Oncology & Cancer
Study uncovers how B cells react to skin cancer
A new study that sheds light on how B cells react to skin cancer cells could pave the way for innovative therapy design.
Jun 8, 2023
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King's College London
Psychology & Psychiatry
More depressed patients than previously estimated could have increased activation of their immune system
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has used an assessment of gene expression involved in the immune response to show that there could be more patients ...
May 30, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New research investigates differences in sickle cell disease between the sexes
A new paper from researchers at King's, in collaboration with Muhimbili University in Dar es Salaam, provides an in-depth analysis at why people of the female sex may have milder symptoms for sickle cell disease, specifically ...
May 18, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
COVID reforms in cancer care and research could have long-term benefits
A new review led by Professor James Spicer considers the reforms in cancer care and research made due to the pandemic, arguing that some have left a positive legacy that could improve the post-COVID conduct of clinical cancer ...
May 11, 2023
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Diabetes
Determining a global standard for screening and diagnosing gestational diabetes
In light of several new trials challenging the status quo, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) approached Dr. Sara White to address the challenging question of how best to screen and diagnose gestational diabetes. Gestational ...
May 4, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tracking multiple morbidities across the lifespan in people with Down syndrome
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has explored the health experiences of people with Down Syndrome in an effort to better understand how the specific ...
Apr 28, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Study shows promising results for immunotherapy targeting skin cancer
A new class of immunotherapy shows promising results for fighting the most aggressive form of skin cancer.
Apr 25, 2023
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HIV & AIDS
Higher rates of HIV diagnoses found among mental health service users
New research has found HIV is 2.5 times more frequent in people who use mental health services than the general population in South London. The paper was published today in BMJ Open.
Apr 25, 2023
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Neuroscience
Researchers identify key protein for production of new neurons for memory and learning in adult brain
A new publication released today in The EMBO Journal identified a key protein in the molecular mechanism triggering neurogenesis in the hippocampus. They found that tight regulation of Yap1 activity is essential as dysregulation ...
Apr 21, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Surgery is the most effective treatment for metabolic liver disease, says new study
Metabolic (bariatric) surgery is more effective than medications and lifestyle interventions for the treatment of advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Apr 20, 2023
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