Health
Trial examines combo immunotherapy for treatment-resistant ovarian cancer
A new clinical trial studying the effectiveness of a combination of immunotherapy treatments could be more effective for patients with...
Researchers establish a profile of the COVID-19 deceased based on the analysis of 140 cases of complete autopsies
Men aged between 60 and 77 with Diffuse Alveolar Damage (DAD) –acute lung injury– in proliferative phase. This is the...
New insight: Socio-economic disparities in physical activity levels during the COVID-19 pandemic
A study conducted by Assistant Professor KYAN Akira (Kobe University Graduate School of Human Development and Environment) and Professor TAKAKURA...
Salmonella vaccine for poultry contributed to rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
An investigation into the evolution of Salmonella bacteria infecting Brazilian poultry shows that the introduction of a Salmonella vaccine, combined...
This parasite will self-destruct: researchers discover new weapon against drug-resistant malaria
A new method to combat malaria which sees the disease turn against itself could offer an effective treatment for the...
Community transmission of monkeypox
Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease, i.e. it can be transmitted between animals and humans via direct or indirect contacts. Following...
Broad spectrum of autism depends on spectrum of genetic factors
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is referred to as a “spectrum” because clinical features of ASD range from mild social impairments...
The non-coding 7S RNA regulates gene expression in human mitochondria
A new study published in the journal Cell shows that a non-coding RNA molecule regulates mitochondrial gene expression in human...
Joining the fight against non-small cell lung cancer
In a recent study, researchers at the University of Missouri are identifying new minimally invasive biomarkers to develop a blood...
Promising compound kills range of hard-to-treat cancers by targeting a previously undiscovered vulnerability
SAN ANTONIO (June 2, 2022) – A compound, developed by a team including scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center...
Kessler Foundation awarded $345,000 grant by New Jersey Commission on brain injury research
EAST HANOVER, NJ, June 2, 2022 – Kessler scientists received two grants from the New Jersey Commission on Brain Injury Research, totaling $345,379....
New study shows bidirectional link between inflammatory bowel disease and depression
LOS ANGELES — Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition involving inflammation of the digestive tract, affecting some 1.6...
Compared to COVID-19 PCR testing, dogs can detect infections with high sensitivity (97%), though lower specificity (91%) – even when patients are asymptomatic
Compared to COVID-19 PCR testing, dogs can detect infections with high sensitivity (97%), though lower specificity (91%) - even when...
Team sports linked to fewer mental health difficulties for kids
A large-scale study of U.S. children and adolescents has found that participation in a team sport is associated with fewer...
New blood test can help doctors diagnose tuberculosis and monitor treatment
Researchers at Tulane University School of Medicine have developed a new highly sensitive blood test for tuberculosis (TB) that screens...
“Masked” cancer drug sneaks through body to deliver anti-tumor treatment with fewer side effects
Many cancer treatments are notoriously savage on the body; they attack healthy cells at the same time as tumor cells,...
Combination anti-HIV antibody infusions suppress virus for prolonged period
WHAT: Individuals with HIV who began taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the early stages of infection achieved a lengthy period...
‘The Rock’ assumes the presidency of AGA
Bethesda, MD (June 1, 2022) — John M. Carethers, MD, AGAF, will begin his term as the 117th president of the...
New tool helps older adults monitor ‘attentional performance’ during driving
Researchers from North Carolina State University and Texas Tech University have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use...
New virus variant threatens the health of bees worldwide
A dangerous variant of the deformed wing virus is on the rise worldwide. The virus infects honeybees, causing their wings...
