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Risk prediction model does not accurately identify lung cancer risks in diverse population

Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. and the leading cause of cancer death, with about 80% of the total 154,000 deaths recorded each year caused by cigarette smoking. Black men are more likely to develop and die from lung cancer than persons of any other racial or ethnic group, pointing to severe racial disparities.

5 May 2021

Certain parts of the innate immune response can be trained in response to HIV

Immunity often calls to mind the adaptive immune response, made up of antibodies and T cells that learn to fight specific pathogens after infection or vaccination.

5 May 2021

PET imaging can enable accurate diagnosis of recurring brain metastases

For patients with brain metastases, amino acid positron emission tomography (PET) can provide valuable information about the effectiveness of state-of-the-art treatments.

5 May 2021

Study shows why some stroke patients do not have abnormal heart rhythms

Scientists have shed light on why some people who have a stroke do not also have abnormal heart rhythms, even though their hearts contain similar scar tissue. Their results, published today in eLife, could help identify the best treatments for people who might be at risk of recurrent stroke, new heart disorders, or both.

5 May 2021

Researchers use 3-D bioprinting to create custom-shaped cartilage for use in surgical procedures

A team of University of Alberta researchers has discovered a way to use 3-D bioprinting technology to create custom-shaped cartilage for use in surgical procedures. The work aims to make it easier for surgeons to safely restore the features of skin cancer patients living with nasal cartilage defects after surgery.

5 May 2021

Juvenile incarceration does not reduce the probability of future convictions

Harsh prison sentences for juvenile crimes do not reduce the probability of conviction for violent crimes as an adult, and actually increase the propensity for conviction of drug-related crimes, finds a new study by economists at UC Riverside and the University of Louisiana.

5 May 2021

Stem cell therapy for COVID-19 and ARDS

In a review paper recently uploaded to the journal Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy by Mahendiratta et al. (May 2021) the applicability of stem cells in treating severe SARS-CoV-2 infection is investigated, with regard to ARDS therapy.

5 May 2021

Key mechanism behind mutant p53 aggregation process is linked to cancer pathology

Cancer has been recently shown to be affected by protein clusters, particularly by the aggregation of mutant variants of the tumor suppressor protein p53, which are present in more than half of malignant tumors.

5 May 2021

Brain imaging study reveals patterns in individuals with sensory processing sensitivity

You know that raw overwhelm people have been reporting after months of a pandemic, compounded by economic issues and social unrest? Does fatigue and compulsive social media scrolling strike a familiar chord?

5 May 2021

Study could pave way for new therapies for kidney disease

Our kidneys are charged with the extraordinary task of filtering about 53 gallons of fluid a day, a process that depends on podocytes, tiny, highly specialized cells in the cluster of blood vessels in the kidney where waste is filtered that are highly vulnerable to damage.

5 May 2021

Air pollution exposure in the first year of life contributes to childhood asthma, shows study

New findings from Ontario have shown that children born in Sarnia have a higher risk of developing asthma compared to neighboring cities. A research team from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, using provincial data from ICES, found that higher air pollution exposure in the first year of life very likely contributed to this higher risk. Their results are published today in CMAJ Open.

5 May 2021

Generic drugs for hypertension offer a great alternative to brand-name counterparts

Hypertension is a common medical condition and a primary cause of cardiovascular diseases and stroke worldwide.

5 May 2021

New book tackles the persistent and controversial questions about COVID

Ohio University mathematics professor Winfried Just's new book COVID-19: Unmasked - The News, the Science, and Common Sense tackles the persistent and sometimes controversial questions people have been asking about COVID-19 in a new, conversational way.

5 May 2021

Study analyzes two different classes of drugs in a large group of preschoolers with ADHD

In a multi-institutional study, researchers in the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Research Network (DBPNet), led by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), have conducted the first and largest analysis to date comparing the effectiveness and side effects of stimulants like methylphenidate (Ritalin) and alpha-adrenergic agonists like guanfacine (Tenex) in preschool-age children.

5 May 2021

Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines induce T-cell immunity against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers in the United States have shown that the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines are effective at generating T-cell immunity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

5 May 2021

Immunome could provide unprecedented insight into an individual’s health

The human immune system doesn't just protect our health, it reflects it. Each encounter with a potential disease-causing agent causes the body to produce specific immune agents -- proteins known as antibodies and T-cell receptors -- tailor-made to recognize and destroy the invader.

5 May 2021

Study identifies novel combination therapy to help patients with advanced lung cancer

A new study by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified a novel combination therapy to potentially help overcome resistance to immunotherapy in people diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.

5 May 2021

HEPA filters reduce respiratory aerosols produced during intense exercise

A pair of Mayo Clinic studies shed light on something that is typically difficult to see with the eye: respiratory aerosols. Such aerosol particles of varying sizes are a common component of breath, and they are a typical mode of transmission for respiratory viruses like COVID-19 to spread to other people and surfaces.

5 May 2021

4D printing strategy helps fabricate biomimetic microchannel scaffold for spinal fusion

Spinal fusion is frequently performed to restore spinal stability in patients with spinal diseases, such as spinal stenosis, vertebral fractures, progressive deformities, and instability.

5 May 2021

PAS 2021 Virtual Meeting to discuss intersectionality of child poverty

A state of the art plenary session during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2021 Virtual Meeting will bring together national experts on child poverty, racism and racial inequities, immigrant health, Native American culture, and environmental threats to discuss the intersectionality of child poverty.

5 May 2021

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Risk prediction model does not accurately identify lung cancer risks in diverse population

Certain parts of the innate immune response can be trained in response to HIV

PET imaging can enable accurate diagnosis of recurring brain metastases

Study shows why some stroke patients do not have abnormal heart rhythms

Researchers use 3-D bioprinting to create custom-shaped cartilage for use in surgical procedures

Juvenile incarceration does not reduce the probability of future convictions

Stem cell therapy for COVID-19 and ARDS

Key mechanism behind mutant p53 aggregation process is linked to cancer pathology

Brain imaging study reveals patterns in individuals with sensory processing sensitivity

Study could pave way for new therapies for kidney disease

Air pollution exposure in the first year of life contributes to childhood asthma, shows study

Generic drugs for hypertension offer a great alternative to brand-name counterparts

New book tackles the persistent and controversial questions about COVID

Study analyzes two different classes of drugs in a large group of preschoolers with ADHD

Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines induce T-cell immunity against SARS-CoV-2

Immunome could provide unprecedented insight into an individual’s health

Study identifies novel combination therapy to help patients with advanced lung cancer

HEPA filters reduce respiratory aerosols produced during intense exercise

4D printing strategy helps fabricate biomimetic microchannel scaffold for spinal fusion

PAS 2021 Virtual Meeting to discuss intersectionality of child poverty

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