New clues on how lipid emulsions prevent liver disease in preterm babies
(Baylor College of Medicine) New evidence links the microbiome and gut bile acids to lipid emulsion prevention of liver disease in preterm babies. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 4, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Resistance to immunosurveillance favors cluster cancer metastasis
(Baylor College of Medicine) Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine show that circulating cancer cell clusters are more resistant to NK-cell mediated destruction than single cancer cells, leading to more cluster metastasis. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - June 1, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Assessing cancer diagnosis in children with birth defects
In this study, led by Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, researchers provide a better understanding of cancer risk in children with birth defects. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - May 29, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Durvalumab Phase III Trial Could Change Mesothelioma Care
An international, much-anticipated phase III clinical trial that could change standard-of-care treatment for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma will open soon, pending COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The randomized trial will be studying the effectiveness of the immunotherapy drug durvalumab (Imfinzi) when used in combination with chemotherapy drugs pemetrexed (Alimta) and cisplatin for mesothelioma.
Opening dates may vary by center because of the COVID-19 pandemic that has slowed or stalled clinical trials everywhere.
Durvalumab produces an antibody that helps a patient’s own immune system kill tumor cells by...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - May 28, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Fran Mannino Source Type: news
Researchers find CBD improves arthritis symptoms in dogs
This study shows that in dogs diagnosed with arthritis, CBD treatment significantly improved quality of life as documented by both owner and veterinarian assessments. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 28, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
There Isn ’t a COVID-19 Vaccine Yet. But Some Are Already Skeptical About It
Amid the American flags, “Make America Great Again” hats and “freedom is essential” posters appearing at recent protests against coronavirus lockdowns in Sacramento, Calif., another familiar slogan has materialized: “We do not consent.” It’s long been a popular rallying cry among antivaccine activists, who claim without evidence that vaccines cause autism or other conditions. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, those activists have become intertwined with demonstrators who want businesses to reopen despite public health experts’ warnings.
Offline, the “anti-vaxxers”...
Source: TIME: Health - May 18, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tara Law Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 Source Type: news
Major League Baseball Is Planning a Comeback. Here ’s Why That Won’t Be Easy
Discussions between baseball’s players and owners will continue despite the ongoing pandemic and the uncertainty it brings. “We’re not seeing massive declines across the country,” says Weatherhead. “To make predictions and plan what is going to happen on July 1 is not possible.”
The benefits of baseball’s comeback can’t be discounted. Playing ball would offer quarantined fans, many already struggling economically or otherwise, welcome psychic rewards. Even without fans, baseball would offer communities a financial lift: gameday jobs are at stake. Not to mention the symbolic i...
Source: TIME: Health - May 13, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sean Gregory Tags: Uncategorized Baseball COVID-19 Source Type: news
Prevalence of benign gynecologic lesions higher than previously reported
(Baylor College of Medicine) Over the last decade researchers have become concerned about a possible link between a benign gynecologic lesion called endosalpingiosis (ES) and ovarian cancer. However, using a diagnostic method typically reserved for specimens suspicious for cancer, a team of researchers led by a Baylor College of Medicine physician found the prevalence of ES and other gynecological lesions was substantially higher than previously reported, even among women without cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 13, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
The challenges of developing a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine
The goal of a vaccine is to trigger a response that safely protects against an infection and/or the burden of disease. While this is true for all vaccines, the steps leading to a safe and effective product can be different for each infection. In the case of COVID-19, caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have found that vaccine design can (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - May 12, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news
The challenges of developing a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine
(Baylor College of Medicine) Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and colleagues identify critical points to pay close attention to when designing and developing COVID-19 vaccines. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - May 12, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Study reveals how spaceflight affects risk of blood clots in female astronauts
(King's College London) A study of female astronauts has assessed the risk of blood clots associated with spaceflight.The study, published in Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance, in collaboration with King's College London, the Centre for Space Medicine Baylor College of Medicine, NASA Johnson Space Centre and the International Space University, examines the potential risk factors for developing a blood clot (venous thromboembolism) in space. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 5, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Researchers identify unique glucose-sensing neurons that regulate blood sugar
(Baylor College of Medicine) At Baylor College of Medicine and other institutions, researchers have identified a group of unique glucose-sensing neurons in the brain and how they work together to prevent severe hypoglycemia in mice. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 1, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Innovative approach offers option for treating upper tract urothelial cancer
(Baylor College of Medicine) An innovative form of local chemotherapy using a mitomycin-containing reverse thermal gel offers a kidney-sparing treatment option for low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - April 29, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Tobacco smoking increases lung entry points for COVID-19 virus
(Baylor College of Medicine) Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of South Carolina and other institutions have identified tobacco smoking as a potential risk factor for infection of the COVID-19 virus. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - April 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Second Sight Gives Clearer Picture of Strategy Going Forward
Second Sight Medical Products provided an update on its strategic options and gave some clarity on a plan going forward.
The Sylmar, CA-based company noted its situation was fluid and would explore options that include securing additional funding and exploring business alternatives that may include partnering, acquiring, investing in, or combining with businesses that may or may not be in a related industry.
In a press release, the visual prosthesis firm’s acting CEO Matthew Pfeffer noted the company had been able to attract interest from third parties. Â
“Since taking over a...
Source: MDDI - April 28, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Omar Ford Tags: Business Implants Source Type: news
