Energizing the immune system to eat cancer
Abramson Cancer Center study identifies method of priming macrophages to boost anti-tumor responseCredit: Penn Medicine PHILADELPHIA - Immune cells called ...
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New nanoparticle targets tumor-infiltrating immune cells, flips switch
New research builds on Nobel-winning checkpoint blockade workCredit: Jennifer E. Fairman/Fairman Studios Immunotherapy's promise in the fight against cancer drew ...
FSU research sheds light on spinal cord injuries
Study examines why so much damage occurs long after an accidentCredit: FSU Photography Services TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Thousands of people ...
Delaying newborn baths increases rates of breastfeeding
Cleveland Clinic study published in Journal for Obstetrics, Gynecologic, and Neonatal NursingCredit: Cleveland Clinic Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, Cleveland: While ...
Our genes affect where fat is stored in our bodies
A recent study from Uppsala University has found that whether you store your fat around the trunk or in other ...
How long do people need to be monitored after fainting?
Study reveals best ways to catch life-threatening conditionsCredit: The Ottawa Hospital For the first time, physicians in the Emergency Department ...
At least half of parents try non-evidence-based cold prevention methods for kids
National Poll: Many parents still believe 'folklore strategies' or use vitamins or supplements for cold prevention that are not scientifically ...
Signs of memory problems could be symptoms of hearing loss instead
Older adults concerned about displaying early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease should also consider a hearing check-up, suggest recent findings.Credit: Baycrest ...
Cancer survivors face significant hardships related to medical bills
New research indicates that cancer survivors carry greater financial burdens related to medical debt payments and bills compared with individuals ...
UNIST researcher recognized with 2018 Merck Life Science Awards
Credit: UNIST Jun Ho Lee, a doctroral student in Life Sciences at UNIST, has been named as a recipient of ...
Firsthand accounts indicate fentanyl test strips are effective in reducing overdose risk
Young adults who use drugs find fentanyl test strips useful, residue testing more convenient and testing at home more private, ...
No substantial benefit from transplantation reported for a high-risk leukemia subtype
Study led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital found treatment guided by measuring minimal residual disease was associated with better ...
Researcher gets $2.85 million grant to discover ways to enhance bone strength
Credit: School of Health and Human Sciences INDIANAPOLIS -- A $2.85 million National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin ...
Liver cancer patients can be treated for Hep C infection
DALLAS - Jan. 18, 2019 - A large, multi-center study refutes earlier suggestions that antiviral drugs for treating hepatitis C ...
New study shows physician-targeted marketing is associated with increase in opioid overdose deaths
Many individuals cite prescription opioids as their gateway to illicit opioid use. However, while prescription opioids are involved in more ...
Smart microrobots that can adapt to their surroundings
Credit: EPFL One day we may be able to ingest tiny robots that deliver drugs directly to diseased tissue, thanks ...
Enhanced NMR reveals chemical structures in a fraction of the time
Technique could yield insights into complex proteins involved in Alzheimer's and other diseases MIT researchers have developed a way to ...
Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is not associated with an increase in blood pressure
Exposure to certain chemicals such as phthalates, parabens or Bisphenol A could be associated with a decrease in blood pressure ...
Researchers find short bouts of stairclimbing throughout the day can boost health
Credit: JD Howell, McMaster University It just got harder to avoid exercise. A few minutes of stair climbing, at short ...
Placentas adapt when mothers have poor diets or low oxygen during pregnancy
Cambridge researchers have discovered the placenta regulates how much oxygen and nutrients it transports to babies during challenging pregnancies. Cambridge ...