July 25, 2022
New clinical trial results could open the door to more effective treatments for about half of all people with metastatic breast cancer—those whose tumors don’t have high levels of the protein HER2—who until now have had limited treatment options.
Enhertu Improves Survival for Metastatic “HER2-Low” Breast Cancer
July 22, 2022
As the skyline grows higher on the west side of campus, so do the energy and enthusiasm around Purdue University’s growing interdisciplinary research enterprise aimed at delivering solutions for the world’s most critical problems. The expansion of Discovery Park District to include the renowned research units of Discovery Park demonstrates Purdue’s ongoing commitment to stay at the forefront of research and technology transfer through partnerships with industry and government.
Purdue expands leading interdisciplinary research with comprehensive innovation hub
July 22, 2022
Vaccination against COVID-19 had no impact on the health of placentas in pregnant women, according to new research. The findings further emphasize the safety of vaccination during pregnancy for babies and pregnant women, the investigators note.
COVID-19 vaccine does not negatively affect placental health, study finds
July 22, 2022
Researchers have successfully tested a device that may one day use the chemical biomarkers in sweat to detect changes in a person's health.
'Smart necklace' biosensor may track health status through sweat
July 22, 2022
Women who eat bananas, avocados and salmon could reduce the negative effects of salt in the diet, according to a new study. The study found that potassium-rich diets were associated with lower blood pressure, particularly in women with high salt intake.
Women urged to eat potassium-rich foods to improve their heart health
July 22, 2022
Although the immune system can pack a powerful punch against cancer, many tumors find ways to turn off or block immune cells. But NCI researchers may have found a clever way to give immune cells the upper hand—by disguising the cancer as a viral infection. In a study involving mice, injecting small pieces of a virus directly into tumors activated immune cells, shrank tumors, and kept them from growing back
Disguising Cancer as an Infection Helps the Immune System Eliminate Tumors
July 21, 2022
Researchers are developing a 'biosensing platform' for COVID-19 that's fast, efficient, accurate and highly sensitive, which could help scientists stay on top of shifting virus variants.
July 21, 2022
Cancer cells produce small amounts of their own form of collagen, creating a unique extracellular matrix that affects the tumor microbiome and protects against immune responses. This abnormal collagen structure is fundamentally different from normal collagen made in the human body, providing a highly specific target for therapeutic strategies.
Cancer cells make unique form of collagen, protecting them from immune response
July 21, 2022
A device driven by artificial intelligence that works to predict when a patient will deteriorate could provide a more accurate picture than traditional vital signs, a new study suggests. The technology continuously monitors patients using data from a single electrocardiogram lead, and researchers say it has the potential to save lives anywhere from the hospital to the battlefield.
Patient deterioration predictor could surpass limits of traditional vital signs
July 21, 2022
A novel long-term study of how vaccine-related fears influence flu shot outcomes has found that these fears not only reduce vaccination, but also fuel symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness at the time of the injection.
