Tag: Medicine/Health

Post-mortem changes may shed light on important brain studiesCredit: Dr. Jeffrey Loeb/UIC In the hours after we die, certain cells ...

Containing the coronavirus effects on the nervous system

INRS research could prevent infection of nervous system cells by coronaviruses, such as the one responsible for COVID-19Credit: INRS A ...

Microchip models of human lungs enable better understanding of disease, immune response

Lung-on-a-chip platforms can provide a more rapid alternative for preliminary testing of drug candidates to treat coronavirus-induced lung infectionsCredit: Yildiz-Ozturk ...

New treatment can reduce facial pressure injuries from PPE in frontline healthcare workers

Credit: RCSI A study has found that a new 'care bundle' can reduce the incidence of facial pressure injuries in ...

Stem cell therapy shows promise against age-related muscle loss

Credit: Kim Ratliff, Augusta University As the name implies, induced pluripotent stem cells can become any type of cell in ...

Scientists reveal regenerative treatment path for diabetic foot ulcers

The approach also holds potential for repairing internal organs such as the heart, intestine and liver, which can become damaged ...

Fungal species causing candidiasis use distinct infection strategies

Credit: IRB Barcelona Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by a yeast called Candida. It is a serious global health problem and it can be vaginal, ...

New genetic links found to rare eye disease

Gene mutations explain why patients with MacTel are unable to produce enough of an amino acid needed for eye healthCredit: ...

Increasing diversity in clinical trials the focus of new stand up to cancer team

The Health Equity Breakthrough Team includes clinical cancer specialists and experts in the social science components of community healthCredit: Stand ...

Parkinson’s gene may impair how new neurons are made throughout our lifetime

Credit: University of Sheffield A pioneering study, published in Scientific Reports, found that the Parkinon's gene PINK1 is important for ...

Nanobiomaterial boosts neuronal growth in mice with spinal cord injuries

Credit: Liming Cheng, Rongrong Zhu, Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital of Tongji University Researchers from the Department of Orthopedics of ...

A strong coffee half an hour before exercising increases fat-burning

Drinking a strong coffee half an hour before exercising increases fat-burning, new study findsCredit: University of Granada Scientists from the ...

UMass Amherst researchers develop ultra-sensitive flow microsensors

Research could lead to more breakthroughs in neuroscience, metabolismCredit: UMass Amherst A team of scientists at the University of Massachusetts ...

Focusing on the unhealthy brain to speed drug discovery

University of Houston collaboration with National Institutes of Health delivers toolkit to accelerate processCredit: University of Houston Though 40 million ...

Data scientists propel West Virginia’s acclaimed vaccine strategy with digital inventory

Credit: Brian Persinger/West Virginia University As West Virginians receive the COVID-19 vaccine at record rates, citizens credit the power of ...

Children’s Hosp Colorado & STAQ Pharma develop solution to pediatric medication challenges

New partnership and product development optimizes patient care while addressing drug shortages and medical wasteCredit: Children's Hospital Colorado AURORA, Colo. ...

Transcutaneous stimulation improves hand function in people with complete tetraplegia

Researchers at Kessler Foundation confirmed that spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation results in immediate and long-lasting gains in strength and handgrip, ...

Fourth generation of e-cigarettes is not harmless

UC Riverside study identified toxic elements in pod atomizersCredit: Talbot lab, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A University of California, ...

Reading minds with ultrasound: A less-invasive technique to decode the brain’s intentions

Credit: S. Norman / Caltech What is happening in your brain as you are scrolling through this page? In other ...

Ending tuberculosis is a race against time and drug resistance