Medical Wellness

ASCO: Younger colon cancer patients have worse prognosis at diagnosis, yet better survival

The study was led by Edith Mitchell, M.D., a clinical professor in the Department of Medical Oncology at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson…

Common genetic mutation increases sodium retention, blood pressure

The study of 47 human, benign adrenal gland tumors also showed a mutation of the gene KCNJ5 is twice as likely to occur in women – 71 versus 29 percent – as it…

Cancerous tumors deliver pro-metastatic information in secreted vesicles

Cancer researchers have known for well over a century that different tumor types spread only to specific, preferred organs. But no one has been able to…

Swedish researchers’ discovery promises unique medicine for treatment of chronic and diabetic wounds

Behind this new medicine is a group of researchers at the Department of Medical Chemistry and Biophysics who have made the unique finding that the protein…

U of M study finds titan cells protect Cryptococcus

Kirsten Nielsen, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the department of microbiology, and recent Ph.D. recipient Laura Okagaki believe their discovery could help…

Researchers Find a Way to Delay Aging of Stem Cells

Stem cells are essential building blocks for all organisms, from plants to humans. They can divide and renew themselves throughout life, differentiating into…

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