The first few hours following a stroke are crucial. To be able to treat a patient effectively, doctors must rapidly localize the damaged blood vessel and determine what kind of stroke occurred. In most cases, either a ruptured ...
Sep 5, 2022
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When the COVID-19 pandemic stunned the world in 2020, researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory wondered how they could extend their support and help. The health crisis demanded medical professionals ...
Jul 27, 2022
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Milk produced by breastfeeding mothers is an important indicator of a nation's food security, according to an international study led by The Australian National University (ANU).
Jul 19, 2022
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It's clear that the pandemic isn't going to go away soon—and getting vaccinated remains an important tool in warding off COVID-19.
Oct 29, 2021
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Genetic information stored in biobanks brings new opportunities for individualized health care. According to a new study by VTT, tailoring based on genetic information can improve treatment outcomes of blood thinner treatment. ...
Jun 8, 2021
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In 2003, Canada's immigration and citizenship minister, Denis Coderre, declared that "the biometrics train has left the station," making reference to new technologies like facial recognition and retina scans.
May 25, 2021
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The U.S. is inching closer to herd immunity almost two months into the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, with more than one million Americans getting vaccinated per day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Feb 16, 2021
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Cell phone data that is routinely collected by telecommunications providers can reveal changes of behavior in people who are diagnosed with a flu-like illness, while also protecting their anonymity, a new study finds. The ...
Jan 26, 2021
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When Elizabeth Spinelli arrived at Fort Lauderdale's Holiday Park for a coronavirus test, a nurse handed her a form to write her name, address, date of birth and social security number. She hesitated to give her personal ...
Jun 18, 2020
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At the most basic level, controlling an infectious disease depends on interrupting its spread from person to person. This means stopping the disease at source by treating infected people; disrupting transmission using quarantine, ...
Jun 9, 2020
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