Chronic lymphocytic leukemia patient goes into remission thanks to single CAR T cell

The doctors who have spent years studying the case call it “a series of fortunate events.” What began as a remarkable response to chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy is now providing evidence about the human genome and immune response that could help turn gene therapy non-responders into responders. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Abramson Cancer Center say […]

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Surgical technique improves sensation, control of prosthetic limb

Humans can accurately sense the position, speed, and torque of their limbs, even with their eyes shut. This sense, known as proprioception, allows humans to precisely control their body movements. Despite significant improvements to prosthetic devices in recent years, researchers have been unable to provide this essential sensation to people with artificial limbs, limiting their ability to accurately control their […]

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Link between HPV and cancer after kidney transplant

The European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute at Cardiff University has shed light on the link between skin cancer development and kidney transplants, highlighting the importance for clinicians to monitor transplant patients for these virus-induced cancers. In patients who lack the protection of their immune system, viruses like HPV can spread and cause cancer unchecked. This means that those receiving […]

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TV Shows That Get Single Motherhood Right

My daughter is my world, and I can’t imagine my life without her. I didn’t plan to be a single mother, but sometimes, life dishes out circumstances you don’t expect. Single motherhood has made me wiser, stronger and more resilient; my daughter is my child first and foremost, but she is also one of my best friends.  But that doesn’t […]

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The most stunning celebrity nurseries

Whether or not you have had babies yourself, you know that a lot of thought goes into planning, designing, and building the nursery before the little one comes along. Even if you haven’t talked to the momma-to-be about it specifically, you can get a pretty good sense of the theme of the nursery just by browsing through her baby registry […]

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Six tips to spot cancer ‘fake news’

Cancer is a popular topic for the media, as people care and worry about it in equal measure. News reports help people find out what researchers are working on, and how charitable donations are being spent. They also helps generate interest in the amazing science going on. But perhaps most of all, health stories and clinical trial results have a […]

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Researchers identify the electrophysiological sign of cerebral infarction

Researchers have analyzed the underlying electrophysiological indicators of subarachnoid hemorrhage, the second most common type of brain hemorrhage that can lead to ischemic stroke within a matter of days. Their findings, which have been published in the journal Brain, may lay the foundations for new stroke treatments. Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a type of brain bleed that occurs in the area […]

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The Impact of Marriage on Physical Health

Marriage is viewed as simply a bond between two people who choose to spend their lives together (or at least most part of it). However, recent studies have shown how getting married may also have a positive impact on your physical health. Many recent studies have indicated how getting married can have a positive impact on our overall health Prevents […]

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