Targeted PET/CT tracer improves early prediction of treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients

A new targeted PET/CT tracer can detect treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients in as little as four weeks, and potentially even at the start of treatment, according to new research published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Compared to the three to six months currently required to establish treatment efficacy, this new imaging technique could … Read more

Osteoprotegerin links bone metabolism to cardiovascular disease

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Osteoprotegerin (OPG), a glycoprotein in the tumor necrosis factor superfamily, regulates bone metabolism by suppressing the formation and activation of osteoclasts. Nonetheless, increasing evidence underscores its physiological importance, particularly in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Elevated OPG levels are associated with atherosclerosis, arterial calcification, and heart … Read more

Necrosis: Key to Longevity & Space Health?

Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates Necrosis: Unlocking Secrets of Cell Death to Combat Aging and Disease London, United kingdom – Groundbreaking research illuminates how necrosis, a form of cell death, could revolutionize our approach to… You can read the full story here: Necrosis: Key to Longevity & Space Health?. … Read more

Air pollution’s chemical punch alters immune markers in pregnant women, study finds

New research reveals that it’s not just the amount, but the oxidative power of air pollution that shifts key immune signals in expectant mothers, potentially impacting both maternal defenses and fetal development. Study: Personal exposure to air pollutants and immune system biomarkers in pregnant women. Image Credit: chayanuphol / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the … Read more

Vitamin D curbs colorectal cancer by boosting immunity and blocking tumor growth

Vitamin D’s anti-cancer powers go beyond bones, new findings reveal how it suppresses inflammation, boosts immune surveillance, and disrupts tumor development to guard against colorectal cancer. Study: Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Immunological Mechanisms, Inflammatory Pathways, and Nutritional Implications. Image Credit: crystal light / Shutterstock.com A recent study in the journal Nutrients reviews the role of vitamin … Read more

New insights into therapy resistance in breast cancer

A new review was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on March 13, 2025, titled “Signaling pathway dysregulation in breast cancer.” In this review article, Dinara Ryspayeva and colleagues from Brown University provide a detailed look at how breast cancer cells change the way they communicate and grow-helping tumors survive, spread, and resist treatment. The review … Read more

AI predicts effective treatment for rare disease using existing medications

After combing through 4,000 existing medications, an artificial intelligence tool helped uncover one that saved the life of a patient with idiopathic multicentric Castleman’s disease (iMCD). This rare disease has an especially poor survival rate and few treatment options. The patient could be the first of many to have their lives saved by an AI … Read more

Annona squamosa Extracts Show Promise in Treating Pain and Arthritis

Archyde Annona squamosa: A Potential Natural ⁣Remedy‍ for Pain and Inflammation? A recent study conducted in Brazil has shed⁤ light on‍ the medicinal potential of Annona ⁢squamosa, a fruit tree known⁢ locally as fruta-do-conde or pinha. Scientists have identified analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperalgesic (against persistent pain), and anti-arthritic properties within the⁣ plant’s leaves. The study, supported … Read more