Study sheds light on alcohol misuse among never-deployed reservists
Problem alcohol use more common among Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers who have greater negative emotions over having never been deployedCredit: University at Buffalo...
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A bastard seal from the past reveals the potential for human hybrids
Almost ninety years ago on a freezing January morning, the keepers of the Stockholm Zoo in Sweden discovered a dead seal pup in their seal...
Patients with cancer are more at risk of complications following heart procedure
Research led by Keele University suggests that patients with cancer who undergo a common heart procedure have worse short-term clinical outcomes compared to non-cancer patients,...
System can rapidly and accurately detect tumor margins during breast cancer surgery
Scientists from the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research (CPR), Osaka University, and collaborators have developed a new rapid and inexpensive way to accurately detect the...
MDI Biological Laboratory scientist receives scientific innovation award
Vicki P. Losick, Ph.D., is first recipient of award in honor of William ProcterCredit: MDI Biological Laboratory BAR HARBOR, MAINE -- Vicki P. Losick, Ph.D.,...
Immunotherapy keeps some advanced head and neck cancer patients alive for over three years
A new immunotherapy can greatly extend the lives of a proportion of people with advanced head and neck cancer, with some living for three years...
Researchers alleviate Schizophrenia symptoms in new mouse models
Restoring brain cell receptors helps restore normal behaviorCredit: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Despite extensive research efforts, schizophrenia remains one of the least...
App helps breast cancer survivors improve health after treatment
Study patients achieved goals with real-time access to dietitians and physiciansCredit: Houston Methodist Breast cancer survivors who used a smartphone app created at Houston Methodist...
Towards a treatment for gluten intolerance
While mutations of the ion-channel CFTR cause cystic fibrosis, its inhibition may serve as a target for addressing celiac disease Heidelberg, 30 November 2018 -...
CAR-T cell update: Therapy improves outcomes for patients with B-cell lymphoma
Forty percent of patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma had a complete response, most of which were durable In their phase-2 study of tisagenlecleucel (marketed...
Global trial shows CAR T therapy can lead to durable remissions in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Updated data on JULIET trial presented at ASH Annual Meeting PHILADELPHIA - In an update to a global clinical trial stretching from Philadelphia to four...
Sickle cell anemia treatment safely lowers disease burden in African children
Daily hydroxyurea pill helps kids batting disease lead healthier livesCredit: Cincinnati Children's CINCINNATI - A daily hydroxyurea pill may finally bring some relief for young...
Breast cancers enhance their growth by recruiting cells from bone marrow
Credit: Raz et al., 2018 Researchers in Israel have discovered that breast tumors can boost their growth by recruiting stromal cells originally formed in the...
ISS microbes should be monitored to avoid threat to astronaut health
Strains of the bacterium Enterobacter, similar to newly found opportunistic infectious organisms seen in a few hospital settings, have been identified on the International Space...
Could an anti-global warming atmospheric spraying program really work?
A program to reduce Earth's heat capture by injecting aerosols into the atmosphere from high-altitude aircraft is possible, but unreasonably costly with current technology, and...
