New thromboinflammation-on-a-chip model may revolutionize treatment of harmful blood clots
Blood clots are associated with life-threatening conditions such as sepsis, sickle cell disease, heart attack, and stroke.
American College of Physicians announces $260,000 in grants to advance equitable obesity care
Today, the American College of Physicians (ACP) announced that it has awarded a total of $260,000 in grants to support regional programs that address equity challenges in obesity care.
Clinical trial demonstrates safety of targeted treatment approach for deadly brain tumor in children
A Phase I clinical trial demonstrated that a targeted approach to treating a deadly brain tumor in children called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is safe, reported Weill Cornell Medicine…
OICR funds five innovative cancer drug discovery projects
The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) has announced its support for five Ontario research teams working to develop the next generation of medicines that kill tumours more effectively, cause…
New state-of-the-art cancer treatment center opens in Newport Beach
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, has opened Keck Medicine of USC – Newport Beach Radiation Oncology and Imaging, a state-of-the-art radiation oncology and imaging…
Targeting a key protein outside of the brain could help manage Parkinson’s-related heart issues
Parkinson's doesn't just affect movement and the brain - it may also impact the heart, according to new research from the University of Surrey. Scientists from Surrey's School of Veterinary…
New CT-based score helps predict need for repeat sinus surgery
A new CT-scan based risk score facilitates the identification of patients at risk of revision endoscopic sinus surgery due to chronic rhinosinusitis.
Bach2 protein identified as key regulator in atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is an allergy affecting approximately 10% of the Japanese population, with symptoms closely related to social stress.
Study links neurotensin deficiency to ovulatory dysfunction in PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) represents a significant health concern for women of reproductive age, manifesting as a complex endocrine disorder with diverse clinical presentations.
Breakthrough research identifies small peptide for psoriasis treatment
Birmingham scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis, when applied topically in an emollient cream.