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Genetic mutation may accelerate heart function decline in DMD patients

A mutation in the gene that causes cystic fibrosis may accelerate heart function decline in those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a new study by UT Southwestern researchers suggests.

4 Nov 2020

Delirium accompanied by fever could be an early symptom of COVID-19

Delirium accompanied by fever could bean early symptom of COVID-19. This is the main conclusion drawn by a scientific research review carried out by researchers from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya.

4 Nov 2020

New model uses people’s breathing rates to track virus-carrying droplets

How many virus particles you inhale and where they land within the respiratory tract can affect your chances of contracting COVID-19, according to assistant professor Saikat Basu of South Dakota State University's Department of Mechanical Engineering.

3 Nov 2020

Glucose-lowering drugs have neutral effect on mortality, adverse outcomes in COVID-19 patients with type 2 diabetes

In a preprint paper, "Impact of Glucose-Lowering Drugs on Mortality and Other Adverse Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Admitted for COVID-19," researchers conclude a neutral effect on mortality and other adverse outcomes.

30 Oct 2020

New project to develop surgical technologies for COVID-19 receives €2.4 million funding

Irish medical tech firm Palliare leads EU H2020 research project with UCD using innovative optical technology for new safer surgery solution.

30 Oct 2020

Study analyzes racial disparities in end-of-life care

In a new medical records analysis of racial disparities in end-of-life care, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and three collaborating institutions report that Black patients voluntarily seek substantially more intensive treatment.

29 Oct 2020

New portable arm rehabilitation device launched to help patients perform robot-aided therapy at home

A new portable arm rehabilitation robot will help patients to carry out robot-aided therapy at home, allowing them to perform intensive exercises without visiting hospitals or clinics, which can possibly reduce the risk of exposure to infectious diseases such as COVID-19.

28 Oct 2020

Researchers to develop new ultrasound system to help users interpret images

The ultimate aim is to develop an ultrasound machine that all health personnel can use without difficulty.

28 Oct 2020

Happiness neurotransmitter serotonin plays role in evolutionary expansion of the neocortex

During human evolution, the size of the brain increased, especially in a particular part called the neocortex.

23 Oct 2020

AFAR receives renewal award from NIA to pursue research into the biology of aging

The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), has received a renewal award for up to $2 million over five years from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to continue its role as the Nathan Shock Centers for Excellence in the Biology of Aging Coordinating Center (NSCs).

23 Oct 2020

Research project aims to develop sound measures to promote gender diversity in working life

The aim of the international "G-VERSITY - Achieving Gender Diversity" research project is not just to investigate the factors that depend on biological and social gender in education and career paths.

22 Oct 2020

UMass Lowell research projects receive nearly $12 million in federal funding

UMass Lowell research projects, ranging from developing new protective gear and sensors to ensure food and water are safe to advanced wireless communications, were recently awarded nearly $12 million in federal funding through the Fiscal Year 20 Defense Appropriations bill.

22 Oct 2020

Virginia Tech doctoral candidate wins NIH award to fuse immunology and neuroscience research

Gabriela Carrillo didn't always aspire to be a neuroscientist. It wasn't until she was providing in-home behavioral analysis therapy for children with autism that she was drawn to the lab.

22 Oct 2020

Exploring the role of insects as potential new food allergen

Those with food allergies must avoid allergens in food. Health problems can be triggered by even the smallest traces for those affected.

20 Oct 2020

New fluid dynamics model for infectious droplets shows distancing and masks are not enough

Wear a mask, keep your distance, avoid crowds - these are the common recommendations to contain the COVID-19 epidemic. However, the scientific foundations on which these recommendations are based are decades old and no longer reflect the current state of knowledge.

20 Oct 2020

NMR Metabolomics as Novel Screening Tool for New-borns (For Research Only)

In this interview, Oscar Millet, group leader of the Precision Medicine and Metabolism group of the CIC bioGUNE, talked to News Medical about his research into the use of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) metabolomic analysis as a clinical screening tool. His team has used NMR to screen urine samples form new-borns for congenital metabolic disorders.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 20 Oct 2020

Research Project News and Research

Genetic mutation may accelerate heart function decline in DMD patients

Delirium accompanied by fever could be an early symptom of COVID-19

New model uses people’s breathing rates to track virus-carrying droplets

Glucose-lowering drugs have neutral effect on mortality, adverse outcomes in COVID-19 patients with type 2 diabetes

New project to develop surgical technologies for COVID-19 receives €2.4 million funding

Study analyzes racial disparities in end-of-life care

New portable arm rehabilitation device launched to help patients perform robot-aided therapy at home

Researchers to develop new ultrasound system to help users interpret images

Happiness neurotransmitter serotonin plays role in evolutionary expansion of the neocortex

AFAR receives renewal award from NIA to pursue research into the biology of aging

Research project aims to develop sound measures to promote gender diversity in working life

UMass Lowell research projects receive nearly $12 million in federal funding

Virginia Tech doctoral candidate wins NIH award to fuse immunology and neuroscience research

Exploring the role of insects as potential new food allergen

New fluid dynamics model for infectious droplets shows distancing and masks are not enough

NMR Metabolomics as Novel Screening Tool for New-borns (For Research Only)

Ziath to participate in two key virtual biobanking symposia

Study explores the nature and robustness of support networks in old age

CT scanner in a helicopter ambulance can save more stroke patients

Ziath Announces Participation in Key Virtual Symposia

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