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Metal-based chemotherapy enhances the effect of cancer immunotherapy

Due to their powerful tumor-killing effect, metal-based chemotherapies are frequently used in cancer treatment. However, it was hitherto assumed that they damaged the immune system, because of their cytotoxic (cell-damaging) effect even against dividing healthy cells.

18 Dec 2018

Cognition not affected by major heart procedure

Patients who undergo heart surgery do not experience major memory changes—either better or worse—when compared with those who have a much less invasive, catheter-based procedure, according to a study published online today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

18 Dec 2018

Energy costs, social isolation contribute to health risk of older adults in extreme weather

The cost of heating and cooling the home, and increasing social isolation are significant factors in health risk of older adults during extreme weather, according to a new study by the University of Warwick.

18 Dec 2018

Research into mental health first aid prompts practical guidance and resources for workplace

Concerns about how businesses use employees to support colleagues with mental health issues, highlighted by University of Nottingham research, have prompted new guidance for bosses.

18 Dec 2018

Researchers identify potential target for new breast cancer treatments

Researchers from the School of Basic & Medical Biosciences have identified a potential target that could lead to new treatments for triple negative breast cancer.

18 Dec 2018

Health care is where the jobs are. But what kind of jobs?

More Americans are now employed in health care than in any other industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tallies job creation, says that for most of this year the health sector outpaced the retail industry. Only government, on all levels, employs more people.

18 Dec 2018

Sickest children could benefit from split liver transplants

In a review of registry data for more than 5,300 liver transplants performed in children nationwide, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers identify the type of patient who is most likely to survive a split liver transplant--receiving only part of a donor's liver--with no additional long-term health risks, which could allow for an increase in the availability of organs.

18 Dec 2018

Mouse study uncovers how marijuana may damage some adolescent brains

In a study of adolescent mice with a version of a gene linked to serious human mental illnesses, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have uncovered a possible explanation for how marijuana may damage the brains of some human teens.

18 Dec 2018

Hologic’s Cynosure division introduces TempSure Surgical RF technology in North America

Hologic announced today the North American launch of the FDA-cleared TempSure Surgical RF technology, a new offering of the TempSure radiofrequency platform.

From Hologic, Inc. 18 Dec 2018

Augmented reality project now used in hospitals to address heart problems

An augmented reality project, created by a Manchester start-up is being used in hospitals to help with heart problems.

18 Dec 2018

McMaster study: Your postal code may play a role in your risk of major diseases

Where you live in Canada may play a role in your risk of major diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer.

18 Dec 2018

Inclusive practices in primary care clinics improve health of low-income people, study finds

Respectful, inclusive practices in primary care clinics can significantly improve the health of low-income, marginalized people who may have previously experienced trauma or discrimination, a new study from the University of British Columbia and Western University has found.

18 Dec 2018

Research suggests a promising therapeutic target to treat or prevent metabolic disorders

Research led by Suresh Alahari, PhD, Fred Brazda Professor of Biochemistry and Microbiology at LSU Health New Orleans, suggests a novel protein may be a promising therapeutic target to treat or prevent metabolic disorders.

18 Dec 2018

CRISPR may restore effectiveness of chemotherapies used to treat lung cancer

The CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system may be able to restore the effectiveness of first-line chemotherapies used to treat lung cancer by deleting or "knocking out" a gene in cancer tumors that helps the tumors develop resistance to the drugs.

18 Dec 2018

Surgeons make more mistakes in the operating room during stressful moments, shows study

A new study reveals that during stressful moments in the operating room, surgeons make up to 66 percent more mistakes on patients.

18 Dec 2018

New battery-free, implantable device aids weight loss

More than 700 million adults and children worldwide are obese, according to a 2017 study that called the growing number and weight-related health problems a "rising pandemic."

18 Dec 2018

Rice University scientists develop synthetic protein switches to control electron flow

Scientists at Rice University have developed synthetic protein switches to control the flow of electrons.

18 Dec 2018

Parental alcohol use disorder associated with offspring marital outcomes

Children of parents who have alcohol use disorder are more likely to get married under the age of 25, less likely to get married later in life, and more likely to marry a person who has alcohol use disorder themselves, according to a new study by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Lund University in Sweden.

18 Dec 2018

Study: Cannabidiol may worsen glaucoma, increase eye pressure

One of the most commonly proposed uses of medical marijuana is to treat glaucoma.

18 Dec 2018

Home-based pulmonary function monitoring for teens with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Heart and lung complications are responsible for much of the morbidity and mortality associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

18 Dec 2018

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Metal-based chemotherapy enhances the effect of cancer immunotherapy

Cognition not affected by major heart procedure

Energy costs, social isolation contribute to health risk of older adults in extreme weather

Research into mental health first aid prompts practical guidance and resources for workplace

Researchers identify potential target for new breast cancer treatments

Health care is where the jobs are. But what kind of jobs?

Sickest children could benefit from split liver transplants

Mouse study uncovers how marijuana may damage some adolescent brains

Hologic’s Cynosure division introduces TempSure Surgical RF technology in North America

Augmented reality project now used in hospitals to address heart problems

McMaster study: Your postal code may play a role in your risk of major diseases

Inclusive practices in primary care clinics improve health of low-income people, study finds

Research suggests a promising therapeutic target to treat or prevent metabolic disorders

CRISPR may restore effectiveness of chemotherapies used to treat lung cancer

Surgeons make more mistakes in the operating room during stressful moments, shows study

New battery-free, implantable device aids weight loss

Rice University scientists develop synthetic protein switches to control electron flow

Parental alcohol use disorder associated with offspring marital outcomes

Study: Cannabidiol may worsen glaucoma, increase eye pressure

Home-based pulmonary function monitoring for teens with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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