Cart is empty New research has identified a novel immunotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia. The study, published in Nature Cancer, describes a T-cell receptor that recognizes a mutation shared between a subgroup of patients with the disease. The results provide hope for new and effective treatment using T cells equipped with the therapeutic T cell receptor, “programmed” to kill the leukemia cells.
DeepMB: A deep learning framework for high-quality optoacoustic imaging in real-time
In order to understand and detect diseases scientists and medical staff often rely on imaging methods such as ultrasound or X-ray. However, depending on the tissue the resolution and depth of the resulting image is limited or insufficient.
Three rules for adding weight to your backpack that will boost the benefits of exercise
Walking is a great exercise for keeping your physical and mental health in check. But if you’re looking to give your daily walks a boost, you might want to give “rucking” a try.
New insights into the developmental trajectory of autism
In a study published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital shed new light on the evolving nature of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnoses in early childhood. Diagnosing ASD at a young age is important for early intervention and treatment, but this new study suggests that not all kids continue to meet the criteria for ASD as they get older.
Canned fish can still trigger allergic reactions, says study
Scientists say the assumption that it’s ok for people with a fish allergy to eat canned fish (without first undergoing a thorough assessment) can be wrong and dangerous.
AN UNFORTUNATE DEATH
THE unfortunate death of an eight-month-old baby in Chirundu after a botched tongue tie surgery brings to the fore the widespread practice of trying to cure medical ills through traditional methods.
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Self-sampling proves effective in diagnosing asymptomatic mpox
An article published in Nature Communications on the pilot study carried out in Catalonia to evaluate the self-collection of biological samples reveals the high acceptability of the proposal and the key role of diagnosis in people without symptoms of mpox.
New tool reveals how drugs affect men, women differently, and could lead to safer medications
UVA Health researchers have developed a powerful new tool to understand how medications affect men and women differently, and that will help lead to safer, more effective drugs in the future.
Rh sensitization treatment may be unnecessary in first trimester pregnancies
A special immune treatment may not be necessary until after the first trimester of pregnancy, according to a new Penn State and University of Pennsylvania study. The researchers said their results could change pregnancy care guidelines and possibly close global health equity gaps.
Should I be getting my vitamin D levels checked?
Australia has seen a surge in vitamin D testing of children, with similar trends reported for adults around the world. GPs are now being urged not to test for vitamin D unnecessarily.