Simple blood tests may predict response to lymphoma treatment
Many people with an aggressive blood cancer called diffuse large B cell lymphoma are cured by the current gold standard of treatment: an antibody designed to wipe out…
Lower haemoglobin levels can offer several health benefits
Finnish researchers found that haemoglobin levels that are within the normal range but at the lower end may be beneficial for health, particularly for glucose metabolism and cardiovascular…
HPV Vaccination Uptake in Adults Shaped by Knowledge and Medical Advice
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide and can cause various types of cancer. Prophylactic HPV vaccination is highly effective and has been recommended…
Children with obesity are at risk of disease despite normal test results
Children living with obesity but showing no signs of metabolic complications still have a significantly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and abnormal blood…
Promising active substance against hepatitis E identified
Around 70,000 people die each year from infections with the hepatitis E virus. There is currently neither a vaccine nor a specific drug against this virus. This could…