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New imaging method could speed up treatment for critically ill lung infection patients

A federally funded study, led by University of Cincinnati researcher Nalinikanth Kotagiri, looks to develop a new imaging method that can identify certain types of lung infections - in real time - in order to speed up treatment for critically ill patients.

14 Aug 2023

Transparent crystal ribcage for real-time imaging of lung function

Researchers develop the ‘crystal ribcage,’ a transparent ribcage for real-time lung imaging at cellular resolution.

14 Aug 2023

Does convalescent serum treatment lower mortality in SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals?

Researchers evaluated the impact of convalescent serum therapy on all-cause mortality among COVID-19 patients.

14 Aug 2023

Proposed rule would make hospital prices even more transparent

"How much is the ice cream?" A simple enough question, featured on a new TV and online advertisement, posed by a man who just wants something cold. A woman behind the counter responds with a smile: "Prices? No, we don't have those anymore. We have estimates."

14 Aug 2023

The past, present, and future of insects for human consumption

Researchers review data using insects as a sustainable and environmentally friendly source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

11 Aug 2023

Key exercises for asthmatic people help improve their lung function, finds study

Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are particularly key exercises for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study suggests.

11 Aug 2023

Study analyzes the risk of death after hospital discharge with COVID-19 among older adults

As of June 2023, more than 1.1 million Americans have died of COVID-19. Adults older than 65 - who make up just 16 percent of the population - account for more than 75 percent of U.S. COVID-19 deaths and were hospitalized at three times the rate of younger people, highlighting the heightened vulnerability of this population.

11 Aug 2023

Study explores the use of existing medicines to revolutionize cancer treatment

In a recent study published in the journal of Genes & Diseases, Research team led by Lu explores the potential for the use of FDA-approved hypertension and EMA-approved cough medicines to revolutionize cancer treatment.

10 Aug 2023

Adenovirus infection linked to rare blood clotting disorder

Platelets, or thrombocytes, are specialized cellular fragments that form blood clots when we get scrapes and traumatic injuries. Viral infections, autoimmune disease, and other conditions can cause platelet levels to drop throughout the body, termed thrombocytopenia.

10 Aug 2023

Study assesses capacity of modern menstrual products to better diagnose heavy menstrual bleeding

Researchers used expired human-packed red blood cells to test the maximal capacity of commercially available menstrual products.

10 Aug 2023

Preventing the next pandemic: swine influenza genomic surveillance essential, study shows

Researchers explored the evolutionary dynamics of swine influenza A virus (swIAV) populations in Asia's southern and eastern regions.

10 Aug 2023

Study explores the diverse expression patterns of T cell priming markers across cancers

A recent study explored transcriptomics of T-cell priming markers (TPMs) across different cancers.

10 Aug 2023

Have social determinants of health affected COVID-19 vaccine uptake?

Researchers investigated clinically significant predictors of COVID-19 vaccination uptake among individuals with social and medical susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

10 Aug 2023

Low levels of vitamin K linked to poor lung function

People with low levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have poor lung function and to say they suffer with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and wheezing, according to a study published today (Thursday) in ERJ Open Research.

9 Aug 2023