Narrowband UVB phototherapy underused for pediatric vitiligo
Narrowband UVB (nbUVB) phototherapy may be underutilized in pediatric vitiligo, according to a study published online March 18 in Pediatric Dermatology.
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Immune cell research identifies potential new target for treating cancer and autoimmune disease
In a study of the immune systems of mice, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have found a new role for a protein, QRICH1, which could become a target for drugs to dial up or down the activation of T cells to fight cancers and autoimmune diseases.
Globally, one in 13 youth experience nocturnal enuresis
One in 13 youth and adolescents globally experience nocturnal enuresis, according to a review published online March 20 in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health.
Increasing colorectal cancer risk in younger adults suggests need for earlier population screening
Researchers at National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) have uncovered a concerning rise in high-risk colorectal neoplasms—growths that can lead to colorectal cancer—among younger adults in Taiwan. Their findings suggest it may be time to reconsider when to begin routine colorectal cancer screenings.
Cross-disciplinary research reveals oral microbiota as promising screen for autism spectrum disorder
A cross-disciplinary research team from the Faculty of Dentistry and the Department of Psychology of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has found a promising connection between oral microbiota and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Their study, published in the Journal of Dentistry, introduces a prediction model with an 81% accuracy rate for identifying children with autism through simple oral sampling.
New insights into eye drainage cells’ response to forces could inform glaucoma treatments
A new study on glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, offers a fresh understanding of how the disease progresses and points the way toward new treatments. The study, published today in Matter, examined the behavior of cells in the eye’s drainage system.
Liquid egg products recalled over possible bleach contamination
More than 212,000 pounds of liquid egg substitutes have been recalled because they may be contaminated with a cleaning solution that contains bleach.
Study finds sharp rise in dangerous strep infections
Severe and possibly deadly strep infections are on the rise in the U.S., according to a study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Federal funding cuts would ‘decimate’ medical research, expert warns
Federal cuts to funding could “decimate” medical research in the United States, delaying cures and costing countless lives, according to a leader in cancer research.
Blue laser vaporization effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Blue laser vaporization alleviates lower urinary tract symptoms while preserving sexual function in patients undergoing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) surgery, according to a study published online March 4 in The Aging Male.