Investigational cancer vaccine shows early promise for cancer prevention in Lynch syndrome
The investigational cancer vaccine, NOUS-209, was found to safely stimulate the immune system to target precancerous and cancerous…
Bacterial metabolite enhances immune checkpoint therapy against lung cancer
UF Health Cancer Institute researchers have discovered a small compound produced naturally by gut bacteria that doubled the response…
Implanted vagus nerve stimulation device offers lasting relief for severe depression
About 20% of U.S. adults experience major depression in their lifetime. For most people, symptoms improve within a…
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…
Durvalumab extends survival in small cell lung cancer but raises cost concerns
A new study suggests that the immune checkpoint inhibitor, durvalumab, may offer new treatment options for patients living…
Scientists discover how stem cells navigate and repair brain damage after stroke
Some parts of our bodies bounce back from injury in fairly short order. The outer protective layer of…
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…
UVA researcher wins $700,000 for promising ovarian cancer research
Promising ovarian cancer research by Melanie Rutkowski, PhD, at the University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center has won…
Expanded HIV treatment dramatically reduced orphanhood rates in Uganda
The scale-up of HIV treatment and prevention programs has led to remarkable declines in orphanhood rates in Rakai,…
New exercise-sensing pathway offers hope for osteoporosis treatment
A research team from the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the…
NHS ‘important’ warning to people using Mounjaro injections for weight loss
Patients are urged to check the latest guidance and speak to their GP if they have any questions…
Why some people are turning to artificial intelligence for mental health needs
According to a George Mason University flash poll of about 500 people across the country, about 50% reported…