Health
Biological ‘atlas’ shows dual personality for immune cells that cause Type 1 diabetes
Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital mapped the epigenetic controls on T cells, which could aid Type 1 diabetes...
In new book, OU professor presents new theory on LGBTQ stigma
Credit: Meredith G. F. Worthen In a new book, Meredith G. F. Worthen, professor of sociology at the University of...
HSC professor on team using stem cells to combat COVID-19 pneumonia
Instead of finding the next Tamiflu, the team started testing whether stem cells can be used to boost a person's...
Evidence suggests that ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers may improve prognosis in COVID-19 hypertensive patients
Recent concerns that common antihypertensive drugs may have a negative effect in COVID-19 patients are not supported by the evidence,...
Critical care surgery team develops blueprint for essential operations during COVID-19
A system-wide tiered approach to triage the most pressing operations aims to keep hospital resources focused on treating COVID-19 patientsCredit:...
Alcohol consumption by fathers before conception could negatively impact child development
UC Riverside researchers' mouse studies also show how a common nutrient can help babies of alcoholic momsCredit: Huffman lab, UC...
Does preterm delivery contribute to increased cardiovascular disease burden in women?
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, March 30, 2020--A new study quantifies the future economic burden of...
New research sheds light on potentially negative effects of cannabis
Credit: WSU Coughing fits, anxiety and paranoia are three of the most common adverse reactions to cannabis, according to a...
Resarchers find way to improve cancer outcomes by examining patients’ genes
Approach could benefit many other conditionsCredit: Dan Addison | UVA Communications By mining a vast trove of genetic data, researchers...
How at risk are you of getting a virus on an airplane?
New 'CALM' model on passenger movement developed using Frontera supercomputerCredit: TACC Fair or not, airplanes have a reputation for germs....
Phage capsid against influenza: Perfectly fitting inhibitor prevents viral infection
Credit: Barth van Rossum / FMP A new approach brings the hope of new therapeutic options for suppressing seasonal influenza...
U-led consortium improves medical device design and usability
Rice University joins, brings expertise to consortiumCredit: Photo by Ibrahim Boran on Unsplash A University of Utah-led consortium to improve...
Exercise reduces caregiver’s burden in dementia care
New exercise programme does not only help patientsCredit: LVR, Matthias Jung The research group "geriatric psychiatry in motion" of the...
Major research in the Northern Netherlands into risk factors for coronavirus
Credit: University Medical Center Groningen This week, large-scale research into the risk factors for the coronavirus COVID-19 is being started...
Air pollution linked to dementia and cardiovascular disease
Credit: Stefan Zimmerman. People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer...
Artificial intelligence can speed up the detection of stroke
Credit: Turku PET Centre Timely detection and accurate segmentation of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) lesions on magnetic resonance images (MRIs)...
New world’s best practice for COVID 19 prevention and control
Credit: JBI, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, the University of Adelaide New recommendations for best practice for infection prevention...
New tool exploring different paths the corona pandemic may take
Credit: Virginia Dignum Umeå University in Sweden is leading a team of researchers across Europe in the development of a...
Journal of the American Geriatrics society highlights ‘ABCDs’ of COVID-19 for older adults
Credit: (C) 2020, American Geriatrics Society The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) this week rushed to publication a...
UPDATE: COVID-19 stimulus signed into law, bringing momentum for economy and geriatrics
Credit: (C) 2020, American Geriatrics Society The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today commended Congress and President Trump for supporting critical...
