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Reviewers’ Notes Cancer therapies that target specific genetic abnormalities in tumors have revolutionized treatment possibilities over the past two decades. While quality of life and survival are improved with targeted therapies, relapse is common due to the evolution of new…

The specific or acquired immune system of vertebrates is a powerful weapon against pathogens and pathologically altered body cells. Here, T cells play a special role. After activation, they can systematically kill off target cells that have degenerated or are…

Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic multisymptom health condition affecting one-third of all veterans who served in the 1991 Gulf War, most of whom remain afflicted more than 30 years later. Common symptoms include fatigue, headaches, muscle aches, joint…

Anaemia describes a common blood disorder that can be triggered by a few factors, including some underlying health problems. While the condition is characterised by tell-tale signs like cold hands and dizziness, your lips could also ring alarm bells. This…

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a draft decision memo on carotid-artery stenting (CAS) that would expand Medicare coverage of the procedure and remove certain requirements for CAS facilities and operators. The new memo follows a…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Funko Pop! figures are some of the most popular collectible toys on the market right now, and fans of…

Meet Xena, the tri-state area’s very own warrior princess! After being found by the NYPD in poor, overcrowded living conditions in Brooklyn with nearly 30 other dogs, Xena received behavioral and medical care here at the ASPCA. Xena is now…

When it comes to her wildlife education, Grace Irwin is lightyears ahead of other toddlers. She obviously knows all about crocodiles (her grandpa was The Crocodile Hunter, after all!), and she is familiar with Australia’s natural wonders, like the Great…

Seven years ago, my life turned upside down.  In 2016, aged 31, I went on a solo trip travelling the world. I started in South America, followed by New Zealand, ending up in Asia and India.    It was an amazing…

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) provides no additional benefit when added to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) therapy for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD), results of a triple-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial show. The study showed no difference in mean…