New approach to combat opioid crisis in rural Tennessee
University of Tennessee extension to lead pilot programCredit: Image by Victor Moussa/Shutterstock.com KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee Extension will ...
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New research reveals pharma companies are more profitable than most S&P 500 companies
Profits are closer to other research-based companies and comparable to companies in the technology sectorCredit: Bentley University Large pharmaceutical companies ...
UBCO professor simplifies exercise advice for spinal cord injury
Researchers take the guesswork out of exercising effectivelyCredit: OI Canada A team of researchers has developed an online platform of ...
Hannah Dailey receives NSF CAREER award for virtual mechanical test for bone healing
Lehigh University MechE professor's approach holds promise for avoiding nonunions, which carry risks of depression, opioid abuse; award also supports ...
A new strategy to prevent the most aggressive tumors from generating resistance to chemotherapy
This strategy can open new avenues to improve the effectiveness of therapies in thousands of patients who are currently being ...
Two neuroplasticity breakthroughs come together for a synergistic impact in brain health
Abilities Neurological Rehabilitation, Surrey Neuroplasticity Clinic and ABI Wellness join forces to offer innovative neuro-rehabilitation program for individuals with chronic ...
Kessler researchers test trunk-strengthening program for hemiplegia post stroke
Rakesh Pilkar, Ph.D., will conduct a pilot study of the AllCore360º device for improving core strength, posture and balance in ...
AI preclinical research program targeting brain cancers starts at Insilico Medicine
New AI-powered discovery generative biology and generative chemistry effort targeting brain tumors with the focus on GBM launches at Insilico ...
CQDM partners with GlycoNet to support innovative glycomics research in Canada
The partnership aims to support the development of novel technologies in drug discovery and accelerate scientific talents across CanadaCredit: CQDM ...
Lab-free infection test could eliminate guesswork for doctors
Credit: University of Southampton A new infection test, made up of sheets of paper patterned by lasers, has been developed ...
Validating Toolbox to evaluate cognitive processing in people with intellectual disability
UC Davis Health study a 'big first step' in standardizing assessmentsCredit: UC Davis Health Researchers at the UC Davis MIND ...
NUI Galway highlights reproductive flexibility in hydractinia, a Galway bay jellyfish
Study shows how the jellyfish Hydractinia produces eggs and sperm more flexibly than humansCredit: Dr Tim DuBuc A new study, ...
Social accounting, a different perspective when analysing public spending efficiency
The ECRI group of the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country has established the socio-emotional value of the Hospital Santa Marina ...
Risk of coronavirus importation in Africa
Credit: Vittoria Colizza and colleagues The COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread in China and cases have been reported in more ...
New test identifies poisonous mushrooms
Credit: Candace Bever, ARS-USDA ALBANY, CALIFORNIA, February 19, 2020--A simple, portable test that can detect the deadliest of the mushroom ...
UArizona Health Sciences researchers uncover potential new therapy for concussion-related headaches
Researchers at the University of Arizona's College of Medicine -- Tucson have teamed with scientists at two other institutions to ...
University of Utah Health launches fast DNA testing to speed care of critically-ill babies
Credit: Charlie Ehlert University of Utah Health today announced the launch of a project with a goal of quickly and ...
A new way to monitor cancer radiation therapy doses
A new gel-based nanosensor for radiation dose monitoring can be used on skin and is relatively inexpensiveCredit: Image credit Subhadeep ...
Despite a marked reduction in the prevalence of dementia, the number of people with dementia is set to double by 2050 according to new Alzheimer Europe report
Credit: Alzheimer Europe Brussels, 18 February 2020 - Today, at a European Parliament lunch debate hosted by Christophe Hansen MEP ...
Researchers challenge new guidelines on aspirin in primary prevention
Credit: Florida Atlantic University The most recent guidelines for primary prevention recommend aspirin use for individuals ages 40 to 70 ...