Better understanding what causes small cell lung cancer A new understanding of the causes of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) could lead to more personalized treatments and lower mortality from this deadly disease. Nov 29, 2021 0 0
Study: One in six women with endometriosis have lost jobs due to the condition Researchers from Southern Cross University's National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine and Western Sydney University 's NICM Health Research Institute have conducted a national survey of 389 women with a confirmed diagnosis ... Nov 29, 2021 0 1
Radiometals and radiohalogens: A potential new combination for cancer treatment An approach called radiotheranostics involves a combination of a different kind for the treatment of cancer—namely, the combination of therapeutic and diagnostic techniques using radionuclides, chemical elements with unstable ... Nov 29, 2021 0 1
Study links amateur boxing to increased risk of brain impairment and early onset of dementia Amateur boxing is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and earlier onset of dementia, according to a study carried out by Cardiff University. Nov 29, 2021 0 94
Explaining the 'black box' warning on breast implants Breast implants now come with a "black box" warning. What does that mean for the 300,000 patients who choose to have breast reconstruction after a mastectomy or breast augmentation for cosmetic reasons each year? Nov 29, 2021 0 6
Two COVID-19 pills could change the course of the pandemic Imagine being able to go to your local pharmacy and pick up a bottle of pills to treat COVID-19 that would have you feeling better in days. Soon, that could be the reality because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is ... Nov 29, 2021 0 17
How immune cells in the tumor microenvironment make things worse Cells from the immune system called CD4+ regulatory T cells, or simply Treg, are linked to tumor prognosis: the more Treg cells present in a tumor, the worst the prognosis. We know from previous research studies that Treg ... Nov 29, 2021 0 1
Genetic study suggests syphilis is back, and it's global The most comprehensive genomic study of syphilis to date has mapped the recent resurgence of the disease around the world. Nov 29, 2021 0 90
New potential drugs for muscle dystrophy found using stem cells Muscular dystrophy describes a group of genetic diseases in which muscles progressively weaken and degenerate, with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) being the most common. There are no curative treatments for DMD, and available ... Nov 29, 2021 0 31
First patient fitted with 3D-printed eye A 3D-printed eye is a true biomimic and a more realistic prosthetic, with clearer definition and real depth to the pupil. Unlike traditional methods, it is made using digital scans of the eye instead of an invasive mold of ... Nov 29, 2021 0 4
