A new study presented at ESTRO 2025 introduces the RAPID-RT study, which uses an innovative rapid-learning approach to evaluate the impact of treatment modifications in radiotherapy. Traditional clinical trials are often lengthy and are not representative of real-world patient populations due to complex consent processes and strict eligibility criteria. In contrast, RAPID-RT offers a more […]
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, serum potassium, calcium, and magnesium levels show potential as prognostic biomarkers for ischemic stroke outcomes. This study was conducted by Quan Yu and colleagues. Ischemic stroke is the most common cause of death and disability globally, and the determination of prognostic factors […]
Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death among men in the United States. Despite this, widespread adoption of prostate cancer screening has been controversial. Many primary care doctors worry that screening will lead to unnecessary surgery for men with low risk prostate cancer and current guidelines recommend screening only after discussing the risk […]
A new study published in the Osteoarthritis and Cartilage journal found that testosterone levels are linked differently to joint health in men and women. The study within the extensive Rotterdam Study cohort, examined more than 8,600 individuals aged 45 and older to uncover how testosterone influences osteoarthritis (OA) and chronic pain outcomes in knee and […]
In a first-of-its-kind clinical study, scientists at The University of Texas at Dallas and Baylor University Medical Center showed that patients with treatment-resistant PTSD were symptom-free up to six months after completing traditional therapy paired with vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). The results of the nine-patient Phase 1 trial, conducted by scientists from UT Dallas’ Texas […]
An experimental drug now in clinical trials as a cancer treatment could help boost the power of first-line tuberculosis (TB) treatments by helping infected cells die a gentler death, Johns Hopkins Medicine investigators report, based on mouse-model research of the lung-damaging disease. Findings from the study, funded by the National Institutes of Health and published […]
Researchers have established in a new study that androgenetic alopecia (AGA) considerably affects psychological well-being, particularly among men and those who lose hair during their early years. The participants of a recent Turkish study who had AGA showed high levels of emotional distress, stigmatization, and low self-esteem. Maximum psychological burden was noted among men with […]
A new study published in Frontiers in Dental Medicine reveals that tooth loss in older adults is associated with an increased risk of hypertension, particularly when missing teeth are not replaced with dentures. Researchers, led by Takafumi Abe, analyzed data from 1,578 Japanese individuals aged 65 and above to explore how oral health may influence […]
An observational study among 2,272 mother-child pairs in Finland found that infants had 44% lower odds of developing food allergies at 12 months if their mother consumed fresh avocado during pregnancy, after adjusting for other lifestyle, delivery, and maternal health factors. Decades of research have explored the relationship between maternal diet and allergic outcomes in […]
USA: A recent cohort study published in JAMA Network Open has shed light on the potential impact of influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations on menstrual cycle patterns. The study revealed that while minor changes may occur, they are short-lived and not a cause for medical concern. “The study found that people with regular menstrual cycles experienced […]