Archive: 13/05/2014
New cancer immunotherapy aims powerful T cells against tumors
(Medical Xpress)—Deadly skin cancers in mice shrank in response to a new treatment that may complement other "immunotherapies" developed recently to boost the body's own defenses against disease threats, according to a ...
May 13, 2014
Obesity higher in neighborhoods with more fast food
(Medical Xpress)—A new study zeroes in on the effect that fast-food restaurants have on obesity and nutritional health in specific neighborhoods.
May 13, 2014
New agent may enhance effectiveness of radiotherapy
Scientists from The University of Manchester – part of the Manchester Cancer Research Centre - have demonstrated the potential of a drug to improve the effectiveness of radiotherapy in stopping tumour growth.
May 13, 2014
Tracking the source of "selective attention" problems in brain-injured vets
An estimated 15-20 percent of U.S. troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from some form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustained during their deployment, with most injuries caused by blast waves from exploded ...
May 13, 2014
Scientists design a molecule that blocks cancer growth in mice
A team of researchers from USC and NYU has developed and patented a small molecule that interferes with cancer progression with minimal side effects.
May 13, 2014
E-cigarettes expose people to more than harmless vapor, should be regulated
In a major scientific review of research on e-cigarettes, UC San Francisco scientists found that industry claims about the devices are unsupported by the evidence to date, including claims that e-cigarettes help smokers quit.
May 13, 2014