Radiology & Imaging
US hospitals are facing shortage of dye needed for life-saving scans
U.S. hospitals are running low on contrast dye injected into patients undergoing enhanced X-rays, CT scans and MRIs.
May 19, 2022
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Vaccination
Pharma federation IFPMA says US support for patent waiver 'disappointing'
The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations expressed disappointment Wednesday at the United States' decision to support a global waiver on patent protections for Covid-19 vaccines.
May 6, 2021
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Genetics
Fatal overproduction of antibodies
Bone marrow plasma cells produce antibodies. These comprise two long and two short protein chains. The pathological proliferation of plasma cells can lead to an overproduction of the short chains. These associate to fibrils ...
Mar 10, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
If a family member has celiac disease, you should get yourself tested
An Australian-first study, published in the Medical Journal of Australia, has found significant prevalence of undiagnosed celiac disease among first degree relatives of people already diagnosed.
Oct 6, 2023
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HIV & AIDS
Research recommends how to tackle spread of HIV/AIDS by African truckers
An investigation into how the transport suppliers employed by multinational companies contributes to the spread of HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa urges companies to take action.
Oct 16, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Digital PCR technology detects brain-tumor-associated mutation in cerebrospinal fluid
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers and their colleagues have used digital versions of a standard molecular biology tool to detect a common tumor-associated mutation in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients ...
Jul 23, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
New technique opens up study of immune response to cancer based on DNA locked in old archive cancer samples
Scientists have developed an improved technique for reading the genetic material associated with the body's immune response to cancer, making it possible to study tissue samples that have been stored in archives for decades.
Mar 15, 2024
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Vaccination
Florida only state not preordering toddler COVID-19 vaccines
Florida is the only state that hasn't preordered COVID-19 vaccines for toddlers in anticipation of their final approval by the federal government, and Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that he won't facilitate their distribution, ...
Jun 17, 2022
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Health
India's Kerala imposes 'fat tax' on junk food
India's peaceful tourist hotspot Kerala has become the first state in the country to impose a "fat tax" on junk food in a bid to counter rising obesity.
Jul 9, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China quarantines college students under strict COVID policy
Almost 500 students at China's premier college for broadcast journalists have been sent to a quarantine center after a handful of COVID-19 cases were detected in their dormitory.
Sep 11, 2022
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