To assess risk factors for chronic fatigue syndrome after mononucleosis, researchers developed and validated a scale for rating the severity…
Balance of two enzymes linked to pancreatic cancer survival
New research sets the stage for clinicians to potentially one day use levels of a pancreatic cancer patient’s PHLPP1 and…
Innovative lab test to develop easy-to-swallow medicine for children
Scientists have revealed an innovative in vitro method that can help to develop easy to swallow medicine for children and…
Improper removal of personal protective equipment contaminates health care workers
More than one-third of healthcare workers were contaminated with multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) after caring for patients colonized or infected…
Antibodies from earlier exposures affect response to new flu strains
Research highlights role of immunological imprinting — or how the immune system fights the flu after previous exposure to the…
New model for ICU care discovers causes of health emergencies
A new model for intensive care can help identify preventable — and previously overlooked — factors that often send chronically…
CRISPR/Cas libraries open new avenues in cancer research
CRISPR/Cas enables the targeted deactivation of genes by cutting DNA at pre-determined sites. This is accomplished by providing the Cas…
Active substance from plant slows down aggressive eye cancer
An active substance that has been known for 30 years could unexpectedly turn into a ray of hope against eye…
Sniffing out Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that leads to progressive brain cell death and extensive loss of motor function. Despite…
First ratings for youth football helmets address sport’s largest pool of athletes
With the release of youth football-helmet ratings — consumers can see which helmets best reduce concussion risk.