Understanding how people respond to symptoms of a brain tumor
A recent study from King's College London and Cambridge University highlighted that people may experience multiple subtle changes before being ...
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New model found effective in predicting risk of opioid overdose
Current approaches to identifying people who are at high risk for overdosing on opioids target many who are not truly ...
4D-printed materials can be stiff as wood or soft as sponge
Rutgers engineers' unique smart materials change shape as temperatures changeCredit: Chen Yang/Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Imagine smart materials that can morph ...
Breast ultrasound and cancer detection rates increased under new laws
New Haven, Conn. -- State breast density notification laws that mandate reporting of mammogram results can prompt further screening and ...
Inflammatory monocytes play contradictory roles in fungal infections
Credit: Heung 2019 Immune cells called inflammatory monocytes are often one of the first responders to infections, but they actually ...
High-fructose corn syrup promotes colon tumor growth in mice
NEW YORK (March 21, 2019)--Consuming the equivalent of one can of soda per day caused mice predisposed to colon cancer ...
Gift card incentives connected to healthier outcomes in employee wellness programs
Those who chose gift cards in study had better results in the program Employee wellness programs are popular among businesses ...
Pathogenic, drug-resistant bacteria found in wastewater treatment plants
Credit: Theo Gouliouris March 21, 2019 - Infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria are a global public health threat causing serious ...
Insilico to present at the CHIC Conference
Insilico Medicine to present at the 10th Anniversary CHIC ConferenceCredit: Insilico Medicine Thursday, March 21, 2019 - Insilico Medicine, a ...
Examining ball pits as a playground for pathogenic germs
Arlington, Va., March 21, 2019 - Beware the ball pit. Ball pits used in children's physical therapy - similar to ...
Study identifies possible causes of and protectors against premature birth
Seven bacteria and immune factors in the vagina and cervix may be the key to predicting and preventing premature birth ...
Neglected diseases continue to require attention despite progress
Few novel drugs have been developed to treat neglected diseases in recent decades, Brazilian researchers warnCredit: Miguel Boyayan / Pesquisa ...
Research implicates causative genes in osteoporosis, suggesting new targets for future therapy
CHOP researchers: Innovative functional genomics tools likely to aid discovery in other genetic diseasesCredit: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Scientists have ...
Solving the efficiency of Gram-negative bacteria
Researchers have discovered how antibiotic-resistant bacteria construct their defense system, which could lead to new treatments for untreatable infectionsCredit: National ...
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