Researchers Say a Genetic Mutation and Evolutionary Trick Makes Horses Athletic, Finding May Spur Treatments for Human Disease
• Bacterial Toxin Implicated In Young Adult Colon Cancers
• Exposure Therapy For Peanut Allergy Effective In Adults
• Program Matches Breast Cancer Patients To Exercise, Rehab
• AI Predicts Wasting Syndrome In Cancer Patients
• Ready-Made Immune Therapy Effective Against Leukemia
• Ultra-Processed Foods Increase Risk Of Early Death
• Urban Green Spaces Are Islands of Relaxation
• AACR: HER2 targeted therapy shows promise in previously treated lung cancers
• Mayo Clinic surgeon: Living kidney donation, medical advances help patients avoid dialysis
• Anti-inflammatory Drug Reverses Periodontal Damage via Cellular Cleanup
• Drug Combination Reduces Breast Cancer Risk and Improves Metabolic Health in Rats
• Bar-Ilan University Evolutionary Analysis Reveals Protein Adaptations that Shield Mammals from Aging and Disease
• Revealing the Key Player in Oral Submucous Fibrosis: Could COMP Be the Solution?
• Move More, Think Sharper: How Physical Activity Boosts Brain Health in Ageing
• Accurate and Rapid Arthritis Diagnosis in Just 10 Minutes!

April 27 2025

• Pretrained Machine Learning Models May Help Accurately Diagnose Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in Resource-limited Settings
• AACR: Topical gel relieves painful skin rash side effect caused by targeted therapy for colorectal cancer
• AACR: First-in-Class Covalent Werner Helicase Inhibitor Shows Clinical Proof-of-Concept in Phase I Trial
• AACR: Topical Treatment Offers Relief From Painful Skin Rash Caused by Targeted Cancer Therapy
• Immunotherapy Could Replace Surgery, Enabling Patients To Retain Their Organs and Enhance Their Quality of Life
• AACR: Olaparib and Pembrolizumab Combination Shows Early Promise in Molecularly Selected, Tumor-Agnostic Trial
• Moffitt Study Uncovers a Way to Boost Treatment for Aggressive Melanoma
• Head Injuries Are a Growing Risk for Anesthesiologists, Experts Warn
• Immunotherapy Improves Survival of Patients with Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
• Immunotherapy Before and After Surgery Improves Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancer
• Managing Multiple Risk Factors Can Offset Hypertension Death Risk
• From Aesthetics to Precision: How Clear Aligners Are Transforming Orthodontic Care
• KIAA1199: A New Player in Adipogenesis and Whole-Body Energy Regulation

April 26 2025

• Children on Flovent for Asthma More Likely to Stop Inhaled Steroids After Drug Pulled From Market
• Where Have All The Insects Gone — And Why?

April 25 2025

• First-of-Its-Kind Breast Cancer Research Study Explores the Impact of Weight Loss Drugs on Recurrence
• Roswell Park Expert to Share Promising Results on New Immunotherapy Approach in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles Celebrates a Dog Therapy Program of the Highest Pedigree
• New Medicare Program Could Dramatically Improve Affordability for Cancer Drugs - if Patients Enroll
• Novavax COVID Vaccine Moves Closer to Full FDA Approval
• Nearly Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, New Report Finds
• AACR: Researchers share promising results from MD Anderson clinical trials
• Head and neck, breast, lung and survivorship studies headline Dana-Farber research at AACR Annual Meeting 2025
• AACR 2025: Colon Cancer Risk Reduction, Predicting Melanoma Spread and New Drug Therapies Among Ohio State Findings
• California Gives $25 Gift Cards to Boost Bird Flu Testing
• Young Adults Drive Historic Decline in Smoking
• Wren Laboratories Receives NYSDOH-CLEP Approval for PROSTest(tm), Transforming Prostate Cancer Detection
• Four-Gene Combo Might Predict Lethality Of Stomach Cancer
• Blood Test Can Predict Fatty Liver Disease
• These Three Bad Habits Can Harm Your Health As Young As Your Mid-30s
• Umbilical Cord Could Contain Clues For Child's Future Health
• Colon Cancer Screening Program Cut Cases, Deaths, Eliminated Racial Gaps
• Signs Of Dementia, Alzheimer's Can Appear Prior To Middle Age
• This Injected Protein-like Polymer Helps Tissues Heal After a Heart Attack
• Popular Sugar Substitute May Harm Brain and Heart Health
• How Does She Run So Fast? Examining the Muscle Composition of a 91-Year-Old World Record Sprinter
• Viewing a Hot Virtual Environment Helps the Body Cool Off During Exercise
• Email Nudges Help Boost Exercise Capacity for People with Parkinson's Disease
• Could Potassium Be the Antidote to Too Much Salt?
• Heat Really Does Feel Hotter After a Cold Season
• Planning to Hit the Bars? Be Sure to Hit the Gym First
• Compound in Tomatoes May Help Stave Off Weight Gain
• Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Brain Injury Expert Outlines Distinct Challenges Faced by Women with Concussion, Other Traumatic Brain Injuries

