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New study shows 'dancing molecules' can regenerate cartilage in 3 days
In November 2021, Northwestern University researchers introduced an injectable new therapy, which harnessed fast-moving "dancing molecules," to repair tissues and reverse paralysis after severe spinal cord injuries.
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Researchers highlight the limitations of a specific commercially available clinical genetic test in dermatology
Earlier this year, Department of Genetics professor Joel Sax, along with Christopher McFarland, assistant professor at the Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, and Bryan Carroll, associate professor for the Department ...
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We may soon have a faster test for sepsis: Study demonstrates ultra-rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing method
A new method for identifying the pathogens involved in sepsis cases, which could help to select optimal therapeutics, is reported in Nature. The test has the potential to reduce the turnaround times normally associated with ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Timing matters: Study suggests ways to improve wearable sensor health alerts
When seemingly healthy people receive an alert from a wearable sensor telling them they might have a respiratory virus—based on small changes in their unique heart rate, sleep and activity patterns—what do they do? According ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Artificial blood vessels could improve heart bypass outcomes
Strong, flexible, gel-like tubes—created using a novel 3D printing technology—could improve outcomes for heart bypass patients by replacing the human and synthetic veins currently used in surgery to re-route blood flow, ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Scientists create novel anti-thrombogenic coatings to overcome endovascular therapy challenges
A researcher at AIST, in collaboration with the Japan Medical Startup Incubation Program (JMPR) and N.B. Medical Corporation, has developed a novel anti-thrombogenic coating for stents used in the treatment of intracranial ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Researchers close in on new technology for objectively measuring pain
On a scale of one to ten, how much pain do you feel?
Jul 25, 2024
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Abbott warns that some of its blood sugar monitors may need replacement due to incorrect readings
Abbott is warning that sensors on some of its blood sugar monitoring systems may need to be replaced to prevent inaccurate readings.
Jul 25, 2024
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Proof-of-concept study finds HIV-like virus particle could end need for need for lifelong medications
Researchers in George Mason University's Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR) and Tulane National Primate Research Center have conducted a breakthrough proof-of-concept study, published in the journal Gene Therapy, ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Some companies are overinflating value of umbilical cord blood banking to expectant parents, experts warn
Some private UK biobanks may be misleading expectant parents about the value of storing umbilical cord blood to treat life-threatening diseases that may arise in their child in the future, reveals an investigation by The ...
Jul 24, 2024
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First long-term study shows use of socially assistive robot improves stroke rehabilitation
Using a socially assistive robot (SAR) in post-stroke rehabilitation improves outcomes, according to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers. They conducted the first long-term study of robot use in physical therapy. ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Wearable devices may increase health anxiety, atrial fibrillation study finds
Using a wearable device, such as a smart watch, to track health data and symptoms, is supposed to help people monitor their health and address symptoms as quickly as possible to spur positive health outcomes. But for people ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Study: Mobile app aids recovery of elderly people with hip fractures and helps their caregivers
ActiveHip+ is a multidisciplinary intervention delivered through a mobile application. Designed as part of a European project led by UGR lecturer Patrocinio Ariza Vega, its purpose is to facilitate the recovery of elderly ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Advanced printing crafts precision scaffolds for tissue regeneration
Researchers at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University have developed a core-shell microfibrous scaffold that excels in rotator cuff repair.
Jul 24, 2024
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CDC warns of shortage of bottles needed for crucial blood tests
Hospitals and clinical laboratories across the United States are facing a critical shortage of bottles used to culture blood samples, federal health officials report.
Jul 24, 2024
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Physical activity found to improve early with customized text messages in patients with heart problems
Exercise is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of heart disease or having a second cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke.
Jul 24, 2024
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'Mini lungs' research leads to multiple COVID-19 discoveries
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys, University of California San Diego and their international collaborators have reported that more types of lung cells can be infected by SARS-CoV-2 than previously thought, including those ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Handheld device offers lab-quality diagnostic testing
Because of its high accuracy, laboratory-based polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing is the gold standard for infectious disease diagnostics. However, PCR technology requires highly trained staff and costly equipment, hindering ...
Jul 23, 2024
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New findings shed light on risks and benefits of integrating AI into medical decision-making
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that an artificial intelligence (AI) model solved medical quiz questions—designed to test health professionals' ability to diagnose patients based on clinical ...
Jul 23, 2024
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