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Researchers use human and worm data to explore mutational causes of cancer

Researchers at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), the University of Dundee and the Wellcome Sanger Institute have used human and worm data to explore the mutational causes of cancer.

2 May 2018

Pioneering study to focus on improved care for patients undergoing cancer surgery

Improved care for patients undergoing cancer surgery is the focus of a pioneering worldwide study.

2 May 2018

Study shows safety, efficacy of stem cells in treating angiitis-induced critical limb ischemia

A long-term study of patients who received stem cells to treat angiitis-induced critical limb ischemia (AICLI) shows the cells to be both safe and effective.

2 May 2018

New vaccine strategy increases number of tumor-specific cancer-killing T cells

New research published in Cancer Immunology Research by Drs. Esteban Celis and Hussein Sultan of the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University could serve as the stepping-stone in constructing vaccines with a greater likelihood of finding and attacking tumors in the human body.

2 May 2018

Direct contact with lymphatic endothelial cells promotes melanoma metastasis

Despite the declining death rates for many individual cancer types, mortality for a few cancers has stabilized or even increased. One of these is melanoma due to its ability, in later stages, to spread to other parts of the body.

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

Clinical trial tests natural treatment to provide long-term solution for chronic eczema

Eczema is the most common skin disease worldwide. People suffering from it often deal with a lifetime of painful symptoms. A new clinical trial is testing a natural treatment that researchers hope will provide a long-term solution for those dealing with the dry, itchy and painful skin that comes with chronic eczema.

30 Apr 2018

New rat models could be useful in the fight against Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease currently affects more than 5.5 million Americans and is one of the costliest diseases to treat, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Characterized by a buildup of plaque in the brain, few animal models exist that researchers could use to study this devastating disorder.

30 Apr 2018

New study reveals potential for better diagnosis and treatment of TBI patients

Patients who've suffered from traumatic brain injuries have changes in tiny blood vessels in their brains that researchers believe are linked to a range of cognitive symptoms, according to new findings presented at the 2018 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting.

30 Apr 2018

Therapeutic RNA corrects error in genetic processing that leads to familial dysautonomia

Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have identified a therapeutic RNA molecule that corrects the error in genetic processing that leads to familial dysautonomia, a rare inherited neurodegenerative disorder.

30 Apr 2018

NUS researchers develop novel approach to identify onset of cancer-related fatigue

Breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience severe and persistent tiredness. In a recent study, a team led by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) developed a novel approach to identify the onset of this common side effect and objectively follow its development.

30 Apr 2018

Palliative care associated with shorter hospital stays and lower costs, study shows

Palliative care - which better aligns medical treatments with patients' goals and wishes, aggressively treats distressing symptoms, and improves care coordination, - is associated with shorter hospital stays and lower costs, and shows its greatest effect among the sickest patients, according to a study published Monday, April 30, in JAMA Internal Medicine.

30 Apr 2018

Psychiatric issues can be cause or consequence of chronic dizziness, says research

While most cases of chronic dizziness result from a physical disorder, psychiatric issues can be a cause--or a consequence--of chronic dizziness, according to research published The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.

30 Apr 2018

Tradeshow Talks with Safe-T

Tradeshow Talks with Safe T Limited at Health GB 2018.

30 Apr 2018

New scientific advisory suggests reforms to support more robust nutrition education and training

A new scientific advisory from the American Heart Association reviews current gaps in medical nutrition education and training in the United States and summarizes reforms in undergraduate and graduate medical education to support more robust nutrition education and training efforts.

30 Apr 2018

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Researchers use human and worm data to explore mutational causes of cancer

Pioneering study to focus on improved care for patients undergoing cancer surgery

Study shows safety, efficacy of stem cells in treating angiitis-induced critical limb ischemia

New vaccine strategy increases number of tumor-specific cancer-killing T cells

Direct contact with lymphatic endothelial cells promotes melanoma metastasis

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

Clinical trial tests natural treatment to provide long-term solution for chronic eczema

New rat models could be useful in the fight against Alzheimer's disease

New study reveals potential for better diagnosis and treatment of TBI patients

Therapeutic RNA corrects error in genetic processing that leads to familial dysautonomia

NUS researchers develop novel approach to identify onset of cancer-related fatigue

Palliative care associated with shorter hospital stays and lower costs, study shows

Psychiatric issues can be cause or consequence of chronic dizziness, says research

Tradeshow Talks with Safe-T

New scientific advisory suggests reforms to support more robust nutrition education and training

FRESH AIR project to address growing burden of chronic lung diseases

Circadian rhythm discovery may lead to improved light-therapy treatments

New studies could offer novel treatments for vision and eye conditions

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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