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'Double life' of key immune protein reveals new strategies for treating cancer and autoimmune diseases

'Double life' of key immune protein reveals new strategies for treating cancer and autoimmune diseases

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainInsights into the workings of an immune cell surface receptor, called PD-1, reveal how treatments that restrict its action can potentially be strengt

'Double life' of key immune protein reveals new strategies for treating cancer and autoimmune diseases

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainInsights into the workings of an immune cell surface receptor, called PD-1, reveal how treatments that restrict its action can potentially be strengt
Researchers discover a signaling molecule in neuroblastoma immunosuppression and aggressiveness

Researchers discover a signaling molecule in neuroblastoma immunosuppression and aggressiveness

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe MYCN oncoprotein (proteins related to the growth of cancer cells) plays a key role in starting, advancing and making it

Researchers discover a signaling molecule in neuroblastoma immunosuppression and aggressiveness

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe MYCN oncoprotein (proteins related to the growth of cancer cells) plays a key role in starting, advancing and making it
Study finds calcium, vitamin D supplements may reduce cancer mortality in long term

Study finds calcium, vitamin D supplements may reduce cancer mortality in long term

by Elana GotkineFor postmenopausal women, calcium and vitamin D (CaD) supplements may reduce cancer mortality and increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality after more than 20 years of follow-up,

Study finds calcium, vitamin D supplements may reduce cancer mortality in long term

by Elana GotkineFor postmenopausal women, calcium and vitamin D (CaD) supplements may reduce cancer mortality and increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality after more than 20 years of follow-up,
New AI model detects 90% of lymphatic cancer cases

New AI model detects 90% of lymphatic cancer cases

by Chalmers University of TechnologyCredit:The Lancet Digital Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00203-0Medical image analysis using AI has developed rapidly in recent years. No

New AI model detects 90% of lymphatic cancer cases

by Chalmers University of TechnologyCredit:The Lancet Digital Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00203-0Medical image analysis using AI has developed rapidly in recent years. No
New method for early detection of relapse in the blood cancer disease myelodysplastic syndrome

New method for early detection of relapse in the blood cancer disease myelodysplastic syndrome

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH), Magnus Tobiasson and Eva Hellström-Lindberg have, together with the Nordic MDS group,

New method for early detection of relapse in the blood cancer disease myelodysplastic syndrome

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH), Magnus Tobiasson and Eva Hellström-Lindberg have, together with the Nordic MDS group,
Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test intended for screening for colorectal cancer in people who are of average risk and not experiencing symptoms correctly detect

Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test intended for screening for colorectal cancer in people who are of average risk and not experiencing symptoms correctly detect
What Is Bloom Syndrome?

What Is Bloom Syndrome?

What Is Bloom Syndrome?ByCristina MutchlerPublished on August 16, 2021Medically reviewed byLyndsey Garbi, MDBloom syndrome, or Bloom's syndrome, is an extremely rareg

What Is Bloom Syndrome?

What Is Bloom Syndrome?ByCristina MutchlerPublished on August 16, 2021Medically reviewed byLyndsey Garbi, MDBloom syndrome, or Bloom's syndrome, is an extremely rareg
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Blood Test Is High: What Does It Mean?

Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Blood Test Is High: What Does It Mean?

Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Blood Test Is High: What Does It Mean?Uses, Procedure, and ResultsByLynne Eldridge, MDUpdated on June 13, 2023Medically reviewed byDoru Paul,

Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Blood Test Is High: What Does It Mean?

Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Blood Test Is High: What Does It Mean?Uses, Procedure, and ResultsByLynne Eldridge, MDUpdated on June 13, 2023Medically reviewed byDoru Paul,
What Causes Blood Clots in Stool?

What Causes Blood Clots in Stool?

What Causes Blood Clots in Stool?ByPamela Assid, DNP, RNUpdated on November 01, 2023Medically reviewed byKimberly Brown, MDBlood clots in stool can have a number of possible ca

What Causes Blood Clots in Stool?

What Causes Blood Clots in Stool?ByPamela Assid, DNP, RNUpdated on November 01, 2023Medically reviewed byKimberly Brown, MDBlood clots in stool can have a number of possible ca
What Causes Blood in Vomit?

What Causes Blood in Vomit?

What Causes Blood in Vomit?ByPatty Weasler, RN, BSNPublished on October 28, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MD"Hematemesis"is the medical term for vomit

What Causes Blood in Vomit?

What Causes Blood in Vomit?ByPatty Weasler, RN, BSNPublished on October 28, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MD"Hematemesis"is the medical term for vomit
Universal Blood Type Donors and Recipients

Universal Blood Type Donors and Recipients

Universal Blood Type Donors and RecipientsWho can donate blood to anyone or receive blood of any typeByCherie Berkley, MSUpdated on August 05, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Ha

Universal Blood Type Donors and Recipients

Universal Blood Type Donors and RecipientsWho can donate blood to anyone or receive blood of any typeByCherie Berkley, MSUpdated on August 05, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Ha
What to Know About Blood Typing

What to Know About Blood Typing

What to Know About Blood TypingByNancy LeBrunPublished on July 14, 2023Medically reviewed bySteffini Stalos, DOYourblood typeis categorized by certain substances on

What to Know About Blood Typing

What to Know About Blood TypingByNancy LeBrunPublished on July 14, 2023Medically reviewed bySteffini Stalos, DOYourblood typeis categorized by certain substances on