Have scientists finally created a jab to keep ALL flu strains at bay?
Have scientists finally created a jab to keep ALL flu strains at bay? The annual flu vaccine currently protects against four strains of the virus Read more: Just four in 10 frontline NHS staff have had the flu vaccine A…
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Some patients with a rare disease face hurdles getting the only treatment
Victor A. Mejias had been taking a drug to treat a rare skin disease for about two years when its manufacturer effectively cut off his supply. Mejias was switching dermatologists and needed to find someone approved to administer the treatment…
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A neural pathway involved in separating and selectively sorting through social information
Humans are innately able to separate information regarding others in their social circle depending on their needs and what they are looking for. For instance, they might contact a friend who is a lawyer if they need advice with a…
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Researchers uncover new clues to origins of the most common pediatric kidney cancer
While Wilms tumor—also known as nephroblastoma—is rare, it is the most prevalent childhood kidney cancer. Researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have now pinpointed a disruption in early kidney progenitor cell development that can be linked to the formation of…
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Improving psychosocial function in young adult testicular cancer survivors
Young adults who beat cancer face unique challenges later on in their adult lives. These include both psychological and physical impacts, such as body image disruption, social relationship difficulty, fertility and sexual distress, anxiety, depression and fear of cancer recurrence….
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The serious infectious threat response initiative service was essential for the efficient management of COVID-19
In a recent study published in the American Journal for Infection Control, researchers described the serious infectious threat response initiative (SITRI) service provided by the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program. This initiative is implemented for improved care of the…
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Stark figures show GPs are cramming in up to 60 patients a day
GP appointments crisis laid bare as figures show family doctors are cramming in up to 60 patients per day GPs in England saw an average of 8,534 patients in 2022 as patients returned Read more: Family doctors threaten to vote on…
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The four surprising foods you should NEVER reheat the next day
The four surprising foods you should NEVER reheat the next day – and the four that are OK contrary to popular belief Leftover rice has heat-resistant bacteria in it, which can cause food poisoning When heated, spinach releases compounds linked…
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Anorexia patients abandoned by the NHS as 'too sick to treat'
REVEALED: The anorexia patients abandoned by the NHS because ‘they are too sick to treat’ with some even referred on for palliative care NHS hospitals are discharging ‘difficult’ anorexia cases to treat easier patients Campaigners fear this is leaving those…
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CRISPR-Cas9 system can help reduce adenovirus replication in human cells
The replication of potentially harmful adenoviruses can be significantly reduced in human cells in cell culture by using the so-called CRISPR-Cas9 system ("gene scissors"). This method, which is used worldwide in science and research, thus also offers potential for future…
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