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New Penn State study reveals protective effects of mushrooms against cancer
Next time you make a salad, you might want to consider adding mushrooms to it. That s because higher mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of cancer, according to a new Penn State study, published on March 16 in
Advances in Nutrition.
The systematic review and meta-analysis examined 17 cancer studies published from 1966 to 2020. Analyzing data from more than 19,500 cancer patients, researchers explored the relationship between mushroom consumption and cancer risk.
Mushrooms are rich in vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants. The team s findings show that these super foods may also help guard against cancer. Even though shiitake, oyster, maitake and king oyster mushrooms have higher amounts of the amino acid ergothioneine than white button, cremini and portabello mushrooms, the researchers found that people who incorporated any variety of mushrooms into their daily diets had a lower risk of c
Clinical trial completion rates decline during COVID-19 pandemic
A study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers found that clinical trial completion rates declined during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Clinical trial completion rates decline during COVID-19 pandemic
Zachary Sweger
April 07, 2021
HERSHEY, Pa. Social distancing and lockdowns may have reduced the spread of COVID-19, but researchers from Penn State College of Medicine also report those actions may have affected clinical researchers’ ability to finish trials. Study completion rates dropped worldwide between 13% and 23%, depending on the type of research sponsor and geographic location, between April and October 2020.
Researchers previously reported that more than 80% of clinical trials suspended between March 1 and April 26, 2020, noted the pandemic as their chief reason for halting activity. Patient enrollment in studies was lower in April 2020, compared to April 2019. Arthu
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Multiple Myeloma Today Offers a Deep Dive into Myeloma Research for Hematologists and Oncologists
I’m proud that The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) asked me to be the editor-in-chief of the LLS section of Multiple Myeloma Today,” said Saad Usmani, M.D. “More than ever, we need this type of publication to share updates on the research advances in the field, which are coming at a rapid pace. CLIFTON, N.J. (PRWEB) April 19, 2021 Integrated Medical Communications is proud to announce the launch of a new quarterly print publication in which The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will provide content expertise relating to multiple myeloma.
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E-cigarettes with cigarette-like nicotine delivery reduce exposure to carcinogen
Researchers from Penn State College of Medicine and Virginia Commonwealth University studied whether e-cigarettes with cigarette-like nicotine delivery could reduce exposure to a major cancer-causing chemical.
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HERSHEY, Pa. – E-cigarettes that deliver a cigarette-like amount of nicotine are associated with reduced smoking and reduced exposure to a major cancer-causing chemical, or carcinogen, in tobacco even with concurrent smoking, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). The study provides new and important information for smokers who may be trying to use e-cigarettes as a means to cut down on their smoking habit and lower their exposure to harmful toxicants.