Archive: 19/02/2015
New test to predict the effectiveness of cancer vaccines
Cancer vaccines are designed to turn the body's own immune system specifically against tumor cells. Particularly promising are vaccines that are directed against so-called neoantigens: These are proteins that have undergone ...
Feb 19, 2015
Lab tests and ultrasounds identify children who need surgical treatment for appendicitis
Data from two standard diagnostic tests commonly obtained in children evaluated for abdominal pain—when combined—can improve the ability of emergency department physicians and pediatric surgeons to identify those patients ...
Feb 19, 2015
Airport screening misses half of disease cases but could be improved
Scientists have shown that airport screening for disease will often miss half or more of infected travellers, but can be improved by customizing to pathogens. The findings are published in the journal eLife.
Feb 19, 2015