Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major public health problem and a leading cause of chronic liver disease. Over 150…
Prescribing in liver disease
Patients with liver disease often require drug therapy. Because the liver is the main site of drug detoxification and elimination,…
New evolution-busting drug overcomes resistance in aggressive breast cancers
A new type of drug that blocks one of cancer’s key evolutionary escape routes from chemotherapy could be used to…
Some ICU admissions may be preventable, saving money and improving care
Many admissions to the intensive care unit may be preventable, potentially decreasing health care costs and improving care, according to…
Scientists find way to quantify how well cutting-edge microscopy technique works
Scientists provide a foundation for quantitatively determining how differences in viewing angles affect the resulting 3D structures of proteins, and…
Treating pulmonary embolism: How safe and effective are new devices?
A new scientific statement identifies the risks and benefits of novel interventional devices compared to anticoagulation alone in the treatment…
Microbiome provides new clues to determining development of colon cancer
Findings showcasing a connection between bacteria in the microbiome and colon cancer, which may be used to screen younger populations…
An ‘unprecedented’ rise in infant mortality in England linked to poverty
A new study links a rise in infant mortality in England to poverty.
Medical News Today: What tone of voice do teenagers prefer to hear?
Parenting teenagers can be challenging. A recent study investigates the importance of tone of voice when interacting with 14- and…
Medical News Today: Is this how fructose worsens the effect of high fat diets?
A new mouse study reveals that adding fructose to high fat diets disrupts fat burning in the liver through effects…