SUTD’s novel approach allows 3D printing of finer, more complex microfluidic networks
The biomedical industry, involving the engineering of complex tissue constructs and 3D architecture of blood vessels, is one of the ...
Tag: Medicine/Health
Study: 90-sec scan shows promise evaluating chest pain in Emergency Dept observation unit
Initial study shows Genetesis, Inc.'s CardioFlux Magnetocardiograph (MCG) has potential to rule patients out for Coronary Artery DiseaseCredit: Genetesis Mason, ...
Double trouble: A drug for alcoholism can also treat cancer by targeting macrophages
New research presents a first-of-its-kind cancer treatment strategy that targets a pro-tumor protein FROUNT and suppresses tumor-associated macrophagesCredit: Tokyo University ...
Antibiotic-resistance in Tanzania is an environmental problem
Credit: WSU Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are prevalent in people, wildlife and the water in northeastern Tanzania, but it's not antibiotic use ...
Low-calorie sweeteners do not mean low risk for infants
New research shows the impact 'diet' ingredients have on body weight and gut microbiotaCredit: Riley Brandt Many people turn to ...
Butt emissions: Study finds even extinguished cigarettes give off toxins
Credit: N. Hanacek/NIST Cigarette butts pile up in parks, beaches, streets and bus stops, places where all types of littering ...
Who receives advanced stroke care? It may depend on traffic
New study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC reveals that Los Angeles County's traffic patterns affect stroke care ...
New inhibitor shows promise against metastatic prostate cancer
Stony Brook-led team receives $4.2 million NCI grant to advance researchCredit: Stony Brook University STONY BROOK, NY, January 29, 2020 ...
New study examines the accuracy of plastic surgery videos on social media
Credit: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery January 29, 2020 - In the era of 'Dr. Google,' social media is a tremendous ...
Discovery reveals antibiotic-resistant strep throat may be too close for comfort
Credit: NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Infectious disease scientists identified strains of group A streptococcus that ...
New injection technique may boost spinal cord injury repair efforts
In rodent studies, method reduced likelihood of further spinal cord trauma while delivering large doses of potentially reparative stem cells; ...
A targeted therapy for triple negative breast cancer may lie existing drugs
Breakthrough findings from a new study point toward the first targeted therapy for an aggressive form of breast cancer that ...
Express yourself: Dermal fillers restore youthful facial movement, don’t just fill wrinkles
The new study, in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, suggests that hyaluronic acid dermal filler treatment can ...
Scientists discover how malaria parasites import sugar
Credit: David Drew The consumption of sugar is a fundamental source of fuel in most living organisms. In the malaria ...
A new treatment strategy against MERS
Licensed drugs effective in cellsCredit: Photo: Müller/Charité Joint press release by Charité and the DZIF First identified in 2012, the ...
One quarter of bacterial pathogens can spread antibiotic resistance directly to peers
Antibiotics do not affect the speed at which pathogens share resistance genesCredit: Allison Lopatkin, Duke University DURHAM, N.C. -- Biomedical ...
The Human Brain Project is coming to Athens with an exciting Open Day on February 3, 2020
Credit: Human Brain Project/Athena RC On February 3rd, 2020 the European Human Brain Project (HBP) will hold its annual Open ...
SPR honors Dr. Susan Furth with the Maureen Andrew Mentor Award
Credit: Dr. Susan Furth The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) is pleased to announce Susan Furth, MD, PhD, as the ...
One step closer to tailored treatment of severe rheumatic diseases
A future in which patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and spondyloarthritis receive the correct medication in the first attempt ...
UB chemist awarded $2 million NIH grant for enzyme research
One major objective is to understand molecular interactions that enable enzymes to accelerate chemical reactionsCredit: Credit: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki / ...
