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pH comes from the term “power of Hydrogen”, or the hydrogen ion concentration present in a given solution. It helps to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

Using patches of synthetic skin to test blood-sucking behavior of mosquitoes

If watching animals feast on human blood for 30-plus hours isn't your idea of fun, don't worry. The robot can do it.

9 Feb 2023

FDA approves first drug for ESR1-mutated breast cancer

Dr. Rajkumar Lakshmanaswamy, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Center of Emphasis in Cancer and Dean of the L. Frederick Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso is available to speak on the Federal Drug Administration's approval of the selective estrogen receptor (ER) degrader elacestrant (Orserdu).

9 Feb 2023

Study finds more cannabis vaping among high school seniors in medical marijuana states

More U.S. high school seniors reported vaping cannabis in states where it is legal only for medical purposes than states where all adult use is permitted – a study finding that surprised the researchers.

9 Feb 2023

Patient's satisfaction with physician associated with completion of bariatric surgery

Patients' satisfaction with their physicians may influence their decisions to undergo bariatric surgery, according to a multicenter study involving UT Southwestern and the UTHealth School of Public Health published in JAMA Network Open.

8 Feb 2023

Cleveland Clinic researchers launch the next step in triple-negative breast cancer vaccine study

Cleveland Clinic researchers have launched the next step in their novel study of a vaccine aimed at preventing triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive and lethal form of the disease.

8 Feb 2023

Expert work group examines and redefines “clinical meaningfulness” in Alzheimer’s

As the Alzheimer's disease scientific community, patients, and families seek to understand the results of clinical trials of new Alzheimer's treatments, the Alzheimer's Association convened an expert work group to discuss an important and timely issue: the "clinical meaningfulness" of results from these studies.

7 Feb 2023

Study finds distinct differences in how the brain releases dopamine in patients with alcohol use disorder

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that's made in the brain and acts as a chemical messenger, communicating between nerve cells in the brain and the rest of the body.

7 Feb 2023

AI can be a powerful tool to help identify lung nodules on chest X-rays

In a pioneering, randomized controlled study evaluating the effect of artificial intelligence (AI)-based software in real clinical practice, researchers found that AI significantly improved the detection of lung nodules on chest X-rays.

7 Feb 2023

New scientific statement proposes ideal foundational requirements for stroke centers

A new American Heart Association scientific statement provides guidance on staffing, leadership and resource requirements for hospital stroke centers to reduce variability and improve quality of care at stroke centers across the U.S.

7 Feb 2023

Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy increases risk of complications for mother and infant

Researchers investigate the obstetric and neonatal outcomes in unvaccinated pregnant females infected with the SARS-CoV-2.

7 Feb 2023

Novel type of combination therapy shows potential in acute myeloid leukemia

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive form of cancer that originates in the bone marrow, rapidly spreads to the blood and can quickly cause death if not treated promptly.

7 Feb 2023

Novel method for comparing whole protein-coding genes between metagenomic data detects an environmental gradient for the microbiota

Researchers from Japan compared phylogenetic trees based on proteomic data of microbiota with dendrograms of environmental factors to determine the role of environmental gradients in establishing microbial communities.

7 Feb 2023

Risk model-based lung cancer screening strategies more cost effective than current recommendations

Risk model-based lung cancer screening strategies, which select individuals based on personal risk, are more cost effective than current recommendations based solely on age and smoking history, according to a study led by the Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network (CISNET) Lung Working Group, which includes researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

7 Feb 2023

Newly identified gene signature helps assess cancer risk and optimize treatment

In a paper published in PNAS, Maureen Murphy, Ph.D., Deputy Director of Wistar's Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center and Ira Brind Professor and Program Leader in the Molecular & Cellular Oncogenesis Program, and team have identified a gene signature that accurately predicts the functioning of P53 variants, important information to assessing cancer risk and optimizing choices for cancer therapeutics.

7 Feb 2023

Study reveals mechanism of a previously unexplained type of cell death

A study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, published today in Nature Cell Biology, details a previously unexplained type of cell death called disulfidptosis that could open the door for novel cancer therapeutic strategies.

6 Feb 2023

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Using patches of synthetic skin to test blood-sucking behavior of mosquitoes

FDA approves first drug for ESR1-mutated breast cancer

Study finds more cannabis vaping among high school seniors in medical marijuana states

Patient's satisfaction with physician associated with completion of bariatric surgery

Cleveland Clinic researchers launch the next step in triple-negative breast cancer vaccine study

Expert work group examines and redefines “clinical meaningfulness” in Alzheimer’s

Study finds distinct differences in how the brain releases dopamine in patients with alcohol use disorder

AI can be a powerful tool to help identify lung nodules on chest X-rays

New scientific statement proposes ideal foundational requirements for stroke centers

Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy increases risk of complications for mother and infant

Novel type of combination therapy shows potential in acute myeloid leukemia

Novel method for comparing whole protein-coding genes between metagenomic data detects an environmental gradient for the microbiota

Risk model-based lung cancer screening strategies more cost effective than current recommendations

Newly identified gene signature helps assess cancer risk and optimize treatment

Study reveals mechanism of a previously unexplained type of cell death

Experimental vaccine completely protects cynomolgus macaques against lethal Sudan virus

UT Southwestern research could lead to new ways of controlling gene regulation

Targeting a single enzyme can kill prostate cancer cells

Age-related accumulation of abdominal fat associated with lower muscle density

World Cancer Day 2023: Perspectives from The Institute of Cancer Therapeutics

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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