Romiplostim prevents chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia in phase 3 trial
Results from a global phase 3 clinical trial led by investigators at Mass General Brigham show that the…
Study reveals high burnout among doctors treating sickle cell disease
Hematology-oncology trained physicians who treat sickle cell disease reported higher rates of burnout (60%) than their counterparts who do not provide sickle cell…
Cancer can kill you in a year. I found out the hard way what that’s like.
In the fall of 2022, when I was 42 and living with my wife and three young kids…
Decoding the neighborhood dynamics of Childhood Brain Cancer
New research published in Nature finds that tumor cells within supratentorial ependymomas (SE) – an aggressive childhood brain…
International urology conference showcases advancements in prostate cancer diagnostics
Nearly 300 abstracts on prostate cancer research from around the world will be presented at the European Association…
Severe COVID and flu infections increase risk of lung cancer
Severe COVID-19 and influenza infections prime the lungs for cancer and can accelerate the disease’s development, but vaccination heads off…
DNA origami vaccine platform shows promise against multiple infectious viruses
The COVID-19 pandemic brought messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines to the forefront of global health care. After their clinical…
Foundation offers patients help with cost of cancer medications | Local News
Post-treatment cancer patients can qualify for up to $2,500 in medication assistance through a new program launched by…
Dana-Farber and Brigham breakup latest: tensions and resolution
In the breakup between Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Mass General Brigham, the sides have decided to go with…
Boron-assisted reactions overcome solubility barriers in protein synthesis
Chemists from ETH Zurich have found a way to produce poorly soluble proteins by caging a uniquely reactive…
Global study reveals how inequality limits access to exercise and why it matters for health
A global analysis shows that who gets the chance to exercise is shaped by wealth and gender, while…
Study reveals why US life expectancy gains stalled after decades of progress
A sweeping cohort-based analysis of four decades of mortality data reveals how cardiovascular deaths, external causes, and generational…