Tumor environments sculpt diverse natural killer cells for cancer therapies
For decades, natural killer (NK) cells have been classified into two main groups based on surface markers: one…
Coffee, tea and dementia risk: Why the amount you drink could matter
Why age, genetics, dose, and even how coffee or tea is prepared could help explain caffeine’s complex relationship…
Biodegradable ‘nanobone’ material helps body regrow jawbone
For children born with cleft lip and palate, repairing gaps in the jawbone often means waiting until they…
Brain-protecting immune cells may actually drive Alzheimer’s disease
Immune cells that normally protect the body from damage by attacking foreign or infected cells are found in…
Immigrants face longer ICU stays after stroke in Canada
Among people who have a stroke in Canada, immigrants were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at…
NIH grant funds research on environmental triggers for sickle cell disease
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has received a $4.1 million grant from the National Heart,…
Catheter-directed thrombolysis improves short-term outcomes in pulmonary embolism patients
In patients with intermediate−high risk pulmonary embolism, catheter-directed thrombolysis improved short-term clinical outcomes compared with standard anticoagulation therapy…
Routine referral of prostate cancer patients to a cardiovascular specialist fails to cut cardiac events
Men with prostate cancer have a high risk of heart disease, especially when treated with hormone therapy. A…
Machine learning maps changing immune response over time in sepsis
Researchers have mapped how the immune response in people with sepsis changes over time. Sepsis is a life-threatening…
First joint guidelines address cardiovascular events and chronic kidney disease
The first-ever European Society of Cardiology Guidelines on the management of cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease have…
Sunlight, blood sugar and diabetes: a new study finds an intriguing connection
From winter UVA levels to long-term sun-seeking habits, a large UK Biobank study explores how different patterns of…
Missing doses of antihypertensive medication erase life-saving cardiovascular benefits
The true impact of missing doses of blood pressure-lowering medication will be demonstrated in a presentation at ESC…