Approaches against metastatic breast cancer: mini-tumors from circulating cancer cells

Tumor cells circulating in the blood are the 'germ cells' of breast cancer metastases. They are very rare and could not be propagated in the culture dish until now, which made research into therapy resistance difficult. A team has now succeeded for the first time in cultivating stable tumor organoids directly from blood samples of breast cancer patients. Using these mini-tumors, the researchers were able to decipher a molecular signaling pathway that ensures the cancer cells' survival and resistance to therapy. With this knowledge, the team was able to develop an approach to specifically eliminate these tumor cells in lab experiments.


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Study challenges traditional risk factors for brain health in the oldest-old

A study has found cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, which are known to contribute to brain blood vessel damage in younger populations, not to be associated with an increased risk of such harm in individuals 90 and older.


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Study challenges traditional risk factors for brain health in the oldest-old

A study has found cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, which are known to contribute to brain blood vessel damage in younger populations, not to be associated with an increased risk of such harm in individuals 90 and older.


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Best of 2024: The Mini Mental Status Exam: 30 Question Dementia Screening Tool

By Connie Chow, Founder at DailyCaring There’s a commonly used 30 question dementia test If you’re concerned because you thinkRead More


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Non-opioid pain relievers beat opioids after dental surgery

Researchers find an over-the-counter combo is more effective for wisdom tooth extraction pain.


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Best of 2024: 8 Ways to Stop an Elderly Person From Driving When All Else Fails

What to do if your parent or spouse refuses to stop driving Unsafe senior driving is a serious issue. WhenRead More


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Age matters: Kidney disorder indicator gains precision

A team has devised a more accurate way of measuring an indicator of kidney function known as glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by taking aging into account.


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Officials assess threat of H5N1 avian flu

Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza A virus (HPAI H5N1) remains a low risk to the general public, and public health experts in the United States believe that available treatments and vaccines, as well as those in development, are sufficient to prevent severe disease.


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Study finds physical activity reduces chronic disease risk

A study underscores the value of physical activity. Researchers found patients who responded in a survey that they are physically active have a statistically significant lower risk of having 19 chronic conditions.


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AI can improve ovarian cancer diagnoses

A new international study shows that AI-based models can outperform human experts at identifying ovarian cancer in ultrasound images.


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Herpes virus might drive Alzheimer's pathology

Viral infections may play a role in Alzheimer's disease.


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Detecting disease with only a single molecule

Scientists have developed a nanopore-based tool that could help diagnose illnesses much faster and with greater precision than current tests allow, by capturing signals from individual molecules.


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Best of 2024: Activities for Dementia: 10 Fun, No-Fail Ideas

By Connie Chow, Founder at DailyCaring Seniors with dementia need activities where they’re successful Everyday activities can become too difficultRead More


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Key players in brain aging: New research identifies age-related damage on a cellular level

Scientists have identified the molecular changes that occur in the brains of aging mice and located a hot spot where much of that damage is centralized. The cells in the area are also connected with metabolism, suggesting a connection between diet and brain health.


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4 New Year’s Goals to Improve Caregiver Well-Being

This year, care for yourself too The new year brings a fresh start. For many people, that means setting newRead More


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