Deciphering the male breast cancer genome Male breast cancer has distinct alterations in the tumor genome that may suggest potential treatment targets, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. They have conducted the first whole genome sequencing ... Mar 4, 2024 0 0
Researchers discover an RNA molecule that could be used as a therapeutic target against cancer cells Researchers at Cima Universidad de Navarra have discovered that a ribonucleic acid that does not contain information to make proteins (long non-coding RNA) plays a crucial role in signaling and repairing errors in DNA replication ... Mar 4, 2024 0 0
Closing the referral loop: Perspectives and experiences of primary care and specialist physicians Every year, millions of referrals are made by primary care physicians in the U.S. for patients needing consultations with specialists. The intention is for patients to be seen by specialists and then to return to their primary ... Mar 4, 2024 0 0
Zika vaccine safe and effective when administered during pregnancy, finds study in marmosets A vaccine against Zika virus is safe and effective when administered both before and during pregnancy, according to new research published in npj Vaccines. Mar 4, 2024 0 12
A better way to deliver fetal therapy for serious genetic disorders In a discovery that opens the door to a less invasive way of treating some serious disorders before birth, UC San Francisco scientists have found that delivering medicine through amniotic fluid is as effective as delivering ... Mar 4, 2024 0 23
Researchers show that just 5 months of exercise can reduce cardiovascular risk in obese children A study led by researchers from the UGR's Department of Physical Education and Sports, in collaboration with pediatricians from the Pediatric Endocrinology Unit of the "Virgen de las Nieves" University Hospital in Granada ... Mar 4, 2024 0 6
Neuroscientists link musical theater to lower anxiety and higher cognitive states in performers with disabilities In a musical theater space at nonprofit organization STEP VA in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a group of performers and their parents passed around wired white caps that clip around the chin. Mar 4, 2024 0 1
Do I need a colonoscopy? Explore an at-home colon cancer screening option We know that a colonoscopy is the most effective tool for the early detection and prevention of colon cancer. Mar 4, 2024 0 0
Video: The link between HPV and throat cancer There are more than 100 strains of HPV. Some types of the virus can cause cancer. HPV 16 has been linked to the rising cases of oropharyngeal cancer, commonly known as throat cancer. It is the most common HPV-associated cancer ... Mar 4, 2024 0 15
A hearing aid could extend your brain function by years Hearing loss is a common part of aging. According to the World Health Organization, almost 60% of moderate, or disabling, hearing loss is experienced by adults aged over 60 years. Mar 4, 2024 0 1