Archive: 04/10/2018
Mortality in septic shock has improved since the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines in 2004
A study from Mount Sinai West concludes that the overall mortality in septic shock has improved in the decade following the introduction of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines.
Oct 4, 2018
Chemotherapy may lead to mitochondrial dysfunction in skeletal muscle
Chemotherapy drugs to treat breast cancer may promote muscle mitochondrial dysfunction, according to new research. Dysfunctional mitochondria, the energy centers of the cells, may contribute to fatigue and weakness that some ...
Oct 4, 2018
Synthetic DNA-encoded checkpoint inhibitor antibodies advance cancer immunotherapy
Wistar scientists and collaborators demonstrate for the first time that through engineering constructs, they can express DNA-encoded monoclonal antibodies (DMAbs) targeting CTLA-4, an important cancer checkpoint molecule ...
Oct 4, 2018
Significant barriers facing homeless adults in accessing quality end-of-life care
Terminally-ill homeless adults and their care providers must surmount many obstacles in the receipt and provision of palliative care, according to a University of Toronto scoping review of the available grey and peer-reviewed ...
Oct 4, 2018