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Laos malaria outbreak in 2020–21 likely caused by multidrug-resistant strains of P. falciparum

Researchers describe the genetic epidemiology and dynamics of the Plasmodium falciparum responsible for malaria outbreaks in Attapeu Province, Laos.

5 Dec 2022

Researchers create breathable material for a multifunctional, wearable heart monitor

While heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, most people can be treated with early detection and timely interventions.

5 Dec 2022

Researchers discover new mechanism that enables cancer cells to move throughout the body

An international team of researchers has uncovered a new mechanism that enables cancer cells to move throughout the body, providing a potential new target to stop metastasis, which is responsible for 90 per cent of cancer deaths.

5 Dec 2022

Smartwatches used to screen for heart rhythm disorders need more scientific evaluation

Company claims are leaping ahead of medical science in promoting the use of smartwatches to screen for heart rhythm disorders.

5 Dec 2022

3D printing can aid in the production of radiopharmaceuticals

Radioisotopes essential for modern diagnostics, such as molybdenum-99, are produced in only a few nuclear research reactors in the world. Flat, thin uranium targets play a key role in the molybdenum production process.

5 Dec 2022

Wearing glasses does not reduce risk of COVID-19

A new study determines the impact of wearing glasses on the risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses.

5 Dec 2022

NIHTB-CB tests found to be sensitive in detecting cognitive change in people with intellectual disability

A major challenge in testing new therapies for people with intellectual disability is finding accurate tools to measure whether the intervention or medication works.

5 Dec 2022

Vaccine MVA-BN shows consistent, robust immunogenicity and safety results

A phase III clinical trial showed consistent immunogenicity for a freeze-dried formulation of Bavarian Nordic's Modified Vaccinia Ankara.

5 Dec 2022

Perinatal exposure to inorganic nanoparticles may make babies more vulnerable to food allergies

Nanotechnologies have revolutionized food technology with changes to food production, manufacture, and processing that are intended to make our food safer and healthier.

5 Dec 2022

Study shows addiction potential and health risks of alternatives to menthol cigarettes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should extend the ban on menthol flavored cigarettes and cigars to include potential substitutes like menthol pipe tobacco and cigarette tubes, say researchers at Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies and The Ohio State University.

5 Dec 2022

Trial assesses the impact of two immunomodulators in reducing CV risk among rheumatoid arthritis patients

People with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease, with studies indicating an approximate 50 percent increase in risk of CV events such as heart attack and stroke.

5 Dec 2022

New machine learning algorithm could spot early signs of pneumonia based on cough sounds

Pneumonia is one of the world's leading causes of death and affects over a million people a year in the United States.

5 Dec 2022

Financial incentives effective in boosting weight loss among low-income populations

Paying cash to people with obesity for losing a specific amount of weight or completing weight-reducing activities works better than offering stand-alone free tools, such as weight-loss programs, diet books, and wearable fitness trackers, a new study shows.

5 Dec 2022

New trial to evaluate a potential treatment for irritability in teenagers with autism

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Laos malaria outbreak in 2020–21 likely caused by multidrug-resistant strains of P. falciparum

Researchers create breathable material for a multifunctional, wearable heart monitor

Researchers discover new mechanism that enables cancer cells to move throughout the body

Smartwatches used to screen for heart rhythm disorders need more scientific evaluation

3D printing can aid in the production of radiopharmaceuticals

Wearing glasses does not reduce risk of COVID-19

NIHTB-CB tests found to be sensitive in detecting cognitive change in people with intellectual disability

Vaccine MVA-BN shows consistent, robust immunogenicity and safety results

Perinatal exposure to inorganic nanoparticles may make babies more vulnerable to food allergies

Study shows addiction potential and health risks of alternatives to menthol cigarettes

Trial assesses the impact of two immunomodulators in reducing CV risk among rheumatoid arthritis patients

New machine learning algorithm could spot early signs of pneumonia based on cough sounds

Financial incentives effective in boosting weight loss among low-income populations

New trial to evaluate a potential treatment for irritability in teenagers with autism

Mpox virus from Clade 2b is the least virulent strain according to new study

Study explores histopathological, serological, and clinical characteristics of PASC in patients with mild COVID-19

Immunopeptidome characters of human CoV-OC43-infected cells

Study explores practical pathways to motherhood in women with oncogene-driven lung cancer

Women and men receive different advice on cardiovascular disease prevention

Study examines whether cortisone-like medicine can reduce pain after total knee arthroplasty

Embracing Robotic Assistance in Neurorehabilitation

The Elton John AIDS Foundation: a powerful force in the end to the AIDS epidemic

Miracles Start in the Lab: the quest to find a vaccine to cure AIDS

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