In people with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), the body produces destructive antibodies against platelets in the blood, which increases the risk
Month: April 2022
Learning which genetic changes predict greatest risk of cancer death
In the face of cancer, oncologists face a dual epidemic of overtreatment and undertreatment. Treating the disease often involves harsh
Gut bacterium supports growth in infants with severe acute malnutrition
About 18 million children under age five suffer from severe acute malnutrition, and more than 3 million children die from
Researchers help develop rapid, reliable vitamin D test
A McMaster researcher is part of a team that has developed a more efficient way to screen for vitamin D
Scientists discover ‘missing link’ in a severe form of asthma, paving the way to new therapy
Scientists have identified a single molecule that may explain how bacteria can trigger one of the most severe types of
Investigating the connections between Medicaid and cancer survival
At first blush, the numbers aren’t great: Cancer patients who are covered by Medicaid tend to have later-stage disease and
‘Everybody treats everyone here as normal people.’ Clubhouses for mentally ill provide friendship, purpose
Tre Jackson said he was amazed at what he found at the Oasis Clubhouse on his first visit. “There were
Q&A: Testing for food allergies and sensitivities
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have struggled with stomach issues for many years. Is it possible my upset stomach can be
Researcher develops data-driven approach to help reduce drug costs and treat diseases
A new data-driven mechanistic approach that predicts cell types within tissue will help to reduce drug costs and treat diseases
Study reveals male sex hormones are new targets for cancer immunotherapy
Patients with cancers stemming from non-reproductive organs, such as bladder and liver cancer, have striking discrepancies in incidence, progression, response