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Blocking the self-destruction process of enzymes can mitigate age-related diseases

Stopping the cannibalistic behavior of a well-studied enzyme could be the key to new drugs to fight age-related diseases, according to a new study published online in Nature Cell Biology.

30 Sep 2020

Dartmouth launches new initiative for innovations in cancer care

Five Dartmouth College alumni and health care investors have committed a total of $1.4 million in gifts to launch the Dartmouth Innovations Accelerator for Cancer.

29 Sep 2020

Ventilation systems may increase the risk of exposure to novel coronavirus

Ventilation systems in many modern office buildings, which are designed to keep temperatures comfortable and increase energy efficiency, may increase the risk of exposure to the coronavirus, particularly during the coming winter, according to research published in the Journal of Fluid Mechanics.

29 Sep 2020

All-in-one surgical approach is a safe and viable option for patients with polycystic kidney disease

Patients with large polycystic kidneys in need of a kidney transplant can have their diseased kidneys safely removed laparoscopically at the same time as their transplant surgery. That is the finding of a Mayo Clinic study recently published in the American Journal of Transplantation.

29 Sep 2020

Qatar worker communities may have attained herd immunity against SARS-CoV-2

Now, a recent study published on the preprint server medRxiv* in September 2020 shows the achievement of herd immunity for SARS-CoV-2 infection by at least some expatriate worker communities in Qatar.

29 Sep 2020

Fructose intake may exacerbate inflammatory bowel disease, study reveals

Diet remains an important part of disease prevention and management, and a new study suggests that consumption of fructose may worsen intestinal inflammation common to inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).

29 Sep 2020

Dartmouth TB vaccine moves one step closer to a full Phase 3 efficacy trial

Results from the Phase 2 trial of the DAR-901 tuberculosis (TB) vaccine were announced today by investigators at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine and published in the journal Vaccine.

29 Sep 2020

Novel immunotherapy platform can connect mussel adhesive proteins to the antibodies

Antibody-based immunotherapy is one of treatment options for cancer immunotherapy by modulating our immune system with therapeutic antibodies.

29 Sep 2020

Computer model unravels mystery behind severe inflammation in people with COVID-19

A study from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Cedars-Sinai addresses a mystery first raised in March: Why do some people with COVID-19 develop severe inflammation?

29 Sep 2020

Jellagen announces collaboration with Mayo Clinic

Jellagen has entered into a license agreement for an exclusive grant to patent rights with Mayo Clinic for the development in treatment of vocal cord paralysis.

29 Sep 2020

PrimeStore® MTM novel viral transport media successfully evaluated by Public Health England for SARS-CoV-2 inactivation

EKF Diagnostics announces that the novel viral transport media PrimeStore® MTM has been successfully evaluated for effective SARS-CoV-2 inactivation.

From EKF Diagnostics 29 Sep 2020

Phase 1 trial of new class of drugs shows promise in range of advanced cancers

A new precision drug which stops cancer from repairing its DNA has shown promise in an early-stage clinical trial - highlighting the potential of a new class of drugs known as ATR inhibitors.

29 Sep 2020

Observation offers a better understanding of how neurons communicate with each other

The dialogue between neurons is of critical importance for all nervous system activities, from breathing to sensing, thinking to running. Yet neuronal communication is so fast, and at such a small scale, that it is exceedingly difficult to explain precisely how it occurs.

29 Sep 2020

ACS quality program demonstrates the importance of overall hospital culture of quality and safety

Hospital resources and infrastructure dedicated to improving quality and safety are essential for achieving safe and high-quality surgical outcomes.

29 Sep 2020

COVID-19-related interruptions in rehabilitation care causes emotional distress in breast cancer survivors

Beyond the tragic surges in hospitalizations and deaths, the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare for people with a wide range of medical conditions - including cancer.

29 Sep 2020

Microbiome research has surpassed $1.7 billion in the past decade

A new field of research in microbiology is transforming the way scientists see fungi, bacteria and other microorganisms.

29 Sep 2020

Study: HRT prescription rates are lower in more deprived areas of England

Prescription rates for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are lower in more deprived areas of England compared to affluent areas, a new study from the University of Warwick has found.

29 Sep 2020

Valproic acid can interact with DNA conformation and regulate gene expression

Results of recent studies involving valproic acid, used for decades as an anti-convulsant drug, show that it can interact with the conformation of DNA and regulate gene expression.

29 Sep 2020

Antiacid monotherapy is better than combination therapy in relieving epigastric pain

Antacid monotherapy is more effective in relieving epigastric pain than in combination with lidocaine. That is the conclusion of a study to be published in the September 2020 issue of Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM), a journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM).

29 Sep 2020

Hemi-gland cryoablation provides a high rate of effective prostate cancer control

A less-invasive treatment technique called hemi-gland cryoablation (HGCryo) - destroying the areas of the prostate where cancers are located by freezing them - provides a high rate of effective prostate cancer control, according to a new study published in The Journal of Urology, Official Journal of the American Urological Association.

28 Sep 2020

Education News and Research

Blocking the self-destruction process of enzymes can mitigate age-related diseases

Dartmouth launches new initiative for innovations in cancer care

Ventilation systems may increase the risk of exposure to novel coronavirus

All-in-one surgical approach is a safe and viable option for patients with polycystic kidney disease

Qatar worker communities may have attained herd immunity against SARS-CoV-2

Fructose intake may exacerbate inflammatory bowel disease, study reveals

Dartmouth TB vaccine moves one step closer to a full Phase 3 efficacy trial

Novel immunotherapy platform can connect mussel adhesive proteins to the antibodies

Computer model unravels mystery behind severe inflammation in people with COVID-19

Jellagen announces collaboration with Mayo Clinic

PrimeStore® MTM novel viral transport media successfully evaluated by Public Health England for SARS-CoV-2 inactivation

Phase 1 trial of new class of drugs shows promise in range of advanced cancers

Observation offers a better understanding of how neurons communicate with each other

ACS quality program demonstrates the importance of overall hospital culture of quality and safety

COVID-19-related interruptions in rehabilitation care causes emotional distress in breast cancer survivors

Microbiome research has surpassed $1.7 billion in the past decade

Study: HRT prescription rates are lower in more deprived areas of England

Valproic acid can interact with DNA conformation and regulate gene expression

Antiacid monotherapy is better than combination therapy in relieving epigastric pain

Hemi-gland cryoablation provides a high rate of effective prostate cancer control

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