Finding clues to a functional HIV cure
Mason researcher helps identify a T cell marker that could help lead to improved treatment for HIV, cancer patients.Credit: Photo ...
Tag: Public Health
At epicenter of Zika outbreak, dengue immunity provided protection
New Haven, Conn. -- When the Zika virus arrived in the Americas in early 2015, it struck hard, infecting 73% ...
Novel nanoparticle technology to identify healthcare-associated infections receives $1.5 million
Combination of novel nanomaterials with a genomics-based approach will allow for precise identification of pathogens that cause Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).Credit: ...
Thirdhand smoke residue exposes children to chemicals
Researchers with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati find that indoor smoking bans may not fully ...
Dengue immunity may buffer against Zika, study finds
UF biologist joins team led by Brazilian Ministry of Health to tackle endemic virusesCredit: Albert Ko, Yale School of Public ...
Therapy derived from parasitic worms downregulates proinflammatory pathways
Credit: Children's National Health System A therapy derived from the eggs of parasitic worms helps to protect against one of ...
Smartphone use risks eye examination misdiagnosis
Research finds that calibration of phone cameras is vital to capture accurate data Clinicians who use smartphones to capture photographs ...
New findings could make mosquitos more satisfied — and safer to be around
Credit: Alex Wild She weighs less than one ten-thousandth of an ounce and her top speed is less than two ...
Japanese study finds concerning trends in cervical cancer and treatment response
Osaka University-centered study examines large-scale population survey and identifies increase in cervical cancer rate, along with younger patients' surprising resistance ...
Aspirin to prevent colon cancer underutilized in high-risk patients
Credit: Florida Atlantic University Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States and ...
New study aims to empower teen girls and young women with choices in HIV prevention
Safety and acceptability of dapivirine vaginal ring and oral PrEP being assessed in REACH; researchers enroll first participant at trial ...
How a telenovela was adapted for US audiences: With more sex, violence and alcohol
Study finds 'culture of corruption' influencing 'Jane the Virgin'Credit: Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania The Spanish-language ...
Researchers develop prostate cancer prediction tool that has unmatched accuracy
Current tools used to predict prostate cancer progression are generally subjective in nature, leading to differing interpretations among clinicians New ...
More than enough on our plates
Tackling the obesity crisis by shrinking fish and chips A smaller portion of fish and chips has been embraced by ...
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