New clues about autism subtypes Two groundbreaking studies at the UC Davis MIND Institute provide clues about possible types of autism linked to brain structure, including size and white matter growth. Dec 17, 2020 0 74
Researchers create model to calculate COVID-19 health outcomes University of California, Irvine health sciences researchers have created a machine-learning model to predict the probability that a COVID-19 patient will need a ventilator or ICU care. The tool is free and available online ... Dec 17, 2020 0 11
Green revolution saved over 100 million infant lives in developing world New research from the University of California San Diego shows that since modern crop varieties were introduced in the developing world starting in 1961, they have substantially reduced infant mortality, especially for male ... Dec 17, 2020 1 7
Study in mice shows genes may be altered through drug repurposing Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have published a study showing a promising approach to using drug repurposing to treat genetic diseases. Dec 17, 2020 1 87
FDA authorizes marketing of ACL implant (HealthDay)—An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) implant that offers an alternative to traditional ACL reconstruction has received marketing authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration—the first approval for ... Dec 17, 2020 0 0
Underage tobacco use falls despite cigarette strength, CDC finds Here's some good news in an otherwise troublesome year: Kids aren't turning to tobacco as often, even shunning the popular e-cigarettes, and that started even before the U.S. quarantines and lockdowns. Dec 17, 2020 0 0
Two new studies offer ways to avert accidents and workplace injuries for American workers Human error is a causal factor in up to 80 percent of workplace accidents. A new study measuring the eye movements and cognitive processes for at-risk workers, sheds new light on the potential to avert accidents and possibly ... Dec 17, 2020 0 0
Errant DNA boosts immunotherapy effectiveness DNA that ends up where it doesn't belong in cancer cells can unleash an immune response that makes tumors more susceptible to immunotherapy, the results of two UT Southwestern studies indicate. The findings, published online ... Dec 17, 2020 0 44
Researchers discover brain pattern that could improve mental health disorder diagnosis A pattern in how the brain breaks down tryptophan, a common amino acid consumed through food, was discovered by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). The finding, which could ... Dec 17, 2020 0 4
California sets new daily record of 379 virus deaths California health authorities reported Thursday a record 379 coronavirus deaths and more than 52,000 new confirmed cases. Dec 17, 2020 0 1
