Tag: Medicine/Health

Credit: University of Stirling Researchers have launched a new study into a little-known phenomenon which prevents people from recognising members ...

New study highlights lack of diversity and inclusion in vaccine clinical trials

Analysis shows certain racial/ethnic groups and older people aren't being adequately represented and trial reporting guidelines aren't being followedCredit: Photo ...

Turbocharging the killing power of immune cells against cancer

Credit: UHN StRIDe Team Creating "super soldiers" of specific white blood cells to boost an anti-tumour response has been shown ...

Tuberculosis: New biomarker indicates individual treatment duration

Credit: Research Center Borstel When can tuberculosis therapy be stopped without risk of relapse? Doctors are faced with this question ...

Deep brain stimulation prevents epileptic seizures in mouse model

Experimental approach reveals new avenues for treating people with drug-resistant epilepsyCredit: Image source: Medical Center - University of Freiburg / ...

Communal activities boost rehabilitation for older adults in long term care

Credit: Tohoku University A group of researchers has developed a new program showing participation and activity is critical for the ...

Covid-19: Future targets for treatments rapidly identified with new computer simulations

Researchers have detailed a mechanism in the distinctive corona of Covid-19 that could help scientists to rapidly find new treatments ...

Study suggests link between DNA and marriage satisfaction in newlyweds

Variation in a specific gene could be related to traits that are beneficial to bonding and relationship satisfaction in the ...

Stents or bypass surgery more effective for stable patients with high-risk cardiac anatomy

Location of blockages in a patient's heart is a key consideration in selecting the right treatment, University of Alberta cardiologists ...

Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

Study results could lead to more effective treatment options for GIST patients, which are currently limitedCredit: UC San Diego Health ...

Henry Ford Health System first in U.S. to offer next generation deep brain stimulation

Credit: Henry Ford Health System DETROIT (Feb. 18, 2021) - The Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center at Henry Ford ...

First-in-human clinical trial to assess gene therapy for Alzheimer’s disease

UC San Diego researchers will inject harmless virus carrying a restorative gene into participants' brains, where earlier animal studies suggest ...

The original antigenic sin: How childhood infections could shape pandemics

Credit: UPMC PITTSBURGH, Feb. 18, 2021 - A child's first influenza infection shapes their immunity to future airborne flu viruses--including ...

Pre-existing immunity protects against airborne spread of flu viruses

Credit: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), MEDIA518719 JAB/AH 1/21 Pre-existing immunity is an important barrier to airborne transmission of ...

Internet trends suggest COVID-19 spurred a return to earlier values and activities

Mentions of sourdough, sacrifice and death all surged as the pandemic took holdCredit: Anthony Elgort American values, attitudes and activities ...

Study: Preschoolers with higher cardiorespiratory fitness do better on cognitive tests

Study in 4-6 year olds finds fitness-cognition linkCredit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Researchers report that 4-6-year-old ...

Promoting and protecting human milk and breastfeeding during COVID-19

Credit: University of Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA (February 18, 2021) - With stressors mounting daily on the health care system due to ...

COVID, one year later: What do we know now? (video)

Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2020 -- At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we switched up ...

Study reveals a new potential mechanism underlying loss of muscle mass during menopause

A new study conducted in collaboration between the universities of MinnA new study reveals that estrogen deficiency alters the microRNA ...

Older adults and antibiotics: Study shows healthy attitudes but unhealthy practices