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Saliva samples show better sensitivity for early stages of COVID-19 detection

Study explores the advantages of saliva compared to MTS and recommends the use of saliva for large-scale screening of COVID-19, especially in pre-symptomatic patients.

6 Dec 2021

CRISPR-based DETECTR® assay for faster SARS-CoV-2 surveillance

Researchers from the USA discuss the development and validation of CRISPR-Cas12-based COVID-19 variant DETECTR® assay for the detection of SARS-CoV-2.

3 Dec 2021

Link between tobacco product use and alcohol consumption with anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers after BNT162b2 vaccine

In a Japanese study, smoking, HNB tobacco products, and alcohol use have been shown to impair the immunological response to the COVID-19 vaccination.

2 Dec 2021

Smart sutureless dressing binds the wound together and wards off infection

It is a staple of science fiction to mock sutures as outdated. The technique has, after all, been in use for at least 5,000 years. Surely medicine should have advanced since ancient Egypt.

29 Nov 2021

Extreme heat effects may be more pronounced among young and middle-aged adults than older adults

Extreme heat - a leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States - poses an increasing threat to the public, as days of extreme heat are expected to become more frequent, more intense, and longer-lasting due to the continued effects of climate change.

25 Nov 2021

Days of extreme heat associated with increased risk of emergency department visits

Extremely hot days with an average temperature of 34.4°C (93.9°F) are associated with a higher risk of emergency department visits among adults of all ages, finds a large study from the United States published by The BMJ today.

25 Nov 2021

Minimally invasive ablation procedure offers long-term relief after knee replacement surgery

A minimally invasive ablation procedure offers long-term relief for patients who experience chronic and debilitating pain after knee replacement surgery, according to a study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

24 Nov 2021

Oral Hsp90 inhibitor SNX-5422 interferes with replication machinery of SARS-CoV-2

A new study evaluates the efficacy of SNX-5422 as a post-exposure prophylactic treatment.

23 Nov 2021

AMETEK STC Releases a New JOFRA Temperature Calibrator Focused on Calibrating Sanitary Sensors

Allerød, Denmark – Some of the most challenging sensors to calibrate are the sanitary sensors found in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

From AMETEK STC 23 Nov 2021

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 can infect and replicate in human iPSC-derived neurons

In a study recently published on the bioRxiv preprint server, researchers attempted to further increase the scope of previous studies in examining SARS-CoV-2 infection of human CNS resident cells.

22 Nov 2021

New reforms to bring workforce planning and digital transformation into the heart of the NHS

Recruitment, training and retention of NHS staff and digital transformation will be put at the heart of the NHS in England, under new reforms announced by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care today.

22 Nov 2021

A covid head-scratcher: Why lice lurk despite physical distancing

The Marker family opened their door on a recent evening to a woman dressed in purple, with a military attitude to cleanliness.

19 Nov 2021

Extreme heat associated with greater risk of adverse cardiovascular incidents

A consequence of global warming is a greater frequency and intensity of extreme heat events. This extreme heat is associated with a greater risk of adverse cardiovascular incidents, especially for adults with pre-existing cardiovascular diseases.

18 Nov 2021

Efficacy of UVC light prototype devices for inactivating SARS-CoV-2

Researchers examined the efficacy of UVC light prototype devices to understand the duration and wavelength of UVC radiation needed for SARS-CoV-2 inactivation.

17 Nov 2021

Rapid thermal cycling approach for the detection of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers develop an ultrafast detection method for SARS-CoV-2 by direct RT-PCR without RNA extraction that is suitable for large-scale use.

15 Nov 2021

Study: Patients meeting a particular criteria need invasive procedures to treat chronic neck pain

The use of radiofrequency ablation--targeted heat from an electrical current to ease nerve pain--may be helpful for treating chronic neck pain, but only in patients meeting particular criteria, conclude evidence-based consensus guidelines, published online in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.

12 Nov 2021

Recipe to decontaminate disposable facemasks

Here's the recipe to decontaminate a disposable facemask: Heat it at 160 degrees Fahrenheit in an oven for five minutes. You can use your own oven.

12 Nov 2021

Innovative imaging technology can measure temperature in 2D

A new imaging technique, developed by the teams of Professors Jinyang Liang and Fiorenzo Vetrone at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique, can measure temperature in 2D, without contact, and in just a snap.

9 Nov 2021

WHO survey highlights how many countries lack funding to deal with health impacts of climate change

Countries have begun to prioritize health in their efforts to protect people from the impact of climate change, but only about a quarter of those recently surveyed by the World Health Organization have been able to fully implement their national health and climate change plans or strategies.

8 Nov 2021

INTEGRA Biosciences builds campus for 400 employees in Zizers

International laboratory technology company INTEGRA Biosciences is expanding its head offices in Zizers, Switzerland, with the aim of creating 250 new jobs by 2028.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 4 Nov 2021