A new study found that patients with multiple myeloma who received a three-drug combination therapy had improved progression-free survival if they underwent an autologous stem cell transplant soon after treatment. The use of maintenance lenalidomide also conferred substantial clinical benefit.
A randomized study of temozolomide or temozolomide and capecitabine found the combination to be effective in treating advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, with a median overall survival of 53.8 months. Patients with MGMT deficiency showed greater odds of response.
The study found increases in screen time, alcohol use, and poor sleep among Australian girls during the pandemic. However, overall sleep improved, and some dietary choices improved during lockdown.
Researchers at Queensland University of Technology have developed a new method for controlling chemical reactions using intersecting light beams, paving the way for faster and more efficient 3D printing. This technology enables the simultaneous activation of multiple molecules, leading to the formation of solid materials.
A team from the Institute for X-ray Physics at the University of Göttingen has developed a new method for X-ray microscopy that uses imperfect lenses to achieve higher image quality and sharpness. The researchers used a lens consisting of finely structured layers deposited on a thin wire and adjusted it between the object to be imaged ...
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that dostarlimab was effective in treating a subtype of rectal cancer, showing remarkable responses and resolving difficult symptoms. The treatment offers a more effective and less toxic alternative to traditional chemotherapy and radiation.
A new electrode design boosts carbon dioxide electroreduction, converting CO2 to CO with 54% efficiency and stable large current densities. The results demonstrate a promising approach for scalable CO2 abatement and renewable energy consumption.
A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine may be essential for kidney transplant patients in Japan to prevent severe disease and infection. Researchers found that only a third of patients developed sufficient antibodies after two doses, highlighting the need for additional protection.
Researchers at KAUST developed a new exhaust catalyst concept that can effectively remove NOx from vehicle emissions, resolving an ongoing debate over additive atoms in the catalyst mix. The team identified the ideal atomic recipe to catalytically remove NOx from diesel car tailpipes.
Research suggests that mothers-to-be on high-salt diets may increase their children's risk of developing hypertension and cardiovascular conditions. The study found that offspring exposed to a high-salt environment in utero had higher blood pressure and increased predisposition to hypertension, even after weaning.
Researchers at Yale University have discovered a potentially effective treatment for advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, with a combination of capecitabine and temozolomide yielding longer progression-free survival rates and higher response rates than temozolomide alone.
A new study reveals that red pandas are being driven closer to extinction due to human activities such as infrastructure projects and habitat fragmentation. The research suggests that minimizing human-induced disturbances is crucial for the survival of this species.
Babies born to mothers infected with COVID-19 show differences in motor function and relaxation, especially when held. Preliminary analysis suggests increased risk of neurodevelopmental changes compared to uninfected babies.