Researchers have found a novel, pathogenic entity that is a fundamental link between chronic inflammation and tissue destruction in lungs…
New leukemia drug is more effective and easier to use
Oncologists have found that a newer targeted drug is significantly more effective than standard therapy for treating elderly patients with…
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Morbidity, mortality and missed appointments in healthcare: a national retrospective data linkage study
Recently, studies have examined the underlying patient and practice factors for missed appointments, but less is known about the impact…
High intake of dietary fiber and whole grains associated with reduced risk of non-communicable diseases
Observational studies and clinical trials conducted over nearly 40 years reveal the health benefits of eating at least 25g to…
Researchers correct genetic mutation that causes IPEX, a life-threatening autoimmune syndrome
Researchers have created a method for modifying blood stem cells to reverse the genetic mutation that causes a life-threatening autoimmune…
Perceptions of chronic fatigue syndrome in the emergency department
Findings from a novel online questionnaire of people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) suggest the majority of these patients do…
AI approach outperformed human experts in identifying cervical precancer
A research team has developed a computer algorithm that can analyze digital images of a woman’s cervix and accurately identify…
Experimental antibody ‘cocktail’ protects animals from three deadly Ebola viruses
Scientists have developed a combination of monoclonal antibodies that protected animals from all three Ebola viruses that cause human disease.…
Dr. Lewis L. Judd, Advocate of Brain Science, Dies at 88
At the National Institute of Mental Health, he helped put in place an ambitious research agenda focused on biology as…