Category: 6. Health

Despite the success of immune checkpoint inhibitors in revolutionizing oncology, their benefits remain limited to a small fraction of patients. Many tumors develop resistance or evade immune detection through genetic and…

A polymer can carry insulin through the skin and into the bloodstream, heralding a future where people with diabetes could manage their condition without injections. The approach, which has shown promise in animal and human cell models, might one…

MPFI Scientists have discovered how two brain areas work together like an hourglass to flexibly control movement timing.

Key Findings

• The Brain’s Hourglass: The motor cortex and striatum work together like an hourglass to measure time for…

Hospitalizations for bronchiectasis exacerbations are associated with worse outcomes than those for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma, according to a study recently published in ERJ Open Research.¹

Evaluating…

Introduction

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep disorder characterized by partial or complete collapse of the upper airway, leading to reduced airflow, intermittent hypoxia, sleep fragmentation, and daytime sleepiness.¹ The…

New research has ruled out hormone signaling as the reason why men with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) tend to have poorer outcomes…

A GROUNDBREAKING study demonstrates that cross-frequency transcranial alternative brain stimulation (cf-tACS) can enhance visual recovery in stroke patients by boosting perceptual training and restoring motion processing.

Innovative Approach…

Introduction

Hypertension is a serious medical illness and a major global risk factor, affecting around 1.28 billion individuals aged 30–79 worldwide and contributing significantly to premature mortality. Among them, over 588 million (46%) are…

Pertussis, or whooping cough, remains a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. Despite inclusion of pertussis vaccines in immunization programs since the 1970s, outbreaks have re-emerged globally due…

Introduction

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is defined as pain located within the pelvic region involving the anatomical pelvic cavity, abdomen below the umbilicus, perineum, lumbosacral back, and buttocks, and typically persists over six months.^1,2…