Rare immune events link Epstein Barr virus to early multiple sclerosis damage
Autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis arise when the immune system turns against the body itself. Yet for…
Novel immunotherapy targeting pancreatic cancer shows promising results in phase 1/2 trial
A recent publication in Nature Medicine describes a novel immunotherapy targeting pancreatic cancer that has shown promising results in a…
Fruit fly study identifies genes regulating dopamine and sleep
Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to…
Mental health treatment a growing concern in Illinois jails
Despite repeated warnings from medical professionals, staff at the Sangamon County Jail placed 27-year-old Tiffany Rusher — who…
DNA analysis of colorectal polyps improves diagnosis and treatment
In about 5–10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.…
Federal hospital safety metric fails to accurately assess emergency stroke care
A new UCLA study reveals that a widely used federal hospital safety metric is fundamentally flawed when applied…
Recent advances in CAR-NK cell therapy could revolutionze cancer treatment
Cell-based immunotherapies have transformed cancer treatment, yet their widespread use remains constrained by safety risks, manufacturing complexity, and…
Day case surgery linked to significant readmission and chronic pain risks
Two new studies published in Anaesthesia (the journal of the Association of Anaesthetists) analyzing pain and other factors…
Northern Nevada Health System opened new emergency department in North Valleys | Local News
The Northern Nevada Health System opened a new freestanding emergency department in the North Valleys of Reno on…
Streptococcus anginosus metabolites fuel gastric cancer
A recent study published in the medical journal Gut has revealed a novel cancer-promoting mechanism of Streptococcus anginosus (Sa). The research…
Economic instability linked to higher risk of long COVID in children
New research led by Mass General Brigham investigators suggests that long COVID is more prevalent in school-aged children…
Flu cases tick up in Massachusetts as health officials warn of new variant
Flu cases in Boston and across Massachusetts are continuing to tick up as a new variant circulates, with…