Dietary fat, changes in fat metabolism may promote prostate cancer metastasis
Researchers have shed new light on the genetic mechanisms that promote metastasis and implicated the typical Western high-fat diet as a key environmental factor...
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Electrical circuits used to map out cells in the brain
Scientists have developed a new technique to map electrical circuits in the brain far more comprehensively than ever before...
Computer-aided facial analysis aids rare disease diagnosis
Using data on genetic material, cell surface texture and typical facial features, researchers have utilised artificial intelligence methods to simulate rare disease models...
3F4AP tracer can measure demyelination in multiple sclerosis
PET imaging may improve diagnosis and monitoring for MS patients...
FDA approves lynparza for breast cancer with BRCA gene mutation
The FDA has expanded the approved use of Lynparza to include the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer who have a BRCA gene mutation...
Mid-infrared spectroscopy used to diagnose lymphoma and melanoma
A blood test using infrared spectroscopy can be used to diagnose two types of cancer...
FDA revises labelling in prescription cough and cold products to protect children from opioids
FDA acts to protect children from serious risks of opioid ingredients contained in some prescription cough and cold products by revising labelling to limit paediatrics use...
European Commission approves ocrelizumab for RMS and PPMS
Ocrelizumab provides a new treatment option for adults with active relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis...
Iodine deficiency may reduce pregnancy chances
Women with moderate to severe iodine deficiency may take longer to achieve a pregnancy according to a study by researchers at NIH...
Rare melanoma type highly responsive to immunotherapy
Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have discovered that patients with desmoplastic melanoma are more responsive to immune-activating anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapies than previously assumed.
Dietary xenoestrogens may reduce effectiveness of breast cancer treatment
A new study suggests breast cancer patients taking palbociclib/letrozole combination therapy should avoid foods rich in xenoestrogens...
Interactive app provides disease management tool for diabetes
Scientists have developed an online interactive app to help motivate patients to be more active in managing their disease...
Project Hercules to lead way in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Pharmaceutical companies are sponsoring a project to generate, align and share disease-level data across an entire condition for health technology assessments...
3D printing technique creates super soft biological structures
A new 3D printing technique allows researchers to replicate biological structures, which could be used for tissue regeneration and replica organs...
Scientists develop powerful technique to study the secrets of nanodomains
A team of UK scientists have harnessed an innovative new method to gain a greater understanding of signalling stations within living cells, called nanodomains.
