Shrimp shells could help deliver medicine in space
Scientists are exploring a new way to deliver medicine in space using chitosan, a material made from shrimp shells.
Chitosan is already used on Earth...
From herbal tea to healing gel: Scientists transform malva nuts into medical hydrogels
Scientists at the University of Chicago have found a new use for an ingredient commonly found in herbal tea—malva nuts.
Instead of just being a...
Staying heart healthy during American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month—a perfect opportunity for members of the George Washington University community to take a closer look at our own cardiovascular...
Scientists discover simple procedure to ease post-amputation pain
Finding a reliable treatment for post-amputation pain has been difficult, but a new study suggests that a simple procedure called hydrodissection may offer relief.
Conducted...
Scientists discover how retinoic acid fights neuroblastoma in children
For nearly 50 years, doctors have known that the drug retinoic acid helps treat neuroblastoma, a type of solid tumor that occurs in children.
However,...
Scientists develop new drug to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Scientists have developed a new drug that could help fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a major threat to public health.
Every year, around 35,000 people in the...
New treatment offers hope for deadly brain cancer
A groundbreaking experimental treatment for glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers, has been published in Nature Medicine, bringing new hope for patients.
The treatment, developed...
New study finds new blood marker for stroke and brain injury
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that a molecule called glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) rises significantly in the blood after patients undergo high-intensity focused...
Mediterranean diet linked to lower depression risk in people with arthritis
A new study suggests that following a Mediterranean diet may help reduce the risk of depression in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers found that...
Hallucinogen use linked to higher risk of death, study finds
A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal has found that people who seek emergency care due to hallucinogen use have a...