Discovery of a novel function for MAP2 in synaptic strengthening Korea Brain Research Institute (KBRI, headed by Suh Pan-Ghill) announced on the 6th of April, 2020 that the KBRI research team led by Dr. Kea Joo Lee (Collaboration with Dr. Daniel Pak at Georgetown University) presented ... Apr 9, 2020 0 2
Noninvasive treatment for men suffering from enlarged prostate Physicians from Sapienza University in Rome have published promising results of a small prospective interventional trial using noninvasive pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) to treat men suffering from benign prostatic ... Apr 9, 2020 0 10
Don't count on warmer weather to curb COVID-19 (HealthDay)—Both the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and a report out of China are dampening hopes that—as happens with colds and the flu—COVID-19 might begin to fade with hotter weather. Apr 9, 2020 0 9
Why is COVID-19 sometimes so severe in young adults? (HealthDay)—COVID-19 has infected over 429,000 Americans and claimed the lives of nearly 15,000 patients, with seniors clearly bearing the brunt of severe disease. Apr 9, 2020 0 2
How to connect with nursing home patients in quarantine (HealthDay)—U.S. nursing homes, assisted living centers and other long-term care facilities have closed their doors to outsiders due to the coronavirus pandemic, making it difficult for residents and their families to stay ... Apr 9, 2020 0 3
Bringing magnetic resonance to fertility treatment EPFL spin-off Annaida is developing a magnetic resonance system that can detect the chemistry inside the tiniest living organisms. The technology's initial application will be in the field of fertility treatment, where it ... Apr 9, 2020 0 0
Test developed that can help predict if children will have stunted growth due to malnutrition An international team of researchers has developed a urine test that can be used to predict how well a baby at risk of malnutrition will grow. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, the group describes ... Apr 9, 2020 report 3 61
What people with type 1 diabetes need to know about COVID-19 (HealthDay)—If you or your child has type 1 diabetes, you already have a lot of extra health worries, and now you need to add COVID-19 infections to the list. Apr 9, 2020 0 4
Missing BAP1 gene associated with immunosuppressive molecules in uveal melanoma Immunotherapies using immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) have dramatically improved cancer survival in the last decade, resulting in the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 2018. Apr 9, 2020 0 1
Keep your immune system in top shape with these tips For years, Dr. Ahmad Garrett-Price has been counseling patients about the need to keep their immune systems strong, emphasizing exercise, nutrition and sleep. Apr 9, 2020 0 5