New genetic driver found for rare small intestinal cancers
A signaling system known as the Wnt pathway plays a central role in how cells in the intestine…
AI breakthrough accelerates molecular simulations for drug discovery
A new AI model has become so good at predicting how molecules evolve over time that, in the…
Viral DNA blood test accurately gauges post-surgery cancer recovery success
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute found that an ultrasensitive blood test called…
Tranexamic acid reduces surgical transfusions without raising clot risks
A landmark clinical trial published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine found that tranexamic acid reduced transfusions across major surgeries without increasing the risk…
New hybrid lens design drastically cuts 3D microscopy costs and complexity
A team led by Raju Tomer, professor of biological sciences at Columbia University, has created a new design…
Brain injury survivors face higher risk of brain cancer death
Daniel Daneshvar, MD, PhD, director of the HealthSpan Lab and Chief of the Department of Physical Medicine and…
The Liver Doc on his fight against pseudoscience, wellness myths and powerful interests
A 14-year-old girl walks into his ward with severe liver damage. The culprit? Traditional herbal medicine sold freely…
Review explores impact of extreme endurance running on heart health
Changes to the heart linked to marathon running vary by age, sex, and training level, finds a synthesis…
NHS pathology staff face unsafe formaldehyde exposure levels
Routine exposure to harmful levels of the human tissue preservative formaldehyde are risking the health of thousands of…
Advanced MRI scans predict chronic kidney disease in patients undergoing nephrectomy
An investigator at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has received international recognition for innovative imaging…
New game-based therapy retrains muscles after a stroke
A customized throw-back video game may offer a surprisingly futuristic path to stroke recovery. In a new study,…
Hospital admissions raise healthcare costs for dementia patients
Dementia makes most things in life more difficult, including hospital care. Though often essential for patients suffering from…