Targeted approach of immunotherapy improves sepsis outcomes
Immunotherapy for sepsis is effective when doctors tailor the treatment precisely to the patient’s immune system condition. While…
Pharmacist warns using 1 medication to aid colds and flu can make you feel worse
Pharmacist Frederick Apenteng has warned using a common medication to aid colds and flu can actually make you…
Novel antibody suppresses primary tumor growth and spread of triple-negative breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of breast cancer. It grows…
Organ-on-a-chip system reveals how aging weakens vaccine-driven anti-cancer immunity
Dr. Vadim Jucaud’s lab at the Terasaki Institute has introduced a new organ-on-a-chip platform that recapitulates age-dependent immune…
A breakthrough against MRSA infections
Researchers engineered an injectable silica-based scaffold that trains the immune system to attack S. aureus on medical implants,…
Gene variant linked to higher risk of chronic rejection after lung transplant
About one third of lung transplant recipients have a genetic variant that makes them more likely to develop…
What health problems can vitamin C help prevent: The science behind its benefits for heart health, immunity and skin |
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for a wide range of physiological…
How tick saliva reprograms the skin’s immune defenses
A research team led by the Medical University of Vienna has gained new insights into how ticks influence…
New consortium aims to fast-track breakthroughs against follicular lymphoma
Follicular lymphoma (FL) is the second most frequent subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer of the immune system.…
Why this Aids charity’s Hong Kong art show smells of resilience
Victor clearly recalls the day 10 years ago that changed his life. It was a Sunday, and he…
Winter foods to prevent cold and flu: Nutritionist says eat garlic, leafy greens, nuts and seeds
Winter brings its own set of health challenges, and at the centre of it all is your immune…
Hematological and biochemical indicators show growing value in breast cancer management
Breast cancer remains a predominant global health challenge for women, with late-stage diagnosis being a key contributor to…