Genetic screen identifies genes that protect cells from Zika virus
Genes found to safeguard against infection as well as resuscitate infected cells, Tel Aviv University researchers say The Zika virus ...
Tag: Epidemiology
Study finds new insights on overdose rates, county segregation, and socioeconomics
New research from George Mason University finds that factors such as county poverty levels, social environment, employment rates, and racial ...
UMass researchers receive $10 million grant to study jail-based opioid addiction treatment
National Institutes of Health announces creation of Justice Community Opioid NetworkCredit: UMass Amherst Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst ...
Hospital-acquired C. diff associated with substantial costs
Researchers examined attributable cost and length of stay of hospital-acquired C.diff from healthcare payer perspective July 24, 2019 (Arlington, VA) ...
Multiple concurrent central lines increases risk for bloodstream infection
Researchers examine the relationship between multiple central lines and bloodstream infection rates July 24, 2019 (Arlington, VA) -- Below is ...
Accidental infant deaths in bed tripled from 1999 to 2016 in the US
Study describes trends and increased racial disparitiesCredit: Florida Atlantic University While the number of babies who die from sudden infant ...
DARPA grants ASU $38.8 million to create epigenetic tool for fight against WMD
Credit: Graphic by Shireen Dooling for the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University Arizona State University announced today that it ...
Exposure to air pollution among women in Mozambique greatly intensified by the use of kerosene lamps
Credit: Ioar Rivas (ISGlobal) Exposure to black carbon particles is 81% higher among Mozambican women who use kerosene as the ...
Women missing out on the best heart care
The large-scale analysis carried out by La Trobe University researchers and published in Heart found that many Australians living with ...
New studies suggest prenatal marijuana may be capable of causing FASD-like impairment
Special teratology society journal issue provides new insight surrounding fetal alcohol spectrum disorders RESTON, VIRGINIA--Whether alone or combined with alcohol, ...
Warning to those wanting to spice up their lives
Think twice before adding that extra kick of chili sauce or chopped jalapeno to your meal. New research involving the ...
NIH study links air pollution to increase in newborn intensive care admissions
NIH study links air pollution to increase in newborn intensive care admissions Infants born to women exposed to high levels ...
Researchers compare visceral leishmaniasis diagnostic tests
Credit: Mariana Lourenço Freire Accurate and timely diagnosis of the tropic disease visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is one of the pillars ...
Greater prevalence of congenital heart defects in high intensity oil and gas areas
Study provides further evidence of a relationship between oil and gas exploration, birth defects AURORA, Colo. (July 18, 2019) - ...
Study: PFAS move from mom to fetus at higher rate in women with gestational diabetes
Research by UMass Amherst epidemiologist focuses on possible health effects of synthetic compounds known as 'forever chemicals'Credit: UMass Amherst A ...
Survey shows surveillance for antibiotic-resistant bacteria continues as core focus
SHEA Research Network reviews growth of supported antibiotic stewardship programs July 17, 2019 (Arlington, VA) -- Below is a summary ...
Multiple injection safety violations found in New Jersey septic arthritis outbreak
Tainted knee injections infected 41 patients, caused $5 million in Medicare claims NEW YORK (July 17, 2019) -- Multiple violations ...
By cutting ozone pollution now, China could save 330,000 lives by 2050
Climate change could worsen ozone pollution; a study says it does not have to be thatCredit: Westervelt et al., 2019 ...
Lower than expected risk of bone density decline with Truvada PrEP
Credit: (c) 2019, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, July 15, 2019--Researchers have shown that among users of ...
New UCI-led study uncovers weakness in C. diff toxin
Discovery may lead to new therapeutics and vaccines aimed at fighting the deadly diseaseCredit: UCI School of Medicine A new ...
