Moscow sees new variants behind COVID-19 spike New variants of COVID-19 are suspected of causing a sudden jump in the number of cases in the Russian capital, the mayor said Thursday, amid a sluggish vaccination drive. Jun 17, 2021 0 6
Germany to reopen to non-EU vaccinated travellers Germany will reopen its borders later this month to non-EU nationals who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, the government announced Thursday. Jun 17, 2021 0 1
Reduced-dose gadobutrol vs standard-dose gadoterate for contrast-enhanced brain MRI According to ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), a reduced dose of gadobutrol is non-inferior to 100%-standard dose of gadoterate for contrast-enhanced brain MRI. Jun 17, 2021 0 1
Beneficial bacteria can be restored to C-section babies at birth Babies born by cesarean section don't have the same healthy bacteria as those born vaginally, but a Rutgers-led study for the first time finds that these natural bacteria can be restored. Jun 17, 2021 0 10
Most cancer cells grown in a dish have little in common with cancer cells in people In a bid to find or refine laboratory research models for cancer that better compare with what happens in living people, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists report they have developed a new computer-based technique showing ... Jun 17, 2021 0 16
Many patients with high priority for kidney transplants not placed on transplant waitlist A new analysis reveals that may individuals with kidney failure who are most likely to benefit from kidney transplants are not being expeditiously placed on the transplant waiting list in the United States. The analysis, ... Jun 17, 2021 0 1
If you ride an e-scooter, take safety precautions As pandemic restrictions begin to loosen around the country and summer temperatures rise, more people will be moving about on public rideshare electric scooters. With that comes this warning: Ride with safety. Jun 17, 2021 0 1
Depression, tau deposits seen in subset of middle-aged persons Middle-aged people with depressive symptoms who carry a genetic variation called apolipoprotein (APOE) ε4 may be more at risk to develop tau protein accumulations in the brain's emotion- and memory-controlling regions, a ... Jun 17, 2021 0 5
Team develops non-invasive approach to predict outcomes in lung cancer Tests that analyze biomarkers are used during cancer management to guide treatment and provide information about patient prognosis. These tests are often performed on tissue biopsy samples that require invasive procedures ... Jun 17, 2021 0 2
Blood cancer patients with COVID-19 fare better with convalescent plasma A large, retrospective, multicenter study involving Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that convalescent plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients can dramatically improve likelihood of survival ... Jun 17, 2021 0 15