Archive: 21/09/2020

Researchers identify genetic factors associated with hand-foot syndrome in chemotherapy with capecitabine

Capecitabine is a chemotherapy drug used for breast and colorectal cancer. It can extend survival rate by nearly 10%. However, recent studies revealed that almost 50% of patients develop palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, ...

Sep 21, 2020

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Munich orders masks on as virus resurges

The German city of Munich will require masks to be worn at the busiest public spaces in tightened restrictions announced Monday by authorities to fight a resurgence in coronavirus infections.

Sep 21, 2020

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Soft robots, origami combine for potential way to deliver medical treatments

Researchers have found a way to send tiny, soft robots into humans, potentially opening the door for less invasive surgeries and ways to deliver treatments for conditions ranging from colon polyps to stomach cancer to aortic ...

Sep 21, 2020

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Cannabinoids decrease the metabolism of glucose in the brain

The nervous system comprises neurons and glial cells (glia means 'glue'). Astrocytes are the most abundant among the glial cells. Among many other functions they undertake to capture glucose from the blood stream to provide ...

Sep 21, 2020

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Europe scrambles to contain rise in coronavirus cases

Political pressure grew Monday for European governments to tackle the rising number of coronavirus case without resorting to a spring-style lockdown that would hit the continent's struggling economies.

Sep 21, 2020

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Revealed: Large discrepancies in accounting for the funding sources of some UK patient organisations

Large discrepancies in payments disclosed by patient groups and major drug companies are highlighted in a new report published today—Sunday 20 September 2020.

Sep 21, 2020

Physical and cognitive function of older people have improved meaningfully over 30 years

The functional ability of older people is now better compared to that of people at the same age three decades ago. This was observed in a study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, ...

Sep 21, 2020

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Researchers investigate personalised mechanical ventilation of COVID-19 patients using computer simulations

Initial clinical guidelines for mechanical ventilation of COVID-19 patients suggested following standard approaches used in the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which is characterised by rapid onset ...

Sep 21, 2020

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Prevalence of lung condition more than double WHO figures, students find

Around 550 million people have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to two University of Manchester medical students. The figure more than doubles the previous estimate of 251 million people with the illness ...

Sep 21, 2020

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Statistical analysis weighs the risks in the fight against COVID-19

Western Sydney University researchers have used advanced statistical analysis to better understand how countries are impacted by COVID-19.

Sep 21, 2020

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