Month: July 2019

This week (25 July) the Genomics of Drug Sensitivity in Cancer project has released the results of four years of intense data gathering and exploration which will power genetic research into cancer treatment worldwide. The freely available data set includes unique data comparing almost 1,000 cancer cell lines’ responses to 453 licensed and experimental drugs.
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A phase 3 clinical trial testing esketamine nasal spray in the treatment of severe depression found the spray mostly safe and effective. The findings led to the recent FDA approval of this treatment. Despite this, other researchers caution that “more questions than answers” remain. A phase 3 clinical trial found esketamine nasal spray safe and
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Joseph M. Hogan is CEO of Align Technology Jin Lee | Bloomberg | Getty Images Align Technology CEO Joe Hogan on Thursday blamed business in China for the company’s shortfall in the second quarter, but he predicted that output will improve. The maker of Invisalign clear aligners saw better international growth elsewhere — 39% growth
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnosis based on current guidelines was a more accurate predictor of clinically significant disease than assessment of airflow obstruction using the lower limit of normal (LLN), pooled data from four large population-based cohort studies indicated. In the analysis of more than 24,000 individuals, the forced expiratory volume in the first
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Recent years have seen a rise in do-it-yourself care products, from deodorant to soap and toothpaste. Recipes for homemade sunscreen are some of the most popular among social media users. However, a new study warns that homemade sunscreen may offer no protection against ultraviolets. A new study explains that homemade sunscreens may be ineffective and
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Research conducted in a Chinese population has found an intriguing link between the consumption of chili peppers and a heightened risk of cognitive decline. Regularly eating a lot of hot peppers may increase a person’s risk of cognitive decline. Many populations around the world add spicy peppers to their local dishes to enhance the taste
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A few years ago, scientists in Sweden sparked a heated debate when they published research suggesting that taking antioxidant supplements, such as vitamin E, could make cancer more invasive. Their revelations challenged the belief that antioxidants can help fight cancer. New research shows how antioxidants fuel the spread of lung cancer. Now, two independent Cell
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Mayo Clinic pediatric and adolescent physician Philip Fischer, M.D., introduces a patient diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome, more commonly known as POTS. To learn more about POTS or to request and appointment, visit http://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/cardiovascular-diseases/overview/specialty-groups/heart-rhythm-clinic/overview?mc_id=global&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=sm&utm_content=dysrhythmiaheart&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=global&placementsite=enterprise&cauid=103944 POTS is a rapid increase in heart rate that occurs when you stand. POTS is most common in girls between the
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The four years of medical school are no joke. Unlike college and your pre-med years, life as a medical student varies highly yet is very structured year to year. In this video, we’ll explore each year of medical school and what you should expect. First 25 customers will receive 25% off using coupon code ROADMAP25
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Jul 25 2019 Johns Hopkins Medicine and University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers will lead a multicenter, multinational study of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), the “poliolike” condition affecting children that causes loss of muscle control. The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases awarded an approximate $10 million contract to
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Researchers from the United Kingdom have appraised the most recent assessment by the European Food Safety Authority regarding the safety of aspartame, a popular type of artificial sweetener. The investigators caution that the commission’s findings may be misleading. Is aspartame really as safe as official reports claim? Some researchers are unsure. Aspartame is perhaps the
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A researcher in a Bristol-Myers Squibb laboratory. The drugs — ipilimumab (brand name Yervoy) and nivolumab (Opdivo) — belong to a class called checkpoint inhibitors and are made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. Emile Wamsteker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bristol-Myers released mixed results on Wednesday from trials testing the survival benefit of its immunotherapy Opdivo in combination
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Air pollution concentrations within or below current air quality standards have contributed to thousands of deaths in the U.S. from cardiorespiratory causes, researchers reported. In the nationwide and county level analysis accessing the impact of particulate matter pollution (PM2.5) concentrations on mortality and health, as many as 30,000 deaths in the U.S. could be attributed
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