July 18, 2025

Surprising finding could pave way for universal cancer vaccine

July 18, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / cancer vaccine

by University of Florida edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: CC0 Public Domain An experimental mRNA vaccine has boosted the tumor-fighting effects of immunotherapy in a mouse-model study, bringing researchers one step closer to their goal of developing a universal vaccine to “wake up” the immune system against cancer. Published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, the University […]

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Why some men experience urinary leaks—or incontinence

July 18, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / urinary incontinence, urinary leaks

by David Yang edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain There are three main types of urinary incontinence: Stress incontinence—due to leakage with activities, such as lifting, climbing stairs or strenuous activity. Urge incontinence—related to leakage associated with the feeling or urge to urinate. Mixed incontinence—a combination of stress and urge incontinence.

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Novel complex induces immunogenic cancer cell death

July 18, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / immunogenic cancer death

by Ruhr University Bochum edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Two junior research groups at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, have developed a drug complex that kills cancer cells in such a clever manner that they raise a red flag as they die. They signal to the immune system that something is seriously

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Research helps kids with acute gastroenteritis recover at home

July 18, 2025 / Research update, Treatment / InnovateMed Author / gastroenteritis

by University of Calgary edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Stephen Freedman led a national study to guide at home treatment after children are discharged from emergency for frequent vomiting. Credit: Leah Hennel, Alberta Health Services Most children seeking emergency department (ED) care due to vomiting are discharged home. Although they usually feel better when they

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FDA advisory panel endorsements

July 18, 2025 / News update, Women's health / InnovateMed Author / "black box" warning on hormone treatments for menopause, FDA advisory panel

An FDA advisory panel yesterday endorsed removing the “black box” warning on hormone treatments for menopause that critics say have discouraged women for decades from using the pills and creams. Why it matters: The meeting highlighted an area of particular interest for FDA commissioner Marty Makary, who cited warnings about hormone therapy in his book “Blind Spots”

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Q&A: Researchers discuss a protective kidney RNA that could transform disease treatment

July 18, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / kidney RNA

by Mass General Brigham edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Guoping Li, Ph.D., of the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the lead author, and Saumya Das, MD, Ph.D., of the Cardiovascular Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the senior author of a paper published in Science,

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Newly discovered compounds help cells fight a wide range of viruses

July 18, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / viruses

by Anne Trafton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Researchers at MIT and other institutions have discovered broad-spectrum antiviral compounds through the use of a novel optogenetic screen, symbolized in this image by a beam of light piercing a virus. Credit: Kendall Pata, Type A Creative; edited by MIT News Researchers at MIT

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A potential therapeutic strategy could help prevent complications from sickle cell disease

July 18, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / sickle cell disease

by Mass General Brigham edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Complement pathway schema and hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations in patients during acute chest syndrome (ACS) and at baseline. (A) Schema of complement pathway with highlighted activation proteins analyzed in this study. (B) Hb concentrations from 27 patients during ACS (Acute) and 4 to 8 weeks after hospitalization

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Long-term obesity linked to expression of aging biomarkers

July 18, 2025 / Research update, Weight loss / InnovateMed Author / long term obesity

by Elana Gotkine edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Long-term obesity is associated with the expression of biomarkers denoting antagonistic and integrative aging hallmarks in adults aged 28 to 31 years, according to a study published online July 11 in JAMA Network Open. Paulina Correa-Burrows, Ph.D., from the Universidad de Chile, and colleagues examined the association between long-term

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Here’s what to know about chronic venous insufficiency

July 18, 2025 / Cardiovascular health, Patient education / InnovateMed Author / chronic venous insufficiency

By Associated Press edited by Andrew Zinin Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Swollen legs led to President Donald Trump being diagnosed with what’s called chronic venous insufficiency. It’s a fairly common condition among older adults but requires a thorough checkup to rule out more serious causes of swelling in the legs. Here are some things to know.

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