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Researchers develop mathematical model predicting disease spread patterns
With a wealth of information available from county health agencies, the research team has presented a model that predicts where...
Story tip from Johns Hopkins experts on COVID-19
Credit: Robert Stevens How can scientists predict a covid-19 outbreak? There's an app for that. Media Contact: Rachel Butch; [email protected]...
Why do some neurons degenerate and die in Alzheimer’s disease, but not others?
New Gladstone research points to a mechanism driven by a protein associated with a higher risk of developing the diseaseCredit:...
New grant-funded research could help improve therapies for sepsis
Credit: University of Kentucky A University of Kentucky College of Medicine professor has been awarded a $1.9 million National Institutes...
COVID-19 vaccine is associated with fewer asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital COVID-19 screening and vaccination program for employees offers early evidence that vaccine protects against asymptomatic...
By age 10, retinoblastoma patients’ learning and life skills rebound
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital researchers studied how retinoblastoma survivors fared years later at home and at school.Credit: St. Jude...
Top prizes in ethics cartooning contest address COVID-19 and more
Credit: Alyssa Wiener Five prizes were awarded in the fourth annual Morgridge Institute for Research Ethics Cartooning Contest, which invites...
‘Breaking the links’ in the chain of violence: Journal of Psychiatric Practice continues series on therapeutic risk management approach
Credit: Journal of Psychiatric Practice May 6, 2021 - With mass shootings and other seemingly meaningless acts of violence in...
Archaeal enzyme that produces membrane lipids is spectacularly promiscuous
Credit: Marten Exterkate, University of Groningen Cells of all life forms are surrounded by a membrane that is made of...
The origin of reproductive organs
A new study led by the University of Pennsylvania's Kotaro Sasaki elucidates the early biological processes involved in the development...
Research breakthrough in the fight against cancer
Team of UMass Amherst researchers unveils the latest advance in targeted delivery of therapeutic proteinsCredit: S. Thai Thayumanavan AMHERST, Mass....
Researchers find association between financial strain due to COVID-19 and depression
CHOP-led study found depressive symptoms were uniquely associated with pandemic-related income loss and financial strain in two different countries, independent...
Greater effectiveness in the treatment of arrhythmia with radio frequency energy and catheterization
So demonstrates research resulting from the final year project on the bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering by Sergi Coderch, supervised...
UVA’s Dr. Michael E. Williams honored nationally for improving lymphoma care
Recognized with National Mantle Cell Lymphoma Leadership AwardCredit: UVA Health For his work to improve patient care and develop new...
ECTS Steven Boonen Clinical Research Award presented to Professor Cyrus Cooper
Credit: IOF The International Osteoporosis Foundation is delighted to announce that the European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) has presented the...
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trial results show efficacy against the B.1.351 variant in SA study
Results from the initial primary analysis of the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine trial conducted by Wits VIDA in SA have been...
Can we make opioids less addictive? (video)
Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, May 6, 2021 -- Opioids are the most powerful painkillers we have, but they're...
FAU/NCHA Community Health Center first university in Florida to receive HRSA designation
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Center designated by HRSA as a 'Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike'Credit: Florida Atlantic University...
Fear of losing health insurance keeps 1 in 6 workers in their jobs
Black workers 50% more likely to stay in unwanted jobs than white workersCredit: West Health-Gallup Survey, March 2021 WASHINGTON, DC...
New mutation raises risk for AFib, heart failure for people of color
Study published in JAMA CardiologyCredit: UIC/Jenny Fontaine A new mutation found in a gene associated with an increased risk of...
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