The technology fighting Rwanda's silent killer of women When Rwandan villager Lillian was diagnosed with cervical cancer, the 30-year-old feared that her life was over. But a new gadget aimed at patients in low-income countries offered her hope. Mar 10, 2023 0 3
House votes to declassify info about origins of COVID-19 The House voted unanimously on Friday to declassify U.S. intelligence information about the origins of COVID-19, a sweeping show of bipartisan support near the third anniversary of the start of the deadly pandemic. Mar 10, 2023 0 13
Pandemic 3 years later: Has the COVID-19 virus won? On the third anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus is still spreading and the death toll is nearing 7 million worldwide. Yet most people have resumed their normal lives, thanks to a wall of immunity built from infections ... Mar 10, 2023 0 4
US FDA approves nasal spray for migraines The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a fast-acting nasal spray from Pfizer designed to treat migraines, the US pharmaceutical giant said Friday. Mar 10, 2023 0 8
A feasible and effective new community-based diagnostic technique for tuberculosis A new, low-cost, scalable package for diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) onsite in resource-poor community settings is feasible and effective, according to a new trial. Mar 10, 2023 0 55
New study challenges our understanding of the immune system A recently published study from Aarhus University may mean a textbook chapter on the immune system will have to be rewritten. Mar 10, 2023 0 436
New ultrasound method could lead to easier disease diagnosis A new ultrasound method that can measure the level of tension in human tissue for the first time—a key indicator of disease—has been developed by researchers from the University of Sheffield. Mar 10, 2023 0 189
Researchers discover therapeutic target to aid in glaucoma treatment Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have identified a new therapeutic target that could lead to more effective treatment of glaucoma. Mar 10, 2023 0 40
Researchers confirm the link between diet, microbiota and mental health Fermentation of protein in the gut could release toxins into the body's circulation and affect the brain's access to neurotransmitter compounds, according to an international study by Monash University researchers. Mar 10, 2023 0 6
Algorithm offers new way to spot patients likely to respond to immunotherapy Scientists have developed a new way of using cancers' DNA to spot cancer patients who may benefit from immunotherapy. Mar 10, 2023 0 20