Archive: 21/12/2015

New mathematical models describe diffusion and metabolism dynamics in 3D tissues, stem cell-derived organoids

New research has shed light on the complex interactions of stem cell function and molecular diffusion in neural tissue, which may explain many phenomena from stem cell differentiation to the formation of the cortex of the ...

Dec 21, 2015

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Afatinib a better choice for EGFR-mutated lung cancer in first-line treatment

Patients with EGFR-activating mutations in advanced lung cancer seem to benefit more from afatinib than gefitinib as first-line treatment, researchers report at the first ESMO Asia 2015 Congress in Singapore.

Dec 21, 2015

Should you tell your child the truth about Santa? A psychologist's view

While most people agree that it is bad practice to lie to children, most parents will make an exception when it comes to Santa Claus, the roly-poly, white-bearded philanthropist who visits at this time of year with a sleighload ...

Dec 21, 2015

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"Metal" drugs to fight cancer

What is the mechanism of action of metal-based chemotherapy drugs (the most widely used for treating common cancers like testicular or ovarian cancer)? How can we improve their effect and reduce their toxicity? A new study ...

Dec 21, 2015

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Reduction of contrast medium volume and radiation dose in CTA scans

Wouter Nijhof obtained his PhD at the University of Twente for the research he conducted in collaboration with the Radiology department at the Jeroen Bosch Hospital in 's-Hertogenbosch. The results of his PhD thesis can almost ...

Dec 21, 2015

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Women experiencing delay in labour willing to forsake their own birth plans

A new study of women's experiences of delay in labour has revealed that many mums-to-be are prepared to abandon their antenatal plans for how they wanted their labours and births to be.

Dec 21, 2015

What's the best way to treat women with stage 0 breast cancer?

Active surveillance could be a viable alternative to surgery and radiation for select patients with ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, according to a mathematical model developed by researchers at Duke University.

Dec 21, 2015

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Ten-year-old concussed patient participates in research to identify biomarkers in mild traumatic brain injuries

Lewis Rand, an active 10-year-old, suffered a mild traumatic brain injury Oct. 20 during soccer practice when he fell, hitting his head on a metal post.

Dec 21, 2015

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Surprising findings in a study surrounding non-medical use of prescription drugs

When Thomas Stewart and Mark Reed began analyzing data pertaining to non-medical use of prescription drugs, they had certain hypotheses. However, after months of careful analysis, many of their findings contradicted their ...

Dec 21, 2015

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The battle against the lingering, harmful residue that smoking leaves behind

When cigarette smoke is blown into the environment, its chemical constituents don't just vanish into thin air. Residue from the smoke settles into, accumulates and is stored in the surrounding environment, such as upholstery, ...

Dec 21, 2015

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Archive: 21/12/2015

New mathematical models describe diffusion and metabolism dynamics in 3D tissues, stem cell-derived organoids

Afatinib a better choice for EGFR-mutated lung cancer in first-line treatment

Should you tell your child the truth about Santa? A psychologist's view

"Metal" drugs to fight cancer

Reduction of contrast medium volume and radiation dose in CTA scans

Women experiencing delay in labour willing to forsake their own birth plans

What's the best way to treat women with stage 0 breast cancer?

Ten-year-old concussed patient participates in research to identify biomarkers in mild traumatic brain injuries

Surprising findings in a study surrounding non-medical use of prescription drugs

The battle against the lingering, harmful residue that smoking leaves behind

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