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A recent study by UPF’s BCN MedTech Research Unit has outlined a new computational model that simulates the interactions between the proteins present in joint cells and helps pinpoint the factors that cause osteoarthritis in each patient. The development of this computational model is particularly relevant, given the fact that the factors which produce this disease may be different for each person. Therefore, identifying the specific causes in each case is key to treating osteoarthritis in a more personalized and efficient manner.

Two key proteins linked to cell division can reliably predict disease recurrence in prostate cancer after radiotherapy treatment, according to new research.

The development of various hypoxia-activated prodrugs (HAPs) has made considerable advances in the last few decades; however, cancer therapy using HAPs is still hindered by problems such as poor therapeutic outcomes due to difficulty in reaching the hypoxic region and metastasis resulting from hypoxia.

A brimming inbox on Monday morning sets your head spinning. You take a moment to breathe and your mind clears enough to survey the emails one by one. This calming effect occurs thanks to a newly discovered brain circuit involving a lesser-known type of brain cell, the astrocyte. According to new research from UC San Francisco, astrocytes tune into and moderate the chatter between overactive neurons.

Imagine that your doctor prescribes you a new treatment. It’s pleasant and enjoyable, and you can have as much as you want. Potential side effects include spontaneous euphoria and being in a good mood. Not to mention, it’s free and available all around you.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a substantial and diverse impact on cancer care, but we still don’t know how this affected prognosis, according to a study published today in eLife.

Although matcha tea has been around for centuries, it’s recently increased in popularity. This may be due to its favor with celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow, and because of its purported health benefits—with many claiming matcha has even greater benefit for our health than green tea does.

Microaggressions are seemingly innocuous verbal, behavioral or environmental slights against members of minority communities.

South Australian aged care providers can now access an individualized quality and safety monitoring report to measure their performance and compare results with other facilities around the nation. The Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA), based at SAHMRI, includes an Australian Clinical Quality Registry designed to monitor, evaluate and inform the quality of care provided to older Australians.

Each year about 1.5 million people in the U.S. survive a traumatic brain injury due to a fall, car accident, or a sports injury, which can cause immediate and long-term disability.