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Immune cell therapy on liver cancer using interferon beta produced with stem cells

Immune cell therapy on liver cancer using interferon beta produced with stem cells

Causes of the most common form of liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), include hepatitis B or C, cirrhosis, obesity, diabetes, a buildup of iron in the liver, or a family of toxins called afl

Immune cell therapy on liver cancer using interferon beta produced with stem cells

Causes of the most common form of liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), include hepatitis B or C, cirrhosis, obesity, diabetes, a buildup of iron in the liver, or a family of toxins called afl
Study finds tafenoquine is a cost-effective treatment option for malaria

Study finds tafenoquine is a cost-effective treatment option for malaria

by Menzies School of Health ResearchMap of incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) in each malaria-endemic municipality for Scenario 1 (tafenoquine for adults, primaquine adherence 66.7%),

Study finds tafenoquine is a cost-effective treatment option for malaria

by Menzies School of Health ResearchMap of incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) in each malaria-endemic municipality for Scenario 1 (tafenoquine for adults, primaquine adherence 66.7%),
Experimental antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease heads for human safety trials

Experimental antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease heads for human safety trials

FEBRUARY 29, 2024by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHuman safety trials of a novel antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease developed by Northeaste

Experimental antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease heads for human safety trials

FEBRUARY 29, 2024by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHuman safety trials of a novel antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease developed by Northeaste
FDA inspectors find lead levels in tainted applesauce 2,000 times higher than proposed standards

FDA inspectors find lead levels in tainted applesauce 2,000 times higher than proposed standards

by Physician's Briefing StaffThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors have found levels of toxic lead 2,000 times higher than proposed standards in cinnamon samples gathered at a facility

FDA inspectors find lead levels in tainted applesauce 2,000 times higher than proposed standards

by Physician's Briefing StaffThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors have found levels of toxic lead 2,000 times higher than proposed standards in cinnamon samples gathered at a facility
New study lists potentially dangerous drugs in Australian health care

New study lists potentially dangerous drugs in Australian health care

by RMIT University'Potentially inappropriate medicines' (PIMs) include ibuprofen and codeine - pictured. Credit: RMIT University / Ant BragagliaResearchers have developed an Australian-fi

New study lists potentially dangerous drugs in Australian health care

by RMIT University'Potentially inappropriate medicines' (PIMs) include ibuprofen and codeine - pictured. Credit: RMIT University / Ant BragagliaResearchers have developed an Australian-fi
Circadian rhythms can influence drugs' effectiveness

Circadian rhythms can influence drugs' effectiveness

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPrimary human hepatocytes display a circadian rhythm in culture. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adm9281Giving

Circadian rhythms can influence drugs' effectiveness

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPrimary human hepatocytes display a circadian rhythm in culture. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adm9281Giving
Anti-aging drug rapamycin found to improve immune function through endolysosomes

Anti-aging drug rapamycin found to improve immune function through endolysosomes

by Max Planck SocietyRapamycin is one of the most promising anti-aging substances to date. Rapamycin is named after "Rapa Nui," the local translation for the Easter Islands, where the a

Anti-aging drug rapamycin found to improve immune function through endolysosomes

by Max Planck SocietyRapamycin is one of the most promising anti-aging substances to date. Rapamycin is named after "Rapa Nui," the local translation for the Easter Islands, where the a
Clinical trial shows rheumatoid arthritis drug could prevent disease

Clinical trial shows rheumatoid arthritis drug could prevent disease

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could also prevent the disease in individuals deemed to be at risk. Results from a Phase 2b

Clinical trial shows rheumatoid arthritis drug could prevent disease

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could also prevent the disease in individuals deemed to be at risk. Results from a Phase 2b
Scientists' discovery could reduce dependence on animals for vital anticoagulant drug

Scientists' discovery could reduce dependence on animals for vital anticoagulant drug

byRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHeparin, the world's most widely used blood thinner, is used during procedures ranging from kidney dialysis to open heart s

Scientists' discovery could reduce dependence on animals for vital anticoagulant drug

byRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHeparin, the world's most widely used blood thinner, is used during procedures ranging from kidney dialysis to open heart s
Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefits

Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefits

Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefitsby Lauren Ball and Emily Burch,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter weight-loss d

Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefits

Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefitsby Lauren Ball and Emily Burch,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter weight-loss d
Three-dimensional model sheds light into the synergy between cell microenvironment and cancer stem cells

Three-dimensional model sheds light into the synergy between cell microenvironment and cancer stem cells

The fight against deadly forms of brain cancer, such as glioblastoma, could soon benefit from a major breakthrough, thanks to A*STAR researchers. The team has found a new link between cancer cell grow

Three-dimensional model sheds light into the synergy between cell microenvironment and cancer stem cells

The fight against deadly forms of brain cancer, such as glioblastoma, could soon benefit from a major breakthrough, thanks to A*STAR researchers. The team has found a new link between cancer cell grow