United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) In November 2021, Cancer Research UK Chief Clinician, Professor Charles Swanton, visited our longstanding corporate partner ScottishPower at their headquarters in Glasgow. He was there during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to deliver the keynote speech at their ‘Air Pollution and Cancer’ event. This marked the start
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Scientists at the Vrije University (VU) of Amsterdam have identified rare damaging genetic variants that increase Alzheimer’s disease (AD) risk. “Our results provide additional evidence for a major role for amyloid-β precursor protein processing, amyloid-β aggregation, lipid metabolism, and microglial function in AD,” the authors wrote in a paper published in the journal Nature Genetics on
Blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever), and histoplasmosis are the most prevalent endemic fungal diseases (mycoses) in North America. Authors of an opinion piece in Annals of Internal Medicine argue that we need to improve the diagnosis and reporting of these infections to better serve patients and understand the scope of the problem. Traditionally, these infections have
Sino Biological, Inc. (“Sino Biological” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company listed on the Shenzhen stock exchange subsidiary ChiNext (SZSE: 301047), which provides biological research reagents and related technical contract research services, is pleased to announce the formal signing of a lease with Hines and initiation of construction on its new Center for Bioprocessing (C4B)
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — Stone Age cooks were surprisingly sophisticated, combining an array of ingredients and using different techniques to prepare and flavor their meals, analysis of some the earliest charred food remains has suggested. Plant material
5 Favorite Diabetes-Friendly Frozen Desserts – Diabetes Daily Learning Center Learning Center: LearningCenter Diabetes Daily does not provide medical advice,diagnosis or treatment.Get additional information.© 2005 – 2022 Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without
It’s that time of year when you head to the back of your closet or the depths of your storage area to pull out your winter items. Jackets, sweaters, mittens, hats, even holiday décor and winter quilts are making their appearance in your home. Outdoor allergens, like pollens, tend to become minimal once the first
For yourself, and for your loved ones, make sure you’re in the know when it comes to mental health rights Getting help for mental health problems can be daunting, but knowing what rights we are all entitled to lays a good foundation from which to take those first steps forwards. There is some variation to
TAMPA, Florida — Screening and recommending preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to people at risk for HIV exposure could be more successful if education and access to the preventive protocol is offered during testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It comes down to numbers, said Gabriela Brito, MSN, RN, ACRN, a researcher at nonprofit CAN Community Health,
Boxes of the medication Mifepristone used to induce a medical abortion are prepared for patients at Planned Parenthood health center in Birmingham, Alabama, March 14, 2022. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters The abortion pill is the most common method to terminate a pregnancy in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The
The Mary Hill Youth and Family Center’s building has long been at a crossroads overlooking this rural Appalachian city, but its purpose has evolved. For 65 years, residents of Nelsonville and the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio traveled to the hilltop hospital seeking care. Then, in 2014, the 15-bed hospital, which was often without patients,
Mothers who smoked cigarettes during pregnancy, but also took vitamin C supplements, had children with improved airway function and lower risk of wheeze later on, according to a follow-up study of a randomized trial. At 5 years, kids born to mothers who smoked and took daily vitamin C during pregnancy had 17.2% higher average forced
Results from the phase IIIb ESCAPE-TRD trial among patients with treatment-resistant depression showed that esketamine nasal spray (Spravato) was superior to extended-release quetiapine (Seroquel XR) for symptom remission at week 8 and remaining relapse free up to week 32, Janssen announced. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic started, there was a spike in emergency department visits
If you’re feeling anxious, low and questioning what the point of life is, you could be having an existential crisis There are certain things that happen in life that make us question the meaning of it all. The death of a loved one, illness, the breakdown of a relationship or other life transitions. For many,
Pregnant women are often embarrassed by their forgetfulness and loss of focus, but perhaps they need not be. A new study has found the “pregnancy brain” is real and it happens due to changes in the brain structure in expecting women. The brain fog experienced during pregnancy is probably part of a bigger plan to bond the mother with the
New Doctors Find Fulfillment and Frustration New doctors say patient care is their biggest joy but add that they are frustrated by social factors. Some 27% of new doctors say that working with patients, helping people, and making the world a better place are the most rewarding parts of their job, according to Medscape’s Young
CT scanners like this one are used for lung cancer screening. A targeted lung screening programme is the step-change in care that the NHS needs to catch lung cancer early. So, when the UK National Screening Committee gave the recommendation for it to go ahead, I was thrilled. It’s something that so many of us
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) exposure among rats inhabiting New York City (NYC) during the fall of 2021. Study: SARS-CoV-2 exposure in Norwegian rats (Rattus norvegicus) from New York City. Image Credit: Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock Background Studies have reported that SARS-CoV-2 VOCs
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — SpaceX’s 26th commercial resupply is set to launch this weekend, and it’ll carry a bounty of supplies, a pair of new solar arrays, dwarf tomato seeds and a range of science experiments to
Can a Diabetes Coach Help You Thrive? – Diabetes Daily Learning Center Learning Center: LearningCenter Diabetes Daily does not provide medical advice,diagnosis or treatment.Get additional information.© 2005 – 2022 Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third
COVID-19 reinfection poses a greater threat than the first infection, according to a new study. Researchers found that the risks of death, hospitalization and serious health issues are greater when one is reinfected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. “Reinfection with COVID-19 increases the risk of both acute outcomes and long COVID,” Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly of Washington
Reminder messages sent through electronic health records (EHRs) to patient portals increased rates of scheduling and completion of well-child visits for those overdue for well care, as well as vaccination rates, according to data published today in JAMA Network Open. Anne E. Berset, BA, with general and community pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, led a randomized
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks about the coronavirus during the White House press briefing on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday that he will fully cooperate with House Republicans
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers investigated the impact of the severe acute respiratory syndrome of coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) exposure in utero on the neurodevelopment of children. Study: Sex-specific neurodevelopmental outcomes in offspring of mothers with SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy: an electronic health records cohort. Image Credit: adike/Shutterstock Studies have reported
Among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and severe chronic breathlessness, short-term daily treatment with low doses of extended-release morphine did not significantly reduce the intensity of worst breathlessness, a randomized trial showed. At 1 week, change in the intensity of worst breathlessness was not significantly different between patients who received 8 mg/day of
Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) halved hospitalizations for COVID-19 patients, including triply vaccinated individuals and younger adults, a CDC study showed. People prescribed the antiviral combination within 5 days of diagnosis had a 51% lower hospitalization rate within 30 days after diagnosis than those who did not receive the drug (0.47% vs 0.86%, adjusted HR 0.49, 95% CI
We welcome two outstanding researchers – Kairbaan Hodivala-Dilke and Simon Boulton – as they join our group of funding committee chairs. Kairbaan Hodivala-Dilke is the new Chair of our Research Careers Committee. Her research group investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying stromal contributions to tumour growth and therapy efficacy. Simon Boulton is Principal Group Leader of
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