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Researchers reveal new therapeutic way to block oncogenic RAS mutants

As a 10-year journey comes to fruition, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher John O'Bryan, Ph.D., and colleagues have demonstrated a new therapeutic way to block a protein that is frequently mutated in cancers.

9 Feb 2022

Mayo Clinic and CMU announce research agreement to transform organ transplantation

Mayo Clinic and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) announced today a research agreement to transform organ transplantation. The institutions will bioengineer innovative approaches to address barriers in organ transplantation.

9 Feb 2022

Statement outlines five elements to optimize care for in-hospital stroke patients

Although hospitalized patients are in a monitored environment, stroke evaluation and treatment are often delayed compared to patients arriving with a stroke at the emergency department, contributing to higher rates of morbidity and mortality for in-hospital stroke, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement published online today in the Association's journal Stroke.

9 Feb 2022

Research findings provide a potential roadmap for metastatic tumor formation

Using data from over 100,000 malignant and non-malignant cells from 15 human brain metastases, UCSF researchers have revealed two functional archetypes of metastatic cells across 7 different types of brain tumors, each containing both immune and non-immune cell types.

9 Feb 2022

Scientists identify a new protein that prevents cancer cell migration

When tumors spread, cancer cells migrate to other parts of the body through the blood or lymphatic vessels. Scientists at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria have now found a new protein that prevents cancer cells from doing so by making them stick more tightly to their surroundings.

9 Feb 2022

Surveillance for potentially zoonotic viruses in rodent and bat populations in an agricultural settlement in Ghana

In a new study, researchers investigated viruses in bats and rodents - key reservoir hosts for zoonotic viral pathogens, in a small agricultural community in Ghana.

9 Feb 2022

30-year-old cancer drug could get another shot, study says

A study by Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center researchers published in today's print edition of Molecular Cancer Therapeutics shows that triplatin is effective against triple negative breast cancer, which is the most aggressive form of breast cancer and has few targeted therapies.

9 Feb 2022

Research provides insights into the effects of Covid-19 lockdown on early development

An international consortium with researchers from 13 countries has investigated the impact of Covid-19 related social isolation measures on 2,200 young infants and toddlers between 8 and 36 months of age.

9 Feb 2022

Mechanical hearts can generate new muscle tissue in the failing human heart

Mechanical hearts spur some regeneration in dormant parts of failing hearts, according to a UT Southwestern pilot study that shows promise for developing regenerative heart therapies.

8 Feb 2022

Next era of transplantation is on the horizon, transplant chief says

Satish Nadig, MD, PhD, the Edward G. Elcock Professor of Surgical Research and director of the Comprehensive Transplant Center (CTC), said he arrived at Feinberg in November 2021 with a mission statement: "to have patient-centric impact through quality innovation and education."

8 Feb 2022

Huntsman Mental Health Institute joins a national collaborative effort to tackle mood disorders

Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah was designated a Center of Excellence and member of the National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC), a consortium of leading academic medical centers working to accelerate research, education, and improved treatment options for people with depressive and bipolar illnesses.

8 Feb 2022

Study finds no effect from the school fruit scheme on pupils' weight

The scheme providing free fruit to schools lasted from 2007 to 2014 and was mainly introduced to improve learning in school through a better diet. Among other possible positive effects of the scheme was a reduced prevalence of obesity.

8 Feb 2022

Comparison of school protocols under the high incidence conditions due to the Omicron variant

The current study discusses the proactive vs. reactive school protocols relative to the peak demands for resources, break in infection, and the number of days of school lost.

8 Feb 2022

Study suggests hospitalized COVID-19 patients are at higher risk of neurocognitive decline

In a new study, scientists have evaluated patient-reported and clinically tested neuropsychological problems in both ambulatory (outpatients) and hospitalized COVID-19 patients during the early recovery phase.

8 Feb 2022

Missouri’s war on public health shows extent of national rift

Republican Missouri state Sen. Mike Moon believes that covid-19 vaccinations, especially among children, should cease until the long-term effects are known.

8 Feb 2022

Winners of the first CERF Medical Engineering Prize for ALS Research announced

The Cullen Education and Research Fund announced the recipients of the first CERF Medical Engineering Prize for ALS Research: Dr. Leigh Hochberg, Dr. Conor Walsh, and Dr. Sabrina Paganoni.

8 Feb 2022

Culinary medicine curriculum has a positive impact on outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes

A culinary medicine curriculum had a positive impact on certain biometric and diet-related behavioral and psychosocial outcomes among low-income, food-insecure patients with type 2 diabetes participating in a clinic-led food prescription program, according to researchers with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

8 Feb 2022

Education News and Research

Researchers reveal new therapeutic way to block oncogenic RAS mutants

Mayo Clinic and CMU announce research agreement to transform organ transplantation

Statement outlines five elements to optimize care for in-hospital stroke patients

Research findings provide a potential roadmap for metastatic tumor formation

Scientists identify a new protein that prevents cancer cell migration

Surveillance for potentially zoonotic viruses in rodent and bat populations in an agricultural settlement in Ghana

30-year-old cancer drug could get another shot, study says

Research provides insights into the effects of Covid-19 lockdown on early development

Mechanical hearts can generate new muscle tissue in the failing human heart

Next era of transplantation is on the horizon, transplant chief says

Huntsman Mental Health Institute joins a national collaborative effort to tackle mood disorders

Study finds no effect from the school fruit scheme on pupils' weight

Comparison of school protocols under the high incidence conditions due to the Omicron variant

Study suggests hospitalized COVID-19 patients are at higher risk of neurocognitive decline

Missouri’s war on public health shows extent of national rift

Winners of the first CERF Medical Engineering Prize for ALS Research announced

Culinary medicine curriculum has a positive impact on outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes

"Drug checking" programs have unexpected benefits, study finds

Study highlights the importance of educational attainment for better brain health

Research explores public reactions to COVID-19 pandemic across diverse ethnic groups

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