Pew supports 10 Latin American scientists conducting innovative research
PHILADELPHIA--The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today the 2017 class of Pew Latin American Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences. Ten pioneering...
First few millimeters of the leaf margin identify palm species in a new key to Syagrus
Credit: Larry R. Noblick An incredible amount of information is contained in the very first few millimeters of the leaflet...
PolyU to join force with Chinese and European partners in food safety
The Institute for Global Food Security at Queen's University Belfast will lead one of the world's largest food safety projects...
When healthy cells stimulate the migration of tumor cells
Credit: © UNIGE Estrogens act as a driving force of both healthy and cancerous mammary cell growth by binding to...
An alternative hypothesis on the faunal colonization of the Himalayas?
Credit: Matthias Stöck Until now, the fauna of the Himalayas was considered to be an "immigration fauna", with species that...
More brain activity is not always better when it comes to memory and attention
Credit: the University of Nottingham Potential new ways of understanding the cause of cognitive impairments, such as problems with memory...
Biological DMARD guidelines associated with a reduced need for knee and hip replacements in RA
Madrid, Spain, 15 June 2017: The results of a Danish study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology...
Cognitive behavior therapy significantly reduced depression and anxiety in chronic pain patients
Madrid, Spain, 15 June 2017: The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR)...
Coming soon: World’s Largest Gastrointestinal Cancer Congress
Lugano, Barcelona - June 15, 2017. Around 3,500 oncology professionals and researchers from around the world will learn about the...
Low-dose CT scanning improves assessment of ankylosing spondylitis patients
Madrid, Spain, 15 June 2017: The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR)...
New blood test detects stroke and heart attack risk in lupus patients with no CVD symptoms
Madrid, Spain, 15 June 2017: The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR)...
Nurses crucial in improving uptake of potentially life-saving vaccine in vulnerable RMD patients
Madrid, Spain, 15 June 2017: The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR)...
New flu test: One drop of blood could save your life
Credit: Westmead Institute for Medical Research Australian researchers have developed a world first test to identify which influenza patients will...
Animal evolution: Hot start, followed by cold shock
The initial phases of animal evolution proceeded faster than hitherto supposed: New analyses suggest that the first animal phyla emerged...
Researchers call for better quality and consistency of electronic health record studies
We need improved quality of recording asthma diagnosis and events if the UK is to effectively use the very considerable...
Sex-specific cardiovascular drug dosages needed to reduce adverse reactions in women
Sophia Antipolis, 15 June 2017: Sex-specific cardiovascular drug dosages are needed to reduce adverse reactions in women, according to a...
Tumor PD-L2 expression may predict patient response to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy
Bottom Line: PD-L2 protein expression in human tumors was associated with clinical response to pembrolizumab (Keytruda), an anti-PD-1 immunotherapy, independent...
Transgender actors effective in teaching new doctors to provide respectful care
Credit: Photo Credit: Andrew Neary, NYU Langone By acting out scenarios commonly seen in the clinic, real-life transgender actors can...
A mechanical trigger for toxic tumor therapy
Cells in nearly any part of the body can become cancerous and transform into tumors. Some, like skin cancer, are...
VHA initiative significantly reduces MRSA in veterans living centers
Portland, Ore., June 15, 2017 - An initiative led by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) reduced Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)...
