Gene mutation that aids high-altitude survival could repair myelin sheath damage
A genetic mutation that helps animals like yaks and Tibetan antelopes survive at high altitudes may hold the key to repairing…
Defining the limits of immunotherapy in early small-cell lung cancer
Immunotherapy given during and after chemoradiation did not improve survival for study participants with limited-stage, small-cell lung cancer…
New AI tool aims to ease prostate cancer diagnostic workload
Increasing use of blood tests to detect prostate cancer is leading to overworked doctors. NTNU has now created…
Measles exposure at Arvada sports bar linked to Broomfield outbreak
People who visited an Arvada sports bar on Tuesday night should watch for measles symptoms and get 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…
Hospital nurse suspended for telling joke he claims Ricky Gervais said | UK | News
A nurse was suspended after making an inappropriate joke about children (Image: Getty Images) A hospital nurse has…
Immune switch plays a critical role in successful pregnancies
Early pregnancy depends on a remarkable act of coordination. Before the placenta can nourish a growing fetus, the…
Maternal antibodies protect newborns from severe E. coli infections, study finds
A multi-center study led by researchers at Cincinnati Children’s sheds surprising new light on why some newborns become…
Viagra ingredient improves symptoms in patients with Leigh syndrome
Sildenafil – an active ingredient also marketed under the name of Viagra – improves symptoms in patients with…
Electrical stimulation restores movement and sensory feedback after severe spinal injury
The effects of spinal cord injuries are complex and multifaceted. People lose not only the ability to control…
Cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines linked to higher stroke risk
A massive analysis of more than 100 million participants reveals that several commonly used illicit substances may raise…
Study on inhaler overuse highlights urgent need for better objective asthma monitoring
Bedfont® Scientific Limited, an innovative med-tech company specializing in medical breath analysis devices, welcomes the new study at…