Health
New Zealand aims for zero smokers in a generation. Could the plan work elsewhere?
Nearly all countries agree: Smoking is bad, and getting people to kick the habit is a worthy public health goal.
Dec 30, 2021
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Researchers map glycosylation patterns associated with Alzheimer's disease
Using new methodology, University of Kentucky researchers have mapped the variations in sugar chains attached to brain proteins from deceased healthy individuals or individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
Dec 16, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New rapid test to detect coronavirus antibodies developed
An international research team involving the universities of Paraná (Brazil) and Tübingen (Germany) has developed a rapid test that can reliably identify COVID-19 antibodies in the blood within minutes. As the researchers ...
Feb 9, 2021
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Ten lessons for the life sciences from COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen virus-beating technologies progress at unprecedented speed. Scientists have raced to understand and treat the new coronavirus, teams have developed tests and built COVID-19 equipment, and deals ...
Jan 8, 2021
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Medical economics
Pfizer and Moderna won't be the only ones to reap huge payday
Pfizer and Moderna appear to be the clear leaders in the race for a COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer has already begun distribution, and Moderna's entry is on the brink of FDA approval, which would put the two at least weeks ahead ...
Dec 18, 2020
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Medications
Could we use statins to treat COVID-19?
Nothing in medicine is as exciting as discovering new drugs. However, this process is time consuming, expensive and not always necessary. Sometimes, existing drugs can be used to manage illnesses that are different to those ...
Dec 4, 2020
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New testing device can detect COVID-19 in 15 minutes
A new diagnostic test, developed at the University of Southampton, could provide rapid, inexpensive testing of COVID-19 recent trials have shown.
Sep 10, 2020
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Medical research
New treatment targets found for blinding retinal disease
When the eye isn't getting enough oxygen in the face of common conditions like premature birth or diabetes, it sets in motion a state of frenzied energy production that can ultimately result in blindness, and now scientists ...
Aug 10, 2020
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Nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef products recalled
(HealthDay)—Nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef products have been recalled by New Jersey-based Lakeside Refrigerated Services due to possible contamination with potentially deadly Escherichia coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department ...
Jun 16, 2020
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Beijing outbreak shows need to be ready as economies reopen
China moved swiftly Monday to try to control a new outbreak of the coronavirus after 36 more cases were confirmed in Beijing.
Jun 15, 2020
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