April 24 2025

• Donation Fuels Research on DMT and its Potential Medical Use to Address Mental Health Conditions
• Medically Tailored Meals Improve Nutrition, Reduce Readmissions for Heart Failure Patients
• Researchers Use SLAC's Synchrotron to Monitor How One Protein's Evolution Could Affect Transmission of Avian Flu to and Between Humans
• Simple Consultations in Emergency Room Can Help Patients Manage High Blood Pressure
• Expert Q&A: 'Invisible' Stem Cells
• IU Scientists Develop New Bone Marrow Imaging Technique
• Study: Potential Therapy for Uncontrolled Hypertension
• Artificial Intelligence Predicts Kidney Cancer Therapy Response
• Does a Breathing Intervention Improve Immune Function?
• The Impact of Physical Activity in Early Childhood Classrooms
• Now Open: Center for Student Well-Being and Revamped Food Pantry Creates Foundation for Students to Thrive
• U.S. Births Barely Rise in 2024
• FDA Warns of Unapproved Hair-Loss Product Linked to Side Effects
• U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak Since 2000
• Younger Colon Cancer Patients Show Higher Rates of Colibactin-Related DNA Damage, New Global Study Finds
• Scoring System Can Avoid Unnecessary Surgery For Clogged Arteries
• Anemia In Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Heart Defects
• Urinary Incontinence Linked To Heart Disease Risk In Women
• Opioids Tough To Prescribe For Legitimate Patients, Doctors Say
• Cancer Prevention Not Yet Recovered From Pandemic-Era Declines, Report Says
• Mayo Clinic Researchers Reveal Personalized Approach to Brain Cancer Monitoring
• Drug Targets Identified for Pancreatic Cancer
• Even Light Exercise Could Help Slow Cognitive Decline in People at Risk of Alzheimer's
• Virtual Singing Programs Boost Mood, Well-Being Of Isolated Seniors
• *EMBARGO CORRECTION* - AI Algorithm Can Help Identify High-Risk Heart Patients to Quickly Diagnose, Expedite, and Improve Care
• UP Expert Rings the Alarm on Preventable Cancer Deaths Among South African Women
• What Research Needs to Be Prioritised in Global Burns - Results From a Project Spanning 88 Countries

