Oncology & Cancer
Cancer stem cells trigger macrophage aging in mouse study
Cancer stem cells cause the aging of macrophages in mice with healthy immune systems, creating conditions for the formation of tumors.
Nov 14, 2023
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Immunology
Reviewing new challenges and opportunities for hepatitis B cures
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a significant public health problem, with over 296 million people chronically infected worldwide. Despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine for over 40 years, HBV remains a leading ...
Nov 13, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers explore origins of lupus, find reason for condition's prevalence among women
For years, researchers and clinicians have known that lupus, an autoimmune condition, occurs in women at a rate nine times higher than in men. Some of the factors that cause the disease's high prevalence in women have eluded ...
Nov 13, 2023
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Diabetes
Interventions that reduce inflammation may reduce incidence of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease
Canadian scientists have established for the first time a new mechanism and role for LDL in the development of type 2 diabetes, beyond its traditional role in the development of cardiovascular disease in humans.
Nov 13, 2023
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Immunology
Three-dimensional label-free morphology of CD8+ T cells as a sepsis biomarker
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition with high mortality rates due to the complex and variable immune response. Early diagnosis and prompt intervention are essential. Existing biomarkers such as CRP and PCT have limitations, ...
Nov 9, 2023
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Medications
Do you think you have a penicillin allergy? You might be wrong
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation's experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.
Nov 9, 2023
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Immunology
A comparative analysis of two SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in December 2019. Since then, extensive efforts have been made to develop and evaluate vaccines to combat the virus. ...
Nov 8, 2023
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Gastroenterology
Investigating new and future therapies for managing inflammatory bowel disease
Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) are chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) that affect the gastrointestinal tract. In recent decades, there have been significant advances in the understanding of IBD pathophysiology ...
Nov 6, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Novel urine-based test offers new hope for bladder cancer patients
Bladder cancer, notorious for being one of the most costly malignancies to manage, often results in patient discomfort and frequent invasive and expensive procedures. Traditional treatments, though gradually being replaced ...
Nov 6, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Excess mortality during pandemic was higher among workers in critical occupations
While numerous news reports and previous studies have revealed disparities in COVID-19-related deaths among certain populations, including older adults, people of color, and people with pre-existing medical conditions, researchers ...
Nov 6, 2023
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