Science
Cancer drug ibrutinib found helpful in treating graft versus host disease after transplant
(San Diego, December 6, 2016) - A late-breaking abstract being presented today during the 58th American Society of Hematology (ASH)...
New data shed light on potential advantages of pacritinib for patients with myelofibrosis
(San Diego, December 6, 2016) - Compared with standard therapy, pacritinib significantly reduces spleen size among people with myelofibrosis who...
Additions to standard multiple myeloma therapy do not appear to yield additional benefit
(San Diego, December 6, 2016) - Trial results being presented today during the 58th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual...
Speed data for the brain’s navigation system
Similar neural pathways exist in humans. They are known to be damaged by Alzheimer's disease - a possible explanation why...
Body composition may affect older women’s risk of urinary incontinence
In a study of older women, the prevalence of stress- and urgency urinary incontinence (SUI and UUI) was at least...
Belgian scientists show NLRP2 protein’s role in maintaining fertility later in life
Led by Prof. Mohamed Lamkanfi (VIB-Ghent University), researchers have demonstrated in animal models that a protein called NLRP2 plays an...
Research assesses impact of soil erosion on land and communities in East Africa
The impact of soil erosion on both the environmental and social wellbeing of communities in East Africa is to be...
Pathway linked to slower aging also fuels brain cancer
Credit: Amit Gujar and Albert H. Kim While a particular metabolic pathway shows potential to slow down the aging process,...
Princeton study uses ‘Sherlock’ to reveal how shared experiences shape our memories
We tend to think of our memories as unique, but a Princeton University-led study shows that memories are often shared...
NTU scientists build new ultrasound device using 3-D printing technology
Credit: NTU Singapore Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new ultrasound device that produces sharper...
New discovery at heart of healthy cereals
Credit: (c) QAAFI-UQ A new discovery at the University of Queensland could help reduce heart disease and boost nutrition security...
Study: Hospital nutrition program shortens patient stays and reduces readmissions
FOUR ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE HOSPITALS FOLLOWED MORE THAN 1,200 ADULTS AT-RISK OF MALNUTRITION DURING THEIR STAY1 STUDY CONFIRMS THE NEED...
Researchers discover a new gatekeeper controlling T cell release into the bloodstream
Oakland, CA (December 6, 2016) - A team of scientists led by Julie Saba, MD, PhD at UCSF Benioff Children's...
Growing mosquito populations linked to urbanization and DDT’s slow decay
Credit: Ary Faraji Mosquito populations have increased as much as ten-fold over the past five decades in New York, New...
New application of existing drug offers personalized therapy for lung cancer
Credit: James Hall/Oxford University A subset of lung tumours is exquisitely sensitive to a class of recently approved anti-cancer drugs....
Brain blocks new memory formation on waking to safeguard consolidation of existing memories
Throughout our waking lives we are exposed to a continuous stream of stimuli and experiences. Some of these experiences trigger...
Federal report recommends teaching self-regulation in schools
Credit: Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. A new federal report recommends that schools emphasize building children's "self-regulation" skills in...
Missing 1-2 hours of sleep doubles crash risk
Credit: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 6, 2016)- Drivers who miss between one to two hours of...
New link discovered between class of rogue autoantibodies and poor health outcomes
Results of a new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers offer new evidence for a strong link between angiotensin receptor...
Cancer drug may cause women to grow new eggs, study suggests
Credit: University of Edinburgh Women treated with a common chemotherapy drug combination have more young eggs in their ovaries afterwards,...