April 23 2025

• Immune Dysfunction and Inflammation Play Significant Role in Alzheimer's Disease
• New Grief Centre - the First of Its Kind in the UK - Hopes to Change Public Attitudes Towards Grief
• EXPLORER Total Body PET Scanner Helps Detect Brain Disease
• Health Concerns Of Various Food Dyes, Amid Moves By FDA To Ban Petroleum Based Food Coloring
• What Is HIPEC Surgery? Heated Chemotherapy for Abdominal Cancers
• For Eye Infections, Delayed Doctor Visits and Extent of Damage Affect Vision Outcomes
• LifeArc Joins Transatlantic Collaboration to Develop a Treatment for Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever
• Researchers Crack the Code of Cell Movement
• Nebraska's Clifton Strengths Institute Selects 47 New Coaches
• Using a Pea-Sized Node in the Brain to Potentially Treat Drug Addiction
• Monell Center Presentations Span Sensory Science at National Meeting, April 23 to 26, 2025
• Study Reveals Key Roles in Developmental Milestones of the Brain in Children
• FDA Approves Dupixent for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
• Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk of Young-Onset Dementia
• Some OB/GYNS Stay in States With Abortion Bans, Despite Legal Risks
• Patient with Rare Cancer First in U.S. To Be Treated with Groundbreaking, Highly Accurate Proton Beam Arc Therapy
• Teen Cannabis Use Rises in Canada After Edibles Are Legalized
• Mayo Clinic Researchers Link Inherited Mutation to Fatty Liver Disease
• Federal Prosecutor Questions Medical Journals Over Alleged Bias
• Parts of Our DNA May Evolve Much Faster than Previously Thought
• Childhood Exposure to Bacterial Toxin May Be Triggering Colorectal Cancer Epidemic Among the Young
• Link Between Heart Attack Severity and Circadian Rhythm Unveiled by UTHealth Houston Researchers
• Latest ACS Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Report: Smoking Rates Continue Historic Drop, but Cervical Cancer Prevention is Lagging
• Antibiotics Might Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma, Allergies
• Muscle Quality Could Be Key To Successful Hip Replacement
• Early Menopause Might Mean Greater Age-Related Brain Decline
• Microplastics Could Be Contributing To Clogged Arteries
• Psilocybin Use Dramatically Increasing In U.S.
• Mood Disorders Have Increased Among Kids, Teens
• Plants, Fungi and Bacteria Working Together
• The International League Against Epilepsy Updates Classification of Epileptic Seizures
• Researchers Use Nanoparticles to Target Glioblastoma in Mice

April 22 2025

• Trial Explores Drug-Free Approach to Treat ADHD Symptoms in Children Exposed to Alcohol Before Birth
• Nudge Boosts Statin-Prescribing, Means Fewer Pharmacy Trips
• The Most Effective Prevention Method for Complications Post Lung Transplant
• Children Face Elevated Kidney, Heart, and Gut Risks for Years After COVID Infection
• Mayo Clinic Uncovers Brain Cell Changes That Could Explain Tourette Syndrome
• Plants Detect Toxins in Wider Area of Italy's "Land of Fires" Linked to High Cancer Rates
• Argonne Leverages AI and Supercomputing to Revolutionize Cancer Research
• Federal COVID Websites Now Promote Lab Leak Theory
• Trump Administration Plans Ban on More Synthetic Food Dyes
• This Pharmacy Student Is Rutgers University's 15th Truman Scholar
• RFK Jr.'s Major Autism Study to Use Private Health Records
• Immune Therapy Works As Well In Senior Cancer Patients As In Younger Adults
• Most Women Are Comfortable With AI-Assisted Mammography
• 'The Talk' Is A Touchy Subject For Many Parents
• School-Based Asthma Programs Keep Kids Healthy And Learning
• Potentially Harmful Chemicals Found In Kids' Mattresses
• Meeting Preview: Hot Topics at NUTRITION 2025
• Loneliness More Common Among Middle-Aged In U.S.
• First New Subtype of Castleman Disease Discovered in 45 Years
• AI Algorithm Can Help Identify High-Risk Heart Patients to Quickly Diagnose, Expedite, and Improve Care
• Telemedicine Had an Impact on Carbon Emissions Equivalent to Reducing Up to 130,000 Car Trips Each Month in 2023
• COVID Vaccine Protected Kids From Long COVID
• Finnish Researchers Map Endangered Wolverine Habitats Using Satellite Data
• Drug Candidate Successfully Treats Atherosclerosis, Fatty Liver Disease in Large Mammals

