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Study reveals why testicular cancer is so responsive to chemo

Study reveals why testicular cancer is so responsive to chemo

by Cornell UniversityA low magnification image of a germ cell tumor, called a teratocarcinoma, from a new mouse model developed to study testicular cancer. A cluster of cancer stem cells, termed

Study reveals why testicular cancer is so responsive to chemo

by Cornell UniversityA low magnification image of a germ cell tumor, called a teratocarcinoma, from a new mouse model developed to study testicular cancer. A cluster of cancer stem cells, termed
A new biomarker helps detect kidney fibrosis in transplant patients without invasive procedures

A new biomarker helps detect kidney fibrosis in transplant patients without invasive procedures

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMeasuring the levels of vitronectin in urine could improve the detection of kidney fibrosis, according to scientists from th

A new biomarker helps detect kidney fibrosis in transplant patients without invasive procedures

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMeasuring the levels of vitronectin in urine could improve the detection of kidney fibrosis, according to scientists from th
Weight-adjusted waist index positively tied to overactive bladder

Weight-adjusted waist index positively tied to overactive bladder

by Lori SolomonThe weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) may be able to predict future incidence of overactive bladder (OAB) in adults, according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 3 inFron

Weight-adjusted waist index positively tied to overactive bladder

by Lori SolomonThe weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) may be able to predict future incidence of overactive bladder (OAB) in adults, according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 3 inFron
Scientists identify brain cell type as master controller of urination

Scientists identify brain cell type as master controller of urination

by Emily Packer, George Litchfield,eLifePMCESR1+cells tightly correlate with successful voiding. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.103224.1Researchers have identified a su

Scientists identify brain cell type as master controller of urination

by Emily Packer, George Litchfield,eLifePMCESR1+cells tightly correlate with successful voiding. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.103224.1Researchers have identified a su
Study highlights association between urinary and vaginal pathogenic E. coli in recurrent cystitis

Study highlights association between urinary and vaginal pathogenic E. coli in recurrent cystitis

byOkayama UniversityA dendrogram based on pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) of 14 E. coli patient samples showed seven pairs of strains with a clonal similarity of more than 89%, and four

Study highlights association between urinary and vaginal pathogenic E. coli in recurrent cystitis

byOkayama UniversityA dendrogram based on pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) of 14 E. coli patient samples showed seven pairs of strains with a clonal similarity of more than 89%, and four
Surface protein study highlights a potential link between dental caries and renal lesions

Surface protein study highlights a potential link between dental caries and renal lesions

byOkayama UniversityResearchers from Okayama University, Japan, uncover novel pathogenic role of a surface collagen-binding protein "Cnm," onStreptococcus mutans,a dental c

Surface protein study highlights a potential link between dental caries and renal lesions

byOkayama UniversityResearchers from Okayama University, Japan, uncover novel pathogenic role of a surface collagen-binding protein "Cnm," onStreptococcus mutans,a dental c
Kidney transplantation: Combined cell therapy found to reduce donor-specific immune response

Kidney transplantation: Combined cell therapy found to reduce donor-specific immune response

byMedical University of ViennaSummary of study design and experimental workflow. Credit:eBioMedicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2024.105239A new combined cell therapy for kidney tra

Kidney transplantation: Combined cell therapy found to reduce donor-specific immune response

byMedical University of ViennaSummary of study design and experimental workflow. Credit:eBioMedicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2024.105239A new combined cell therapy for kidney tra
IMRT and proton therapy offer equally high quality of life and tumor control for people with prostate cancer

IMRT and proton therapy offer equally high quality of life and tumor control for people with prostate cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer treated with either of two types of contemporary radiation therapy—proton

IMRT and proton therapy offer equally high quality of life and tumor control for people with prostate cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer treated with either of two types of contemporary radiation therapy—proton
Men often confused about prostate cancer screening, survey shows

Men often confused about prostate cancer screening, survey shows

by Ernie MundellA new survey finds the majority of American men believe the first step inprostate cancerscreening is an invasive rectal exam by their doctor.That's not true, but mistak

Men often confused about prostate cancer screening, survey shows

by Ernie MundellA new survey finds the majority of American men believe the first step inprostate cancerscreening is an invasive rectal exam by their doctor.That's not true, but mistak
Digital subtraction angiography-guided TDC performance superior to ultrasound-guided TDC in renal replacement

Digital subtraction angiography-guided TDC performance superior to ultrasound-guided TDC in renal replacement

by Elana GotkineThe performance of digital subtraction angiography (DSA)-guided tunneled dialysis catheters (TDC) is superior to that of ultrasound-guided TDC in renal replacement therapy, according t

Digital subtraction angiography-guided TDC performance superior to ultrasound-guided TDC in renal replacement

by Elana GotkineThe performance of digital subtraction angiography (DSA)-guided tunneled dialysis catheters (TDC) is superior to that of ultrasound-guided TDC in renal replacement therapy, according t
Study: Older kidney transplant patients metabolize immunosuppressive drugs slower than younger people

Study: Older kidney transplant patients metabolize immunosuppressive drugs slower than younger people

by Laurie Kaiser,University at BuffaloRelationship of stable KTR by age group that achieved TAC or MPA therapeutic AUC0-12htarget range. The bar graphs depict the percent of recipients by

Study: Older kidney transplant patients metabolize immunosuppressive drugs slower than younger people

by Laurie Kaiser,University at BuffaloRelationship of stable KTR by age group that achieved TAC or MPA therapeutic AUC0-12htarget range. The bar graphs depict the percent of recipients by