The HPV vaccine works—but only if we keep trusting it
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is already saving lives in the UK—and the scale of that success is striking.
Intracellular mechanisms promote tumor survival during hypoxia
Northwestern Medicine scientists have, for the first time, described the underlying mechanisms that regulate how cells rapidly change gene expression in response to hypoxia, a key feature of many treatment-resistant tumors, according to a recent study published in Science Advances.
US activates highest-level response to Ebola outbreak
US health authorities on Friday activated the highest level of response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while announcing the shipment of experimental treatments to the region.
New commentary urges patient-centered AI regulation in healthcare systems
New commentary published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine warns that current risk-based regulatory approaches to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare fall short in protecting patients, potentially leading to over- and undertreatment as well as discrimination against patient groups.
Lighting the way towards a new treatment for blindness
Adelaide University researchers have carried out the first in-human trial of a new type of treatment for a leading cause of blindness in working age adults, with promising results.
Fear of growing up declines as adults gain experience
As young adults, many millennials feared growing up more than past generations. But they've come around to it as they age, finds research published by the American Psychological Association.
Opinion: Supreme Court ruling on Roundup points to a confusing difference between the law and science
The Supreme Court’s ruling on Roundup shows science and law use the same word — causation — while asking different questions, writes epidemiologist.
Phase 2 clinical trial Shows ‘Exciting’ Results for New Non-invasive Endometriosis Test
Doctors working on the first non-invasive diagnostic test for endometriosis have published the results of the DETECT phase 2 clinical trial, and the news, according to the researchers, is good. Clinical trial results hint that women might soon be able to opt for an endometriosis scan instead of a surgery. This April, Oxford University, UK, based gynaecologists […]
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Radiation protection in modern imaging and theranostics environments
Today, imaging systems are a part of healthcare, and this need demands constant solutions that are both safe and compliant. Radiation protection in X-ray rooms using Lemer Pax is becoming a key benchmark for hospitals and imaging centres seeking a reliable infrastructure for demanding environments. By using new diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, shielding is no […]
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Your Eyes Need Checkups Too, Not Just New Glasses
Most adults associate eye exams with experiencing an uncomfortable urge to buy new glasses, feeling dryness after a prolonged wear of contact lenses, or noticing blurriness when reading print. Although these symptoms are valid reasons for booking an eye exam, they are not the only reasons. An adult eye exam is important in assessing the […]
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