Medical research
Seaweed offers the solution to transporting stem cells and wound treatment
Publishing in Stem Cells Translational Medicine Professor Che Connon and Dr Stephen Swioklo describe the low-cost seaweed solution.
Jan 29, 2016
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Genetics
Singapore scientists find genes associated with glaucoma
Singapore scientists have identified three new genes associated with Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma (PACG), a leading cause of blindness in Chinese people. PACG affects 15 million people worldwide, 80% of whom live in Asia.
Sep 3, 2012
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Medical research
Sweat glands play major role in healing human wounds, research shows
Turns out the same glands that make you sweat are responsible for another job vital to your health: they help heal wounds.
Nov 20, 2012
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Pediatrics
Remote asthma link keeps kids on preventive health track during COVID-19 school closures
A UMass Chan Medical School pilot study in which Central Massachusetts parents of children with asthma were sent text message medication reminders during the COVID-19 pandemic school closures demonstrated feasibility and ...
Apr 6, 2022
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Health
Blueberry extract may aid wound healing
Treating wounds with an extract taken from wild blueberries may improve healing, according to a new study. The research will be presented this week in Philadelphia at the American Physiological Society's (APS) annual meeting ...
Apr 3, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
School closures slow spread of pH1N1: study
Closing elementary and secondary schools can help slow the spread of infectious disease and should be considered as a control measure during pandemic outbreaks, according to a McMaster University led study.
Feb 6, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New study confirms advice given to the UK government about school closures
Several predictions made by experts ahead of the UK-wide lockdown in March are confirmed in a detailed re-analysis of the data published by The BMJ today.
Oct 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
H1N1 study shows closing schools, other measures effective
Schools were closed, restaurants shuttered and large public gatherings cancelled.
May 24, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Senegal suspends European and North African flights over coronavirus
Senegal will suspend flights from 7 European and North African countries, the government said on Monday, in the latest move by an African nation to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Mar 16, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus: Distancing and handwashing could lower flu rates, too
In order to slow the spread of COVID-19, many countries around the world have implemented protective strategies. These include quarantine and social distancing, school closures, and closing restaurants and other public places. ...
Apr 24, 2020
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