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Scientists develop computer algorithm that reveals gene networks activated in cancer cell

Recent headlines have cast suspicion on social network analysis, which can mine data from the internet to target advertisements or potentially influence elections.

9 May 2018

Taking the bus is a whole lot safer than taking the car, shows study

Taking the bus is a whole lot safer than taking the car – and it's also safer for cyclists and pedestrians who take the same routes, according to a new study led by the Université de Montréal Public Health Research Institute (IRSPUM).

9 May 2018

Cancer Center at BIDMC announces launch of new Immunotherapy Institute

The Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center today announced the launch of a new clinical and research institute that will build on BIDMC's long history of leadership in immunotherapy and cell therapeutics.

3 May 2018

Penn surgeons perform first ever robot-assisted complex spinal surgery for rare tumor removal

Noah Pernikoff is back to his life in New York City after becoming the first patient in the world to undergo a complex three-part, robotic-assisted surgery.

3 May 2018

Sprained your knee? The cost of a brace could sprain your wallet.

One July evening, Carol Harnett was in a crosswalk in downtown Portland, Ore., when a driver made an illegal turn and hit her. Transported by ambulance to a hospital, she was diagnosed with a severely sprained right ankle and left wrist, as well as a concussion.

3 May 2018

Cedars-Sinai research sheds light on how the brain rapidly forms new memories

Research from Cedars-Sinai sheds light on how the human brain rapidly forms new memories, providing insights into potential new treatments for memory disorders.

2 May 2018

The Impact of Air Pollution on Childhood Asthma

It is a well-established fact that air pollution in towns and cities affects our health. Dr Haneen Khreis discusses the latest research into the effect of air pollution on childhood asthma, and the steps that transport policy makers can take to reduce the prevalence of the condition.

1 May 2018

New T cell biomarker could be much-needed patient-selection tool for CAR T cell therapy

Penn Medicine researchers may have found the reason why some patients with advanced chronic lymphocytic leukemia don't respond to chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy, and the answer is tied to how primed patients' immune systems are before the therapy is administered.

30 Apr 2018

Auditory brainstem implant helps patients with neurofibromatosis type 2

Patients with rare brain tumors on the auditory nerve now have an option to prevent complete deafness at UC San Diego Health. The device, called an auditory brainstem implant or ABI, fits behind the ear and connects directly to the brainstem.

30 Apr 2018

Tradeshow Talks with QED Scientific

Tradeshow Talks with QED Scientific at Health GB 2018.

30 Apr 2018

Funds raised from Spark of Hope Tribute Gala will support Life Directions mission

Life Directions, Detroit's Peer to Peer Mentoring organization, will host its 45th Annual "Spark of Hope" Tribute Gala fundraiser at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the GM Wintergarden in the Renaissance Center.

28 Apr 2018

New CAR-T therapy could provide safer, more effective cancer treatment

There have been few cancer treatments with such a promising future as using the patient's own immune system.

27 Apr 2018

Nonsurgical technique enables people with spinal cord injuries to regain use of hands

The ability to perform simple daily tasks can make a big difference in people's lives, especially for those with spinal cord injuries.

26 Apr 2018

Study assesses link between cognitive function levels and crash risk among older drivers

For older adults, driving can mean living a more independent, satisfying life. Therefore, it's no surprise that about 86 percent of adults age 65 and older hold active driver's licenses, and many of us expect to drive for longer as we age.

26 Apr 2018

Metabolic differences may contribute to postpartum weight retention in black moms

Differences in the way women with obesity burn calories during pregnancy may be a contributor to long-term postpartum weight retention in black moms, according to researchers in Baton Rouge, La.

23 Apr 2018

Smartphone app effective in promoting proper child car seat practices

A smartphone app designed to promote proper child car seat use among parents proved effective in a study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

19 Apr 2018

Human brain processes sight and sound in the same way, shows study

Although sight is a much different sense than sound, Georgetown University Medical Center neuroscientists have found that the human brain learns to make sense of these stimuli in the same way.

19 Apr 2018

ACL tears occur the same way in women and men, study finds

While women are two to four times more likely than men to tear the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in their knee, the cause of this injury is no different between the sexes, according to new research from Duke Health.

18 Apr 2018

Study sheds light on how the HSC niche is maintained

Researchers have identified an important cellular protein involved in the maintenance of bone marrow cavities and the hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) niche

18 Apr 2018

Sleep restriction therapy does not interfere with insomnia patient’s driving ability, research shows

The use of Sleep Restriction Therapy to help treat adults with insomnia is under-recognized – despite encouraging results since it was first introduced in the late 1980s.

17 Apr 2018

Chimeric Antigen Receptor News and Research

Scientists develop computer algorithm that reveals gene networks activated in cancer cell

Taking the bus is a whole lot safer than taking the car, shows study

Cancer Center at BIDMC announces launch of new Immunotherapy Institute

Penn surgeons perform first ever robot-assisted complex spinal surgery for rare tumor removal

Sprained your knee? The cost of a brace could sprain your wallet.

Cedars-Sinai research sheds light on how the brain rapidly forms new memories

The Impact of Air Pollution on Childhood Asthma

New T cell biomarker could be much-needed patient-selection tool for CAR T cell therapy

Auditory brainstem implant helps patients with neurofibromatosis type 2

Tradeshow Talks with QED Scientific

Funds raised from Spark of Hope Tribute Gala will support Life Directions mission

New CAR-T therapy could provide safer, more effective cancer treatment

Nonsurgical technique enables people with spinal cord injuries to regain use of hands

Study assesses link between cognitive function levels and crash risk among older drivers

Metabolic differences may contribute to postpartum weight retention in black moms

Smartphone app effective in promoting proper child car seat practices

Human brain processes sight and sound in the same way, shows study

ACL tears occur the same way in women and men, study finds

Study sheds light on how the HSC niche is maintained

Sleep restriction therapy does not interfere with insomnia patient’s driving ability, research shows

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