Six-gene score could improve survival predictions for acute myeloid leukemia
The activity of six different genes can help determine patient survival of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according to…
Researchers harness cancer cells’ carbon monoxide to produce anticancer drug
What if we could use a cancer’s own byproduct to make drugs that destroy tumor cells from the…
Potassium binder helps dialysis patients manage dietary restrictions
Dietary potassium restriction is important for managing hyperkalemia, or high blood potassium levels, in individuals on maintenance hemodialysis,…
Study links recreational cannabis legalization to rising heart attack admissions
Legalization of recreational cannabis in the US is associated with a rise in hospital admissions for cardiovascular disease,…
A study of 802 teens raises questions about school breakfast and blood sugar
Could school breakfast habits reveal something about teenage metabolic health? Researchers examine how school meals, everyday food choices,…
Revolutionizing CRC screening: BGI genomics in latin america
Colorectal cancer (CRC) represents one of the most urgent yet addressable oncology challenges confronting Latin America (LATAM). In Mexico,…
Newer anticoagulants linked to fewer strokes and deaths after brain bleeds
For people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat, and intracranial hemorrhage, a type of stroke also known…
A 20-year study of 90,000 adults suggests the type of fish you eat matters
Does the type of fish you eat matter as much as the amount? Researchers tracked more than 90,000…
Blood pressure drug losartan boosts metabolism by stimulating brown fat
Losartan, a drug commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, boosts brown adipose tissue or “brown fat” activity and…
Discovery of new bacteria opens fresh avenues for prostate cancer research
University of East Anglia researchers have discovered the genetic blueprints of 18 new bacterial species collected from prostate…
Could eating whey protein before meals help reduce blood sugar spikes?
From full-fat milk to probiotic yogurt and whey protein, researchers examine whether what we consume, how it is…
Postoperative monitoring apps reduce emergency visits and complications
Mobile app-based monitoring may help address the vulnerable days and weeks after surgery when recovery shifts from the…