April 21 2025

• Building 'Cellular Bridges' for Spinal Cord Repair After Injury
• UCLA Investigators Highlight Innovations in Prostate and Bladder Cancer, AI, and Patient-Centered Care at AUA 2025
• Volunteer Appreciation Week: Two Standouts Give Time and Talents
• UWF Earns National Recognition for Cybersecurity Outreach Initiatives
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles Experts to Present at 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting
• MSU to Create First-of-Its-Kind Database for Analyzing Human Remains
• Scientists Show Clear Molecular Connection Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Myotonic Dystrophy
• Psilocybin, or "Magic Mushroom," Use Increased Among All Age Groups Since Decriminalization in 2019
• Medicaid Enrollees with Diabetes Lack Access to Medications with Cardiovascular Health Benefits
• Despite Its Efficacy, Efanesoctocog Alfa Not a Cost-Effective Choice in Treating Severe Hemophilia A
• Most Patients with Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation During Hospitalization Not Dispensed Anticoagulants for Stroke Risk
• CDC Cancels Measles Help for Texas Schools Amid Staff Layoffs
• CDC Shuts Down Key Labs for Hepatitis and STI Testing After Layoffs
• Two Brain Proteins are Key to Preventing Seizures, Research in Flies Suggests
• FDA May Shift Routine Food Inspections to States
• Anxiety and Depression in Youth Increasing Prior, During and After Pandemic
• A light-activated probe reveals TB immune system evasion mechanisms
• Tumor Byproduct Blocks Immune Cells From Fighting Cancer
• Penn Medicine at the AACR Annual Meeting 2025
• Canadian Wildfire Smoke Cooled New York by 3 Degrees and Trapped Air Toxicants
• Supreme Court Case Targets Free Preventive Care Provided by the Affordable Care Act
• Biological Link Identified Between Heavy Weed Use And Psychosis
• Chemo Drug Effective For Kids With Sickle Cell Disease
• Lung Cancer Remains At Bay Long After Immune Therapy Is Dropped
• Early Signs Of Autism Might Appear In Infants
• Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatment Isn't Known By Most Americans
• Watching Our Brains Remember Multiple Things at Once
• Yale Cancer Center Research Breakthroughs Unveiled at AACR Annual Meeting
• Study Suggests Experimental Cancer Drug Could Streamline Standard Tuberculosis Treatment and Prevent Post-TB Lung Disease
• AI-Backed Saliva Test Shows Promise for Flagging Chemo Risk
• ISPOR Publishes Insights From Its First Global HTA Roundtable
• The Puberty Talk: Parents Split on Right Age to Talk About Body Changes with Kids

April 19 2025

• Wildfire Survivors Still Struggle With Basic Needs and Support
• Father's Mental Health Can Impact Children for Years

April 18 2025

• Shouldering the Burden of How to Treat Shoulder Pain
• People With Medical Debt Five Times More Likely to Not Receive Mental Health Care Treatment
• Research Identifies Key Enzyme Target to Fight Deadly Brain Cancers
• Game-Changing AI-Powered Model Predicts Post-Concussion Injury Risk in College Athletes
• Protein That Stops Cell Division Could Serve as a Biomarker or Therapeutic Target for Liver Disease
• Helping Juvenile Offenders Find a Path to Success
• Trump Administration Plans Deep Cuts to Federal Health Budget
• Top NIH Nutrition Researcher Quits, Citing Censorship Under Kennedy
• HHS Fires Team That Sets Federal Poverty Guidelines
• First Weight-Loss Pill From Lilly Shows Promising Results
• Cedars-Sinai Marks 15 Years of Regenerative Medicine
• Study Highlights Gaps in Firearm Suicide Prevention Among Women
• Allergy Expert Gives Tips On Seasonal Allergies
• Pregnancy Complications Affect Future Heart Health
• Stroke Among Younger Adults Linked To Non-Traditional Risks
• Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnoses Are Lagging, Patients Undertreated
• Magnetic Stimulation Aids Speech Recovery Following Stroke
• Air, Light Pollution Increase Risk Of Thyroid Cancer In Children
• The Medical Minute: Your Organ Donation Questions Answered
• New Research Aims to Improve Availability of Kidneys for Transplantation
• Science-Backed Exercise Therapy Improves Low Back Pain

