Research
Dana-Farber to Lead Early-Stage Lung Cancer Trial
There’s two molecularly targeted drugs that have already been shown to improve outcomes in advanced lung cancer patients. Now, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) wants to see […]
Boston Researchers Develop Stem Cell Roadmap
Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital, the Wyss Institute at Harvard University, and Boston University have developed CellNet, a computer algorithm which will serve as a “roadmap […]
CAO Pilot Grants Awards More Than $1 Million to Boston Researchers
Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have been awarded more than $1.1 million in funding from CAO Pilot Grants, a new hospital program which […]
Doctor, Parental Assumptions Can Delay Delivery of HPV Vaccine, Study Says
Talking with your kids about sex can be awkward for all involved, but new research from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) suggests that not […]
Harvard Researchers Identify Potential ALS Treatment
These days, advocates of ALS (or Lou Gehrig’s Disease) research have a lot to be excited about. As of August 12, the ALS Association reported […]
Researchers Develop New Way to Administer Drugs to Transplant Patients
An international team of researchers, including scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), have developed a new way to administer immunosuppressant or anti-rejection drugs to […]
Magnetic Stimulation May Improve Depression Symptoms, Study Says
Major depressive disorder is among the most common mental health issues in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Now, researchers at […]
New Study Hopes to Improve Clinical Trials for People with the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s
According to the National Institute on Aging, as many as five million people age 65 and older in the United States have dementia due to […]
Patient Navigation May Improve Breast Cancer Care, Study Says
Patient navigation may improve care for high risk and minority women with breast cancer, according to a new study from Boston Medical Center (BMC). The […]
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Awards $1 Million to Boston Doctors
Unfortunately, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that more than 15,000 children and adolescents will be diagnosed with cancer in 2014. Dedicated to finding a cure […]
There’s New Hope for an HIV Vaccine
Boston University School of Medicine announced a pretty amazing discovery Monday, one that could have what the school is saying to be “significant implications for […]
Caffeine Intake Associated with Lower Incidence of Tinnitus, Study Says
Here’s another reason to not be shy about knocking back the whole pot: New research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) found that women who […]
MIT Researchers Develop a Biodegradable ‘Thin Film’
The NIH reports that chronic pain is the most common cause of long-term disability in the U.S. But thanks to new research from MIT, there […]
Alcohol Advertising Affects Underage Drinking, Study Says
Though it may seem that teenagers will drink anything they can get their hands on, a new study from the Boston University School of Public […]
New Genetic Risk Markers for Pancreatic Cancer Found
Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are reporting a new discovery that could help improve screening methods for pancreatic cancer. After conducting a large DNA analysis of […]