Defining the limits of immunotherapy in early small-cell lung cancer
Immunotherapy given during and after chemoradiation did not improve survival for study participants with limited-stage, small-cell lung cancer…
Low‑dose oral lithium may help slow the decline of verbal memory, trial suggests
Lithium-a decades-old treatment for bipolar disorder-may hold potential neuroprotective benefits beyond mood stabilization. An exploratory clinical trial from…
Weekly Research Digest: Art Therapy Shows Promise in Clinical Trials and Lived Experience
This week Mad in America examines three studies around art therapy and art-based interventions for mental health issues.…
Novel lipid bubble delivery shows promise for ALS treatment
A researcher at the University of Missouri has made a promising breakthrough in the quest to help people…
New long-term analysis suggests follicular lymphoma can be cured
These findings could have long-reaching effects on patient care for people diagnosed with follicular lymphoma, Shadman said. “We…
Innovative laser procedure offers new hope for recurrent brain tumors
High-grade astrocytoma, which includes glioblastoma, is a fast-growing, aggressive brain cancer that often returns after the tumor is removed, making it…
Daily peanut butter intake boosts muscle power in older adults
A clinical trial by researchers at Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) in Melbourne, Australia,…
Short-duration psychedelic therapy shows promise for major depression treatment
A controlled clinical trial suggests a fast-acting psychedelic approach may reduce depressive symptoms, but researchers stress careful interpretation…
Psychedelic effects of ketamine do not predict sobriety
The psychedelic effects recreational users often seek from taking ketamine do not predict the therapeutic benefits for people…
Big breakfast study reveals protein curbs appetite but fiber delivers stronger gut microbiome benefits
A controlled clinical trial shows that what you eat at breakfast, not just how much, may shape appetite,…
High adherence and safety found in short TB treatments
A study comparing one- and three-month antibiotic treatments to prevent active tuberculosis (TB) finds that a high percentage…
University of Missouri launches first on-campus radiopharmaceutical clinical trial
In a major leap for cancer care at the University of Missouri, the School of Medicine and MU…