Oncology & Cancer
Researchers find a common immune system mechanism between pregnancy and cancer
To understand why some cancers successfully circumvent the immune system to grow unchecked, researchers turned to pregnancy.
Jul 8, 2024
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Immunology
Scientists probe molecular cause of COVID-19 related diarrhea, revealing potential treatments
Working with human stem cells that form a kind of "mini intestine-in-a-dish," Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have found several molecular mechanisms for COVID-19-related diarrhea, suggesting potential ways to ...
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Surgery
New alloy shown to produce better human joint implants
Stiffness, pain and infections in orthopedic surgery is being tackled by Flinders University researchers driving innovation in alloy materials to produce safe and superior implants compatible with human tissue.
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hibernation mechanism found in ICU patients with diaphragm contractile weakness due to mechanical ventilation
The diaphragm is the most important breathing muscle. Researchers from Amsterdam UMC have found a new mechanism explaining diaphragm weakness that arises during mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit (ICU).
Jul 31, 2024
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Health
Scientists sets out seven steps to achieve clean indoor air post-pandemic
Seven lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic about ventilation's crucial role in preventing the spread of airborne pathogens have been set out by world-leading air quality scientist Professor Lidia Morawska, Professor ...
Jul 26, 2024
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Medical research
Study shows traffic-related ultrafine particles hinder mitochondrial functions in olfactory mucosa
Ultrafine particles, UFPs, the smallest contributors to air pollution, hinder the function of mitochondria in human olfactory mucosa cells, a new study shows. Led by the University of Eastern Finland, the research showed ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Neuroscience
Study finds non-medical factors, including proximity to a coal mine, may lead to worse recovery from stroke
Research presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 21st Annual Meeting highlights the role of socioeconomic variables and their role in successful recovery after stroke surgery, specifically the impact ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Genetics
Understanding molecular drivers of lymphedema
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered molecular mechanisms underlying lymphatic valve development, a discovery which could prove useful in treating lymphedema, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical ...
Jul 19, 2024
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Genetics
Macaque study provides insights for future clinical diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma
A study, titled "Single-cell transcriptomic Atlas of aging macaque ocular outflow tissues" appearing in Protein & Cell, delves into the age-related changes in the trabecular meshwork (TM) of macaques, which are vital for ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Ophthalmology
Key mechanism of intraocular pressure regulation suggests novel treatment approaches for glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness. According to statistics from the Hospital Authority, in Hong Kong, three out of every 100 individuals aged over 40 suffer from glaucoma.
Jul 25, 2024
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