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COVID-19 Tools & Techniques Resource Guide

by Lab Manager

Established methods are helping researchers develop COVID-19 diagnostic tests and vaccines

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Strategies to Mitigate Staff Burnout

by Ofelia Olivero, PhD

Precision in Medical Dosing: The Critical Role of Accurate Balances in Modern Infusion Pump Technology

by Sartorius

a futuristic holographic display showing a human body and various health metrics is projected above a tablet held by a male doctor in a white lab coat sitting at a glass table

Artificial Intelligence Speeds Up Analysis of MRI Heart Scans

by University of East Anglia

New method saves doctors’ time and could lead to better treatment for heart conditions

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‘Unhealthy’ Gut Microbiome Linked to Higher Risk of Death after Organ Transplant

by BMJ-British Medical Journal

Microbiome patterns specifically linked to deaths from cancer and infection, irrespective of organ transplanted

The AI model developed estimated lung function by observing the radiographs, with lower values denoted by blue areas and higher values by red areas in the saliency maps.

Highly Accurate AI Model Can Estimate Lung Function Just by Using Chest X-rays

by Osaka Metropolitan University

Potential benefits of this innovative method include subjecting patients to fewer exams and reducing health care costs

Microscope image of skin showing the aptamers (here marked in pink) were applied to the top layer of the skin in the form of an ointment and also penetrate into the deeper dermal layers (nucleus: blue; antigen-presenting cells: green).

Ointment with DNA Molecules Combats Allergic Contact Dermatitis

by University of Bonn

New study shows that what are known as aptamers can be absorbed directly via the skin

Unusually high numbers of macrophages (in brown) were detected in cross-sections of lungs from COVID-19 patients using immunohistochemical techniques. Blue counterstain detects nuclei of all cells in the cross-section.

Fighting COVID-19 with a Cancer Drug

by University of California - San Diego

Molecule that helps cancer cells survive does the same thing for COVID-19 infections, allowing for repurposed treatments

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Scientists May Have Found How to Diagnose Elusive Neuro Disorder

by University of California - San Francisco

Unique pattern of proteins in the spinal fluid may help with diagnosis and treatments for progressive supranuclear palsy

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Prosthetics Controlled by the Nervous System

by Massachusetts Institute of Technology

New surgical procedure offers more neural feedback from prosthetics, improving walking ability

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New Analysis Finds No Links between Multivitamin Use and Lower Risk of Death

by National Institutes of Health

It's not clear yet what the long-term effects of multivitamin consumption are

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Research Review Concludes Plants Are Healthier for Your Heart than Meat

by Elsevier

New research review article analyzes the impact of PBMAs on cholesterol levels and blood pressure

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Toxic PFAS Chemicals Absorb through Human Skin

by University of Birmingham

New study confirms that forever chemicals can enter the bloodstream through the skin

Researchers May Have Found a More Effective Way of Fighting Some Cancers

by The Scripps Research Institute

Combining the drug ruxolitinib with existing checkpoint inhibitor therapies may be a more effective cancer therapy

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'Smart Bandages' May Improve Chronic Wound Monitoring and Healing

by Keck School of Medicine of USC,Zara Abrams

These bandages would respond to changing conditions and provide continuous data

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New Test Detects Rare Life-Threatening Genetic Arrhythmia

by McMaster University

The test detects Calcium Release Deficiency Syndrome, which can be fatal

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New Study Explains Why Some People Don't Catch COVID-19

by Wellcome Sanger Institute

Researchers construct the most comprehensive timeline yet of bodily response to COVID-19

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Detecting Dementia through Speech Patterns

by National University of Singapore

Linguists find that the early linguistic signs of dementia can be detected by studying natural speech

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Common Sugar Substitute Linked to Heart Attack, Stroke Risk

by Cleveland Clinic

Xylitol, a zero-calorie sweetener, is found in sugar-free candy and toothpaste

papercut-style illustration of the human digestive system in brown containing green, blue, yellow, and white bacteria of various shapes, all on a blue background

Gut Microbes from Aged Mice Cause Inflammation in Young Mice

by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The young mice experienced inflammatory processes associated with aging in humans

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Gene Therapy Trial Shows Restored Hearing, Speech in Children Born Deaf

by Mass Eye and Ear

The therapy showed improvements over previous trial, such as sound source localization

PFAS Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in Women Post-Menopause

by University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Study shows how PFAS interacts with pro-inflammatory pathways in postmenopausal women

American Physicians Aren't Being Taught Much about Nutrition

by University of Georgia

Learning about just BMI and weight doesn't equip doctors to encourage healthier eating