New research shows promise for possible HIV cure CHICAGO – Researchers have used radioimmunotherapy (RIT) to destroy remaining human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected cells in the blood samples of patients treated with antiretroviral therapy, offering ...

Breast tomosynthesis increases cancer detection and reduces recall rates CHICAGO – Researchers have found that digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) led to reduced recall rates and an increase in cancer detection in a large breast cancer screening program. ...

Breast cancer risk related to changes in breast density as women age CHICAGO – Automated breast density measurement is predictive of breast cancer risk in younger women, and that risk may be related to the rate at which breast density changes in some women ...

International study finds heart disease similar in men and women CHICAGO – An analysis of data from an international multicenter study of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) reveals that men and women with mild coronary artery disease and similar ...

Disability, distress in RA patients cut in half over last 20 years New research reveals that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) today have an easier time with daily living than patients diagnosed two decades ago. According to results of the study published in Arthritis Care ...

3D mammography increases cancer detection and reduces call-back rates, Penn study finds CHICAGO—Compared to traditional mammography, 3D mammography—known as digital breast tomosynthesis—found 22 percent more breast cancers and led ...

Our pupils adjust as we imagine bright and dark scenes Conjuring up a visual image in the mind — like a sunny day or a night sky — has a corresponding effect on the size of our pupils, as if we were actually seeing the image, according ...

How does persimmon leaf flavonoid promote brain ischemic tolerance? Meng Zhao Studies have found that brain ischemic tolerance is associated with endothelial cells, inflammatory factor and intercellular adhesion molecule, but its mechanism of action role in prevention ...

Critical brain areas for sex hormone to induce diseases The human brain is anatomically and functionally sexually dimorphic. While specific debates on this topic have occurred for decades, sexual dimorphism is generally acknowledged with respect to brain size, cognitive ...

Periodontal tissue differentiation of SC is expected to repair peripheral nerve injury In peripheral axonal regeneration, Schwann cells play an integral role and Schwann cells transplantation has been shown to enhance axonal outgrowth both in vitro and in vivo. ...

IceCube particle detector in Antarctica records high-energy neutrinos Achievement gives hope for 'extreme astronomy' BELLINGHAM, Washington, USA -- Scientists at a massive underground particle detector in Antarctica called the IceCube South Pole ...

Mediterranean diet without breakfast the best choice for diabetics For patients with diabetes, it is better to eat a single large meal than several smaller meals throughout the day. This is the result of a current dietary study at Linköping University in Sweden. In ...

Why tumors become resistant to chemotherapy? IDIBELL Researchers describe epigenetic changes that explain the lack of response to drugs in colon cancer A common observation in oncology is the phenomenon that a patient with a tumor receives ...

Crossing continents -- where we drive affects how we drive According to the International Transport Forum Malaysia has one of the highest death rates from road traffic accidents in the world. While the number of road deaths continues to rise in ...

CNIO scientists create the first large catalog of interactions between drugs and proteins The catalog will serve to provide a reference tool for modern molecular pharmacology and for the study of the consequences of mutations in cancer The three-dimensional ...

Researchers identify genetic fingerprints of endangered conifers The world's largest Podocarpaceae collection in Bochum In the tropics and subtropics, many evergreen conifers are endangered. Biologists at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) have ...

The heart's own stem cells play their part in regeneration Sca1 stem cells replace steadily aging heart muscle cells This news release is available in German. Up until a few years ago, the common school of thought held that the mammalian heart ...

Researchers pinpoint superbug resistance protein Researchers have identified a resistance protein that allows bacteria to survive chlorhexidine, a disinfectant commonly used in wipes, cleansers and mouthwashes in hospitals. A study led jointly ...

Snapshots differentiate molecules from their mirror image Max Planck researchers are able to reveal the spatial structure of chiral molecules This news release is available in German. Small difference, large effect: Most biological molecules ...

Junk food and poor oral health increase risk of premature heart disease The association between poor oral health and increased risk of cardiovascular disease should make the reduction of sugars such as those contained in junk food, particularly fizzy drinks, an important ...

How a legless, leaping fish that lives on land avoids predators SYDNEY: One of the world's strangest animals – a legless, leaping fish that lives on land - uses camouflage to avoid attacks by predators such as birds, lizards and crabs, new research ...

Telescope to track space junk using youth radio station Inaugural results reveal enormous potential of SKA precursor A combination of pop songs, talkback radio and cutting-edge science has enabled Australian astronomers to identify ...

Mild hypothermia as a treatment for CNS injuries: Positive or negative effects? There are few data on the effectiveness and mechanism underlying mild hypothermia in the treatment of central nervous system injuries. Therefore, there is a need to investigate the potentially ...

Treatment of malignant glioma using hyperthermia Malignant glioma is very sensitive to heat. Prof. Yunlong Ge and team from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, China used a brain tumor hyperthermia apparatus to treat malignant glioma patients, ...

Valproic acid promotes neuronal regeneration after brachial plexus avulsion Brachial plexus root avulsion is the most serious type of peripheral nerve injury. Valproic acid has been shown to exert neuroprotective effects and promote neurite outgrowth in several ...