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Will 'old faithful' tuberculosis BCG vaccine work against COVID?

All over the world, except in China, the place where it all began, the COVID-19 pandemic is making its relentless way through the population. So far, it has caused nearly 34,000 deaths – and the situation in the US is still worsening with over 142,000 cases and 2,489 deaths. In Australia, the number of cases has climbed to 4,093, with 16 fatalities.

29 Mar 2020

Intravenous sodium nitrite does not help out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients

Among patients who had an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, intravenous sodium nitrite given by paramedics during resuscitation did not significantly improve their chances of being admitted to or discharged from the hospital alive, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together with World Congress of Cardiology.

29 Mar 2020

Adding antiplatelet therapy to oral anticoagulants raises risk for TAVR patients with atrial fibrillation

Patients with atrial fibrillation who took oral anticoagulants alone after undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement had a lower rate of bleeding complications without an increased risk of clotting-related complications compared to patients who took antiplatelet medication in addition to oral anticoagulants, in a trial presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together with World Congress of Cardiology.

29 Mar 2020

Teeth record past stresses in life, study finds

Teeth can do more than just masticate. A new study has found that the teeth serve as one's archive in life, recording biological events, from tooth formation to death.

29 Mar 2020

Gene that could affect the progress of ALS discovered

Researchers from the Zuckerman Institute at Columbia University have successfully found a gene that could work towards accelerating the progression of ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The study titled, "The loss of TBK1 kinase activity in motor neurons or in all cell types differentially impacts ALS disease progression in SOD1 mice," was published in the latest issue of the journal Neuron.

29 Mar 2020

COVID-19 and its effects on the cardiovascular system

Researcher have reviewed the evidence showing the effects of the SARS-CoV-2 or novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) on the cardiovascular system. Their study titled, “Potential Effects of Coronaviruses on the Cardiovascular System: A Review,” was published in the latest issue of JAMA Cardiology.

29 Mar 2020

Research characterizes iPS87 cell line as cancer-inducing, stem cell-like cell line

Oncotarget Volume 11, Issue 12 reported outside its natural niche, the cultured prostate cancer stem cells lost their tumor-inducing capability and stem cell marker expression after approximately 8 transfers at a 1:3 split ratio.

27 Mar 2020

Newly developed laboratory model helps reveal how HIV infection affects the brain

Though many negative repercussions of human immunodeficiency virus infection can be mitigated with the use of antiretroviral therapy, one area where medical advances haven't made as much progress is in the reduction of cognitive impacts.

27 Mar 2020

New in vivo priming strategy can be an effective means to enhance cardiac repair

Human stem cells have been regarded as one of the promising cell sources for cardiac regeneration therapy.

27 Mar 2020

Genetic mutation found to improve cognitive flexibility in mice

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered in mice what they believe is the first known genetic mutation to improve cognitive flexibility--the ability to adapt to changing situations.

27 Mar 2020

Huddersfield experts highlight the impact of coronavirus on UK local authorities

University of Huddersfield experts have made stark warnings about the impact of coronavirus on local authorities.

27 Mar 2020

Researchers examining gene coexpression and brain connectivity in females with ASD

Allison Jack, Assistant Professor, Psychology, is examining gene coexpression and brain connectivity in females with autism spectrum disorder.

27 Mar 2020

Lessons from the Spanish flu: Strict and early isolation really effective in minimizing disease spread

Large events are canceled, restaurants and non-essential businesses are closed, and in many states, residents have been asked to shelter in place, all to limit the spread and impact of the COVID-19 virus.

27 Mar 2020

Study shows how copper boosts pig growth

Pigs have better feed conversion rates with copper in their diets, but until now, scientists didn't fully understand why.

27 Mar 2020

Review: A plant-based diet can help prevent and manage asthma

A plant-based diet can help prevent and manage asthma, while dairy products and high-fat foods raise the risk, according to a new review published in Nutrition Reviews.

27 Mar 2020

New study examines the impact of female board representation on medical product recalls

In a study published online yesterday focused on the medical products industry - which includes medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biologics - a group of researchers found that, compared to firms with all-male boards, firms with female directors announced high-severity product recalls 28 days sooner.

27 Mar 2020

MUSC biomedical engineers release plans for 3D-printed protective masks

With the threat of a shortage of protective masks looming as the novel coronavirus pandemic grows, Medical University of South Carolina biomedical engineers and tinkerers had an inspired idea: unleash an army of makers from across the U.S. who could make such masks from 3D printers - a technology that, in recent years, has become widely available.

27 Mar 2020

CRG launches new database to advance international research efforts on COVID-19

Researchers from the Centre for Genomic Regulation have launched a new database to advance the international research efforts studying COVID-19.

27 Mar 2020

New drug shows promise to reverse treatment resistance in advanced multiple myeloma

Researchers at the VU University Medical Center in the Netherlands have tested a new drug in patient samples and mice with multiple myeloma and discovered that it was effective even in advanced disease - a point when many patients currently run out of options.

27 Mar 2020

Research sheds new light on the phage therapy history

In the current situation when the fear of virus infections in the public is common, it is good to remember that some viruses can be extremely beneficial for mankind, even save lives. Such viruses, phages, infect bacteria.

27 Mar 2020

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Will 'old faithful' tuberculosis BCG vaccine work against COVID?

Intravenous sodium nitrite does not help out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients

Adding antiplatelet therapy to oral anticoagulants raises risk for TAVR patients with atrial fibrillation

Teeth record past stresses in life, study finds

Gene that could affect the progress of ALS discovered

COVID-19 and its effects on the cardiovascular system

Research characterizes iPS87 cell line as cancer-inducing, stem cell-like cell line

Newly developed laboratory model helps reveal how HIV infection affects the brain

New in vivo priming strategy can be an effective means to enhance cardiac repair

Genetic mutation found to improve cognitive flexibility in mice

Huddersfield experts highlight the impact of coronavirus on UK local authorities

Researchers examining gene coexpression and brain connectivity in females with ASD

Lessons from the Spanish flu: Strict and early isolation really effective in minimizing disease spread

Study shows how copper boosts pig growth

Review: A plant-based diet can help prevent and manage asthma

New study examines the impact of female board representation on medical product recalls

MUSC biomedical engineers release plans for 3D-printed protective masks

CRG launches new database to advance international research efforts on COVID-19

New drug shows promise to reverse treatment resistance in advanced multiple myeloma

Research sheds new light on the phage therapy history

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