High-risk patients for colorectal cancer lack knowledge about colonoscopy
Credit: Florida Atlantic University Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States and ...
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Gun laws in neighboring states affect state gun deaths, new evidence
Weaker gun laws in neighboring states appear to increase gun deaths in adjoining states, and strong gun laws may be ...
Antibody test developed for COVID-19 that is sensitive, specific and scalable
Credit: University of Texas at Austin An antibody test for the virus that causes COVID-19, developed by researchers at The ...
Poor home hygiene contributing to antibiotic resistance, warn global hygiene experts
According to the Global Hygiene Council's (GHC) public health experts, following a risk-based approach to home hygiene is essential to ...
The Lancet: Largest global vaccine confidence survey reveals hesitancy hotspots
Vaccine confidence in Europe remains low compared to other regions and ranges from 19% (Lithuania) to 66% (Finland) of people ...
Antibody responses in COVID-19 patients could guide vaccine design
Credit: NIAID, 2020 A comprehensive analysis of antibody responses in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients could inform the development of ...
A primer on viruses, vaccines, and therapies
New book for the general public explains how novel viruses such as SARS-Cov-2 emerge and how we can fight themCredit: ...
Study takes us a step closer to a universal antibody test for COVID-19
Team led by Houston Methodist addresses need for quick, easy tests to screen plasma donorsCredit: Houston Methodist HOUSTON - A ...
Artificial intelligence helps cut down on MRI no-shows
AJR researchers use modest data, basic engineering AI to solve complex multifactorial operational problem: outpatient MRI appointment no-showsCredit: American Roentgen ...
CityU develops anti-bacterial graphene face masks
Anti-bacterial efficiency close to 100% under 10-min sunlight and promising results in deactivation of coronavirusesCredit: City University of Hong Kong ...
Telehealth scales up during the pandemic to offer patient care in the safety of the home
The Medical University of South Carolina rapidly adapted telehealth technologies to meet the needs of its patients during the pandemic, ...
Bat tick found for the first time in New Jersey
"Soft" tick species can pose a risk to public healthCredit: J. Occi/Rutgers Center for Vector Biology A tick species associated ...
Ticked off: Researchers target Lyme disease vaccine with aid of $1.9 million federal grant
Credit: Timothy Driscoll/West Virginia University Pesky, yet dangerous ticks are no longer latching exclusively onto hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Milder ...
Opioid prescriptions for knee surgery vary widely from state to state
Strength of the average prescription is at levels linked to an increased risk of overdose deathCredit: Texas A&M University Health ...
Scientists develop low-cost chip to detect presence and quantity of COVID-19 antibodies
Light-sensing technology promises to make COVID-19 antibody testing cheaper, easier, faster and more accurateCredit: OIST Robust and widespread antibody testing ...
MIT press first reads series continues with ‘Viruses, pandemics, and immunity’
From MIT's Arup K. Chakraborty and immunologist Andrey ShawCredit: The MIT PRESS, 2020. Throughout history, humans have contended with pandemics. ...
Genetic study of proteins is a breakthrough in drug development for complex diseases
Credit: Dr Jie Zheng An innovative genetic study of blood protein levels, led by researchers in the MRC Integrative Epidemiology ...
Researchers identify nanobody that may prevent COVID-19 infection
Credit: Siwen Long Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a small neutralizing antibody, a so-called nanobody, that has ...
Texas A&M researchers develop treatment for canine ocular condition using turmeric
A College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and College of Pharmacy team believes the medication may also translate to ...
Researchers redesign the face mask to improve comfort and protection
Credit: Christopher Moore, Georgia Tech Imagine a reusable face mask that protects wearers and those around them from SARS-CoV-2, is ...
