UN says Congo's Ebola outbreak not yet a global emergency The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo does not yet warrant being declared a global emergency but is of "deep concern," the World Health Organization said Friday. Apr 12, 2019 0 0
Gold nanoparticle delivery of microRNA impairs metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have shown that giving mice with triple-negative breast cancer therapeutic microRNA (miRNA) in a protective gold nanoparticle results in significantly less spreading of cancer to the lung. ... Apr 12, 2019 0 5
Immune system is potential culprit in causing cavities, damaging fillings A new study by researchers at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Dentistry provides the first evidence that the body's own defence system could be a major contributor to tooth decay and filling failure. Apr 12, 2019 2 1171
Research informs best outcomes on type 2 diabetes treatment New research updates guidance to clinicians on how best to treat patients with type 2 diabetes who do not respond to glucose-lowering medication. Apr 12, 2019 0 5
A future 'human brain/cloud interface' will give people instant access to vast knowledge via thought alone Imagine a future technology that would provide instant access to the world's knowledge and artificial intelligence, simply by thinking about a specific topic or question. Communications, education, work, and the world as ... Apr 12, 2019 53 15996
UNM researcher identifies the key to emotional stability for youth living in poverty We already know that having the support of warm, caring parents is vital for many aspects of a child's development, particularly those from low-income families who face additional health and education disadvantages. Until ... Apr 12, 2019 0 3
A dollar a day could help keep the doctor away—or bring them closer Cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes, is the leading cause of disease-related death in the world. Eighty percent of cardiovascular deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Apr 12, 2019 0 0
CDC: Superbug fungus has sickened 600 Americans (HealthDay)—The United States has had more than 600 cases of infection with a type of fungus called a "serious global health threat" by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Apr 12, 2019 0 4
Chronic diseases restrict the mobility of older people—often unconsciously Chronic diseases are a key factor limiting the mobility of older people. Usually, individuals are conscious of their condition, as in the case of an acute musculoskeletal disorder that causes pain or functional limitations. ... Apr 12, 2019 0 3
Aldo-keto reductase family 1 member B10 predicts advanced nonalcoholic steatohepatitis AKR1B10 is a useful serum biomarker for advanced liver fibrosis in Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, and combined with serum WFA(+)-M2BP, it can predict hepatocellular carcinoma development, gastroesophageal varix formation, ... Apr 12, 2019 0 0