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pH comes from the term “power of Hydrogen”, or the hydrogen ion concentration present in a given solution. It helps to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

Researchers develop a method of fabrication for biodegradable polymer microcapsules

An international team led by a Skoltech researcher has developed a method of fabrication for biodegradable polymer microcapsules, made more efficient by turning to an unusual source of inspiration - traditional Russian dumpling, or pelmeni, making.

23 Apr 2021

C-Path opens access to D-RSC database to accelerate therapy development for DMD

Critical Path Institute announced today that it will open access to the Duchenne Regulatory Science Consortium (D-RSC) database to qualified researchers, through its Rare Disease Cures Accelerator, Data and Analytics Platform.

22 Apr 2021

Experimental drug reverses key symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in mice

Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have designed an experimental drug that reversed key symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in mice.

22 Apr 2021

Race, neighborhood poverty, insurance associated with higher mortality in people under 40 with cancer

Being Black or Hispanic, living in high-poverty neighborhoods, and having Medicaid or no insurance coverage are associated with higher mortality in men and women under 40 with cancer, a review by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found.

22 Apr 2021

Romantic relationships may play a role in mitigating the effects of trauma on student's drinking behavior

Students who have been exposed to interpersonal trauma -; physical assault, sexual assault or unwanted sexual experiences -; prior to college are more likely to engage in risky alcohol use.

22 Apr 2021

New Phase 3 trial of therapeutics begins enrolling severely ill hospitalized COVID-19 patients

A new Phase 3 trial to test the safety and efficacy of therapeutics for COVID-19 has begun enrolling patients hospitalized with life-threatening cases of COVID-19, including those with acute respiratory failure.

22 Apr 2021

Pregnant and postpartum women at elevated risk of mental health problems during COVID-19 pandemic

Substantial proportions of pregnant and postpartum women scored high for symptoms of anxiety, depression, loneliness and post-traumatic stress in relation to COVID-19 in a survey carried out in May and June 2020, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Karestan Koenen and Archana Basu of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, US, and colleagues.

22 Apr 2021

Study describes “cocktail party effect” in people with hearing loss

Plenty of people struggle to make sense of a multitude of converging voices in a crowded room. Commonly known as the "cocktail party effect," people with hearing loss find it's especially difficult to understand speech in a noisy environment.

22 Apr 2021

3D-printed anatomical finger model offers procedural guidance of trigger finger injections

Treatment of an injured or diseased joint may require precise insertion of a syringe needle -- musculoskeletal sonography can help guide clinicians as they drain fluid from arthritic knees or inject corticosteroids into trigger fingers.

22 Apr 2021

Experts to present latest research on aging and longevity at the 8th Aging Research & Drug Discovery Meeting

Scheibye-Knudsen Lab, University of Copenhagen and Deep Longevity are excited to reveal the speakers for the 8th Aging Research & Drug Discovery Meeting, the largest scientific academic, and industry conference that will transpire on August 31 - September 3, 2021, on-site at the Ceremonial Hall, University of Copenhagen, and online.

22 Apr 2021

Youth with cognitive disabilities have potential to pursue a career in STEM, shows study

A new Portland State study challenges the idea that youth with cognitive disabilities are unable or lack potential to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

22 Apr 2021

Collaborative research could expedite or eliminate the need to manually adjust bioproduction process

Much of common pharmaceutical development today is the product of laborious cycles of tweaking and optimization.

21 Apr 2021

Henry Ford receives $250,000 grant to reduce prostate cancer disparities among Black men

Henry Ford Cancer Institute has received a $250,000 grant from Pfizer Global Medical Grants and the American Cancer Society to reduce prostate cancer disparities among Black men.

21 Apr 2021

Maintaining swimming pools in line with UK guidelines eliminates SARS-CoV-2 risk

Researchers in the UK have conducted a study showing that maintaining swimming pool water in accordance with UK guidelines is sufficient to eliminate the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) being transmitted between bathers.

21 Apr 2021

Study: Food banks should be used more consistently to better address food insecurity, health issues

Food banks should be used more consistently rather than only during emergencies to better address food insecurity and related health issues, a joint study by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and economists at the University of Dallas shows.

21 Apr 2021

Researchers reveal urban-rural disparity in U.S. children's oral health

Meaningful legislation addressing health care inequities in the U.S. will require studies examining potential health disparities due to geographic location or economic status.

21 Apr 2021

AI-driven system for automatically detecting abnormalities on brain MRI could speed up care

An artificial intelligence-driven system that automatically combs through brain MRIs for abnormalities could speed care to those who need it most, according to a study published in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.

21 Apr 2021

SARS-CoV-1 utilizes ORF3a protein to trigger viral release

Scientists in the USA – from the Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland – have recently uncovered the mechanism by which SARS-CoV-1 is released from the infected cells.

21 Apr 2021

New blood-based test detects lymph node metastasis in individuals with high-risk T1 colorectal cancer

Scientists at City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treatment center for cancer and diabetes, have developed a novel, noninvasive liquid biopsy test for detecting lymph node metastasis in individuals with high-risk T1 colorectal carcinoma.

21 Apr 2021

Smartphone-based ECG screening detects previously unknown atrial fibrillation in American Indians

A smartphone-based electrocardiogram (ECG) screening accurately detected previously unknown atrial fibrillation in American Indians, and more than half who were diagnosed with the irregular heart rhythm were younger than the recommended screening age of 65, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association.

21 Apr 2021

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Researchers develop a method of fabrication for biodegradable polymer microcapsules

C-Path opens access to D-RSC database to accelerate therapy development for DMD

Experimental drug reverses key symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in mice

Race, neighborhood poverty, insurance associated with higher mortality in people under 40 with cancer

Romantic relationships may play a role in mitigating the effects of trauma on student's drinking behavior

New Phase 3 trial of therapeutics begins enrolling severely ill hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Pregnant and postpartum women at elevated risk of mental health problems during COVID-19 pandemic

Study describes “cocktail party effect” in people with hearing loss

3D-printed anatomical finger model offers procedural guidance of trigger finger injections

Experts to present latest research on aging and longevity at the 8th Aging Research & Drug Discovery Meeting

Youth with cognitive disabilities have potential to pursue a career in STEM, shows study

Collaborative research could expedite or eliminate the need to manually adjust bioproduction process

Henry Ford receives $250,000 grant to reduce prostate cancer disparities among Black men

Maintaining swimming pools in line with UK guidelines eliminates SARS-CoV-2 risk

Study: Food banks should be used more consistently to better address food insecurity, health issues

Researchers reveal urban-rural disparity in U.S. children's oral health

AI-driven system for automatically detecting abnormalities on brain MRI could speed up care

SARS-CoV-1 utilizes ORF3a protein to trigger viral release

New blood-based test detects lymph node metastasis in individuals with high-risk T1 colorectal cancer

Smartphone-based ECG screening detects previously unknown atrial fibrillation in American Indians

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