Using machine learning to identify patients with cancer that would benefit from immunotherapy A new study examines the development of two machine learning models to classify the immunophenotype of a cancer specimen. Apr 16, 2024 0 0
Research suggests answer to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis may reside in brain's corticoreticular pathway Heavy school bags, poor posture, one-handed sports are often blamed for the development of curved spine in teens. Known as adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), it affects those aged 10 to 19 but has no known cause. A team ... Apr 16, 2024 0 17
New SPECT/CT technique shows impressive biomarker identification, offers increased access for prostate cancer patients A novel SPECT/CT acquisition method can accurately detect radiopharmaceutical biodistribution in a convenient manner for prostate cancer patients, opening the door for more personalized treatment. Utilizing lead-212 (212Pb), ... Apr 16, 2024 0 1
Cyberattack could cost UnitedHealth Group up to $1.6B this year UnitedHealth Group spent about $872 million during the first quarter responding to the cyberattack at its Change Healthcare division and expects that full-year costs could reach $1.6 billion. Apr 16, 2024 0 0
Novel therapeutic bispecific antibodies for B-cell lymphoma A new research paper was published in Oncotarget entitled, "Novel therapeutic bispecific antibodies for B-cell lymphoma targeting IgM and other antigens on the B-cell surface." Apr 16, 2024 0 0
Risk for second primary breast cancer low in certain young breast cancer patients Young breast cancer (BC) survivors (40 years or younger) without a pathogenic variant (PV) have a low risk for developing second primary BC (SPBC), according to a study published online April 11 in JAMA Oncology. Apr 16, 2024 0 0
U.S. to partner with 50 countries to prevent future pandemics The Biden Administration announced Tuesday that it will work with 50 nations worldwide to try to prevent global pandemics such as COVID-19, which brought the world to a standstill four years ago. Apr 16, 2024 0 0
Evidence of a pan-tissue decline in stemness during human aging A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging, entitled, "Evidence of a pan-tissue decline in stemness during human aging." Apr 16, 2024 0 0
Supporting healthy habits with school lunches School lunches have come a long way from square pizza and fish sticks, and students across the board are benefiting from improved nutritional standards in the cafeteria. Apr 16, 2024 0 1
New findings illustrate pathway for screening high-risk individuals for pancreatic cancer New research in the April 2024 issue of Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network showcases the feasibility of improving early detection and prevention for pancreatic cancer. Global incidences of pancreatic cancer ... Apr 16, 2024 0 2