Coronavirus: Which treatments work and which don't? Donald Trump's brief stay in hospital in early October raised awareness—once again—of the variety of treatments being investigated for COVID-19. Oct 22, 2020 0 4
Lab-grown mini-lungs mimic the real thing, right down to COVID infection A team of Duke University researchers has developed a lab-grown living lung model that mimics the tiny air sacs of the lungs where coronavirus infection and serious lung damage take place. This advance has enabled them to ... Oct 22, 2020 0 60
High-fat diet in childhood may affect sperm later in life New research in mice suggests that a high-fat diet early in life may impair male fertility in adulthood. The first-of-its-kind study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism. Oct 22, 2020 0 5
Relieving the cost of COVID-19 by Parrondo's paradox The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread rapidly across the globe at an alarming pace, causing considerable anxiety and fear among the general public. In response to the growing number of new cases, ... Oct 22, 2020 1 2
MRI safely performed in patients with pacemakers and ICDs MRI examinations can be performed safely in patients with non-MR compatible cardiac devices, including those who are pacemaker-dependent or have abandoned leads, according to a study published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic ... Oct 22, 2020 0 4
Antiretroviral therapy can't completely stop accelerated cell aging seen in HIV Untreated HIV infection is linked with epigenetic changes that suggest rapid aging. A new study by UCLA researchers shows that antiretroviral therapy given over two years was unable to completely restore age-appropriate epigenetic ... Oct 22, 2020 0 2
New experimental blood test determines which pancreatic cancers will respond to treatment Scientists have developed a simple, experimental blood test that distinguishes pancreatic cancers that respond to treatment from those that do not. This critical distinction could one day guide therapeutic decisions and spare ... Oct 22, 2020 0 4
Ineffective regulation on discharge from hospital in England leaves patients at risk Regulators have failed to properly address patient safety on discharge from hospital in England, leaving the physical wellbeing and dignity of patients continuously at risk at a time when they should be returning safely home, ... Oct 22, 2020 0 1
A promising discovery could lead to better treatment for Hepatitis C Virologists at Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) have identified a critical role played by a cellular protein in the progression of Hepatitis C virus infection, paving the way for more effective treatment. ... Oct 22, 2020 0 1
A wearable sensor to help ALS patients communicate People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) suffer from a gradual decline in their ability to control their muscles. As a result, they often lose the ability to speak, making it difficult to communicate with others. Oct 22, 2020 1 81
