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Genetic diversity impacts efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

The constant battle against infectious pathogens has had a decisive influence on the human immune system over the course of our evolution.

8 Nov 2019

Nutritional supplements decrease child mortality

More than half of child deaths worldwide stem from preventable causes, such as adverse effects from malnutrition.

8 Nov 2019

Game-changing diagnostic test for prion diseases

Researchers have developed an effective way of testing for prion diseases, a group of fatal neurodegenerative illnesses caused by abnormally folded proteins.

8 Nov 2019

Combination therapy shows promise for transplanting HCV-infected organs

Data from a new study presented this week at The Liver Meeting – held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases – found that combination therapy with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) and ezetimibe.

8 Nov 2019

Scientists discover role for vitamin D in melanoma

A new study published in Cancer Research suggests that high levels of vitamin D may reduce the aggressive nature of melanoma cells and improve survival rates.

8 Nov 2019

Flavor bans multiply, but menthol continues to divide

As states and communities rush to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products linked to vaping, Carol McGruder races from town to town, urging officials to include what she calls "the mother lode of all flavors": menthol.

8 Nov 2019

Fetal nicotine exposure obstructs breathing in babies

Exposure to nicotine during development inhibits the function of neurons controlling the tongue, according to research in newborn rats recently published in eNeuro. This impairment may be a factor in sudden infant death syndrome in humans.

8 Nov 2019

Breakthrough research discovers new way to slow progression of diabetic kidney disease

With World Diabetes Day (14th November) on the horizon new breakthrough research from Monash University has discovered a way to slow the progression of kidney disease in people with diabetes.

8 Nov 2019

Kibow Biotech participates in ASN Kidney Week 2019

Kibow Biotech announces its 15th consecutive year of participation in the ASN Conferences after 22 years as a pioneer in the use of Pro/Prebiotics in people with failing kidneys.

From Kibow Biotech Inc. 8 Nov 2019

Promega and Merck collaborate to develop MSI companion diagnostic for use with anti-PD-1 therapy

Promega Corporation today announced it has entered into a global collaboration with Merck, to develop Promega’s microsatellite instability technology.

From Promega Corporation 8 Nov 2019

Hitachi and CLB in Lyon-France announce research collaboration to fight against cancer with AI

Hitachi, Ltd. and Centre Leon Berard (CLB), a leading French Comprehensive Cancer Center in Lyon-France, announced today that they have entered into an agreement to jointly promote research and development aimed at improving the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment of cancer and established a new research laboratory called Hitachi Lyon Lab on the CLB site, starting November 5th.

8 Nov 2019

New stem cell technology gives new hope for high-risk leukemia patients

Few people get a second chance at life. And fewer still are forced to take it before their 25th birthday. Tyler Rabey is one of those people. He was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia at the prime of his life; a cancer that defied all standard treatments.

8 Nov 2019

Cytel expands its advanced real-world analytics capabilities with acquisition of MTEK Sciences

Cytel Inc., the leading provider of innovative analytical software and consulting services to the biopharmaceutical sector, and a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, today announced that it has acquired MTEK Sciences to further expand its advanced real-world analytics capabilities.

From Cytel 8 Nov 2019

New information on benefits of oral food challenges when diagnosing food allergies

Oral food challenges (OFCs) are the gold standard for allergists when diagnosing a food allergy. The person being tested is given a very small dose of the food by mouth under the supervision of a board-certified allergist to test for a severe reaction.

8 Nov 2019

Three studies present new information on penicillin allergy

At some point you may have had a reaction to penicillin and were told you were allergic. And there's a good chance it has stayed in your chart throughout your childhood and into adulthood.

8 Nov 2019

GlobalData: Food companies still not doing enough to cut down the use of unhealthy ingredients

While consumers are demanding healthier products and governments are urging food companies to comply with nutrient profile models, the message is either going unheard or simply being ignored.

8 Nov 2019

Study: Parents of pediatric patients equally satisfied with in-person appointments and telemedicine

Telemedicine visits may still seem like a futuristic idea for many. But a new study being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Houston showed most parents of pediatric patients were more or equally satisfied with the treatment their children received during telemedicine visits for allergies and asthma.

8 Nov 2019

TTP Ventus launches new high-performance micropumps for medical, life science markets

TTP Ventus Ltd, a manufacturer of high-performance, silent micropumps for medical and life science markets, has announced the introduction of a range of new pumps that extend performance, delivering higher flow rates, higher pressures, and longer lifetimes.

From The Lee Company 8 Nov 2019

First device-based, non-drug therapy for treating ADHD in children

Deciding how to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children can be a difficult decision for parents. Stimulants, such as Adderall and Ritalin, are the most commonly prescribed ADHD treatments - and are considered to be the most effective.

8 Nov 2019

UK to be transformed into global hub for next-generation radiotherapy research

The UK will be transformed into a global hub for radiotherapy research, pioneering the use of the latest techniques such as FLASH radiotherapy and artificial intelligence, with a new £56 million research network announced by Cancer Research UK today (Monday).

8 Nov 2019

Research News and Research

Genetic diversity impacts efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

Nutritional supplements decrease child mortality

Game-changing diagnostic test for prion diseases

Combination therapy shows promise for transplanting HCV-infected organs

Scientists discover role for vitamin D in melanoma

Flavor bans multiply, but menthol continues to divide

Fetal nicotine exposure obstructs breathing in babies

Breakthrough research discovers new way to slow progression of diabetic kidney disease

Kibow Biotech participates in ASN Kidney Week 2019

Promega and Merck collaborate to develop MSI companion diagnostic for use with anti-PD-1 therapy

Hitachi and CLB in Lyon-France announce research collaboration to fight against cancer with AI

New stem cell technology gives new hope for high-risk leukemia patients

Cytel expands its advanced real-world analytics capabilities with acquisition of MTEK Sciences

New information on benefits of oral food challenges when diagnosing food allergies

Three studies present new information on penicillin allergy

GlobalData: Food companies still not doing enough to cut down the use of unhealthy ingredients

Study: Parents of pediatric patients equally satisfied with in-person appointments and telemedicine

TTP Ventus launches new high-performance micropumps for medical, life science markets

First device-based, non-drug therapy for treating ADHD in children

UK to be transformed into global hub for next-generation radiotherapy research

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