Archive: 03/07/2013

Immune-boosting colorectal cancer drug shows promise

New data on an emerging treatment that aims to fight colorectal cancer by stimulating the immune system have been presented at the ESMO 15th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer.

Jul 3, 2013

Lifesaving HIV treatment could reach millions more people following landmark study

Millions more people could get access to life-saving HIV drug therapy, following a landmark study led by Australian researchers based at the Kirby Institute at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).

Jul 3, 2013

New study to give insight into the public health risks of antibiotic resistant bacteria

Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London are part of a national study seeking to establish the most significant reservoirs of an antibiotic resistant bacteria known as ESBL-positive E.coli that cause human and animal ...

Jul 3, 2013

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Student analyzes the effects of lead exposure in Chinese children

(Medical Xpress)—The exposure of its citizens to dangerous toxins continues to be a concern in China, a newly industrialized nation with a large population and little environmental regulation, but for University of Pennsylvania ...

Jul 3, 2013

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New research demonstrates an increase in NHS productivity

A new study by researchers at the Centre for Health Economics, University of York, reveals the productivity of the NHS in England increased by 3.2 per cent in the first year of the Coalition administration.

Jul 3, 2013

Stress-induced overweight: Mechanism for fat distribution discovered

(Medical Xpress)—When someone is suffering from raised stress levels increased amounts of glucocorticoids are secreted. These play a part in becoming overweight. Up until now it has not been clear why fat tissue is formed ...

Jul 3, 2013

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Study finds quality interaction eases refugee prejudice

Murdoch University-led research has found that quality interaction, not length of interaction, is the key to reducing anxiety about, and prejudice toward, refugees.

Jul 3, 2013

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Can we use 3-D printing and stem cells to build a bone?

Pioneering techniques aiming to recreate human bone for replacement and repair will be showcased at the Royal Society's annual Summer Science Exhibition which opens to the public today.

Jul 3, 2013