HEALTH
New Biomarker For Precision Cancer Therapy Identified
A team of scientists have discovered that cancer patients with high levels of the PRL-3 protein may benefit from EGFR-targeting drugs.
Stem Cell Therapy For Eye Disease To Be Tested In Japan
A pilot clinical study to assess the use of stem cell therapy in wet-type age-related macular degeneration has been launched in Japan.
Thin People Get Diabetes Too, Study
A study has found that blaming fat as the cause of diabetes is misleading and wrongly promotes the idea that the condition is self-induced.
India’s Research Participant Protection Policy Needs To Be Tweaked, Experts
Experts say urgent action is needed to deal with possible unintended consequences of India’s new policy to protect research participants.
Anemia May Increase Risk of Dementia
An international team of scientists has found a link between anemia (low red blood cell count) and an increased risk of dementia.
Scientists Discover New Drug Target For Aggressive Breast Cancer
Scientists have identified a gene that could be crucial in determining the clinical outcome of a highly aggressive form of breast cancer.
Better To Deal With Problems Than Avoid Them, Study
A study in New Zealand has found it is better for people who are struggling with stress to deal with the problem, rather than put it off.
Over 90 Percent Of Dementia Cases In China Undetected, Study
A study has found that over 90 percent of dementia cases in China go undetected, with a high level of undiagnosed dementia in rural areas.
International Partnership To Fight Deadly Viruses
An international partnership has been set up to help pre-empt and prepare the world for the next human pandemic.
