Medical research
Why are scientists trying to manufacture organs in space?
Gravity can be a real downer when you are trying to grow organs.
Jul 8, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Genes that predispose to cancer by impairing the immune system
The idea that the immune system 'monitors and prevents' the development of cancer, which is called 'cancer immune vigilance," was initially proposed at the beginning of the last century. Since then, epidemiological studies ...
Jun 25, 2020
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Health informatics
Study indicates artificial intelligence could help stem tide of school violence
By leveraging the basics of artificial intelligence technology now used to predict risk for suicide or other mental health issues, researchers developed an AI system that analyzes linguistic patterns to predict a youth's ...
Apr 28, 2020
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Medical research
Producing human tissue in space
On 6 March at 11:50 p.m. EST, the International Space Station resupply mission Space X CRS-20 took off from Cape Canaveral (U.S.). On board were 250 test tubes from the University of Zurich containing adult human stem cells. ...
Mar 9, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Europe gives go ahead to market Ebola vaccine
The European Union authorised the marketing of a vaccine against Ebola on Monday, permitting the first wider commercial use of a protection that has helped stem an outbreak in DR Congo.
Nov 11, 2019
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Health
Underage marijuana use and impaired driving common in Colorado and Washington where marijuana is legalized
A new study by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, shows law enforcement agencies in Colorado and Washington—states where marijuana is legalized—report ...
Feb 1, 2019
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Medical research
Study examines disruption of circadian rhythm as risk factor for diseases
USC scientists report that a novel time-keeping mechanism within liver cells that helps sustain key organ tasks can contribute to diseases when its natural rhythm is disrupted.
Dec 11, 2018
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Medications
Less is more when it comes to prescription opioids for hospital patients, study finds
In a pilot study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, Yale researchers significantly reduced doses of opioid painkillers given to hospital patients. By delivering the opioids with a shot under the skin or with a pill instead ...
May 14, 2018
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Health
Non-sleep specialists may offer similar quality sleep apnea care
(HealthDay)—Non-sleep specialists (NSSs) and sleep specialist physicians (SSPs) provide similar quality care with similar patient outcomes for adults with known or suspected obstructed sleep apnea (OSA), according to a ...
Jan 31, 2018
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Health
Hospitals increasingly employing doctors, effects on care uncertain
(HealthDay)—Hospitals are increasingly switching to an employment relationship with physicians, but switching has had no impact on primary composite quality metrics, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in the ...
Sep 20, 2016
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