Health
Sink traps are surprising source of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in ICU
NEW YORK (October 5, 2018) -- During a nationwide outbreak of healthcare-associated infections of an antibiotic-resistant bacteria, an Israeli hospital...
Participants in dementia prevention research motivated by altruism
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, with collaborators across the country, report that people who participate...
Typical mutations in children of radar soldiers
Credit: © Jean-Tori Pantel The offspring of radar soldiers exposed to high doses of radiation during their service experience more...
Tumor necrosis associate with atherosclerotic lipid accumulation
Inflammation is currently a well-documented component of atheroslcerosis pathogenesis, which plays a role at each stage of the disease development....
New function of a key component in the immune system discovered
The complement proteins that circulate in our blood are an important part of our immune system. They help identify bacteria,...
Energy-insecure New Yorkers face multiple health risks
Nearly one-third of Washington Heights residents surveyed report problems with lack of heat in the winter and/or paying their electric...
Gram-negative bacteria increase mortality, vasopressor use and ICU admission
Alterations to the respiratory microbiome have been identified as a predisposing factor of interstitial lung diseases (ILD). In a study...
New study evaluates efficacy of PET imaging to manage chronic liver diseases
Credit: Salas et al. While liver biopsies are powerful and reliable, they are also invasive, painful, limited and subject to...
UM earns $10 million contract to develop universal flu vaccine
Credit: University of Montana MISSOULA - The National Institutes of Health have awarded a $10 million contract to the University...
UMN researchers use 3D technology to identify optimal stem cells for transplantation
MINNEAPOLIS, MN- October 4, 2018- Muscular dystrophy is a condition which causes muscle weakness and decreased mobility, caused by defects...
In comments on Medicare fee schedule proposal, AGS calls for putting older people first
Credit: (C) 2018, American Geriatrics Society In a letter sent to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and...
Sequencing RNA in 20,000 Cardiac cells reveals insights into heart development and disease
Credit: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Scientists using a powerful new technology that sequences RNA in 20,000 individual cell nuclei have...
Significant barriers facing homeless adults in accessing quality end-of-life care
Terminally-ill homeless adults and their care providers must surmount many obstacles in the receipt and provision of palliative care, according...
Cracking the (reimbursement) code: Hard work, big changes covering care we need with age
Credit: (C) 2018, American Geriatrics Society For millions of older adults who rely on Medicare, the federal health insurance program...
Researchers develop combined data model to better evaluate for mild cognitive impairment
(Boston)-- A new study has shown that by combining imaging and neuropsychological testing, one can more accurately assess the cognitive...
Female representation in the CHEST Fellowship on the rise
Achieving fellow status in medical societies is an important benchmark for academic success. A study presented at the CHEST Annual...
UM earns $10M contract to develop universal flu vaccine
Credit: University of Montana MISSOULA - The National Institutes of Health have awarded a $10 million contract to the University...
Pilot study: Migraine can be treated without medicine
By slightly changing the body's own molecules using a small inhaler, certain migraine patients can either cut down on medication...
Synthetic training models provide equivalent physiologic stress response in learners
A study from the University of Minnesota Combat Casualty Training Consortium shows no significant differences between the use of live...
Reducing HIV, other STIs among young black women in South Africa
The University of Illinois at Chicago is one of eight universities awarded funding by the National Institutes of Health to...
