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Scientists discover biomarkers for Zika-related birth defects

Scientists at USC have discovered biomarkers for fetal birth defects in the blood of pregnant women infected with Zika.

2 Nov 2018

Study reveals nature of how T cells protect the brain against harmful viruses

Researchers from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience and Amsterdam UMC have disclosed the nature of how T cells protect the brain against harmful viruses.

2 Nov 2018

Cooling therapies may offer best protection against adverse effects of taxane-based chemotherapy

Due to their broad antitumor activity that inhibits the function of microtubules, taxanes are common chemotherapeutic agents utilized for the management of multiple cancer types from breast to prostate. Unfortunately, the frequency of their use is equally matched by the rates of expected and well known side effects.

2 Nov 2018

Study reveals how cancer-causing HPVs evolved

Cancer-causing human papillomaviruses diverged from their most recent common ancestors approximately half a million years ago, roughly coinciding with the timing of the split between archaic Neanderthals and modern Homo sapiens, according to a study published November 1 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Zigui Chen of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Robert Burk of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and colleagues.

2 Nov 2018

Routine mouth cancer screens could save lives

The Head and Neck Cancer Foundation is calling all Brits to ask their dentists to conduct mouth cancer screens at their next appointment. This should be routinely included within the price of a dental check-up and should take no more than one minute.

2 Nov 2018

New way of identifying potential cancer drugs could streamline development of therapies

A new way of identifying potential cancer drugs could streamline the development of therapies, following a discovery by scientists.

2 Nov 2018

Study finds evidence of lasting effects from head injuries at younger age than expected

There have been more and more cases confirming that repeated hits to the head have lifelong consequences for professional football players, but a new study by Orlando Health in collaboration with the Concussion Neuroimaging Consortium finds evidence of lasting effects from head injuries at a much younger age than expected.

2 Nov 2018

Male rats exposed to high levels of radio frequency radiation develop cancer, finds study

The National Toxicology Program concluded there is clear evidence that male rats exposed to high levels of radio frequency radiation like that used in 2G and 3G cell phones developed cancerous heart tumors, according to final reports released today.

2 Nov 2018

Addressing chronic diseases could save tens of billions of dollars in healthcare costs annually

As Americans head to the polls this coming Tuesday, a top issue for all voters is the rising cost of healthcare. A new report has found that addressing chronic diseases, and in particular diabetes, could save tens of billions of dollars in healthcare costs annually.

2 Nov 2018

NPF grants support advancement of psoriatic disease research

The National Psoriasis Foundation, NPF, has awarded $2.3 million in research grants and fellowships in 2018. This year's awards bring the total amount NPF has invested in the advancement of psoriatic disease research to more than $19 million.

2 Nov 2018

World's largest neuromorphic supercomputer being switched on for the first time

The world's largest neuromorphic supercomputer designed and built to work in the same way a human brain does has been fitted with its landmark one-millionth processor core and is being switched on for the first time.

2 Nov 2018

New encyclopedia for adult and pediatric neuropsychological disorders

John DeLuca, PhD, a clinical neuropsychologist and Senior Vice President of Research and Training at Kessler Foundation, is the co-chief editor of the new 2nd edition "Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology". Published by Springer, it is the first major encyclopedia of adult and pediatric neuropsychological disorders.

2 Nov 2018

Elderly LS-SCLC patients show similar results to younger counterparts for concurrent chemo-radiotherapy

Elderly patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer showed similar survival and toxicity compared to their younger counterparts when treated with concurrent chemo-radiotherapy. Concurrent chemo-radiotherapy should be a treatment option for fit patients aged 70 years or older.

2 Nov 2018

C-Path, CHDI and CDISC announce availability of Huntington's Disease Therapeutic Area User Guide

The Huntington's Disease Regulatory Science Consortium, launched in March 2018 by the Critical Path Institute and CHDI Foundation, today, along with the Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium, announce the open availability of a newly developed Huntington's Disease Therapeutic Area User Guide

2 Nov 2018

Medical Condition News

Scientists discover biomarkers for Zika-related birth defects

Study reveals nature of how T cells protect the brain against harmful viruses

Cooling therapies may offer best protection against adverse effects of taxane-based chemotherapy

Study reveals how cancer-causing HPVs evolved

Routine mouth cancer screens could save lives

New way of identifying potential cancer drugs could streamline development of therapies

Study finds evidence of lasting effects from head injuries at younger age than expected

Male rats exposed to high levels of radio frequency radiation develop cancer, finds study

Addressing chronic diseases could save tens of billions of dollars in healthcare costs annually

NPF grants support advancement of psoriatic disease research

World's largest neuromorphic supercomputer being switched on for the first time

New encyclopedia for adult and pediatric neuropsychological disorders

Elderly LS-SCLC patients show similar results to younger counterparts for concurrent chemo-radiotherapy

C-Path, CHDI and CDISC announce availability of Huntington's Disease Therapeutic Area User Guide

Study: Individuals with serious psychological distress less likely to quit smoking

Researchers find a class of drug that could be promising treatment for uveitis

Scientists identify more aggressive chemotherapy treatment for childhood brain cancer

Spinal electrical implants helps three paralyzed men walk

New form of therapy may stop or reverse progressive vision loss

Drug combination not more effective in improving depression than single antidepressant

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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