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A chain reaction: HIV vaccines can lead to antibodies against antibodies
Many vaccines work by introducing a protein to the body that resembles part of a virus.…
Research using non-toxic bacteria to fight high-mortality cancers prepares for clinical trials
A University of Massachusetts Amherst-Ernest Pharmaceuticals team of scientists has made “exciting,” patient-friendly advances in developing…
Scientists identify new epigenetic approach to target colorectal cancer
A little-known mouse protein disrupts cancer-causing chemical changes to genes associated with human colorectal cancer cells…
Interviews identify factors tied to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in black women
Three main themes may largely explain COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Black women in the United States:…
As dengue cases rise, researchers point to simple solution: Trash cleanup
As cases of dengue fever skyrocketed globally this past year, new findings by Stanford researchers and…
Weight gain after breast cancer development tied to heart failure risk
For women with newly diagnosed invasive breast cancer (BC), weight gain is associated with an increased…
Epilepsy associated with poor brain health
Epilepsy is associated with poor brain health, with a consistent deleterious effect seen on cognitive and…
A battle of rafts: How molecular dynamics in CAR T cells explain their cancer-killing behavior
A study published in Science Advances shares new insights into how two of the most common…
Study finds women are less likely to get a lung transplant than men, spend six weeks longer on waiting list
Women are less likely to receive a lung transplant and spend an average of six weeks…
Improving cancer risk assessment and patient care: Researchers resolve uncertainty in BRCA2 testing
Findings from a multi-institutional, international study led by researchers from the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center…
Study identifies potential microRNA target to overcome breast cancer resistance
A new University of Cincinnati Cancer Center study has identified a particular strand of microRNA as…
Proposed model emphasizes community connections to address loneliness in borderline personality disorder
Loneliness is a key driver in the maintenance of borderline personality disorder (BPD), Harvard researchers argue.…
Does substance use change the brain’s structure, or does brain structure predispose some to substance use?
A study led by researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine, Washington University in St.…
Some doctors increasingly using artificial intelligence to take notes during appointments
It was easy to miss Dr. Robert Gray’s quick movements, tapping the screen of his smartphone…
Scientists unveil surprising human vs. mouse differences in a major cancer immunotherapy target
Since its discovery in the 1990s, programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) has been regarded as…
Clinical trial shows cancer-preventing topical immunotherapy trains immune system to fight precancers
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham uncovers how a novel immunotherapy prevents squamous…
Pupil size in sleep reveals how memories are processed
Cornell University researchers have found that the pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the…
Guidance issued for use of metformin to prevent antipsychotic-induced weight gain
In a guideline published online Dec. 9 in Schizophrenia Bulletin, recommendations are presented for the use…
Study indicates improved health care value cannot be achieved by hospital mergers and acquisitions alone
Mergers and acquisitions of U.S. hospitals and health systems rarely improve the quality of care delivered…
Nutrient profiling systems use algorithms to simplify picking healthy groceries
Imagine a world where food on grocery store shelves is ranked by its healthiness, with simple,…
We don’t all need regular skin cancer screening—but you can know your risk and check yourself
Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates globally, with nearly 19,000 Australians diagnosed with…
Digital health care consultations not enough for safe assessment of tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is a common reason for visits to the doctor and prescriptions of antibiotics in primary…
Therapeutic-dose anticoagulation linked to lower mortality in COVID-19
For patients hospitalized for COVID-19, administration of therapeutic-dose versus prophylactic-dose anticoagulation with heparins is associated with…
Women having surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse don’t always need a hysterectomy
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects up to half of all women during their lifetime, and one…
Wearable tech takes on heart health: Exploring advancements in cardiovascular disease monitoring
Cardiovascular diseases remain a global health crisis, spurring an urgent demand for innovative diagnostic tools that…
Gene editing tool reduces Alzheimer’s plaque precursor in mice
A new gene editing tool that helps cellular machinery skip parts of genes responsible for diseases…
Coronary artery disease common in patients with cirrhosis
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is common in patients with cirrhosis, but cirrhosis itself is not significantly…
Rheumatoid arthritis associated with increased risk for new heart failure
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a higher rate of heart failure subtypes, according to a…
AI tool analyzes medical charts for ADHD follow-up care
Stanford Medicine researchers have built an artificial intelligence tool that can read thousands of doctors’ notes…