Imaging mass cytometry (IMC) may help to analyze tumor-immune evasion cell networks in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC) samples, according to Hartland W. Jackson, PhD, who indicated that the new technology may allow for scaling single cell biology to look at large clinical cohorts. In a presentation during the 2023 Kidney Cancer Research Summit […]
The overall incidence rate of pediatric cancer increased on average from 2003 to 2019, peaking in 2016, according to a study published online July 11 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. David A. Siegel, M.D., M.P.H., from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, and colleagues updated cancer incidence rates […]
Expanding home blood pressure monitoring among US adults with hypertension could substantially reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease and save healthcare costs in the long term, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier. The results of the study show that expanding home monitoring has the potential to […]
Hypothermia and abnormal eye movements in a 5-week-old infant | Image Credit: © Bostan Natalia- © Bostan Natalia – stock.adobe.com. A 5-week-old female infant born at 38 weeks presents to her pediatrician with abnormal eye movements. One week prior to presentation, her mother noticed anisocoria and an episode of right-sided eye deviation. Two days prior […]
Share on PinterestCertain food groups may be associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Alessandra Desole/Stocksy Researchers investigated the impact of different food groups on cardiovascular health. They found that diets rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole-fat dairy, and fish were linked to lower cardiovascular risk. Further studies are needed to understand how […]
With the aim of redefining paediatric healthcare with a dedicated, state-of-the-art network, Apollo Hospitals on Thursday announced the launch of Apollo Children’s. The comprehensive network for paediatric care has a network of 40 hospitals, over 900 dedicated beds and 400 specialised paediatricians providing specialised services across over 25 specialised care specialties. Apollo Children’s will offer specialised […]
Papillary craniopharyngiomas (PCPs) are a rare type of brain tumor that cause substantial morbidity for patients. While surgery and radiation are often used to treat PCPs, incomplete removal of the tumor and toxicity from radiation can leave patients with life-long health challenges after treatment, including neuroendocrine dysfunction or vision or memory loss. Investigators from the […]
Some cats exhibit behaviors or have physical features that remind humans of Down Syndrome, but can cats have Down Syndrome? Source: Getty Images Like any good pet parent, you want to ensure that your cat or dog gets the best possible quality of life. Frequently, animals with disabilities or special needs are the last to […]
Apollo Children’s aims to deliver specialised interventions for complex medical and surgical conditions in children, encompassing areas such as congenital disorders, gastrointestinal and liver ailments, neurodevelopmental disorders, cardiac conditions, renal diseases, oncology, and liver transplants.
