Scientists reveal novel oncogenic driver gene in human gastrointestinal stromal tumors

Sarcomas—cancers that arise from transformed mesenchymal cells (a type of connective tissue)—are quite deadly. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common human sarcoma and are initiated by activating mutations in the KIT receptor tyrosine kinase. Micro-GISTs are a smaller variation of clinical GISTs and are found in one-third of the general population without clinical symptoms. Although the micro-GISTs and […]

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Researchers find risk factors for unemployment with multiple sclerosis vary by age

A recent study by Kessler Foundation researchers explored numerous factors that contribute to the high unemployment rate among individuals of different ages with multiple sclerosis (MS). This is the first investigation to consider age within the context of disease- and person-specific factors affecting employment in MS. The article, “Unemployment in multiple sclerosis across the ages: How factors of unemployment differ […]

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Amazon’s Private Label Belei Makes European Debut

MILAN — Amazon’s private-label skin-care brand Belei has launched in the European market. The range, which was first introduced in March in the U.S., is now available in Italy, Spain, France, Germany and the U.K. The Switzerland-based brand’s debut in the old continent has been postponed as some product formulations were tweaked to better answer to the requests of local […]

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Is your child unhappy with their ‘imperfect’ body? Encourage positive body image in these ways

Negative ideas about their bodies can manifest in various ways like excessive worry about their weight or body shape and extreme anxiety about their facial features or appearance. It's also important to note that boys are as much vulnerable to develop body image issues as girls. By Janhvi Dargalkar Till recently, negative body image was primarily a teenage issue. However, […]

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New approach to shutting down breast cancer recurrence shows promise in mice

A new approach to treat advanced breast cancer shuts down the growth of cells that become resistant to standard hormone therapy, according to Duke Cancer Institute animal studies. The research, which is likely to be tested in clinical trials within the year, identified and targeted vulnerabilities that appear in nearly all estrogen-positive breast cancers that develop resistance to current treatments. […]

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Troian Bellisario Reveals Name of Her and Patrick J. Adams' Daughter One Year After Giving Birth

Troian Bellisario has revealed the name of her 1-year-old daughter — and it’s fit for a princess. On Sunday, the Pretty Little Liars star — who welcomed her baby girl with husband Patrick J. Adams last October — shared an Instagram Story video where she panned over several jars of Methodology meals. “Trying to figure out which of these I’m gonna give to Aurora for […]

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