Reviewed Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, UCL and MSD have identified a potential treatment target for a genetic type of epilepsy. Developmental and epileptic […]
New treatment options for advanced myelofibrosis and other blood malignancies show promise
Few standard treatments have been available for advanced myelofibrosis, a bone marrow disorder characterized by excessive scar tissue that disrupts the normal production of blood […]
MD Anderson researchers report early success of novel menin-targeted therapies in leukemia
Reviewed Two clinical trials led by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated early positive results from novel therapies targeting menin […]
AI chatbot shows potential as diagnostic partner, researchers find
Physician-investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) compared a chatbot’s probabilistic reasoning to that of human clinicians. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, […]
First-in-human clinical trial of CAR T cell therapy with new binding mechanism shows promising early responses
Early results from a Phase I clinical trial of AT101, a new CAR T cell therapy that uses a distinct binding mechanism to target CD19, […]
Doctor and self-exiled activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS epidemic in rural China dies at 95
Renowned Chinese doctor and activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS virus epidemic in rural China in the 1990s died Sunday at the age of […]
Varied early symptoms of bacterial meningitis in adults and children highlight diagnostic challenges
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the early symptoms, management, and prognosis of community-acquired bacterial meningitis (CABM) to provide additional clarity for […]
Study assesses links between early negative life events, orbitofrontal cortical thickness and depression in young adults
In a recent study published in the journal JCPP Advances, a group of researchers investigated whether early negative life events (NLEs) predict depressive symptoms in young […]
New study on vapes challenges belief that adolescents experience less severe withdrawal symptoms
Vapes or e-cigarettes were introduced as a potentially safer alternative to traditional smoking to curb tobacco use. However, the popularity of vapes has risen among […]
Pesticide exposure linked to risk of developing Parkinsons disease via changes in gut microbiome
While the European Union has just renewed the approval of the use of herbicide glyphosate for another 10 years, scientists issue a call to action […]
New ‘dictionary’ of immune responses reveals far more complexity in the immune system than previously thought
The immune system can carry out many biological processes, from killing viruses to fighting cancer, thanks in large part to approximately 100 key cell-signaling proteins […]
One in four women would not seek immediate help – for gynaecological concerns
One in four women admit they would not immediately seek medical advice – if they were worried about their gynaecological health, a study has found. […]
FTC chief gears up for a showdown with private equity
A recent Federal Trade Commission civil lawsuit accusing one of the nation’s largest anesthesiology groups of monopolistic practices that sharply drove up prices is a […]
Dementia will cost economy £1BILLION every week by 2025, experts warn
Dementia will cost UK economy £1BILLION every week by 2025, experts warn READ MORE: 40% of Brits have NO idea leading cause of death can […]