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Two recent papers from researchers in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Cancer Center have advanced the understanding of treatment-resistant pediatric tumors, both in assessing a novel treatment and in characterizing the role of alternative lengthening of telomeres (ALT) in these refractory tumors.

An Australian research team led by QIMR Berghofer has succeeded in introducing a vascular system into tiny living and beating model human heart muscles, an achievement which it’s hoped will accelerate progress toward the ultimate goal of repairing damage from heart disease.

One evening, at home. You’re sat comfortably on the sofa, watching your favorite TV show. An ad comes up, showing a scrumptious burger in its full glory. The camera zooms into each ingredient: the crisp salad; the tender meat; the rich, creamy sauce; the crunchy French fries, and one person enjoying this delightful flavor range. You think to yourself that your diet is about to take a hit. But we beg to differ.

Challenges with transitioning patients from one health care setting to another can result in significant health implications and financial costs, says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new policy paper published today. “Beyond the Discharge: Principles of Effective Care Transitions Between Settings: An American College of Physicians Policy Position Paper,” makes recommendations for more successful care transitions that can improve patient safety, health care outcomes, and patient and caregiver satisfaction.

Multiple myeloma is a rare blood cancer caused by the uncontrolled multiplication of abnormal plasma cells. These plasma cells are a special type of white blood cells that play an important role in the immune system by producing essential antibodies in the bone marrow and lymph nodes.

The thyroid is a gland located at the base of the neck. It makes thyroid hormones, which control the way the body uses energy.

The European Union’s drug watchdog has recommended approval of pharmaceutical giant GSK’s vaccine against the RSV respiratory virus for over-60s, the British firm said on Thursday.

More than one in three children ages 9 to 13 years worry at least once a week, according to the results of a survey released by Nemours Children’s Health System.

Physical activity may be a promising intervention to complement substance use disorder treatment, according to a review published online April 26 in PLOS ONE.

 POLICE have arrested a 22-year-old door bouncer at a named Bottle store located at Lumumba Bus Station area along Mumbwa road for the offence of Murder. Meanwhile, a 12-year-old girl of Chirundu District died after she was attacked by a crocodile on the Zambezi River where she had gone to fetch water with two of […]