Salk Institute scientists discovered that bile acids in the liver can weaken immune cell function, making immunotherapy less effective against liver cancer. They pinpointed specific bile acids that suppress T cells and found that supplementing with UDCA reversed the effect, controlling tumor growth in mice. Since UDCA is already used for liver disease, it could quickly translate into clinical trials.
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This common liver supplement could boost cancer treatment success
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Monoclonal Antibody Can Reverse Effects of Bleeding and Complications Linked to Common Medication for Heart Attacks
March 30, 2025By
Trial led by Mount Sinai researcher could save lives for patients in need of urgent surgery, invasive procedures, or experiencing major bleeding
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Study Finds Common Breast Cancer Treatments May Speed Aging Process
October 8, 2024By
The findings, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, show that markers of cellular aging–such as DNA damage response, cellular senescence, and inflammatory pathways–significantly increased in all breast cancer survivors, regardless of the type of treatment received.
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Common prostate cancer medications may be less safe than previously thought
May 25, 2022By
Men taking either of the two most common oral medications for advanced prostate cancer who had also undergone hormone therapy to treat their disease were at higher risk of serious metabolic or cardiovascular issues than patients who were only receiving hormone therapy, researchers found.
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Common medications alter flu virus activity
October 20, 2021By
Although the influenza virus varies a lot from year to year, the flu usually contributes to approximately 1000 deaths a year in Norway.
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Study finds even the common house sparrow is declining
February 11, 2021By
A new study aims to clarify the status of the non-native European House Sparrow, using 21 years of citizen science data.
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Flu and common cold confirmed in sick passengers on Emirates flight to JFK
September 6, 2018By
New York City’s Department of Health & Mental Hygiene confirmed on Thursday that a majority of the test results from passengers aboard Emirates Flight 203 who reported illness Wednesday “showed common viruses such as influenza and the common cold.”
Acid coastal seas off US putting common fish species at risk
August 19, 2018By
Scientists have shown that coastal waters and river estuaries can exhibit unique vulnerabilities to acidification than offshore waters. This acidification, detected in waters off the United States West Coast and the Gulf of Mexico, can lead to disorientation and cognitive problems in some marine fish species, such as salmon, sharks, and cod.
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Eating one orange a day could prevent a common cause of blindness
July 14, 2018By
Researchers from the University of Sydney found that snacking on the popular citrus fruit reduces people’s risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, which affects central vision.
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Viruses are found to be the most common cause of meningitis but diagnosis is often delayed
July 1, 2018By
The first major paper looking at the causes and consequences of meningitis in the UK has found that viruses are now the most common cause of meningitis in adults and a cause of substantial long-term ill health. The paper also found that the management of many patients with meningitis is sub-optimal.
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