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The world’s first lab-scale soft X-ray microscope
By building the market’s first commercial lab-scale soft X-ray microscope, the EU-funded SMILE project has helped increase researcher productivity.
Understanding the migration decisions of HIV-positive gay men
Using a qualitative approach, two researchers uncover the many factors that contribute to an HIV-positive gay man’s decision to migrate to and remain in a certain city or country.
Towards a better way of treating triple-negative breast cancer
New research shows how QSOX1 inhibitory antibodies can slow tumour growth and metastasis, potentially opening the door to an anti-metastatic cancer drug.
Study sheds new light on two diseases affecting older populations
New research advances our understanding of what causes splenic marginal zone lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
Understanding how the nervous and immune systems cooperate
New research shows how the nervous and immune systems ‘talk’ to each other to promote health and fight disease.
Understanding why some tumour cells resist therapeutic treatment
The discovery of a cell type that essentially hides from conventional therapy could open the door to new ways of treating cancer.
Understanding what causes childhood leukemia
By unraveling the epigenomic landscape of childhood leukemia, researchers aim to identify a less toxic way of treating this aggressive form of cancer.
Nanovaccines: the next frontier in personalised cancer therapy
New research demonstrates how biohybrid and biodegradable nanovaccines can provide effective, personalised cancer treatment.
A safer medication for treating eczema
While developing a non-steroid cream for treating eczema, a pharmaceutical company discovered that the compound can also be used to treat respiratory infections.
What Radiologists Need to Know About Winter Sport Injuries
For enthusiasts, the first snowfall means the start of the winter sports season. But for radiologists, the winter months mean an inevitable increase in brain, spine, and head and neck injuries.
Understanding the Malignancy Rate of Small Soft Tissue Masses
Although soft tissue masses (STMs) account for approximately 1% of malignant lesions, small lesions are often assumed to be benign. Current guidelines include resection biopsy for lesions with a diameter of less than 3 cm., which creates the risk of failing to achieve tumor-free margins.
Study Sheds New Light on the Epidemiology of Lower Back Pain
Understanding the epidemiology of lower back pain could improve the process for selecting patients for treatment and further management.
Research Explores the Role of Coronary Artery Calcification in Lung Cancer Screening
While smoking is a known cause of lung cancer, it also causes cardiovascular disease. In fact, according to data from the National Lung Screening Trial, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), not lung cancer, is the leading cause of death for individuals receiving lung cancer screening (LCS).
Informatics Experts Share War Stories from the Front Lines
Nobody wants to open their email to find a message from their CIO written in all caps – especially one that concludes with the unnecessary clarification, "YES I AM YELLING AT YOU!"
Building a Better Future for the Global Radiology Community Starts with Education
Growing up in India, Bhavya Rehani, MD, saw firsthand the effect that poor access to health care can have. “When my grandfather had a stroke, he didn’t have access to the doctors and therapists he needed,” she remembers. “This experience opened my eyes to the pain and suffering that can arise due to a lack of access to health care.”