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Medical Xpress / Donor cord blood composition may influence CAR NK cell therapy outcomes
The composition of donor cord blood may play a critical role in the success of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) natural killer (NK) cell therapies. A small population of immature NK cells present in donor cord blood can undermine ...
Phys.org / A fake 'Jell-O diet' has fooled at least one celebrity: Could you be next?
Paris Hilton's mother, Kathy Hilton, recently tried the "Jell-O diet" to lose weight. She believed other celebrities—Oprah Winfrey, Doctor Oz, Michelle Obama and Kelly Clarkson—had endorsed it. But the diet was fake, and ...
Medical Xpress / A new role for dental providers: Rethinking where vaccines are given
Vaccinations have traditionally been administered in primary care settings or pharmacies. However, for about a decade, some states have authorized dentists to administer vaccines, and many others did so during the COVID-19 ...
Medical Xpress / Beetroot juice may benefit pregnant women with chronic kidney disease
Pregnancy places extra strain on the kidneys, and for women with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), around half will experience a decline in kidney function during pregnancy. Despite these risks, outcomes for ...
Medical Xpress / Premature menopause is a high blood pressure risk, study finds
Women who reach menopause before age 40 face a meaningfully higher risk of developing high blood pressure than those who go through menopause after age 45, according to a new study of more than 107,000 women. Risk peaked ...
Tech Xplore / Wood-based foam designed by student offers safer, less wasteful alternative to plastic insulation in coolers
To keep drinks cold on a hot summer day, beverage cooler manufacturers rely on polyurethane foam, which is made from raw chemicals that are hazardous to handle before processing. To reduce health and environmental risks associated ...
Medical Xpress / Study demonstrates the positive impact of expanding mobile addiction clinics
A study co-led by investigators at Mass General Brigham shows that mobile addiction services can be implemented across multiple organizations and communities to bring addiction treatment, harm reduction services and basic ...
Medical Xpress / Q&A: AI in health care—an evolving landscape of new technologies, productivity benefits and legal uncertainties
AI tools are already being used in hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices. Who is making treatment decisions, and who is responsible if an AI gets it wrong? To address these questions, science and technology editor Eric ...
Phys.org / Disclosing past substance use in medical and dental school applications could hurt admissions prospects, study finds
More than 4 in 5 physicians and dentists believe applicants who disclose a history of substance use on medical or dental school applications risk hurting their chances of admission, according to a new study by researchers ...
Tech Xplore / Airbus completes record 24-hour flight with plane to be used by Qantas
A specially modified Airbus A350 plane touched down in France on Tuesday after a record 24-hour test flight from Australia, ahead of joining Qantas' fleet next year.
Medical Xpress / Student-doctor collaboration develops AI tool to help doctors identify chronic pelvic pain
For millions of women living with chronic pelvic pain (CPP), finding answers can take far too long. Studies have shown the condition affects nearly one in four women worldwide and is linked to dozens of potential disorders ...
Tech Xplore / What really happens to your data when you click 'delete'?
Deletion is a common part of modern life. We send files and folders to the recycle bin all the time and often get rid of unwanted personal accounts. But do you know what really happens when you hit the "delete" button?
