Archive: 10/10/2016
Midbrain study gives boost to Parkinson's research
Two research teams at Karolinska Institutet have identified the dopamine-producing cells in the midbrain of mice and humans. They have also developed a method of assessing the quality of in-vitro cultured dopamine-producing ...
Oct 10, 2016
70 percent of advanced cancer patients receive palliative care consultation at ESMO Designated Centres
Seven out of 10 patients with advanced cancer receive a palliative care consultation at ESMO Designated Centres of Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care, according to survey results reported today at the ESMO 2016 Congress ...
Oct 10, 2016
Cortisol-free rheumatoid arthritis medication found effective for rare eye disease
A well-known rheumatoid arthritis medication containing the active agent adalimumab, a therapeutic human monoclonal antibody, is also effective for treating non-infectious uveitis, a rare eye disease. This has now been discovered ...
Oct 10, 2016
New 'beacon' method detects cancer recurrence
A new detection method for tumour recurrence in bowel cancer patients is proving to be twice as effective as regular treatment.
Oct 10, 2016
New scientific test delivers greater insight to inform future scientific studies on e-cigs
If you are a vaper, scientists want to know how you vape because understanding this is an essential first step to understanding how vaping products are used and the potential they may have to reduce harm caused by smoking.
Oct 10, 2016