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Study: Orujo Olive OIL reduces obesity and inflammatory complications in obese mice

Researchers from the Department of Pharmacology, Paediatrics and Radiology at the University of Seville, in collaboration with Dr. Rodriguez from the International University of Catalonia, have confirmed that Orujo Olive OIL (POCTA), when introduced into the diet, produces a significant reduction in obesity and vascular and inflammatory complications in obese mice.

22 Apr 2020

UK and US companies lag behind other nations in rolling out COVID-19 diagnostic tests

Nations with high rates of coronavirus testing such as South Korea and Germany are also leading the world in commercialising COVID-19 diagnostic tests - far outstripping the domestic UK and US diagnostic industries, new research shows.

22 Apr 2020

The Latest Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectroscopy Technology

In this interview, Kalina Ranguelova, Senior EPR Application Scientist at Bruker BioSpin, discusses the newest member of benchtop EPS spectrometers family, the Magnettech ESR 5000.

From Bruker BioSpin Division 22 Apr 2020

Cannabis dependence and its impact on mental health

More than 1% of Canadians have been dependent on cannabis at some point in their lives. Despite the fact that marijuana use is expected to grow with the recent legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, little research has focused on factors associated with recovery from addiction.

22 Apr 2020

Coronavirus fuels explosive growth in telehealth ― and concern about fraud

On March 17, Medicare chief Seema Verma stepped to the podium at a White House coronavirus briefing and unveiled a "historic action" to promote virtual medical care, or telehealth.

22 Apr 2020

Accelerating Antibody Discovery with Next-Generation Single-Cell Analysis

Accelerating antibody discovery using picodroplet technology for single cell analysis to condense discovery times down to 1-2 days.

From Fluidic Sciences and Sphere Bio 22 Apr 2020

Scripps Research established international network to find antiviral compounds against COVID-19

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to spread around the globe, Scripps Research has quickly established an international network of collaborating scientific laboratories to leverage ReFRAME, the world's leading drug repurposing collection, to find antiviral compounds against the novel coronavirus.

22 Apr 2020

Navy offers protective gear to first responders to fight coronavirus

To equip those on the front lines of coronavirus response, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Keyport--in partnership with the U.S. Navy's Tech Bridge program--manufactured over 500 face shields and personal protection equipment for first responders at two hospitals and naval commands in the state of Washington.

22 Apr 2020

AHA invests almost $17 million to speed up health impacts of e-cigarettes, nicotine on youth

The American Heart Association (AHA) is investing nearly $17 million in scientific research to be led by scientists from Boston University, the Ohio State University and Yale University to study the health impacts of e-cigarettes and other nicotine delivery systems on youth and young adults.

22 Apr 2020

Socioeconomics associated with metabolic syndrome, and osteopenia in postmenopausal women

The increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women has prompted multiple research studies to understand why.

22 Apr 2020

Nanoengineers are using plant virus to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Nanoengineers at the University of California San Diego are working on a COVID-19 vaccine using an unconventional candidate: a plant virus.

22 Apr 2020

Scientists find gene signature for poor response to standard therapy in rare uterine cancer

Women who don't survive a rare and aggressive uterine cancer called uterine serous carcinoma, have high expression of a group of 73 genes, a score scientists say can help identify these women and improve their outcome.

22 Apr 2020

Study shows new diagnostic option for catching degenerative eye disease in its earliest stages

A paper published in the Journal of Biomedical Optics (JBO), "Imaging hydroxyapatite in sub-retinal pigment epithelial deposits by fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy with tetracycline staining," demonstrates a potential new diagnostic option for catching a degenerative eye disease in its earliest stages.

22 Apr 2020

Facebook helps coronavirus fight by mapping symptoms

Facebook just rolled out an interactive map showing how many people have reported symptoms of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in counties across the United States. The map helps to determine the extent of the coronavirus pandemic in the country, providing insight into the areas needing more resources and which parts can be reopened.

22 Apr 2020

Antibiotics linked to increased risk of opioid abuse

Taking antibiotics alongside opioids may increase the risk of opioid abuse, according to research in rats recently published in eNeuro.

22 Apr 2020

New insights into self-management plans for children with chronic conditions

With stressed hospital services, and concerns about the spread of COVID-19, experts are reminding carers of children and young people of the importance of adhering to supported chronic condition self-management plans from the safety of their home.

22 Apr 2020

Radiation therapy plays a crucial role in management of OPSCC

HPV-negative UM-SCC4 with and without transfection of HPV E6 oncoprotein, HPV-negative UPCI-SCC-089, and HPV-positive UPCI-SCC-099 cell lines were used in this study.

22 Apr 2020

Researchers uncover how cancer cells don their invisibility cloaks

Immunotherapy drugs that target a protein called programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) on the surface of cancer cells have quickly become a mainstay to treat many forms of cancer, often with dramatic results. But exactly how cancer cells turn on this protein was not completely understood.

22 Apr 2020

Experts share contingency plans to address increased COVID-19 cases in urban areas

In "Mobilization and Preparation of a Large Urban Academic Center During the COVID-19 Pandemic,"- published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society - experts from Philadelphia's Temple University Hospital share their contingency plans for meeting an increased demand for hospitalization, as well as their protocols and training plans to minimize health care staff exposure to COVID-19 and ensure proper active and reserve staffing.

22 Apr 2020

Slightly elevated blood glucose levels can trigger major changes in insulin-producing cells

In diabetes, tiny clusters of insulin-producing "beta cells" in the pancreas don't produce enough of the hormone to keep people healthy, and their blood glucose levels climb.

22 Apr 2020

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Study: Orujo Olive OIL reduces obesity and inflammatory complications in obese mice

UK and US companies lag behind other nations in rolling out COVID-19 diagnostic tests

The Latest Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectroscopy Technology

Cannabis dependence and its impact on mental health

Coronavirus fuels explosive growth in telehealth ― and concern about fraud

Accelerating Antibody Discovery with Next-Generation Single-Cell Analysis

Scripps Research established international network to find antiviral compounds against COVID-19

Navy offers protective gear to first responders to fight coronavirus

AHA invests almost $17 million to speed up health impacts of e-cigarettes, nicotine on youth

Socioeconomics associated with metabolic syndrome, and osteopenia in postmenopausal women

Nanoengineers are using plant virus to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Scientists find gene signature for poor response to standard therapy in rare uterine cancer

Study shows new diagnostic option for catching degenerative eye disease in its earliest stages

Facebook helps coronavirus fight by mapping symptoms

Antibiotics linked to increased risk of opioid abuse

New insights into self-management plans for children with chronic conditions

Radiation therapy plays a crucial role in management of OPSCC

Researchers uncover how cancer cells don their invisibility cloaks

Experts share contingency plans to address increased COVID-19 cases in urban areas

Slightly elevated blood glucose levels can trigger major changes in insulin-producing cells

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