April 17 2025

• Roswell Park Researchers to Discuss Recent Discoveries and Critical Issues in Oncology at AACR 2025
• Questions About Measles? Here Are 12 Answers
• Comfortable in (bio)printed skin
• Monell Center Study Identifies GLP-1 Therapies as a Possible Treatment for Rare Genetic Disorder Bardet-Biedl Syndrome
• New CDC Report Shows Increase in Autism in 2022 with Notable Shifts in Race, Ethnicity, and Sex
• Key Enzyme in Lipid Metabolism Linked to Immune System Aging
• Vaccine Panel Urges More Protection Against RSV, Meningitis and Chikungunya
• Groundbreaking Study Uncovers How Our Brain Learns
• Fewer Americans Traveled for Abortions in 2024, Report Finds
• New Endangered Species Rule Would No Longer Count Habitat Loss as 'Harm'
• MD Anderson Research Highlights for April 17, 2025
• Seeing Double at Cedars-Sinai During National Volunteer Week
• Artificial Right Atrium for Fontan Patients Wins Key Funding
• CHOP, Penn Medicine Researchers Use Deep Learning Algorithm to Pinpoint Potential Disease-Causing Variants in Non-Coding Regions of the Human Genome
• Global Telemedicine Therapy for Dementia Shows Benefit
• Eleven Tips for Coping with an Anxiety Disorder
• Medical Mistrust Could Be Harming Hep A Vaccination Rates Among Gay, Bisexual Men
• Smoking/Vaping Combo Poses Health Risks
• Alternative To Hip Replacement Helps Patients Remain Physically Active
• Outdoor Play, Sports Can Promote Motor Skills In Youngsters
• Common Meds Appear To Delay Onset Of Parkinson's Disease
• Improved Canine Eyedrops Deliver Antibiotics More Effectively
• Study Reveals Link Between Abdominal CT Use and Sarcopenia Diagnosis Among Older Adults
• Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulant and Antiseizure Medication Interactions: A Gray Zone in Epilepsy Treatment

April 16 2025

• Sylvester Cancer Tip Sheet for April 2025
• A New Approach to Asthma Treatment: Harnessing the Liver to Reprogram the Immune System
• FDA Approves Self-Injection of Vyvgart Hytrulo
• Lifelong Physical Activity May Slow Cognitive Decline
• Microbes in Brooklyn Superfund Site Teach Lessons on Fighting Industrial Pollution
• CHLA to Train First Responders in Helping Individuals With Disabilities During Natural Disasters
• How Do Age, Sex, Hormones and Genetics Affect Dementia Biomarkers in the Blood?
• New Trial Will Test Gene-Edited Pig Liver for Sudden Liver Failure Patients
• Autism Rates Rise Again, Now Affecting 1 in 31 U.S. Children
• Arkansas, Indiana Push to Ban Candy, Soda From SNAP Program
• Blood Test Can Predict Melanoma Recurrence
• Brisk Walking Lowers Risk Of Heart Rhythm Disorders
• Timing Might Be Everything With Asthma Inhalers
• Gene Test Predicts Urinary Problems From Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy
• Frequent Use of Antibiotics in Infants and Young Children May Increase Risk for Asthma, Allergies and Other Conditions
• AI Identifies Heart Valve Disease From Common Imaging Test
• Heavy Weed Use Increases Risk Of Dementia
• CT Scans Can Increase Your Cancer Risk
• New Drug Targets Bone Disease by Blocking the Wnt Signaling Pathway
• Climate-Related Trauma Can Have Lasting Effects on Decision-Making, Study Finds
• Our DNA Is at Risk of Hacking - Warn Scientists
• First Study Reveals Neurotoxic Potential of Rose-Scented Citronellol at High Exposure Levels