Biologists discover super-enhancers that switch on breast cancer genes
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive type of breast cancer with a high fatality rate. Currently, chemotherapy is the major treatment option, but the clinical...
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Researchers synthesize and test the anti-HIV activity of CD4-mimicking molecules
A team of scientists led by the Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have created novel molecules that prevent human...
Children with worse atopic dermatitis more likely to have learning disabilities
(HealthDay)—Worse atopic dermatitis (AD) severity is associated with increased odds of learning disorders in pediatric patients, according to a study published online April 14 in JAMA...
Nerve stimulation reduces pain and opioid use after orthopedic surgery
A technique called percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation yields “impressive” reductions in pain scores and opioid use during the first week after common orthopedic surgery procedures, concludes...
Iran to purchase 60 million COVID-19 vaccines from Russia
Iran has finalized a deal with Russia to purchase 60 million doses of Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, the state-run IRNA news agency reported Thursday.
Study finds link between racial factors and likelihood of getting proven diabetes treatment
A new study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found significant disparities in the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2...
Chimeric tool advanced for wide range of regenerative medicine, biomedical research applications
The ability to grow the cells of one species within an organism of a different species offers scientists a powerful tool for research and medicine. It’s...
Treatment not always needed to prevent vision loss in patients with elevated eye pressure
More than 20 years after the launch of a landmark clinical trial, follow-up examinations and analyses found that not all patients with elevated eye pressure need...
Immunotherapy alone extended life for metastatic lung cancer patients with KRAS mutation
Real-word evidence is suggesting, for the first time, the most beneficial treatment courses that could help extend the lives of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung...
Couples and young-onset dementia: Study of coping offers hope for new interventions
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have used a couples-based framework to describe the experiences of individuals diagnosed with young-onset dementia (YOD) and their partners. In...
