Scientists have created a new type of mouse model to study how our bodies fight off COVID-19. This isn't your average mouse model. These mice have been engineered to have human-like versions of certain proteins. These proteins are ACE2, TMPRSS2, and FCGRT. These proteins are crucial for understandin
Imagine hospitals and clinics buying drugs at bargain prices, yet billing insurance companies full price. This is the 340B Drug Pricing Program. It's designed to support safety-net hospitals and clinics, but it's also changing how doctors prescribe medicines, especially for breast cancer treatment.
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a challenging type of breast cancer. It's tough to treat because it doesn't respond well to targeted therapies. This is partly due to changes in certain signaling pathways, like the PI3K and mTOR pathways. Researchers have found that a protein called
Asthma is a common issue among kids, but diagnosing it can be challenging. One major hurdle is how doctors measure lung function. They often use a tool called the Global Lung Initiative (GLI) equation. This equation doesn't consider race, which can lead to problems. Recent studies have shown that w
Biomarkers are like secret codes that our bodies use to send messages about our health. Scientists are always on the hunt for new ways to decode these messages. One exciting area of research is cancer detection. Researchers are looking into things like cfDNA, fecal miRNA, and mitochondrial pathways
Liver cancer, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is a serious issue. It's the most common type of liver cancer and a major cause of cancer deaths around the world. One of the scary things about HCC is that it can spread both inside and outside the liver. This spreading, or metastasis, is a
Influenza vaccines for the 2024-2025 season showed promising results in preventing flu-related illnesses and hospital visits. Kids and teens saw a 32% to 60% reduction in outpatient flu cases and a 63% to 78% reduction in flu-related hospitalizations. Adults weren't far behind, with outpatient flu c
The flu virus is always changing, so every year, experts pick the best strains for the upcoming flu shot. Usually, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a meeting to figure this out, but this year, they suddenly canceled it. This has people worried about whether there will be enough flu shots f
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a lot of changes in the job market. At first, there were fewer jobs available, but then the market bounced back strongly. This shift gave researchers a chance to see how promoting employees from within (internal sourcing) affects how likely they are to leave their
In the heart of Texas, a measles outbreak has been spreading among a close-knit religious community in Gaines County. This isn't just any outbreak; it's the largest one in the US so far this year. As of now, over 120 people have been affected, and sadly, one unvaccinated child has lost their life. T
