When experienced researcher Renato Aguilera happened across the chemical structure of a tried-and-true antimalarial drug one day, he thought it might effectively fight cancer. He was right, and he has the research, the patent, and the pharma company to prove it.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Cancer, Treatment, clinical trials, University of Texas
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Gut bacteria may be the key to much more effective vitiligo treatment
Posted by ArielTechGeek 32 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
There could be new hope for people afflicted with the skin-discoloring disease, vitiligo. A new treatment reportedly works great on mice with the malady, and it utilizes a natural substance produced by beneficial gut bacteria.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: Northwestern University, Skin, Gut Bacteria, Treatment
Existing cardiac drug helps keep cancer from spreading
Posted by ArielTechGeek 32 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
One of cancer’s deadliest tricks is its ability to spread to other organs. An existing cardiac drug has now been found to reduce the risk of metastasis by dissolving circulating clusters of breast cancer cells in patients.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Cancer, Breast cancer, Metastasis, ETH Zurich, Drug, Drugs, clinical trials, Cells
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Preventing immune system burnout when fighting chronic illness & cancer
Posted by ArielTechGeek 36 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Scientists have uncovered a mechanism for reinvigorating the immune system to stop it from flagging when it’s fighting long-term conditions like chronic infections and cancer. The discovery could make treatments more effective and improve clinical outcomes.Continue ReadingCategory: Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Chronic illness, The Immune System, Immunotherapy, Peter Doherty Inst
"Kick and kill": HIV cure could be hiding in FDA-approved drug
Posted by ArielTechGeek 41 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
HIV has become a more manageable condition in recent years, but a full cure remains elusive. Now, scientists have found promise in permanently eliminating the virus, thanks to a drug already approved by the FDA to fight cancer.Continue ReadingCategory: Infectious Diseases, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: HIV, HIV and AIDS, Virus, Infections, Stanford University, Drug, Drugs, Cancer
Pet dogs emerge as surprising culprits in spread of salmonella
Posted by ArielTechGeek 46 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
You've probably heard that Salmonella is most commonly transmitted through food or water contaminated by the bacteria of the same name. A new study suggests that if you've got a pet dog, chances are you're susceptible to catching it from them, too.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Salmonella, Dogs, Health care
Sneeze simulator shows spread of invisible bugs
Posted by ArielTechGeek 49 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A coughing, sneezing, 3D-printed model of the human nose and upper airway has provided researchers with a better understanding of how airborne infections are transmitted. The knowledge will aid in developing effective ways of reducing that spread.Continue ReadingCategory: Infectious Diseases, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Airborne, Infections, Lung, Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Cancer's frequent spread to the lungs is driven by important amino acid
Posted by ArielTechGeek 71 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A new study has identified one of the reasons why cancer frequently spreads from elsewhere in the body to the lungs: an amino acid called aspartate. The findings improve our understanding of cancer and open the door to new treatments for metastatic disease.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Lung cancer, Breast cancer, Metastasis, Amino Acids, Vlaams I
ADHD drug a promising treatment for methamphetamine dependence
Posted by ArielTechGeek 76 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
New research has found that an existing ADHD medication greatly reduced the number of days people with a methamphetamine dependence used the drug. With no current drug treatment to assist people in getting off meth, the study’s findings are promising.Continue ReadingCategory: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body & MindTags: Substance use disorder, Methamphetamine, Drug dependence, ADHD
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