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In recent years, researchers have focused on developing ways to deliver drugs like chemotherapy agents specifically to cancer cells to minimize treatment side effects.  However, this effort is not without challenges — drugs can get diluted in body fluids or not travel deeply. . . Read More

Needlestick injuries can lead to serious health and emotional consequences for physicians. In a new study, researchers looked at the prevalence of and risk factors for needlesticks among interventional radiology physicians. They found such injuries were both commonplace and. . . Read More

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a blood disorder affecting 1 in every 500 African-American newborns. It is characterized by extreme pain and decreased longevity. Currently, the only cure for SCD lies in stem cell transplantation. A well-matched sibling donor is needed for the best. . . Read More

Surgeons often train on simulation platforms before they perform operations on actual patients. In a new study, researchers used noninvasive brain imaging as a way to objectively determine if trainees had achieved the necessary motor skills for surgery. Read the whole story at. . . Read More

Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by the buildup in the brain of amyloid plaques containing the amyloid β (Aβ) peptide. Currently, the disease can only be diagnosed with certainty upon detailed postmortem examination of the brain.. . . Read More