Webcams in NICU help new parents bond virtually, reduce stress Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, can be an emotional rollercoaster for new parents. Aug 30, 2023 0 20
Validation of a comprehensive genomic profiling assay A new research paper titled "Analytic validation of NeXT Dx, a comprehensive genomic profiling assay" has been published in Oncotarget. Aug 30, 2023 0 8
Educational attainment found to protect against a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease A new study by researchers from Mass General Brigham further illustrates that when it comes to risk of Alzheimer's disease, even genetically determined forms of the disease, genetics is only one piece of the puzzle. Aug 30, 2023 0 2
Obesity experts spotlight safety gap in clinical trials and drug labeling for people with obesity A new opinion piece published in Health Affairs Forefront raises questions around current approaches to assess drug safety and effectiveness in people with obesity. The article sheds light on how increased body fat can modify ... Aug 30, 2023 0 1
Q&A: Know the warning signs of prostate cancer, when to get screened and important new treatments Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. According to the latest research from scientists at the American Cancer Society (ACS), more than 288,000 men will be diagnosed with ... Aug 30, 2023 0 28
Timing and cost of new vaccines can vary by virus and health insurance status As summer edges toward fall, thoughts turn to, well, vaccines. Aug 30, 2023 0 29
Oral agent found to produce high response rate in patients with multiple myeloma when combined with steroid A new agent that subverts myeloma cells from within while also subjecting them to an immune system attack produced impressive responses in combination with dexamethasone in patients with multiple myeloma that had relapsed ... Aug 30, 2023 0 60
New study shows promising evidence for sickle cell gene therapy New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that stem cell gene therapy may offer a promising, curative treatment for the painful, inherited blood disorder sickle cell disease (SCD). Aug 30, 2023 0 41
Earlier cleft palate surgery linked with better outcomes in children Early surgery for isolated cleft palate repair is more likely to achieve a successful outcome, according to an international study of newborn babies from across Europe and South America. Aug 30, 2023 0 25
Teens and depression: A back-to-school concern With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs during what can be an already tumultuous time of life. For some teens, ... Aug 30, 2023 0 1
