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Modified R-CODOX-M/IVAC regimen shows promise for treating sporadic Burkitt lymphoma

Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is a highly aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that comes in three different variants: endemic, immunodeficiency-associated, and sporadic. Of these variants, sporadic BL is most commonly found outside malaria-endemic countries and typically seen in young adults.

1 Sep 2021

New review looks at the bottlenecks and breakthroughs in cancer immunotherapy

After over a century of development, cancer immunotherapy (CIT) has risen to become a promising approach for treating cancer. Unlike conventional methods that try to kill cancer cells directly, CIT involves modifying or stimulating the immune system's natural ability to fight the disease. So far, various CIT treatments have shown remarkable results in terms of survival rates, and many new and combination strategies are currently under study.

1 Sep 2021

Researchers employ microbes for storing and retrieving energy from renewable sources

Cornell University bioengineer Buz Barstow is trying to solve a big problem: How to build a low-cost, environmentally friendly and large-scale system for storing and retrieving energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar. Currently, there are no sustainable methods for storing green energy, as batteries are environmentally toxic.

1 Sep 2021

Reattachment to work in the morning allows leaders to be more successful throughout the day

Getting into the right mindset for work can set the tone for the rest of your day - and it's an especially beneficial practice for managers, a new Portland State University study found.

1 Sep 2021

A global genetic surveillance gap for SARS-CoV-2

Now a new study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server provides a perspective on the global disparities surrounding SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance, their causes and consequences, and possible solutions to maximize the impact of pathogen genome sequencing for efforts on public health.

1 Sep 2021

COVID-19 associated mucormycosis cases in India

India continues to grapple with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). To date, the country has reported over one million new cases for the past 28 days.

31 Aug 2021

Increased transmissibility drives SARS-CoV-2 variant spread, aided by immune escape

Numerous variants of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have emerged over the last few months. Unfortunately, this has driven new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) waves, often more severe than before. A recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server discusses the characteristics of the variant that is responsible for this phenomenon.

31 Aug 2021

Walking can power an implantable stimulator device to speed up tendon healing

Researchers at CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices based at NUI Galway, have shown how the simple act of walking can power an implantable stimulator device to speed up treatment of musculoskeletal diseases.

31 Aug 2021

Breakthrough study could lead to much needed therapies for Huntington's disease

A new mechanism that stops the progression of Huntington's disease in cells has been identified by scientists at UCL and the University of Cambridge, as part of their research groups at the UK Dementia Research Institute.

31 Aug 2021

Study aims to provide insights into the dynamics and trajectories of distressed couples

Does relationship quality continue to worsen, stabilize, or improve for distressed, help-seeking couples before they receive assistance? A team of researchers sought to answer that question in a new study examining what happens to couples who seek online help for their relationship, but have to wait six months before beginning an intervention program.

31 Aug 2021

Targeting and inhibiting a protein could provide more effective treatment for brain cancer

McGill University researchers identify proteins that drive cancer stem cells. Targeting and supressing a particular protein called galectin1 could provide a more effective treatment for glioblastoma, in combination with radiation therapy.

31 Aug 2021

New beetle-inspired smart device developed for personalized skin care

Drawing inspiration from nature, a team of international scientists have invented a smart device for personalized skin care modeled after the male diving beetle.

31 Aug 2021

European study sheds light on the burden of Parkinson’s disease in patients and their carers

Results of a new European study published in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease may help improve clinical practice by shedding light on the lives of people with PD and their carers, re-emphasizing the many challenges they face in everyday life.

31 Aug 2021

Assessing child and caregiver mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

A new study describes child and caregiver mental health during a one-year period.

31 Aug 2021

New study could help orthopedic surgeons to better identify patients for foot surgery

A new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City could help orthopedic surgeons better identify which patients will benefit most from surgery to correct debilitating age-related deterioration of their foot arches.

31 Aug 2021

Association between COVID-19 mitigation measures and preterm birth rate in China

A new study published in British Medical Journal Global Health addresses the effect of COVID-19 mitigation measures on the preterm birth rate in China.

31 Aug 2021

Collaborative program uses peer recovery coaches to guide people with substance use disorder

About 90% of Americans who need treatment for a substance use disorder don't get it. West Virginia University researchers have developed a program that allows people who have already walked the path of substance use disorder through recovery to be their guides to a healthier life.

31 Aug 2021

"FibroCOVID" - An emerging entity

In a recent study, a team of researchers aimed to investigate the prevalence and predictors of fibromyalgia in patients who recovered from COVID-19.

31 Aug 2021

Research offers insights to restore blood vessel integrity during sepsis, other conditions

Sepsis occurs when the body works so hard to fight an infection that the over-activated immune system harms a patient's own tissues as collateral damage.

31 Aug 2021

Liquid biopsies could help identify, track bladder cancer and peripheral nerve tumors

Liquid biopsies detect tumor DNA in blood or urine samples. Two studies led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis describe the potential of liquid biopsies to identify and track tumor growth in two very different cancers: bladder cancer and peripheral nerve tumors.

31 Aug 2021

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Modified R-CODOX-M/IVAC regimen shows promise for treating sporadic Burkitt lymphoma

New review looks at the bottlenecks and breakthroughs in cancer immunotherapy

Researchers employ microbes for storing and retrieving energy from renewable sources

Reattachment to work in the morning allows leaders to be more successful throughout the day

A global genetic surveillance gap for SARS-CoV-2

COVID-19 associated mucormycosis cases in India

Increased transmissibility drives SARS-CoV-2 variant spread, aided by immune escape

Walking can power an implantable stimulator device to speed up tendon healing

Breakthrough study could lead to much needed therapies for Huntington's disease

Study aims to provide insights into the dynamics and trajectories of distressed couples

Targeting and inhibiting a protein could provide more effective treatment for brain cancer

New beetle-inspired smart device developed for personalized skin care

European study sheds light on the burden of Parkinson’s disease in patients and their carers

Assessing child and caregiver mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

New study could help orthopedic surgeons to better identify patients for foot surgery

Association between COVID-19 mitigation measures and preterm birth rate in China

Collaborative program uses peer recovery coaches to guide people with substance use disorder

"FibroCOVID" - An emerging entity

Research offers insights to restore blood vessel integrity during sepsis, other conditions

Liquid biopsies could help identify, track bladder cancer and peripheral nerve tumors

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