Tag: Medicine/Health

A City of Hope molecular researcher has identified a biomarker panel that appears to reveal when pancreatic cancer has spread ...

Notorious cancer protein mutations cooperate to proliferate disease

Credit: Kanazawa University Understanding the genetic mutations and protein changes that take place in the progression of cancer is key ...

New LAT1 inhibitor can boost cancer treatment

Credit: UEF/ Raija Törrönen Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have developed a new and promising drug compound for ...

SMART researchers receive NMRC grant to develop rapid paper-based tests for COVID-19

Using engineered binder proteins to detect viral proteins or antibodies rather than RNA, the new tests may overcome current challenges ...

‘Like looking for a needle in a haystack’: the global hunt to block COVID-19

Artificial intelligence identifying compoundsCredit: Hospital Research Foundation A molecular biologist from the University of South Australia is working with a ...

Engineers develop low-cost, high-accuracy GPS-like system for flexible medical robots

Credit: David Baillot/University of California San Diego Roboticists at the University of California San Diego have developed an affordable, easy ...

Clinical trial shows ability of stem cell-based topical solution to regrow hair

Credit: AlphaMed Press Durham, NC - The results of a clinical trial released today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine demonstrate ...

Study finds that aging neurons accumulate DNA damage

Reactivating an enzyme that promotes DNA repair can help to reverse age-related cognitive decline in miceCredit: MIT CAMBIDGE, MA -- ...

Most parents concerned about privacy, body image impact of tweens using health apps

2 in 3 parents worry that their tween might be targeted by ads with inappropriate content, 3 in 4 concerned ...

New ECU research finds ‘Dr. Google’ is almost always wrong

May 17, 2020

Online symptom checkers are only accurate about a third of the time, according to new Edith Cowan University research published ...

Voluntary collective isolation is best response to COVID-19 for indigenous populations

Chapman University-Led study shows researchers collaborating with tribal leadership and government to develop and implement a COVID-19 prevention planCredit: Tsimane ...

NIH begins clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin to treat COVID-19

Credit: UC San Diego Health Sciences The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a much-anticipated Phase IIb clinical trial ...

AJR details COVID-19 infection control, radiographer protection in CT exam areas

Radiologists from Shanghai discuss modifying exam process and disinfecting exam room, while outlining personal protection measures during the coronavirus disease ...

Using telehealth to transition diabetes inpatients to virtual care during COVID-19

Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, May 15, 2020--Data collected over a 15-week period showed that using ...

Heart attacks, heart failure, stroke: COVID-19’s dangerous cardiovascular complications

ER doctors highlight underappreciated risks, potential drug interactionsCredit: UVA Health COVID-19 can cause serious cardiovascular complications including heart failure, heart ...

UCI and County of Orange partner on large-scale COVID-19 infection survey

Results will help determine true prevalence and inform lifting of local lockdownCredit: UCI Program in Public Health Irvine, Calif., May ...

University of Tartu study shows a low prevalence of the coronavirus in Estonia

Credit: University of Tartu The results of a study conducted by the University of Tartu on the prevalence of the ...

New bone-graft biomaterial gives patients a nicer smile and less pain

Credit: Shinji Kamakura and Hitoshi Inada, Tohoku University A new recipe for a bone-graft biomaterial that is supercooled before application ...

UHN-U of T-led study shows antiviral drug can speed up recovery of COVID-19 patient

International research shows for the first time that interferon-α2b improves virus clearance and decreases levels of inflammatory markersCredit: University Health ...

Scientists collaborate to create new physics-based technology for COVID-19 detection