Circulating tumour cells (CTCs) could predict survival rates in breast cancer patients, according to an original study

The study found that patients with at least five CTCs detected straight after surgery have a four-fold increase in the risk of recurrence and a three-fold increase in risk of death.

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Scientists have discovered the genetic cause of a birth defect known as Hamamy syndrome, which may also lead to insights into common ailments such as heart disease, osteoporosis, blood disorders and possibly sterility.

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Researchers in America have found that the urine dipstick test can accurately predict renal failure in sepsis patients.

Henry Ford Hospital researchers made the discovery by taking data from 328 sepsis patients with no previous history of protein in the urine. Read the rest of this entry »

Researchers from the University of Michigan Health System have unveiled new research on stomach activity during E. coli infections, which could lead to new treatments or preventative methods.

Dangerous strains of E. coli bacteria sicken millions of people each year and kill untold numbers of children. Read the rest of this entry »

A recent investigation into a nasty stomach bug among participants in a girls' football tournament has discovered that a reusable shopping bag was to blame for starting the outbreak

This highlights the role that inanimate objects can play in spreading the norovirus infection.

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