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Machine-learning system could aid critical decisions in sepsis care
Researchers from MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have developed a predictive model that could guide clinicians in deciding when...
First-in-class YEATS inhibitors that show promise for leukemia treatment
Credit: @The University of Hong Kong A research team led by Dr. Xiang David Li from the Department of Chemistry...
US Department of Defense will fund new approach against the most aggressive type of prostate cancer
Credit: CNIO The U.S. Department of Defense has granted the "Impact Award" to explore new therapeutic options against advanced prostate...
New analysis about synchronization transitions improves knowledge of physical, biological systems
Credit: Georgia State University ATLANTA--In physical, biological and technological systems, the time that a system's components take to influence each...
North receives £10 million government investment for AI and digital pathology
(University of Leeds) Leeds researchers have been awarded a £10.1 million investment from UK Research and Innovation to expand a...
New measure for the wellbeing of populations could replace Human Development Index
Credit: IIASA IIASA researchers have introduced a new, simple measure for human wellbeing across countries, called the Human Life Indicator...
Study shows potential to develop brain tumor liquid biopsies
Scientists are making strides in developing liquid biopsies for brain tumours by detecting tumour DNA in the fluid from around...
Back pain shows significant association with mortality among older women
Researchers at Boston Medical Center found that frequent, persistent back pain is associated with earlier death in a study of...
PharmSci 360: Tuesday’s program highlights
Highlights from the Tuesday, Nov. 6 program include: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. * Capturing, Counting and Identifying CECs: A...
Exploring how lipids in our bodies and cell membranes affect aging and long-term health
Credit: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Worcester, Mass. - A professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is exploring aging on the...
Water experts to study emerging threat of antibiotic resistance
Credit: Virginia Tech Bacteria that become resistant to antibiotics lead to an estimated 23,000 deaths and 2 million illnesses per...
Ohio researchers, partners find meth, similar drug overdoses growing rapidly
ATHENS, Ohio (Nov. 6, 2018) - The number of overdose deaths involving methamphetamines and amphetamines in the state of Ohio...
Penn and CHOP receive $1.84 million to study ways to curb cell phone use while driving
PHILADELPHIA -- According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,450 drivers are killed each year from distracted driving. M....
Researchers find novel mutation affecting YARS causes multisystem disease
STRASBURG, PA- Researchers have identified a novel missense mutation in tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase (YARS c.499C>A, p.Pro167Thr) that causes a severe recessive...