US, others prepare evacuations as virus spreads from China The United States and several other nations prepared Tuesday to airlift citizens out of a Chinese city at the center of a virus outbreak that has killed more than 100 people. Jan 28, 2020 0 3
Pneumonia recovery reprograms immune cells of the lung Researchers have determined that after lungs recover from infection, alveolar macrophages (immune cells that live in the lungs and help protect the lungs against infection) are different in multiple ways and those differences ... Jan 28, 2020 0 46
Best urban design for reducing road injuries City design combining more public transport and rail networks with smaller, low speed blocks are the best to reduce road transport injuries, according to a new global study co-authored by researchers at Columbia University ... Jan 28, 2020 0 1
High school basketball player saved by CPR helps win championship When 17-year-old Ben Blankenhorn received his CPR certification as part of his lifeguard training, the lessons carried added resonance. Jan 28, 2020 0 4
China's coronavirus: rising death toll, global impact A new virus that China announced in late December has killed more than 100 people, infected more than 4,000 and spread to around 15 countries. Jan 28, 2020 0 2
Fact Check: Novel coronavirus breeds global false claims A deadly novel coronavirus outbreak, which has infected more than 4,500 people and spread to 15 countries since emerging in China, has also spawned many false claims on social media. Jan 28, 2020 0 69
Virtual assistants provide disappointing advice when asked for first aid, emergency info Virtual assistants don't yet live up to their considerable potential when it comes to providing users with reliable and relevant information on medical emergencies, according to a new study from University of Alberta researchers. Jan 28, 2020 0 4
Artificial intelligence predicts treatment outcome for diabetes-related vision loss A new approach that uses artificial intelligence to analyze retinal images could one day help doctors select the best treatment for patients with vision loss from diabetic macular edema. This diabetes complication is a major ... Jan 28, 2020 0 228
Disparities seen in outcomes for young adults with CRC (HealthDay)—Worse outcomes are seen for young adult (YA) patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) living in the lowest income and education areas, according to a study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology ... Jan 28, 2020 0 1
Research offers promise for treating schizophrenia Research by a University of Georgia psychologist shows that targeting one particular symptom of schizophrenia has a positive effect on other symptoms, offering significant promise for treating an aspect of schizophrenia that ... Jan 28, 2020 0 3