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In alleged health care ‘money grab,’ nation’s largest hospital chain cashes in on trauma centers

After falling from a ladder and cutting his arm, Ed Knight said, he found himself at Richmond, Virginia’s Chippenham Hospital surrounded by nearly a dozen doctors, nurses and technicians — its crack “trauma team” charged with saving the most badly hurt victims of accidents and assaults.

14 Jun 2021

The Native Antigen Company wins ‘The Best COVID-19 Responder’ at OBN 2020 Awards

The Native Antigen Company, part of LGC Clinical Diagnostics, won ‘The Best COVID-19 Responder’ at OBN 2020 Awards.

From The Native Antigen Company 14 Jun 2021

Study reports self-disinfecting polymer surfaces that can inactivate SARS-CoV-2

Surfaces with anionic block copolymers can inactivate different viruses within minutes by making the polymer-microbe interface very acidic. Such surfaces can continuously disinfect surfaces without the need for reapplication of disinfectant.

14 Jun 2021

PhoreMost appoints Christian Dillon as Vice President of Biology

PhoreMost Ltd today announced it has appointed Dr Christian Dillon as Vice President of Biology.

From PhoreMost 14 Jun 2021

Novel computer system can help inform future therapies for patients with inherited heart disease

An integrated, genomic computer system for precision cardiology has been created using clinical data that can help inform medical and surgical decisions to support future therapies for patients with inherited heart disease.

14 Jun 2021

Super-resolution imaging technique could enable early detection of neurological disorders

A new imaging technique has the potential to detect neurological disorders--such as Alzheimer's disease--at their earliest stages, enabling physicians to diagnose and treat patients more quickly.

13 Jun 2021

Joint ICMRA and WHO statement explains how COVID-19 vaccines are regulated for safety, effectiveness

Healthcare professionals and public health authorities have a central role in discussing vaccination against COVID-19 with their patients.

13 Jun 2021

Philippines poorly prepared to deal with COVID-19, report says

In a recent study published in the WHO WPSAR journal, researchers described the challenges and early response of the Philippines to COVID-19.

13 Jun 2021

An analysis links COVID-19 to brain microvascular injury and inflammation

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome-2 (SARS-CoV-2), an RNA virus that belongs to the family Coronaviridae. According to research, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients often suffer from neurological disorders like strokes, lost taste or smell, memory loss, confusion, and delirium.

13 Jun 2021

Study reveals maternal and neonatal benefits of Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

A new commentary, published as an ‘In-Press Preview’ in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, addresses the salient issue of vaccination against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in pregnancy and potential antibody transfer to the fetus – and provides the evidence in support of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine safety and efficacy for both maternal and child health.

13 Jun 2021

PET radiotracer can noninvasively identify and monitor pulmonary fibrosis

Positron emission tomography (PET) using a 68Ga-labeled fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) can noninvasively identify and monitor pulmonary fibrosis, according to research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2021 Annual Meeting.

13 Jun 2021

Advanced AI technique can accurately predict major adverse cardiac events

An advanced artificial intelligence technique known as deep learning can predict major adverse cardiac events more accurately than current standard imaging protocols, according to research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2021 Annual Meeting.

13 Jun 2021

Calcified Tissue International announces top 10 most impactful papers of 2019

Calcified Tissue International and Musculoskeletal Research is among the leading peer-reviewed journals publishing original preclinical, translational, and clinical research as well as expert reviews in the bone and musculoskeletal field.

13 Jun 2021

New radiopharmaceutical shows therapeutic efficacy in preclinical model of ovarian cancer

Preclinical trials of a new radiopharmaceutical to treat ovarian cancer have produced successful results, dramatically limiting tumor growth and decreasing tumor mass.

11 Jun 2021

Study shows feasibility of using Olfactory Virtual Reality to address anxiety, pain and stress

Findings from a study on the feasibility of addressing anxiety, pain and stress with Olfactory Virtual Reality (OVR) - a new form of VR that incorporates the sense of smell into its augmented reality - paint a clearer picture for clinical psychiatrists about how it could be used to safely and effectively help mental health and mood disorders.

11 Jun 2021

FDA takes steps to allow critically needed supply of Janssen COVID-19 vaccine

Following careful review and deliberation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking important steps that will allow a critically needed supply of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine to be made available.

11 Jun 2021

Study elucidates how Omega-3 fatty acids poison tumor cells

So-called "good fatty acids" are essential for human health and much sought after by those who try to eat healthily. Among the Omega-3 fatty acids, DHA or docosahexaenoic acid is crucial to brain function, vision and the regulation of inflammatory phenomena.

11 Jun 2021

Researchers devise new way to design clot-prone grafts for dialysis

People with end-stage renal disease often undergo hemodialysis, a life-sustaining blood-filtering treatment.

11 Jun 2021

AI identifies gene signatures to reveal patients’ immune responses to viral infection

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine used an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to sift through terabytes of gene expression data -- which genes are "on" or "off" during infection -- to look for shared patterns in patients with past pandemic viral infections, including SARS, MERS and swine flu.

11 Jun 2021

DFG funds four collaborative research centers at Goethe University

Researching intricate geometric and arithmetic objects is the goal of the new Collaborative Research Centre Transregio 326 (TRR 326), coordinated by Goethe University.

11 Jun 2021

Research News and Research

In alleged health care ‘money grab,’ nation’s largest hospital chain cashes in on trauma centers

The Native Antigen Company wins ‘The Best COVID-19 Responder’ at OBN 2020 Awards

Study reports self-disinfecting polymer surfaces that can inactivate SARS-CoV-2

PhoreMost appoints Christian Dillon as Vice President of Biology

Novel computer system can help inform future therapies for patients with inherited heart disease

Super-resolution imaging technique could enable early detection of neurological disorders

Joint ICMRA and WHO statement explains how COVID-19 vaccines are regulated for safety, effectiveness

Philippines poorly prepared to deal with COVID-19, report says

An analysis links COVID-19 to brain microvascular injury and inflammation

Study reveals maternal and neonatal benefits of Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

PET radiotracer can noninvasively identify and monitor pulmonary fibrosis

Advanced AI technique can accurately predict major adverse cardiac events

Calcified Tissue International announces top 10 most impactful papers of 2019

New radiopharmaceutical shows therapeutic efficacy in preclinical model of ovarian cancer

Study shows feasibility of using Olfactory Virtual Reality to address anxiety, pain and stress

FDA takes steps to allow critically needed supply of Janssen COVID-19 vaccine

Study elucidates how Omega-3 fatty acids poison tumor cells

Researchers devise new way to design clot-prone grafts for dialysis

AI identifies gene signatures to reveal patients’ immune responses to viral infection

DFG funds four collaborative research centers at Goethe University

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