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New study on viability of donated livers and its correlation with donor demographics

In a paper to be published in a forthcoming issue of TECHNOLOGY, a group of researchers from Harvard Medical School have done a study on the viability of donated livers and its correlation with donor demographics.

14 May 2019

Disease transmissible from dogs to humans shows up in Iowa

A commercial dog breeding centre in Marion County, Iowa has been the originating point for several cases of canine brucellosis says the state veterinarian, Dr. Jeff Kaisand. The disease is transmissible from dogs to humans say experts.

13 May 2019

Researchers identify 25 counties to be most at risk for measles outbreaks in the U.S.

Twenty-five counties across the country have been identified to be most at risk for a measles outbreak due to low-vaccination rates compounded by a high volume of international travel, according to an analysis by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and Johns Hopkins University.

13 May 2019

Harvard scientists uncover key mechanism that allows viruses to replicate

Viruses are masterful invaders. They cannibalize host cells by injecting their genetic material, often making thousands of copies of themselves in a single cell to ensure their replication and survival.

13 May 2019

Study finds a downward trend in cancer screening when patients see doctors later in the day

Compared to patients who see their primary care doctor earlier in the day, cancer screening rates decline significantly as the day goes on, according to a new study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine and the Wharton School both of the University of Pennsylvania.

12 May 2019

14 years of investigations reveal how Nipah virus spreads from person to person

The deadly Nipah virus, which is carried by bats and occasionally infects people, is more likely to be transmitted from person to person when the infected patient is older, male and/or has breathing difficulties, according to a study co-led by scientists at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 9 May 2019

Researchers highlight the need for increased mental health care for smokers with COPD

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have published new information that stresses the need for increased mental health care for current and former smokers, especially those who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

9 May 2019

Australian doctors are overprescribing flu antivirals, study reveals

Australian doctors are prescribing antivirals for people with the flu who may not benefit, putting patients at risk of unnecessary side effects and potentially increasing the risk of antimicrobial resistance to these medications, researchers from the University of Adelaide have found.

8 May 2019

Taking vitamin D and E during pregnancy may 'reduce likelihood' of asthma

Researchers have discovered that high levels of vitamin D and E during pregnancy may reduce the risk of asthma in children.

7 May 2019

Clinical trial tests innovative procedure to open blood-brain barrier in the fight against Alzheimer's

A new clinical trial at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and two other sites is testing an innovative procedure that may provide hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

7 May 2019

UK Government to 'consider all options' to control measles outbreak

Like many other countries, the UK health secretary, Matt Hancock, has said that the government is being forced to “consider all options” to control the spread of measles after a rise in cases.

6 May 2019

Study shows large differences in the risk of transmission in measles outbreaks

Research that may come to affect contact tracing and infection control measures in future measles outbreaks has now been presented. A study of an outbreak of measles in Gothenburg, Sweden, a year ago shows large differences in the risk of transmission from one patient to another.

6 May 2019

Researchers develop smart pill bottle to keep drugs safe

Low-cost, stretchy sensors can be assembled inside the lid of a drug container to help monitor patient safety.

6 May 2019

Developing effective needleless vaccine to protect children from dangerous viruses

Millions of people are infected with hepatitis B every year. Hundreds of thousands die. And small children are particularly at risk.

3 May 2019

RIT faculty-researcher develops microfluidic device for early detection of Ebola virus

A faculty-researcher at Rochester Institute of technology has developed a prototype micro device with bio-sensors that can detect the deadly Ebola virus. With this type of device, those infected can be treated earlier, and the early detection process can potentially decrease the spread of infections.

3 May 2019

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

New study on viability of donated livers and its correlation with donor demographics

Disease transmissible from dogs to humans shows up in Iowa

Researchers identify 25 counties to be most at risk for measles outbreaks in the U.S.

Harvard scientists uncover key mechanism that allows viruses to replicate

Study finds a downward trend in cancer screening when patients see doctors later in the day

14 years of investigations reveal how Nipah virus spreads from person to person

Researchers highlight the need for increased mental health care for smokers with COPD

Australian doctors are overprescribing flu antivirals, study reveals

Taking vitamin D and E during pregnancy may 'reduce likelihood' of asthma

Clinical trial tests innovative procedure to open blood-brain barrier in the fight against Alzheimer's

UK Government to 'consider all options' to control measles outbreak

Study shows large differences in the risk of transmission in measles outbreaks

Researchers develop smart pill bottle to keep drugs safe

Developing effective needleless vaccine to protect children from dangerous viruses

RIT faculty-researcher develops microfluidic device for early detection of Ebola virus

$30 million federal grant to accelerate chase for universal influenza vaccine

Cornell University study uncovers relationship between starch digestion gene and gut bacteria

Viral infection in utero associated with behavioral abnormalities in offspring

Rutgers study: Depression increases hospital use and mortality in children

New noninvasive ventilation strategy benefits preterm infants with neonatal ARDS

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