Cells that destroy the intestine
Medical researchers discover a type of cell which induces acute inflammatory episodes in bowel diseases. More than 4000,000 people in ...
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Engineering a cancer-fighting virus
Credit: Yanagawa-Matsuda, et. al, Oncology Reports, November 12, 2018 An engineered virus kills cancer cells more effectively than another virus ...
Cardiff University researchers shed light on development of gastric cancer
New target for gastric cancer therapies Cardiff University researchers have uncovered new information about the underlying mechanisms for gastric cancer, ...
Doctors are prescribing opioids for shorter duration, lower doses in children
Rate of prescribing remains consistent, say CHOP researchers As the opioid epidemic continues to plague the United States, physician-researchers at ...
Lung-MAP precision medicine trial expands to include more patients
Credit: SWOG Cancer Research Network The Lung Cancer Master Protocol (Lung-MAP), the first precision medicine trial in lung cancer supported ...
Hospital patients are leaving their plates half full and it's putting their lives at risk, study shows
Credit: Abbott The largest analysis to date of U.S. hospital malnutrition prevalence confirms 1 in 3 adults are at risk ...
Heavy drinking may change DNA — Leading to increased craving for alcohol
Genetic vicious cycle may reinforce risky drinking behavior, Rutgers-led study saysCredit: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Binge and ...
Columbia engineers translate brain signals directly into speech
Advance marks critical step toward brain-computer interfaces that hold immense promise for those with limited or no ability to speakCredit: ...
MMV and DNDi make compounds available for research into new drugs for pandemic diseases
Pandemic Response Box harnesses open and collaborative approaches to medical innovation Geneva - 29 January 2019 - Medicines for Malaria ...
Do women with breast cancer have a higher risk of atrial fibrillation?
Increased risk of atrial fibrillation in women with breast cancer depends on age and time since diagnosis, according to a ...
Exploring the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline
Eight-year study reveals association that may indicate early stage changes in cognition Hearing loss affects tens of millions of Americans ...
National study compares options for treating fecal incontinence
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Jan. 29, 2019) - It is a common health problem that ...
Tongue microbiome could help identify patients with early-stage pancreatic cancer
Credit: Oleg Magni from Pexels Differences in the abundance of certain bacteria living on the tongue can distinguish patients with ...
Persistent sore throat could be larynx cancer warning
GPs should consider larynx cancer when patients report a persistent sore throat, particularly when combined with other seemingly low-level symptoms. ...
Women twice as likely to suffer from severe depression after a stroke
New research today published in the European Journal of Neurology has found that women are twice as likely to suffer ...
The Lancet: Major progress against hepatitis C by 2030 is possible, but will need vast improvements in screening, prevention and treatment
First global estimates to determine the impact of improved prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and examine how achievable the WHO elimination ...
Study finds freestanding EDs charge more than urgent care centers
Freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs) may charge more than urgent care centers (UCCs) to provide care for fewer patients who have ...
New precision medicine procedure fights cancer, advances treatment for pets and humans
MU veterinary oncologists develop a vaccine treatment for osteosarcoma, a common type of bone cancer in dogs, avoiding chemotherapy and ...
Common test for mental health understanding is biased
RMET test is biased against less educated, less intelligent and certain ethnic and racial minoritiesCredit: Dodell-Feder et al. and University ...
Study uncovers why heart attack triggers arrhythmia in some, explores potential treatment
Credit: Engler lab A team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has identified a genetic pathway ...