Methamphetamine and opioid use has soared among pregnant American women, putting the health of baby and mother at risk, a
Month: December 2018
Global trial shows CAR T therapy can lead to durable remissions in non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
In an update to a global clinical trial stretching from Philadelphia to four continents, the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T
CAR-T cell update: Therapy improves outcomes for patients with B-cell lymphoma
In their phase-2 study of tisagenlecleucel (marketed as KYMRIAH®), to be published on-line Dec. 1, 2018 in the New England
Firdapse Approved for Rare Autoimmune Disorder
Firdapse (amifampridine) tablets have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for adults with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS).
How microscopic machines can fail in the blink of an eye
How long can tiny gears and other microscopic moving parts last before they wear out? What are the warning signs
Sickle cell anemia treatment safely lowers disease burden in African children
A daily hydroxyurea pill may finally bring some relief for young children living with the painful and deadly blood disease
Secondhand Pot Smoke Can Harm an Asthmatic Child
A 6-year-old boy with severe asthma wasn’t responding to the usual treatments. It was only when family members stopped smoking
IAU astronomers show exceptional involvement in outreach activities
Because of the ubiquitous nature of its questions and the stunning insights into the nature of the Universe, astronomy has
Researchers alleviate Schizophrenia symptoms in new mouse models
Despite extensive research efforts, schizophrenia remains one of the least understood brain disorders. One promising area of research is in
Prolonged Brain Connections Seen in Adults With Autism
Connections between different areas of the brain are sustained longer than usual in people with autism, perhaps explaining some of
