Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers develop quicker, more accurate COVID test
University of Sheffield scientists and Yorkshire company Paraytec have developed a more accurate, efficient and low cost COVID-19 test.
Dec 1, 2021
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Medications
Could a chewing gum really reduce the spread of COVID-19?
An experimental chewing gum could reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a recent study published in the journal Molecular Therapy. You might already have noticed headlines calling the ...
Nov 29, 2021
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Medications
Clinical trial for thyroid cancer patients: Targeted alpha therapy using astatine
A research team from the Graduate School of Medicine at Osaka University has started an investigator-initiated clinical trial of sodium astatine ([211At]NaAt) injection for refractory differentiated thyroid cancer patients. ...
Nov 29, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
How immune cells in the tumor microenvironment make things worse
Cells from the immune system called CD4+ regulatory T cells, or simply Treg, are linked to tumor prognosis: the more Treg cells present in a tumor, the worst the prognosis. We know from previous research studies that Treg ...
Nov 29, 2021
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Medical research
Polystyrene nanoplastics inhibit key signaling pathways for activation of immune T cells
Nanoplastics comprise a new type of environmental pollutant. Plastic particles can easily enter the bodies of animals through diet and breathing, and affect the physiological functions of organisms.
Nov 18, 2021
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Dentistry
Filtration devices could make dentist appointments safer during the COVID-19 pandemic
In a new study using 3D holographic imaging, University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers tested the effectiveness of three filtration devices that can mitigate the spread of aerosols during ultrasonic scaling, a common ...
Nov 8, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
External-beam radiation therapy underused for people with liver cancer awaiting transplant
People with liver cancer awaiting transplantation could benefit from non-invasive radiation treatments but are rarely given this therapy, according to a new analysis of U.S. national data. Findings will be presented today ...
Oct 25, 2021
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Neuroscience
Using light to measure blood flow in the brain in real time
The brain is arguably the most crucial aspect of our existence. Our brain health governs how well we function. In turn, our brain health is determined by the blood supply to our brain via "cerebral blood flow" (CBF), which ...
Oct 20, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What's the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear?
What's the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear?
Oct 14, 2021
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Health
New research underscores pollution's impact on child health
Studies have shown air pollution is a major risk factor for respiratory infection—the leading cause of death among children under five—but bad air's specific impacts on developing bodies have remained somewhat of a mystery.
Oct 12, 2021
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