Tag: Medicine/Health

Monoclonal antibody tested by researchers at University of São Paulo and experimental drug given to patients in Italy by University ...

A diet rich in ultra-processed fats and sugars increases the possibility of muscle pain

New research reveals an association between pain and overweight that is independent of mechanical overload and it is probable that ...

Antidepressant may prevent severe COVID-19, trial suggests

Credit: Dan Addison | UVA Communications The antidepressant fluvoxamine appears to prevent COVID-19 infections from worsening and may help keep ...

Dissecting the immune characteristics of severe COVID-19 responses

Initial study flags IL-10 as potential severity markerCredit: Carlos Roca (Babraham Institute) and Julika Neumann (VIB Center for Brain and ...

Rise in antibiotics prescribed to dental patients in England during COVID-19 lockdown

FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) releases new White Paper on antibiotic resistance to mark World Antimicrobial Awareness WeekCredit: FDI World ...

Computer vision app allows easier monitoring of diabetes

Credit: James Charles A computer vision technology developed by University of Cambridge engineers has now been developed into a free ...

With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

Study shows similar rates of ICU admission and severity of diseaseCredit: ACAAI ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill (November 13, 2020) - During ...

First non-human primate study showing promise of gene therapy for stroke repair

Credit: Jinan University Stroke is a leading cause of death and severe long-term disability with limited treatment available. A research ...

Student medical records at UC San Diego make epic change and a California first

Improved medical record management means better care during COVID-19 pandemicCredit: UC San Diego Health Across the nation, top universities offer ...

Mimicking SARS-CoV-2 nasal infection in monkeys

Credit: Pixabay user RobbieRoss A new rhesus macaque animal model recapitulates the clinical and pathological manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 ...

Exoskeleton-assisted walking improves mobility in individuals with spinal cord injury

Multi-center U.S. trial shows exoskeleton training is safe, feasible, and effective across wide spectrum of individuals with mobility deficits caused ...

Scientists pinpoint two new potential therapeutic targets for rheumatoid arthritis

Credit: Trinity College Dublin A collaborative team of scientists has pinpointed two new potential therapeutic targets for rheumatoid arthritis - ...

Skoltech scientists developed a novel bone implant manufacturing method

Credit: Pavel Odinev / Skoltech Scientists from the Skoltech Center for Design, Manufacturing, and Materials (CDMM) have developed a method ...

Insilico Medicine rebrands Pandomics as PandaOmics, releases a new version

Insilico Medicine introduces new features in its new target discovery platform and announces a name change from Pandomics to PandaOmicsCredit: ...

Predicting the risk of severe side effects of cancer treatment

Credit: Magnus Johansson/Linköping University The risk of serious adverse effects on the blood status and bone marrow of patients during ...

Innovative machine-learning approach for future diagnostic advances in Parkinson’s disease

Credit: @LIH Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, with patient numbers being expected to double worldwide ...

JNCCN study evaluates cost-effectiveness of olaparib for metastatic pancreatic cancer

Data from the POLO trial was analyzed to determine which patient groups with pancreatic cancer would derive the most benefit ...

Survey: Americans likely to attend large holiday gatherings despite COVID-19

Nearly two in five report they will likely attend a gathering with more than 10 people and a third will ...

Lung ultrasound training to help rural emergency medicine providers diagnose COVID-19

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson-led tele-ultrasound training program for lung point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) will enable rural ...

Fluvoxamine may prevent serious illness in COVID-19 patients