The incidence rate of infective endocarditis—a rare but often fatal inflammation of the heart valves—among patients…
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CAR-T-cell shows promise in patients with lymphoma of the brain and spinal cord in early trial
A CAR-T-cell therapy known as axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel) is safe and shows encouraging signs of efficacy…
Three-drug combination therapy effective in patients with high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia, trial shows
A three-drug combination that sent chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) into deep remission in a broad group…
New treatment for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis shows promising long-term results
Patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis who participated in a clinical trial of rocatinlimab—a novel,…
Prudent health care approach key to transforming health and care system, says think tank
A prudent approach to health and care, incorporating the values people, patients and local communities attribute…
Study shows substantial rise in type 2 diabetes among young people over the past 30 years
Rates of type 2 diabetes in adolescents and young adults globally rose substantially from 1990 to…
Comprehensive new review of COVID-19 vaccines shows they are effective
A comprehensive review of all the evidence available from randomized controlled trials of COVID 19 vaccines…
Care home nurses still need support to recover from COVID trauma, research shows
Those on the front line of the COVID pandemic need mental health support to help them…
China reports 2 new COVID deaths as some restrictions eased
China on Sunday reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some cities move cautiously to ease…
Overweight women may be at highest risk of long COVID—new research
While hundreds of thousands of people are still getting COVID every day across the globe, reassuringly,…
Social media found to contribute to increase in cosmetic procedures
Influencers on social media have contributed to an uptake of people using cosmetic procedures to enhance…
Researchers use metabolomics to discover potential biomarkers of hepatocellular carcinoma
A new research paper titled “Essential amino acids as diagnostic biomarkers of hepatocellular carcinoma based on…
Big data analysis powers the fight against Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease has always had its puzzles and contradictions. For Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) researcher…
Q&A: Cervical disk replacement
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband has had terrible neck pain for a few years. It has…
Thesis on bioprosthetic aortic valves
Michael Dismorr at the research group Thoracic Surgery, the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, defended…
Uganda extends Ebola lockdown in two hotspots
Uganda’s president extended a six-week lockdown Saturday on two districts at the epicenter of an an…
Could these antiviral pills treat long COVID?
Could Paxlovid solve one of the pandemic’s biggest puzzles? A new study at Stanford University aims…
Investigating plasma to predict COVID-19 progression
Just as oil is essential to keep a car’s motor running, blood is essential to keep…
Bacteria that break down nicotine found in the guts of mice
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in China, working with a colleague in the…
Bloating common issue among Americans, study reports
Nearly 1 in 7 Americans experience bloating on a weekly basis, and most aren’t seeking professional…
Patients with PTSD are less likely to survive COVID than those without, finds new research
A new study shows that patients with COVID-19 who also had post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were…
Anger and aggressive driving are all the rage on Australian roads
Nowhere is space more contested in the urban setting than on our roads.
China announces 1st COVID-19 death in almost 6 months
China on Sunday announced its first new death from COVID-19 in nearly half a year as…
COVID-19 vaccine developed in Thailand can be stored in refrigerator for three months
A team of researchers affiliated with several entities in Thailand, working with two colleagues from the…
Using an online pharmacy to buy meds? It’s buyer beware, FDA says
It might be tempting to buy prescription medication online, but buyers should beware, the U.S. Food…
Alcohol misuse is an overlooked risk factor for severe COVID-19, according to a review of evidence
Chronic alcohol misuse including Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), is an overlooked risk factor for severe or…
Selective nodal radiation may be a more effective approach in cancer treatment
A promising new study released by the University of Colorado Cancer Center suggests that recurrence of…
Higher sense of purpose in life may be linked to lower mortality risk
Growing research indicates that one’s purpose—i.e., the extent to which someone perceives a sense of direction…
A new study reveals the economic burden of gun violence
A study led by Christopher Marrero, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at LSU Health…
Research uncovers how UV light triggers immune activation and disease flares in lupus
After sun exposure, people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) frequently develop skin rashes, which often are…