How social media can help to understand treatment experiences of survivors of rare cancers Cancer specialists have taken a novel path to advance their research—tapping into a Facebook group for rare ovarian cancer insights. Apr 6, 2023 0 3
Disparities identified among patients receiving advanced pulmonary support Some adults with severe respiratory illness, including women, those with public insurance, and people with fewer financial resources, may be less likely to receive an advanced form of life support known as extracorporeal ... Apr 6, 2023 2 2
Researchers ID biomarkers of response to immunotherapy for kidney cancer The number of immune cells in and around kidney tumors, the amount of dead cancer tissue, and mutations to a tumor suppressor gene called PBRM1 form a biomarker signature that can predict—before treatment begins—how well ... Apr 6, 2023 0 84
Spinal cord injury induces an immune deficiency in patients, study finds Patients recovering from a severe spinal-cord injury can develop an immune deficiency that puts them at risk of developing life-threatening infections, according to a new study by researchers at The Ohio State University ... Apr 6, 2023 0 9
New insight into optimal protein dosing for critically ill patients How much protein is the appropriate amount for critically ill patients in intensive care? "This has been one of the burning questions in the field of clinical nutrition support," says Charlene Compher, a professor of nutrition ... Apr 6, 2023 0 28
Respiratory virus plagues South Africa, but new vaccine for pregnant moms saves babies Does immunizing a woman during pregnancy protect her unborn baby against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the months after it is born? Apr 6, 2023 0 53
New technology to select healthier sperm for IVF success Scientists have developed new technology to help couples undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) due to male fertility problems to increase their chances of success in having a baby. Apr 6, 2023 0 54
Men and women have different obesity drivers, pointing to the need for tailored interventions A new study from UCLA researchers finds sex-specific brain signals that appear to confirm that different drivers lead men and women to develop obesity. The study, appearing in the journal Brain Communications, combined data ... Apr 6, 2023 0 45
For people with Parkinson's disease, quality of life linked to race, ethnicity Among those living with Parkinson's disease, Black, Hispanic and Asian people were found to have a lower health-related quality of life than white people, according to a new study published in the April 5, 2023, online issue ... Apr 6, 2023 1 14
Sleep problems? You may have an increased risk of stroke People who have sleep problems may be more likely to have a stroke, according to a study published in the April 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology. Apr 6, 2023 0 14