Nanodiamonds effective agent in tackling oral infections Diamonds are precious stones used for jewelry and industrial purposes. But in the not-too-distant future, diamond nanoparticles, or nanodiamonds (NDs), may contribute to oral health. Sep 22, 2021 0 9
High-risk leukemia is more aggressive in children with Down syndrome Children with Down syndrome have a lower chance of survival from a particular high-risk form of leukemia (ALL) than children without the disability, new research shows. Researcher Naomi Michels in the Den Boer group: "We ... Sep 22, 2021 0 0
Bone-loss discovery points to potential treatment for osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis A new discovery about osteoporosis suggests a potential treatment target for that brittle-bone disease and for bone loss from rheumatoid arthritis. Sep 22, 2021 0 101
Here's what happens when you're hospitalised with COVID The number of people infected with COVID-19 and requiring treatment in hospital is rapidly increasing. Sep 22, 2021 0 7
Access to essential cancer medicines is unequal globally Patients in most countries of the world do not have access to basic cancer medicines, according to new research from Queen's University's Christopher Booth (Oncology) and collaborators at the World Health Organization (WHO). ... Sep 22, 2021 0 0
Three ways restaurant staff and customers can communicate to prevent food allergy reactions Public health researchers have called food allergies "a growing public health epidemic in Canada" affecting around one in 13 Canadians and one in five Canadian households. Dining out can be risky and stressful for people ... Sep 22, 2021 0 0
How Cuban medical training has helped Pacific nations face the pandemic challenge With the COVID-19 pandemic stretching health systems worldwide, Pacific countries have capitalized on their relative isolation to avoid the worst. Border closures and other measures have slowed and stopped the spread of the ... Sep 22, 2021 0 12
Special transcription factor and its target genes represent approach to therapy for rare leukaemia type The anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of leukemia that occurs primarily in children and young adults. An international team of researchers with significant involvement of MedUni Wien has now been able to demonstrate ... Sep 22, 2021 0 67
New study to test third COVID-19 vaccine for people with weakened immune systems Following the recent announcement by the Joint Committee of Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) that people who are immunosuppressed will be offered a third COVID-19 jab, a new clinical trial will begin at St George's to ... Sep 22, 2021 0 1
New tools and resources available for persons living with dementia Many things change when a person is diagnosed with dementia, but one thing that doesn't have to is the ability to exercise. Sep 22, 2021 0 0