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A computer model developed by Cleveland Clinic oncologist Timothy Chan, MD, Ph.D., and colleagues accurately predicts whether immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) will be effective in patients diagnosed with a wide variety of cancers. The forecasting tool, developed using machine learning, assesses multiple biological and clinical variables in an individual patient’s condition to predict the degree

Malaria vaccine that uses live parasites provides 100% protection against a wide range of strains when given alongside 86p pills A vaccine combined with chloroquine gave 100% protection against the disease The US scientists behind the study said the level of protection is ‘unprecedented’ The cheap antimalarial drug was previously touted as a Covid treatment  A

The current outbreak of a rapidly spreading global disease has caused an urgent need for effective therapies. Many vaccines, however, pose logistical challenges; they must often be transported and stored at very low temperatures, and aren’t always available. One solution may be a low-cost, low-tech method of producing neutralizing antibodies, facilitating global access to preventative

Despite being in a global pandemic, some people seem to have a problem understanding the importance of social distancing. To remind them just how crucial it is to stay two metres away from one another, one man has got creative. Rev Nick Bromfield is using a cardboard cut-out of footballer Peter Crouch – to show

There are few feelings more frustrating than lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, unable to fall asleep. In a new video, YouTuber Mike Shake shares his experience of trying different methods for getting to sleep more quickly at night. The challenge is broken down into two separate components: adjusting his habits throughout the day,

A form of artificial intelligence designed to interpret a combination of retinal images was able to successfully identify a group of patients who were known to have Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting the approach could one day be used as a predictive tool, according to an interdisciplinary study from Duke University. The novel computer software looks at

A 25-year-old man now relies on a wheelchair after his symptoms of a severe health condition were misdiagnosed as anxiety for years. Zachary Moyer, from Kansas City, Missouri, started struggling with his health when he was just six years old. He would get sore throats, severe earaches, bad coughs and fevers, with no known cause.

We’ve all learnt a lot more about washing our hands in the last few weeks with the outbreak of the coronavirus. But getting kids to understand why we need to keep washing all the time can be difficult. One teacher has found a really visual way to explain to kids what washing your hands actually

Fox News Flash top headlines for Dec. 24 Fox News Flash top headlines for Dec. 24 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com Talk about being a visual learner.  A teacher in Spain went viral after giving an anatomy lesson to her third-grade class while wearing a skin-tight bodysuit that detailed the inner workings

Studying how influenza viruses cause disease just got a little easier, thanks to a new tool developed at South Dakota State University. Scientists have been using cells from chickens, dogs, monkeys and hamsters to study influenza viruses that infect pigs and humans. Now they can use cell cultures from the tissues of swine nasal passages,

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have developed a simple new blood test that can detect the presence of seven different types of cancer by spotting unique patterns in the fragmentation of DNA shed from cancer cells and circulating in the bloodstream. In a proof-of-concept study, the test, called DELFI (DNA evaluation of

A novel imaging technique that uses a synthesized form of scorpion venom to light up brain tumors has shown promise in a clinical trial. The imaging system enables neurosurgeons to better see malignant growths that often are difficult to fully eliminate. Results from the multi-institutional clinical trial, led by investigators from Cedars-Sinai and sponsored by

An approved drug normally used to treat fungal infections could also do the job of a protein channel that is missing in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis, operating as a prosthesis on the molecular scale, says new research from the University of Illinois and the University of Iowa. Cystic fibrosis is a lifelong

Choosing to forget something might take more mental effort than trying to remember it, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin discovered through neuroimaging. These findings, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, suggest that in order to forget an unwanted experience, more attention should be focused on it. This surprising result extends prior research

In 1906, English statistician Francis Galton happened to visit a livestock fair where fairgoers were invited to guess the dressed weight of an ox scheduled for imminent slaughter. Some 800 attendees took part and afterwards Galton got hold of the contest data. This episode, which Galton reported in Nature, has become subject to popular retellings,

Microdermabrasion can exfoliate the skin, reduce signs of aging, and make the skin appear more even. The procedure is safe a person with any skin color. A healthcare professional usually performs the procedure, but some stores sell at-home kits. In this article, we will take a detailed look at microdermabrasion and its effects. We will

Highlights for sumatriptan Important warnings Heart attack: This drug can cause serious heart problems such as heart attack, angina (chest pain), or cardiac arrest. If you’re at risk for heart disease, your doctor may have you take your first dose in their office so they can monitor you. Arrhythmias: This drug may cause your heart

Highlights for clindamycin Important warnings FDA warning: Severe diarrhea This drug has a black box warning. This is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A black box warning alerts doctors and patients about drug effects that may be dangerous. Almost all antibiotics, including clindamycin, can cause Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. This

In this article, learn about the uses of a bone graft, the different types, and the possible risks. What is a bone graft? A person may need a bone graft if their body is unable to produce enough new bone in certain situations. Bone grafts can help in the treatment of: fractures, especially if they

Shatavari, also known as satavari, satavar, or Asparagus racemosus (A. racemosus), is said to promote fertility and have a range of health benefits, particularly for the female reproductive system. The herb is thought to be adaptogenic, which means that it may help to regulate the body’s systems and improve resistance to stress. In this article,