Medical research
New tool uses swine respiratory cells to study influenza viruses
Studying how influenza viruses cause disease just got a little easier, thanks to a new tool developed at South Dakota State University.
Aug 2, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Inhaling virus-laden droplets may increase COVID-19 severity
Whether COVID-19 becomes a life-threatening disease depends, in part, on the virus reaching one's lungs. Scientists suspect the initial infected tissues in the upper airway can act as the source for virus-laden droplets or ...
Feb 7, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Keep your guard up against West Nile virus
Use insect repellent and wear protective clothing when you're outside in the evening— even when it doesn't feel like mosquitoes are biting.
Jul 3, 2017
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Health
Strengthening Native American families to improve children's health
Strengthening Native American families will help improve their children's health—that's the premise behind a research study targeting 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds and their caregivers on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Mar 11, 2015
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Medical research
New tumor model helps researchers treat pancreatic cancer
Patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer face a poor prognosis because the tumor forms dense scar-like tissue that is difficult for chemotherapy drugs to penetrate, but a new model may help researchers develop new therapies.
Dec 4, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aerosol modeling targets sinus inflammation
Hitting the sweet spot can make all the difference, especially for patients suffering from chronic sinus infection.
Jul 22, 2020
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Other
SDSU researchers develop an assessment tool to identify birth defects
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers with the National Children’s Study at South Dakota State University, in collaboration with Dr. H. Eugene Hoyme, chief academic officer at Sanford Health and president and senior scientist ...
Jan 16, 2012
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Health
Frozen blueberries pack more powerful antioxidant punch
Blueberries pack a powerful antioxidant punch, whether eaten fresh or from the freezer, according to South Dakota State University graduate Marin Plumb.
Jul 24, 2014
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Medical research
Flavonoid metabolite helps fight colorectal cancer
Eating fruits and vegetables is more important than ever.
Nov 27, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Vitamin D metabolite helps stop drug-resistant cancer
What's good for our bones may also help stop cancer cells that develop resistance to multiple chemotherapy drugs.
Jun 14, 2019
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