Using DNA sequencing for accurate identification of microbial infections in cystic fibrosis patients
Lung infections are a constant risk for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF), a life-threatening genetic disorder which…
Free crisis counseling offered following shooting
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The aftermath of the shooting has left many in the community feeling scared…
Review outlines effective approaches to reduce recurrent hepatic encephalopathy
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neurologic complication of advanced liver disease, causing impaired functioning, reduced quality of life…
Major clinical trial aims to transform the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections
European-funded consortium brings together researchers from 13 countries to evaluate bacteriophage therapy as a potential alternative to antibiotics…
NIH grant funds study on stroke-related urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a common but frequently overlooked consequence of stroke. Now, researchers from the Mark and Mary…
Therapy speak is turning us into sissies
As one who’s always been keen on putting their hand up and admitting to their faults (a perverse…
MEK inhibition could limit T cell exhaustion and give a boost to immunotherapy
A major pillar of cancer immunotherapy involves stimulating T cells, the specialized killers of the immune system, to…
Chemotherapy leaves early genomic fingerprints in childhood tumors
Nearly half of childhood tumors treated with common types of chemotherapy showed detectable DNA changes linked to treatment within 18 months, according to a new international study led by The…
Bee venom boosts the effects of standard Parkinson’s therapy
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons, leading to motor…
The claims and evidence behind popular anti-aging and wellness treatments
What are they: Peptides are short chains of amino acids which are the building blocks of the protein…
Wistar scientists develop new bispecific T cell engager to target ovarian cancer
Wistar scientists have developed a new type of bispecific T cell engager, or BTE, that is effective against…
‘All I needed was a Lime ride’: The $20 mood fix going viral
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Reddit lately, you’ve likely stumbled across a new genre of…