Kent research on pigment production reveals Achilles’ heel for MRSA
Credit: Dr Mark Shepherd, University of Kent Research co-led by bioscientists at the University of Kent provides a molecular explanation for how the bacterium behind...
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Study details rare cardiac side effects of immune checkpoint cancer therapies
Combination therapy utilizing two approved immunotherapy drugs for cancer treatment may cause rare and sometimes fatal cardiac side effects linked to an unexpected immune response....
NYU Dentistry awarded $1.3M HRSA grant to expand dental access for underserved populations
"The goal of this novel faculty development program," explains Dr. Chinn, "is to recruit, develop, and retain faculty who are committed to teaching the delivery...
UTHealth research: Stem cell therapy appears to have TBI treatment effect
HOUSTON - (Nov. 3, 2016) - Results of a cellular therapy clinical trial for traumatic brain injury (TBI) using a patient's own stem cells showed...
Leading anthropologist Professor Lee Berger to give Kent’s 2016 Stirling Lecture
The University of Kent's 2016 Stirling Lecture will be given by world renowned American-born South African paleoanthropologist Professor Lee Berger, University of Witwatersrand, on Tuesday...
Sunshine matters a lot to mental health; temperature, pollution, rain not so much
Credit: Nate Edwards/BYU Sunshine matters. A lot. The idea isn't exactly new, but according to a recent BYU study, when it comes to your mental...
New computational tool may speed drug discovery
Credit: Image courtesy of Dr. Bradley Dickson, Rothbart Laboratory, Van Andel Research Institute. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (November 3, 2016)-- A new computational tool called fABMACS...
Soda tax falls flat
Credit: Cornell University ITHACA, N.Y. - Four cities will be voting Nov. 8 on whether to tax soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages. Some proponents say...
CHEST experts issue advice for investigating occupational and environmental causes of chronic cough
GLENVIEW, IL, November 3, 2016 - Although the understanding of cough triggered by occupational and environmental causes has improved, experts say there is still a...
June Martin, RN, of Newport Hospital, receives national Press Ganey nurse of year award
Credit: Press Ganey NEWPORT, R.I. - June Martin, RN, a 40-year veteran of the Newport Hospital nursing staff, is the recipient of the Press Ganey...
Insulin resistance reversed by removal of protein
Credit: UC San Diego Health By removing the protein galectin-3 (Gal3), a team of investigators led by University of California School of Medicine researchers were...
Discovery of new bacteria complicates problem with salmon poisoning in dogs
Credit: Photo courtesy of Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. - Researchers at Oregon State University have identified for the first time another bacterium that can...
Mussel power: ONR researches underwater glue
Credit: (Photo provided by Dr. Bruce Lee) ARLINGTON, Va.--Even the strongest glues collapse when soaked. Just watch a band-aid slide ungracefully off a finger or...
Healthy recipes and effective social marketing campaign improve eating habits
Credit: Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Food Hero social marketing campaign is an effective way to help low-income families eat more nutritious meals...
ACP applauds new Medicare policies to support high-value primary care
The American College of Physicians (ACP) is pleased that the 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services...
