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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.

Study highlights the importance of social connections in preventing opioid misuse

As opioid use disorders and overdoses continue to skyrocket in the United States, a study by researchers from Syracuse University and Pennsylvania State University shows that unmarried young adults who do not have children are mostly likely to misuse opioids.

24 Mar 2021

Scientists use ultrasound to map arrhythmic sites more accurately

Abnormal heart rhythms-; cardiac arrhythmias-; are a major worldwide health problem. Now scientists are using ultrasound for more accurate maps of arrhythmic sites in the heart for the improved success of ablation procedures.

24 Mar 2021

Survey of surge capacity managers captures pandemic preparedness status of the U.S. health care system

A University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine-led survey of dozens of surge capacity managers at hospitals nationwide captures the U.S. health care system's pandemic preparedness status in the months before the first COVID-19 cases were identified in China.

24 Mar 2021

Researchers develop “Crisis Standards of Care” policy to address ethical issues

During a public health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. hospitals need to allocate scarce medical resources in an equitable manner, according to clinicians and ethicists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

24 Mar 2021

Study reveals arsenal used by protozoans to make leishmaniasis more severe

Researchers have succeeded in revealing the arsenal used by protozoans of the genus Leishmania in human cells to make leishmaniasis more severe, especially in cases of the mucocutaneous variety of the disease, which can cause deformations in patients.

24 Mar 2021

Research suggests toothpaste and mouthwash ingredients could help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection

Now, new research published on the bioRxiv preprint server focuses on the effect of some typical ingredients present in commercially available mouthwashes and toothpaste on the mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 entry into host cells.

24 Mar 2021

People who received flu shot last season had fewer complication of COVID-19

People who received a flu shot last flu season were significantly less likely to test positive for a COVID-19 infection when the pandemic hit, according to a new study.

23 Mar 2021

An electronic nose to detect harmful atmospheric free radicals

An international project involving researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) is receiving 3.2 million euros from the European research and innovation program "Horizon 2020" to develop a cost-effective method for measuring certain air pollutants.

23 Mar 2021

Study examines the impact of dental coverage offered through Michigan’s Medicaid expansion

As the pandemic's economic effects drive more people to enroll in Medicaid as safety-net health insurance, a new study suggests that the program's dental coverage can improve their oral health in ways that help them seek a new job or do better at the one they have.

23 Mar 2021

Gene responsible for cholesterol dysregulation in brain cancer cells could be a target for future drugs

Most people relate cholesterol to heart health, but it is also a critical component in the growth and spread of brain cancer.

23 Mar 2021

Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, study shows

It's not just your legs and heart that get a workout when you walk briskly; exercise affects your brain as well. A new study by researchers at UT Southwestern shows that when older adults with mild memory loss followed an exercise program for a year, the blood flow to their brains increased.

23 Mar 2021

How could AI be used to predict infection outcomes?

Professor Frankel speaks to News-Medical about his latest research that investigated whether AI could be used to predict infection outcomes.

23 Mar 2021

Highly sensitive DNA nanosensor can accurately detect lethal superbugs

The persistent overuse of antibiotics has led to the evolution of antibiotic resistant pathogens, or “superbugs,” which can cause severe life-threatening infections that must be diagnosed and treated early on.

23 Mar 2021

Most cancer patients with COVID-19 produce antibodies at a rate comparable to general population

Most people with cancer who are infected by the novel coronavirus produce antibodies at a rate comparable to the rest of the population--but their ability to do so depends on their type of cancer and the treatments they've received, according to a new study by researchers at Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

22 Mar 2021

Virginia Tech neuroscientist uses NIH grant to understand astrocytic processes in the healthy brain

Of all the worlds still to be explored, among the most mysterious may be closest to home. Indeed, it may be right between your ears.

22 Mar 2021

New method could drive down the production cost of antibodies

Antibody injections are a highly desirable treatment for people with chronic diseases such as cancer, psoriasis, Crohn's disease and arthritis. And recently, antibodies have been in the news as a promising treatment for severe cases of COVID-19.

22 Mar 2021

Direct differentiation of progenitor stem-like cells into mesenchymal stem, and osteogenic cells

Epithelial cell rests of Malassez derived from the periodontal ligament were transformed into progenitor stem-like cells by stimulation with epigenetic agents.

22 Mar 2021

FDA warns two companies for illegal marketing of unapproved CBD products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to two companies for selling products labeled as containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

22 Mar 2021

United States ranks lowest in overall policies aimed at helping parents support children

National work-family policies that give lower-income families more time together while allowing them paid time off are more effective for children's psychological health than cash transfers, according to a study of developed nations led by Baylor University.

22 Mar 2021

Introducing Inhalytix™: a new solution for analysing and managing inhaler test data from Copley

Inhalytix™ is a completely new software solution from Copley that efficiently converts raw data into performance-defining metrics for all inhaled products.

From Copley Scientific Limited 22 Mar 2021

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Study highlights the importance of social connections in preventing opioid misuse

Scientists use ultrasound to map arrhythmic sites more accurately

Survey of surge capacity managers captures pandemic preparedness status of the U.S. health care system

Researchers develop “Crisis Standards of Care” policy to address ethical issues

Study reveals arsenal used by protozoans to make leishmaniasis more severe

Research suggests toothpaste and mouthwash ingredients could help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection

People who received flu shot last season had fewer complication of COVID-19

An electronic nose to detect harmful atmospheric free radicals

Study examines the impact of dental coverage offered through Michigan’s Medicaid expansion

Gene responsible for cholesterol dysregulation in brain cancer cells could be a target for future drugs

Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, study shows

How could AI be used to predict infection outcomes?

Highly sensitive DNA nanosensor can accurately detect lethal superbugs

Most cancer patients with COVID-19 produce antibodies at a rate comparable to general population

Virginia Tech neuroscientist uses NIH grant to understand astrocytic processes in the healthy brain

New method could drive down the production cost of antibodies

Direct differentiation of progenitor stem-like cells into mesenchymal stem, and osteogenic cells

FDA warns two companies for illegal marketing of unapproved CBD products

United States ranks lowest in overall policies aimed at helping parents support children

Introducing Inhalytix™: a new solution for analysing and managing inhaler test data from Copley

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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