WHO warns over soaring COVID cases The World Health Organization voiced alarm Wednesday that registered COVID cases are once again rising globally, despite testing levels having dropped significantly. Mar 16, 2022 0 20
New insights into how tumors metabolically adapt to their environment may lead to better cancer therapies High-grade serous carcinoma is the most aggressive form of ovarian cancer and accounts for the majority of advanced-stage cases. The poor outcomes associated with the disease underscore the need for more effective treatments. ... Mar 16, 2022 0 61
Inhalable 'aerogel' triggers immunity to COVID-19 in mice, may block transmission An inhalable "aerogel" loaded with DNA that encodes for the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein successfully induces an immune response against COVID-19 in the lungs of mice, according to new research conducted at Pennsylvania State ... Mar 16, 2022 1 28
Exposure to phthalates, the 'everywhere chemical,' may increase children's cancer risk In a first-of-its-kind study, research from the University of Vermont Cancer Center has linked phthalates, commonly called the "everywhere chemical," to higher incidence of specific childhood cancers. Mar 16, 2022 0 31
A potential new target for cancer immunotherapies Tumors can use an enzyme called ART1 to thwart antitumor immune cells, making the enzyme a promising new target for immunity-boosting cancer treatments, according to a study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Albert ... Mar 16, 2022 0 57
Using AI to solve one of health care's most enduring problems Medical imaging is one of the most widely used diagnostic tools in health care with providers ordering dozens of imaging studies for their patients every day. These studies are used to gain information about certain symptoms ... Mar 16, 2022 0 24
Study finds direct effects of the coronavirus on long-term symptoms Post-COVID illness is characterized by persistent symptoms of COVID-19 at least three months after an infection by SARS-CoV-2. Faced with the great diversity of symptoms and the emerging knowledge on the subject matter, the ... Mar 16, 2022 0 23
E-cigarette policies at schools may be insufficient without staff training A new analysis supports implementation of school policies to boost staff awareness of and intervention in e-cigarette use among students, but suggests that training on such policies is necessary to boost their effectiveness. ... Mar 16, 2022 0 3
Study reveals how to activate the immune system's natural killer cells to protect against cancer and other diseases New research reveals factors that control the interplay of natural killer (NK) cells—which are part of the body's innate, or first line, immune response—with tumor cells, viral infections, and solid organ transplants. ... Mar 16, 2022 0 121
What regulates the 'glue' needed for nerve repair? Researchers at The University of Queensland have identified a molecule essential for regulating the repair of injured nerves, which could help people recover from nerve damage. Mar 16, 2022 0 309
