Tag: Medicine/Health

A George Mason University study of US veterans found that while social determinants of health can predict suicide, they are ...

Breast cancer medication risk

Beta-blockers linked to lower survival in some patientsCredit: Flinders University New research led by Flinders University has found a link ...

Repeated pregnancy loss may be tied to the olfactory system

Understanding the connection could lead to a new search for the causes of unexplained spontaneous miscarriageCredit: Weizmann Institute of Science ...

Mussels connect antibodies to treat cancer

Credit: Hyung Joon Cha (POSTECH) Antibody-based immunotherapy is one of treatment options for cancer immunotherapy by modulating our immune system ...

Cannabis data lacking, but machine learning could help

A new study shows we know little about compounds in marijuana, and names don't mean muchCredit: CU Boulder THC and ...

Common antioxidant enzyme may provide potential treatment for COVID-19

Credit: Yunfeng Lu research group/UCLA Researchers from UCLA and China have found that catalase, a naturally occurring enzyme, holds potential ...

Senescent cells may be good when it comes to a bad injury

Credit: Kim Ratliff, Production Coordinator, Augusta University It's called senescence, when stressed cells can no longer divide to make new ...

Computer model shows how COVID-19 could lead to runaway inflammation

Credit: Serkan Eldeleklio?lu PITTSBURGH, Sept. 29, 2020 - A study from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Cedars-Sinai ...

Lung cancer screening a step closer to reality following combined study

Credit: University of Otago Newly released study results present a strong case for lung cancer screening in New Zealand - ...

Cincinnati Children’s research helps pave way for newly approved use of drug

Treatment option for hypereosinophilic syndrome, a group of rare blood disorders, OK'd by FDACredit: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology ...

Thousands of excess deaths from cardiovascular disease during the COVID-19 pandemic

Credit: University of Leeds A major new study has identified 2085 excess deaths in England and Wales due to heart ...

Research on emerging COVID-19 (target, mechanism, and therapeutics)

Credit: Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B publishes special issue on 'Research on Emerging COVID-19 (Target, Mechanism, and ...

Tone of voice matters in neuronal communication

Discovery originates in marine biological laboratory's neurobiology courseCredit: Cveta Tomova WOODS HOLE, Mass. -- The dialogue between neurons is of ...

Painting a clearer picture of COVID-19

MU researchers team up with 8th grader, MU undergrad to identify mutations in virus that may be causing its high ...

New MaskCountTM app allows citizen scientists to contribute to effort to contain COVID-19

Mask usage has been difficult to measure; new app available in 15 languagesCredit: Regenstrief Institute INDIANAPOLIS -- A new app ...

Spinal cord stimulation reduces pain and motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease patients

In study, 15 patients with long-term PD and chronic pain and mobility impairment showed improvements across multiple measuresCredit: UC San ...

TGen launches Vidium Animal Health

TGen subsidiary offers genomic diagnostics in support of veterinary oncologists and pet parents treating canine cancerCredit: TGen PHOENIX, Ariz. -- ...

Pandemic sets off future wave of worsening mental health issues

Worry, fear of COVID-19 amplifies risk of substance abuseCredit: University of Houston Long after a COVID-19 vaccination is developed and ...

Physicians bring attention to overlooked issue of malnutrition among those with obesity

Poor food quality and inadequate micronutrients raise risk of heart disease and deathCredit: National Jewish Health DENVER, CO - A ...

Neurons in spinal-cord injuries are reconnected in vivo via carbon nanotube sponges