Tag: Health Care

September 19, 2019

New research discovery enables scientists to study membrane mechanics of cell's nucleus, revolutionising the understanding of metastatic cancers as well ...

Study quantifies impact of NCI-sponsored trials on clinical cancer care

September 18, 2019

Credit: National Cancer Institute A new study shows that nearly half of phase 3 cancer clinical trials carried out by ...

UVA leads university-based coalition to battle the opioid crisis

September 17, 2019

Credit: Josh Barney | UVA Health The University of Virginia School of Medicine is leading a statewide effort to battle ...

Dana-Farber receives $5 million gift to create the Edward P. Evans Center for MDS

September 17, 2019

Largest single philanthropic commitment to MDS research and care in Dana-Farber historyCredit: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute A $5 million gift from ...

Anti-aging startup launched based on breakthrough UAB research

Credit: UAB News BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Together, hair loss prevention and anti-aging skincare represent a more than $11 billion market. ...

Warriors Research Institute expands telehealth to Texas veterans and their families

Baylor Scott & White Research Institute program receives grant for statewide expansionCredit: Baylor Scott & White Health Warriors Research Institute, ...

Researchers identify focus points to reduce opioid overdose deaths

Credit: Larochelle MR et al. (2019). Touchpoints: Opportunities to Predict and Prevent Opioid Overdose. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. DOI:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2019.06.039 Boston ...

Children’s Tumor Foundation hosts NF Innovation Week in San Francisco

Researchers, clinicians, data scientists, patients and caregivers convene to fast-track cures for the rare disorder neurofibromatosis Neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic ...

How do interactions between gut bacteria and fungi exacerbate crohn’s disease?

Case Western Reserve School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center researcher receives NIH funding to investigateCredit: Case Western ...

Research finds connecting patients with their community could transform healthcare

Credit: Florida Atlantic University Engaging a wider range of resources to connect patients with organizations within their community can help ...

Targeted testing for viral hepatitis: Europe’s persistent public health challenge

ECDC estimate: around 9 million Europeans live with chronic hepatitis B or CCredit: ECDC European surveillance data show on-going transmission ...

Study finds new insights on overdose rates, county segregation, and socioeconomics

New research from George Mason University finds that factors such as county poverty levels, social environment, employment rates, and racial ...

San Francisco VA researcher to receive prestigious Barnwell Award

SAN FRANCISCO - Dr. Michael Shlipak will receive the Department of Veterans Affairs' Barnwell Award at an award ceremony at ...

Dr. Chiaravalloti receives grant to improve new learning and memory in multiple sclerosis