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Comparing surgical and non-surgical weight loss procedures

Losing weight may not be easy, but there are many options available to help with the journey. People often start the weight loss process by trying a commercial diet, like those you see on TV.

6 Jan 2020

Study shows safety, long-term beneficial impact of gene therapy for patients with Hemophilia A

A breakthrough gene therapy treatment for Haemophilia A has been shown to offer long-term benefits that have already transformed the lives of 13 men in the UK.

6 Jan 2020

Millions of 'outdated' tests performed on healthy young women, study finds

Pelvic examinations and cervical cancer screenings are no longer recommended for most females under age 21 during routine health visits, but a new study has found that millions of young women are unnecessarily undergoing the tests, which can lead to false-positive testing, over-treatment, anxiety and needless cost.

6 Jan 2020

Scientists map the location of structural proteins in pig ovary for the first time

For the first time, scientists identified and mapped the location of structural proteins in a pig ovary. Ongoing development of an "ink" with these proteins will be used for 3-D printing an artificial (or bio-prosthetic) ovary that could be implanted and allow a woman to have a child.

6 Jan 2020

Novel imaging technique produces accurate, real-time intraoperative diagnosis of brain tumors

A novel method of combining advanced optical imaging with an artificial intelligence algorithm produces accurate, real-time intraoperative diagnosis of brain tumors, a new study finds.

6 Jan 2020

Discovery of cellular 'hands' could have implications in the fields of cell, developmental biology

The protein, called syndecan-4, combines with fellow cell membrane proteins, called integrins, to form protruding 'hands' that sense the environment outside the cell.

6 Jan 2020

Researchers develop new way to fight late-stage sepsis

Researchers have developed a way to prop up a struggling immune system to enable its fight against sepsis, a deadly condition resulting from the body's extreme reaction to infection.

6 Jan 2020

Certain cancer drugs could be used in the future to treat COPD

New research has shown the potential for clinically available cancer treatments to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

6 Jan 2020

Aspirin’s benefits may extend beyond heart health to colorectal cancer treatment

The benefits of a daily aspirin may extend beyond heart health to colorectal cancer treatment, say City of Hope researchers who have found aspirin appears to reduce tumor growth and inhibit recurrence of the disease.

6 Jan 2020

Whole exome sequencing routinely fails to adequately analyze large segments of DNA

Children who undergo expansive genetic sequencing may not be getting the thorough DNA analysis their parents were expecting, say experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

6 Jan 2020

Prison sentences given to scientists who gene-edited babies

The three scientists responsible for the creation of three gene-edited babies have received prison sentences.

6 Jan 2020

CID trials: Adoption of new recommendations could get innovative treatments to patients faster

Complex Innovative Design trials could be transformed for the better, following the publication of recommendations, published today in the British Journal of Cancer.

6 Jan 2020

MDI Biological Laboratory announces expansion of innovative data literacy program

The MDI Biological Laboratory has announced that it is expanding its innovative SEPA (Science Education Partnership Award) program, which aims to improve secondary school education in data literacy while addressing the public health threat posed by arsenic in well water.

3 Jan 2020

STS deeply disappointed as FDA's new ban fails to clear all flavored e-cigarettes

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is deeply disappointed that a proposed rule authorizing a nationwide ban of flavored electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) did not include menthol.

3 Jan 2020

Exposure to air pollution associated with poor bone health

Some of the effects of air pollution on health are well documented -lung cancer, stroke, respiratory diseases, and a long etcetera- but for others there is less scientific evidence.

3 Jan 2020

Novel study on molecular interactions could make it easier to develop new medicines

A first-of-its-kind study on molecular interactions by biomedical engineers in the University of Minnesota's College of Science and Engineering will make it easier and more efficient for scientists to develop new medicines and other therapies for diseases such as cancer, HIV, and autoimmune diseases.

3 Jan 2020

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Comparing surgical and non-surgical weight loss procedures

Study shows safety, long-term beneficial impact of gene therapy for patients with Hemophilia A

Millions of 'outdated' tests performed on healthy young women, study finds

Scientists map the location of structural proteins in pig ovary for the first time

Novel imaging technique produces accurate, real-time intraoperative diagnosis of brain tumors

Discovery of cellular 'hands' could have implications in the fields of cell, developmental biology

Researchers develop new way to fight late-stage sepsis

Certain cancer drugs could be used in the future to treat COPD

Aspirin’s benefits may extend beyond heart health to colorectal cancer treatment

Whole exome sequencing routinely fails to adequately analyze large segments of DNA

Prison sentences given to scientists who gene-edited babies

CID trials: Adoption of new recommendations could get innovative treatments to patients faster

MDI Biological Laboratory announces expansion of innovative data literacy program

STS deeply disappointed as FDA's new ban fails to clear all flavored e-cigarettes

Exposure to air pollution associated with poor bone health

Novel study on molecular interactions could make it easier to develop new medicines

Radical procedures to treat oral infections are not necessary before stem cell transplantation

DNA tests to provide rapid diagnosis of rare diseases in critically ill infants

Researchers study new immunogenic properties of already existing anti-cancer drugs

New radiotracer can provide insights into how the heart recovers after myocardial infarction

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Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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