Posts by NYU Langone Health / NYU School of Medicine
Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants
Elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac disease in young people …
Read Full ArticleStudy finds high blood pressure medications safe for patients with COVID-19
Despite concerns expressed by some experts, common high blood pressure drugs did not increase the risk of contracting COVID-19 – or of developing severe disease …
Read Full ArticlePancreatic cancer cells secrete signal that sabotages immune attack on tumors
A key immune signaling protein released by pancreatic tumor cells reduces anti-cancer immune responses and promotes the growth of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. …
Read Full ArticleNew imaging system and artificial intelligence algorithm accurately identify brain tumors
A novel method of combining advanced optical imaging with an artificial intelligence algorithm produces accurate, real-time intraoperative diagnosis of brain tumors, …
Read Full ArticleMechanisms help pancreatic cancer cells avert starvation
A new study reveals the mechanism that helps pancreatic cancer cells avoid starvation within dense tumors by hijacking a process that pulls nutrients in from their surroundings. …
Read Full ArticleSome skin cancers may start in hair follicles
Some of the most deadly skin cancers may start in stem cells that lend color to hair, and originate in hair follicles rather than in skin layers, …
Read Full ArticleE-cigarette smoke caused lung cancer in mice
Exposure to electronic-cigarette (E-cig) smoke caused mice to develop lung cancer, a new study finds. …
Read Full ArticleResearchers identify mechanism that may drive obesity epidemic
A molecular “trick” that kept our ancient ancestors from starving may now be contributing to the obesity epidemic, …
Read Full ArticleRemoval of gene prevents development of pancreatic cancer in mice
The action of a gene called ATDC is required for the development of pancreatic cancer, a new study finds. …
Read Full ArticleLupus strongly linked to imbalances in gut microbiome
The disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) — marked by the attack on joints, skin, and kidneys by the body’s immune system — is linked to an abnormal mix of bacteria in the gut. …
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