New breast cancer classification system predicts immunotherapy response success
The advent of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has marked a paradigm shift in cancer treatment, yet a significant…
New synthetic grafting material kills bone cancer and regenerates bone
Primary bone tumors, such as osteosarcoma, have seen stagnant survival rates over the past four decades. Surgical removal…
Blood test may predict which colorectal cancer patients benefit from chemotherapy
A blood test may help identify which patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver are…
WHO launches PARTNERS clinical trial for Bundibugyo virus treatments
In a major international effort to evaluate potential treatments for Ebola disease due to Bundibugyo virus (BVD), the…
Move to quit: Exercise boosts smoking quit rates
A pack-a-day smoker can spend around $14,000 a year on cigarettes, yet despite the financial and health costs,…
Dutch study shows why plant-based eating can miss key nutrients
As consumers trade meat, fish, and dairy for plant-forward substitutes, new Dutch modeling shows why smart swaps, fortification,…
European project explores how gut microbiome, dietary and lifestyle factors interact with mental health
Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression affect millions of people across Europe and are increasingly recognized…
Study reveals impaired glymphatic function in people living with ME/CFS
The brain’s waste clearance system is impaired in people living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) which can…
Widely used pandemic pharmaceuticals harm marine aquatic ecosystems
A new study published in New Contaminants suggests that several drugs widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic can…
Severe gum disease linked to early kidney function decline
A growing body of research suggests that the effects of periodontitis extend far beyond the mouth. In a…
Low-cost B-cell depleting therapy is as effective as standard treatment for multiple sclerosis
A Norwegian Swedish clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) demonstrates that rituximab, a…
USC scientists target brain inflammation to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
An interdisciplinary team at the USC Center for Personalized Brain Health (CPBH) is targeting a family of enzymes…