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Researchers identify novel mechanism by which CREB3L3 protein protects against atherosclerosis

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba identify a novel mechanism by which the protein CREB3L3 protects against atherosclerosis.

21 Dec 2020

Despite reduced air pollution, damaging surface ozone levels rose in lockdown

Less traffic on the roads during the first lockdown led to a reduction in air pollution but may have caused potentially damaging surface ozone levels to rise, a new study has revealed.

20 Dec 2020

Physiological evidence influences sound processing in the brain’s auditory region

For the first time, researchers have provided physiological evidence that a pervasive neuromodulation system - a group of neurons that regulate the functioning of more specialized neurons - strongly influences sound processing in an important auditory region of the brain.

20 Dec 2020

Socioeconomic background plays vital role in survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest

Hospital in-patients from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are less likely to receive prompt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after their hearts stop beating and less likely to survive than patients from higher socioeconomic backgrounds.

20 Dec 2020

Researchers discover more accurate technique to study gene responsible for innate immunity

An infant's odd case of rare encephalitis not typically found in children led researchers to discover never before seen genetic mutations and a more accurate technique to examine the IRAK4 gene responsible for innate immunity.

20 Dec 2020

Study: COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to avoidable heart-related deaths in England

Lower rates of hospital attendance for urgent heart problems during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to avoidable deaths in England, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

20 Dec 2020

Invirsa signs license agreement with AWRI to expand treatment platform for respiratory diseases

Invirsa, a Columbus-based pharmaceutical company, today announced execution of a license agreement with the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children's Hospital as Invirsa seeks to broaden its treatment platform to address respiratory diseases.

20 Dec 2020

Study may increase effectiveness and applications of magnetic fluids in medicine

Magnetic fluids are used in many different areas, including medicine, electronics, mechanical engineering, ecology, etc. Such a wide range of applications is explained by a number of its useful properties.

20 Dec 2020

Impoverished children exposed to nurturing care have higher IQ scores in adolescence

Preschoolers living in impoverished communities who have access to a nurturing home environment have significantly higher intelligence quotient (IQ) scores in adolescence compared to those raised without nurturing care.

18 Dec 2020

Study: Prenatal screening in Europe has reduced the number of babies born with Down syndrome

The growth of prenatal screening in Europe has reduced the number of babies being born per year with Down syndrome (DS) by an average of 54%, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Human Genetics by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and international Down syndrome organizations.

18 Dec 2020

Study identifies biomarker gene signature that indicates potential liver toxicity

When agrochemical and pharmaceutical companies develop new products, they must test extensively for potential toxicity before obtaining regulatory approval. This testing usually involves lengthy and expensive animal studies.

18 Dec 2020

IU researchers receive $2.9 million grant to expand work on subconcussive impacts

Every year, nearly 2.5 million U.S. high school athletes participate in contact sports. Each of these athletes sustains an average of 650 subconcussive head impacts in a single season, hits that can negatively affect brain health.

18 Dec 2020

Researchers propose strategy to detect and intercept diseases emerging from wildlife

A University of Arkansas biologist is part of a global team of researchers developing a strategy to detect and intercept diseases emerging from wildlife in Africa that could eventually infect humans.

18 Dec 2020

Study may help explain how COVID-19 increases stroke risk

A UCLA-led study may help explain how COVID-19 increases the risk for stroke. Scientists made the finding by running fluid spiked with a COVID-19-like protein through a 3D-printed model of the arteries of a patient who had suffered a stroke.

18 Dec 2020

Telemedicine can help surgical practices to thrive during the pandemic

A new study that records patient volume at Stony Brook Medicine's Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center reveals that follow-up telehealth visits are highly effective during the COVID-19 pandemic.

18 Dec 2020

UMSOM researchers find greatest risk factors for death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients have a greater risk of dying if they are men or if they are obese or have complications from diabetes or hypertension, according to a new study conducted by University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers.

18 Dec 2020

Zika infection affects fetal retinal development during pregnancy but not after birth

While the SARS-CoV-2 virus has dominated the news this past year, researchers continue to study the health effects of the Zika virus, which has been reported in 86 countries globally.

18 Dec 2020

Study: Pesticide bans can be a cost-effective intervention for reducing suicide deaths

National bans on highly hazardous pesticides can be a cost-effective and affordable intervention for reducing suicide deaths in countries with a high burden of suicides attributable to pesticides, according to a new study published in The Lancet Global Health today.

18 Dec 2020

Pioneering new eye test may predict wet AMD three years before symptoms develop

A pioneering new eye test, developed by scientists at UCL in collaboration with the Western Eye Hospital, London, may predict wet AMD, a leading cause of severe sight loss, three years before symptoms develop.

18 Dec 2020

Wildfire smoke's microbial content can cause infectious diseases

Wildfire smoke contains microbes, a fact that's often ignored, but one that may have important health repercussions.

18 Dec 2020

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Researchers identify novel mechanism by which CREB3L3 protein protects against atherosclerosis

Despite reduced air pollution, damaging surface ozone levels rose in lockdown

Physiological evidence influences sound processing in the brain’s auditory region

Socioeconomic background plays vital role in survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest

Researchers discover more accurate technique to study gene responsible for innate immunity

Study: COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to avoidable heart-related deaths in England

Invirsa signs license agreement with AWRI to expand treatment platform for respiratory diseases

Study may increase effectiveness and applications of magnetic fluids in medicine

Impoverished children exposed to nurturing care have higher IQ scores in adolescence

Study: Prenatal screening in Europe has reduced the number of babies born with Down syndrome

Study identifies biomarker gene signature that indicates potential liver toxicity

IU researchers receive $2.9 million grant to expand work on subconcussive impacts

Researchers propose strategy to detect and intercept diseases emerging from wildlife

Study may help explain how COVID-19 increases stroke risk

Telemedicine can help surgical practices to thrive during the pandemic

UMSOM researchers find greatest risk factors for death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Zika infection affects fetal retinal development during pregnancy but not after birth

Study: Pesticide bans can be a cost-effective intervention for reducing suicide deaths

Pioneering new eye test may predict wet AMD three years before symptoms develop

Wildfire smoke's microbial content can cause infectious diseases

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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