Exercise – Proceedings of the Texas A&M Medical Student Grand Rounds

Resistance Training as a Therapeutic Intervention: Examining the Effects of Resistance Training on Common Chronic Diagnoses

July 16, 2026 Jenna Krueger

Jenna Krueger Background: Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are highly prevalent in the United States, affecting around 31.6% and 12.5% of adults, respectively, and contributing significantly to cardiovascular disease. Resistance training has gained attention as an effective nonpharmacologic intervention; however, variability exists in the literature regarding its comparative benefits and optimal…

Exercise Sensitizes Melanoma for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (ICI) Therapy

July 3, 2026 Nathaniel Zhang

Nathaniel Zhang Background: Cutaneous melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer, characterized by its swift progression and high risk of metastasis, and its incidence has risen much faster than other cancers, with around 30 new cases per 100,000 people in the US1. Primary treatment usually involves surgical resection,…

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Exercise To Combat Alzheimer’s Disease

July 3, 2026 Ryan Sledge

Ryan Sledge Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the most common form of dementia, characterized by the accumulation of amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques and neurofibrillary tau tangles that damage key brain structures, resulting in memory loss and cognitive decline.1 Despite affecting millions worldwide and the prevalence nearly…

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