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CAR T therapy can lead to long-lasting remissions in patients with r/r diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

In an update to a global clinical trial stretching from Philadelphia to four continents, the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel, formerly CTL019) led to long-lasting remissions in patients with relapsed/refractory (r/r) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

3 Dec 2018

Daily hydroxyurea treatment may bring some relief for African children with sickle cell anemia

A daily hydroxyurea pill may finally bring some relief for young children living with the painful and deadly blood disease sickle cell anemia in resource-challenged sub-Saharan Africa, where the disease is prevalent and health care availability is suboptimal.

3 Dec 2018

Health science professionals and students analyze nurses' role in interprofessional pharmaceutical care

The University of Alicante has joined the European project DeMoPhaC (Development of a model for nurses' role in interprofessional pharmaceutical care)to establish a common framework for nursing professionals in interprofessional pharmaceutical care.

2 Dec 2018

Women consider potential harms and benefits of using preventive therapy for breast cancer

Only around a fifth of women at higher risk of developing breast cancer think they need to take a drug proven to help prevent the disease, according to new research funded by Cancer Research UK and published today (Monday) in Clinical Breast Cancer.

2 Dec 2018

Study: Patients with cancer have worse outcomes after heart procedure

Research led by Keele University suggests that patients with cancer who undergo a common heart procedure have worse short-term clinical outcomes compared to non-cancer patients, in the largest study undertaken to date.

30 Nov 2018

UB research provides new information on alcohol misuse among never-deployed reservists

U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers who experience greater feelings of guilt and other negative emotions about never having been deployed are more likely to misuse alcohol, according to new research from the University at Buffalo.

30 Nov 2018

Scientists alleviate schizophrenic symptoms in mice

Despite extensive research efforts, schizophrenia remains one of the least understood brain disorders. One promising area of research is in receptors on the surfaces of brain cells that help sense growth factors.

30 Nov 2018

Link found between light pollution and insomnia in older adults

A new study is the first population-based investigation to report a significant association between artificial, outdoor light exposure at night and insomnia, as indicated by older adults' use of hypnotic drugs.

30 Nov 2018

Study reveals significant increase in hospitalization rates among homeless adults

Hospitalization rates among homeless adults have increased sharply in recent years, with a very different set of causes from those in non-homeless individuals, reports a study in the January issue of Medical Care. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

30 Nov 2018

Study explores whether patients from poorest neighborhoods experience longer total ambulance times

Patients from the poorest neighborhoods who had cardiac arrest had longer total ambulance times than those from the wealthiest neighborhoods.

30 Nov 2018

FinnBrain imaging study explores brain structure in newborns

Infant brain development is still poorly understood. Thus, research on the topic is vital as developing brains are sensitive to early environmental factors. Recognizing this, the FinnBrain imaging study conducted in Turku explores brain structure in newborns.

30 Nov 2018

Chronic kidney disease rates are increasing faster than other noninfectious diseases

Advances in treating cancer, heart disease and other major health conditions in recent decades have extended life spans for millions of people.

30 Nov 2018

Night owls may have increased risk of ill health, study finds

Night owls may have a higher risk of suffering from heart disease and type 2 diabetes than early risers.

30 Nov 2018

Researchers aim to develop a functional cure for HIV using therapeutic vaccines

EU-funded researchers are leading efforts to develop a functional cure for HIV using innovative therapeutic vaccines to halt the progression of the devastating virus, increase the availability and affordability of treatment, and improve patients' quality of life.

30 Nov 2018

Study shows connection between specific genes and ADHD

There is a clear connection between specific genes and ADHD. A new international study shows that If you have specific genetic variations, the probability of having ADHD is very high.

30 Nov 2018

New findings provide better picture of pubertal growth

In monitoring and prediction of children's growth, the spurt in puberty is often considered too variable to be predictable. However, new findings and methods enable a better picture of how children and adolescents grow, especially during puberty.

30 Nov 2018

Fetal kicks may allow the baby to 'map' their own body, suggests research

The kicks a mother feels from her unborn child may allow the baby to 'map' their own body and enable them to eventually explore their surroundings, suggests new research led by UCL in collaboration with UCLH.

30 Nov 2018

Study shows link between disrupted sleep and reduced capability to control posture, balance

Disturbances during sleep decrease capability to control posture and balance according to researchers from the Department of Engineering and Warwick Medical School at the University of Warwick who have an article published today in Scientific Reports.

30 Nov 2018

Researchers identify potential nutritional alternative for people with fish allergy

Fish allergy is one of the most dangerous food allergies, as it is often associated with potentially life-threatening symptoms such as anaphylactic shock.

30 Nov 2018

$Many diseases increase risk of post-operative complications after hip fracture surgery$

Many diseases increase risk of post-operative complications after hip fracture surgery

Parkinson's disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatic diseases, alcoholism and mental health disorders increase the risk of surgical complications after a hip fracture surgery, a new Finnish study analyzing nationwide registers finds.

30 Nov 2018

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CAR T therapy can lead to long-lasting remissions in patients with r/r diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Daily hydroxyurea treatment may bring some relief for African children with sickle cell anemia

Health science professionals and students analyze nurses' role in interprofessional pharmaceutical care

Women consider potential harms and benefits of using preventive therapy for breast cancer

Study: Patients with cancer have worse outcomes after heart procedure

UB research provides new information on alcohol misuse among never-deployed reservists

Scientists alleviate schizophrenic symptoms in mice

Link found between light pollution and insomnia in older adults

Study reveals significant increase in hospitalization rates among homeless adults

Study explores whether patients from poorest neighborhoods experience longer total ambulance times

FinnBrain imaging study explores brain structure in newborns

Chronic kidney disease rates are increasing faster than other noninfectious diseases

Night owls may have increased risk of ill health, study finds

Researchers aim to develop a functional cure for HIV using therapeutic vaccines

Study shows connection between specific genes and ADHD

New findings provide better picture of pubertal growth

Fetal kicks may allow the baby to 'map' their own body, suggests research

Study shows link between disrupted sleep and reduced capability to control posture, balance

Researchers identify potential nutritional alternative for people with fish allergy

Many diseases increase risk of post-operative complications after hip fracture surgery

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

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