The heat-protective gloves firefighters and first responders wear are thick, bulky and limit dexterity. That’s why a team of Iowa State University researchers is working to improve the safety and function of the gloves as part of the personal protectiv…
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: How measles wipes out the body’s immune memory
Study shows measles wipes out 20 to 50% of antibodies against an array of viruses and bacteria, depleting a child’s previous immunity. Measles-ravaged immune system must ‘relearn’ how to protect the body against infections. Study details mechanism and …
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: High levels of two hormones in the blood raise prostate cancer risk
Men with higher levels of ‘free’ testosterone and a growth hormone in their blood are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to research presented at the 2019 NCRI Cancer Conference.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Liver cancer deaths climb by around 50% in the last decade
Liver cancer deaths have increased by around 50% in the last decade and have tripled since records began, according to the latest calculations.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Yale Cancer Center study shows checkpoint inhibitor prolongs survival in patients with certain head and neck cancers
The checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab (Keytruda) offers patients with advanced head and neck cancers longer survival time, according to a new global study led by Yale Cancer Center (YCC).
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Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Navigator: Spooked
Last night, the Washington Nationals won the World Series for the first time in franchise history. And today it’s Halloween. That, plus another spooky incident, inspired the following scary story by CityLab’s Kriston Capps:“The World Series of the ****…
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Study Examines Kidney Injury in Patients Taking Immunotherapy Cancer Medications
In patients taking immune checkpoint inhibitors as a treatment for cancer, 17% experienced acute kidney injury (AKI), 8% experienced sustained AKI, and 3% had potential immune checkpoint inhibitor-related AKI.
* Use of proton pump inhibitors, which ar…
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Twitter’s announcement to ban political ads might have some unintended consequences, says expert
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Three-drug combo improves lung function in most common genetic form of cystic fibrosis
A phase three clinical trial determined that a 3-drug combination improved lung function and reduced symptoms in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients who have a single copy of the most common genetic mutation for the disease.
