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8-May-2026

Don't rush into braces with disc displacement: experts reveal the science of sequential therapy

KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Don't rush into braces if you have a jaw and crooked teeth issue. This study reveals that while proper orthodontics can help a healthy jaw joint, incorrect treatment can worsen disc displacement and even cause bone loss. Simply using splints often leads to high relapse rates. The experts recommend a "Sequential Strategy": first surgically reposition the disc, then perform orthodontic treatment. This approach aims to fix the joint first to ensure stable, long-term results for both your bite and facial appearance.

Funder: National Key Research and Development Program of China, Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality, National Natural Science Foundation of China

8-May-2026

The 28th European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE) starts tomorrow

European Society of Endocrinology
Meeting Announcement

Now in its 28th year, the European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE) 2026 commences on Saturday 9 May and runs until Tuesday 12 May. The Congress will bring together endocrine specialists from across Europe and the rest of the world to meet, collaborate and celebrate endocrinology at the Prague Congress Centre in Prague, Czech Republic. This year’s Congress will also celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) since the formation of the Society in 2006.

Meeting: European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE) 2026

8-May-2026

Intravenous tenecteplase prior to endovascular treatment for ischemic stroke at 4.5 to 24 hours

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: In patients presenting to endovascular treatment (EVT)-capable centers 4.5 to 24 hours after stroke onset with proximal middle cerebral artery occlusion, intravenous tenecteplase before EVT did not improve clinical outcomes vs EVT alone.

Journal: JAMA

8-May-2026

Nanoparticles overcome drug-resistant cancer via sequential drug release and photothermal therapy

Tohoku University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Stubborn cancer tumors were completely (and safely) eliminated in a mouse model with a small but mighty treatment method using nanoparticles, controlled drug release in stages, and light from lasers.

Journal: Journal of Controlled Release

7-May-2026

Tomato-derived lycopene shields gut cells from fungal toxins

Research
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Fungal toxins contaminating food and animal feed pose a major threat to livestock health. In particular, deoxynivalenol (DON), a toxin produced by Fusarium fungi, can severely damage pig gut cells. A recent study in China reveals that lycopene, a natural antioxidant derived from tomatoes, helps protect these cells from DON-induced injury. It does so by blocking PGAM5, a key protein involved in cellular stress-highlighting its potential in preventing toxin-related damage.

Journal: Research
Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Outstanding Youth of Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province of China, Academic Backbone Project of Northeast Agricultural University, Heilongjiang Postdoctoral Fund, Heilongjiang Postdoctoral Special Fund, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, Postdoctoral Special Funding of China

7-May-2026

Children in poorer countries face almost sixfold higher risk of dying after emergency surgery

University of Cambridge
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Children who need life‑saving emergency surgery after a serious injury are almost six times more likely to die if in poorer countries than in wealthier ones, according to an international study led by the University of Cambridge.