Medical research
Nerve block plus lidocaine clears psoriasis in small study
Spinal injections of a common anesthetic may help clear the inflammatory skin condition psoriasis, a small pilot study suggests.
Aug 15, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Lessons from a canceled marathon: Athletic events, heat and the effects of climate change
The cancelation of the Manitoba Marathon due to extreme heat may provide a case study for athletic event management in extreme weather.
Aug 10, 2022
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Medical economics
Measuring the 'woodwork effect' in medical insurance
Not everyone who qualifies for health insurance signs up for it. Consider Medicaid, the national health insurance plan for low-income people. Across the U.S., about 14% of eligible adults and 7% of eligible children are not ...
Aug 9, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Long COVID case study: Recovery process for impaired hormone secretion
Recently, "Long COVID" is becoming a significant medical issue worldwide. It refers to a variety of symptoms that persist over an extended period after the patient has recovered from a novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). ...
Aug 9, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
T-cell immune response can control SARS-CoV-2 virus replication in immunocompromised patients
In a case study, scientists of the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) and the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf investigated the T-cell response of a cancer patient, who was suffering from prolonged COVID-19. ...
Jul 14, 2022
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Biomedical technology
Study proposes efficient design of medical devices in post-pandemic era
Researchers from Skoltech and Karfidov Lab—a startup co-founded by an Institute alumnus—have revealed flaws in the product development process traditionally used in the medical technology industry. Based on a case study ...
Jul 11, 2022
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Genetics
Testing embryos for genetic conditions: Who is eligible and how are decisions made?
With advances in medical technology, embryos can be genetically screened before being implanted in the womb during IVF. Couples at risk for certain genetic conditions can now safely conceive children who will not inherit ...
Jul 6, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New mobile test system for kidney disease
A new method for early detection of chronic kidney disease, which affects an estimated 9% of the world's population, has been shown to have potential to service rural and remote patients and communities with limited medical ...
Jul 5, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
In rare cases, your cat can give you COVID
The first reported case of a cat giving COVID-19 to a person shouldn't alarm pet owners, but a Canadian expert says it's a reminder to take precautions.
Jun 14, 2022
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Health
Moderation may disrupt addictive nature of wireless mobile devices and adverse health outcomes
Encouraging moderation, balance and real-life engagement coupled with education may combat the overuse of wireless mobile devices and subsequent adverse health outcomes, according to research being presented Sunday at ENDO ...
Jun 11, 2022
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