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Study suggests new strategy to kill melanoma cells

Think of the protein BH3 like a finger that turns off a cancer cell survival switch. The problem is that most cancer cells have found ways to remove this "finger" - commonly, by breaking the action of a gene called p53 that puts the BH3 finger in motion. Now think of Bcl-2 as the switch itself.

24 Oct 2018

Researchers identify a new way to prolong the circulation of cancer-fighting nanoparticles in the bloodstream

For a number of innovative and life-saving medical treatments, from organ replacements and skin grafts to cancer therapy and surgery, success often depends on slipping past or fending off the body's immune system.

24 Oct 2018

SBRT found to be safe treatment for patients with multiple metastases

The NRG Oncology clinical trial BR001 tested the hypothesis that stereotactic body radiotherapy could be used safely in oligometastatic patients with multiple metastases.

24 Oct 2018

Biological factors not responsible for racial differences in colorectal cancer incidence

A systematic review and meta-analysis from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine has found that, in spite of the higher incidence and death rate of colorectal cancer in blacks, no difference exists in the overall prevalence of advanced, precancerous polyps between average-risk blacks and whites who underwent a screening colonoscopy.

24 Oct 2018

Scientists develop nanodevice to deliver immunotherapy without side effects

Houston Methodist scientists have developed a nanodevice to deliver immunotherapy without side effects to treat triple-negative breast cancer.

24 Oct 2018

Dyslexia gene linked to concussion susceptibility in athletes

A gene associated with dyslexia, a learning disorder, may make some athletes less susceptible to concussions, reports a new study from Penn State University and Northwestern Medicine.

24 Oct 2018

Family acceptance of LGBT individual's sexuality linked to lower stress

Ohio University Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Peggy Zoccola has determined that those who identify as LGBT and have come out to their family carry less stress hormones than those who have not come out, which may ultimately benefit their health.

24 Oct 2018

In-home physical therapy care for knee replacement patients leads to better recovery

A team of physical therapy researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine have conducted one of the first full-scale studies to assess the effectiveness of in-home physical therapy care for patients who have had knee replacement surgery.

24 Oct 2018

Study examines factors associated with fasting hyperglucagonemia in type 2 diabetes

A new study examined the relationship between fasting hyperglucagonemia -- which can negatively affect glucose metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes -- and several biochemical and glycemic factors in subjects with T2D or in a nondiabetic control group.

24 Oct 2018

Hippocampal avoidance during whole-brain radiotherapy reduces risk of cognitive decline

Whole-brain radiotherapy can be delivered more safely to patients with brain metastases by avoiding the hippocampus according to a randomized phase III NRG Oncology trial presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting.

23 Oct 2018

New partnership aims to tackle cancer health disparities

Although cancer affects all populations in the United States, certain ethnic populations bear a disproportionate burden of cancer compared with other groups, according to the National Cancer Institute.

23 Oct 2018

Fixing Obamacare’s ‘family glitch’ hinges on outcome of November elections

Last Christmas Eve, Justine Bradford-Trent slipped on ice, slamming to the ground. Her elbow swelled. Was it broken? She couldn't tell.

23 Oct 2018

Novel blood test shows promise for monitoring HPV-linked head and neck cancer after treatment

A new blood test developed by University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers shows promise for tracking HPV-linked head and neck cancer patients to ensure they remain cancer-free after treatment.

23 Oct 2018

Breastfeeding can have protective affect against high blood pressure in women, confirms study

A new systematic review of the literature not only confirmed that breastfeeding for as short as 1-4 months can have a protective affect against high blood pressure in women, but that lactation also can protect women across an extended follow-up of years to decades.

23 Oct 2018

FDA targets 465 websites that sell potentially dangerous, unapproved drugs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in partnership with international regulatory and law enforcement agencies, acted this week to target 465 websites that illegally sell potentially dangerous, unapproved versions of opioid, oncology and antiviral prescription drugs to U.S. consumers.

23 Oct 2018

Lowering systolic blood pressure does not damage the kidneys, shows study

Using a novel biomarker panel to track and measure kidney function, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and University of California San Francisco School of Medicine report that lowering systolic blood pressure to less than 120 mm Hg does not damage the kidney organ itself.

23 Oct 2018

MWH Medical and Siemens Healthineers partner to launch first Asia Reference Center in Singapore

MWH Medical Pte Ltd, a leading homegrown medical group, and Siemens Healthineers are pleased to announce the launch of the first Asia Reference Center through their partnership.

From Siemens Healthineers 23 Oct 2018

EKF introduces new hand-held lactate analyzer for rapid sports performance monitoring

EKF, announces it will be launching its new Lactate Scout 4 hand-held lactate analyzer for fast and accurate sports performance monitoring.

From EKF Diagnostics 23 Oct 2018

New diagnostic platform simultaneously screens for all known pathogenic bacteria

Scientists at the Center for Infection and Immunity in the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health have developed the first diagnostic platform that can simultaneously screen for all known human pathogenic bacteria as well as markers for virulence and antibiotic resistance.

23 Oct 2018

Impact of climate change on sleeping sickness vector population in Africa

LSTM's Dr Jennifer Lord is first author on a paper looking at the impact of climate change on the vectors of sleeping sickness in Africa.

23 Oct 2018

Medicine News and Research

Study suggests new strategy to kill melanoma cells

Researchers identify a new way to prolong the circulation of cancer-fighting nanoparticles in the bloodstream

SBRT found to be safe treatment for patients with multiple metastases

Biological factors not responsible for racial differences in colorectal cancer incidence

Scientists develop nanodevice to deliver immunotherapy without side effects

Dyslexia gene linked to concussion susceptibility in athletes

Family acceptance of LGBT individual's sexuality linked to lower stress

In-home physical therapy care for knee replacement patients leads to better recovery

Study examines factors associated with fasting hyperglucagonemia in type 2 diabetes

Hippocampal avoidance during whole-brain radiotherapy reduces risk of cognitive decline

New partnership aims to tackle cancer health disparities

Fixing Obamacare’s ‘family glitch’ hinges on outcome of November elections

Novel blood test shows promise for monitoring HPV-linked head and neck cancer after treatment

Breastfeeding can have protective affect against high blood pressure in women, confirms study

FDA targets 465 websites that sell potentially dangerous, unapproved drugs

Lowering systolic blood pressure does not damage the kidneys, shows study

MWH Medical and Siemens Healthineers partner to launch first Asia Reference Center in Singapore

EKF introduces new hand-held lactate analyzer for rapid sports performance monitoring

New diagnostic platform simultaneously screens for all known pathogenic bacteria

Impact of climate change on sleeping sickness vector population in Africa

Everything there is to know about biosimilars eBook

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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