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Nanotechnological drug delivery system enhances the effectiveness of melanoma treatment

Researchers at Tel Aviv University, led by Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro of TAU's Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the Sackler School of Medicine, have developed an innovative nanotechnological drug delivery system that significantly enhances the effectiveness of treatment for the aggressive skin cancer melanoma.

8 Sep 2020

Investigational drug may reduce protein buildup and neurological decline linked to ALS, FTD

An investigational drug that targets an instigator of the TDP-43 protein, a well-known hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), may reduce the protein's buildup and neurological decline associated with these disorders, suggests a pre-clinical study from researchers at Penn Medicine and Mayo Clinic.

8 Sep 2020

High levels of blood clotting factor V in severe COVID‐19 associated with worse outcomes

Patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 infections who have high levels of the blood clotting protein factor V are at elevated risk for serious injury from blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have found.

8 Sep 2020

Researchers aim to improve digital thermal imaging as a tool for monitoring cancer

Thermal imaging has been available for decades to detect temperature differences on the skin that could signal breast cancer without exposing patients to radiation, although the method is not as reliable as mammography.

8 Sep 2020

American Heart Association honors UVA professor for contributions to cardiovascular research

Robert M. Carey, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, has been named a Distinguished Scientist of the American Heart Association for his "extraordinary contributions" to cardiovascular research.

8 Sep 2020

Microglia-targeting nanotherapeutics for treatment of neurodegenerative disorders

Inspired by the need for new and better therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, Rutgers University researchers are exploring the link between uncontrolled inflammation within the brain and the brain's immune cells, known as microglia.

8 Sep 2020

Behind the Byline: ‘At least I got the shot’

Although the coronavirus pandemic shut down many organizations and businesses across the nation, KHN has never been busier - and health coverage has never been more vital.

8 Sep 2020

‘An Arm and a Leg’: She tangled with health insurers for 25 years — and loved it

Barbara Faubion's boss, an insurance broker, used to tell clients: "Listen, you don't need to be on the phone for four hours with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Let us do that. I have a person."

8 Sep 2020

Scientists discover tissue reparative role for a rare immune cell type in the gut

Scientists from King's College London have discovered an unexpected tissue reparative role for a rare immune cell type in the gut that could tip toward fibrosis or cancer if dysregulated.

8 Sep 2020

Card-based system to track asymptomatic individuals helps reduce COVID-19 spread

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on the global economy. Researchers around the globe have been working hard to find ways to stop the spread of the disease either in the form of drugs or SOP changes that revolve around guidelines given by the WHO for maintaining hygiene and social distancing norms.

8 Sep 2020

Countries should step-up leprosy prevention initiatives to accelerate decline in new cases

New cases of leprosy are decreasing, but not at the anticipated rate. In order to accelerate the annual decline, countries should screen contacts and treat eligible contacts with single-dose rifampicin, as recommended by the World Health Organization in its guidelines.

8 Sep 2020

Altered mindsets: Marijuana is making its mark on ballots in red states

When Tamarack Dispensary opened in the northwestern Montana city of Kalispell in 2009, medical marijuana was legal but still operating on the fringes of the conservative community.

8 Sep 2020

Research highlights the effects of confinement due to COVID-19 among pregnant women

Researchers of Medicine and Physical Therapy at the CEU Cardenal Herrera University of Valencia and of the Italian University of Catania, have published the results of the first study on the effects of confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic among pregnant Spanish women.

8 Sep 2020

Blanket approach to prescribing medication during pregnancy may put low birth weight babies at risk

New research led by the University of South Australia shows that a blanket approach to prescribing medication during pregnancy may put low birth weight babies at risk for the rest of their lives.

8 Sep 2020

Ghrelin may help protect the elderly population from muscle loss

The hormone, ghrelin, may help protect the elderly population from muscle loss, according to a study being presented at e-ECE 2020. The study found that administering a particular form of ghrelin to older mice helped to restore muscle mass and strength.

8 Sep 2020

SYSTEMIC project aims to find solutions for a sustainable healthy food system

SYSTEMIC is the name of the ambitious project, that will unite researchers and practitioners from different disciplines and different parts of the food system. The project participants will develop knowledge about cross-cutting solutions and identify knowledge gaps.

8 Sep 2020

Study addresses the role of macrophage activation syndrome in COVID-19

Scientists review macrophage activation syndrome — a feature of the cytokine storm that kills patients with severe cases of COVID-19, as well as possible treatments.

8 Sep 2020

Personalized determination of genetic factors may improve treatment for polycythaemia vera

Polycythaemia vera is a chronic malignant disease of the haematopoietic system and is treated with interferon-alpha-based drugs, in most cases with long-lasting success. However, in some cases this therapy is unsuccessful for reasons that are not yet understood.

8 Sep 2020

With schools starting online, vaccinations head for recess

As co-director of school-based health centers at Bassett Healthcare Network, the pediatrician oversees about 21 school-based health clinics across the region — a poor, rural area known for manufacturing and crippled by the opioid epidemic.

8 Sep 2020

COVID-19 lockdown has not reduced the level of toxic fine particles in Scotland

The significant reduction in vehicle journeys during the COVID-19 lockdown did not reduce the level of toxic fine particles in Scotland's air, according to experts at the University of Stirling.

8 Sep 2020

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Nanotechnological drug delivery system enhances the effectiveness of melanoma treatment

Investigational drug may reduce protein buildup and neurological decline linked to ALS, FTD

High levels of blood clotting factor V in severe COVID‐19 associated with worse outcomes

Researchers aim to improve digital thermal imaging as a tool for monitoring cancer

American Heart Association honors UVA professor for contributions to cardiovascular research

Microglia-targeting nanotherapeutics for treatment of neurodegenerative disorders

Behind the Byline: ‘At least I got the shot’

‘An Arm and a Leg’: She tangled with health insurers for 25 years — and loved it

Scientists discover tissue reparative role for a rare immune cell type in the gut

Card-based system to track asymptomatic individuals helps reduce COVID-19 spread

Countries should step-up leprosy prevention initiatives to accelerate decline in new cases

Altered mindsets: Marijuana is making its mark on ballots in red states

Research highlights the effects of confinement due to COVID-19 among pregnant women

Blanket approach to prescribing medication during pregnancy may put low birth weight babies at risk

Ghrelin may help protect the elderly population from muscle loss

SYSTEMIC project aims to find solutions for a sustainable healthy food system

Study addresses the role of macrophage activation syndrome in COVID-19

Personalized determination of genetic factors may improve treatment for polycythaemia vera

With schools starting online, vaccinations head for recess

COVID-19 lockdown has not reduced the level of toxic fine particles in Scotland

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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