Researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and UCLA School of Dentistry have identified a potential new combination therapy to treat advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, the…
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Detecting lung cancer sooner rather than later
A review of 40 research papers that discuss lung cancer detection technologies highlights the gaps in the various approaches to the diagnosis of this potentially lethal disease and reveals how…
Measuring the complexity of the aging brain
An international collaboration between the Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) and Beihang University in China has researched differential longitudinal changes in structural complexity and volumetric measures in community-dwelling older…
Female circumcision: why bans are no panacea
On 13 July 2020, Sudan's transitional government made a major announcement about female circumcision. Not only will the government ban the practice, but it will mandate prison terms for those…
The discovery of a ‘negative regulator’ in the brain
The brain has an uncanny ability to enhance or reduce communication between brain cells. Whether or not communication is fast or slow changes the brain's overall function. Understanding how these…
Aerosol modeling targets sinus inflammation
Hitting the sweet spot can make all the difference, especially for patients suffering from chronic sinus infection. New instructions for using nasal sprays may help deliver at least eight times…
Lifting lighter weights at faster speeds can improve mobility and cardiovascular health for older adults
According to the National Institute on Aging, people aged 65 or over are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease and limited mobility in their joints and limbs. To keep…