Researchers from the University Bonn stimulate larynx muscles with light
Proof-of-principle study may show the way to a new treatment optionThe rear laryngeal muscles are genetically modified so that they open the air passage when exposed to light. Source: Medical News Today Researchers from the University Bonn stimulate larynx muscles with light
Pembrolizumab shows real promise against head and neck cancer
Biomarker reliably predicts which patients will not benefitThe cancer (red and blue) is infiltrated with immune cells (green), which can attack and kill cancer. Source: Medical News Today Pembrolizumab shows real promise against head and neck cancer
Hearing protection: what are my options?
In this Spotlight, we test out a number of ear plugs designed to protect our ears and hearing from exposure to unsafe levels of noise in venues and clubs. Source: Medical News Today Hearing protection: what are my options?
Simple recipe to make sensory hair cells in the ear
Scientists at the Molecular Medicine Institute in Lisbon, Portugal, and at the University College London Ear Institute, United Kingdom, have developed a simple and efficient protocol to generate… Source: Medical News Today Simple recipe to make sensory hair cells in the ear
New treatment for middle ear infection found in anti-stroke drug
Animal study shows that topical use of the anti-stroke drug vinpocetine clears middle ear infection – suppressing inflammation and overproduction of mucus and restoring hearing. Source: Medical News Today New treatment for middle ear infection found in anti-stroke drug
Itchy eyes and runny noses: how best to handle seasonal allergies?
In this Spotlight, we investigate what causes seasonal allergies and what the best strategies are for avoid their debilitating effects. Source: Medical News Today Itchy eyes and runny noses: how best to handle seasonal allergies?
Study examines treatment factors associated with oral cavity cancer survival
The surgical procedure known as neck dissection to remove lymph nodes and receiving treatment at academic or research institutions was associated with improved survival in patients with stages I… Source: Medical News Today Study examines treatment factors associated with oral cavity cancer survival
Researchers sound out scaffolds for eardrum replacement
An international team of researchers has created tiny, complex scaffolds that mimic the intricate network of collagen fibres that form the human eardrum. Source: Medical News Today Researchers sound out scaffolds for eardrum replacement
Treatment against seasonal hay fever should be initiated prior to season, Norwegian study shows why
Recently published findings from the University of Oslo show that allergen-specific T cells are resident in the mucosa outside the pollen season and react strongly to pollen extract, suggesting… Source: Medical News Today Treatment against seasonal hay fever should be initiated prior to season, Norwegian study shows why
U-Michigan scientists observe deadly dance between nerves and cancer cells
In certain types of cancer, nerves and cancer cells enter an often lethal and intricate waltz where cancer cells and nerves move toward one another and eventually engage in such a way that the cancer… Source: Medical News Today U-Michigan scientists observe deadly dance between nerves and cancer cells
