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Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 variants lose Infectivity in aerosols: pH and salt content key factors

Research examines the stability of SARS-CoV-2 variants in aerosols, finding significant decay in infectivity over time. pH and salt content play a role in virus stability.

26 Jun 2023

Mediation may not be effective in resolving disputes over child's medical treatment

The role of mediation in preventing disputes between parents and doctors about a seriously ill child's medical treatment from escalating to litigation may be more limited than hoped for, suggests an analysis of rulings, published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

26 Jun 2023

Study reveals impact of age and variants on SARS-CoV-2 transmission: Insights from Toyama, Japan

Global spread of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants caused multiple epidemic waves. This study analyzes the effects of age and VOCs on transmission using contact tracing data in Toyama, Japan.

26 Jun 2023

New study shows promise for diphenyl ditelluride as anti-cancer drug

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on June 21, 2023, entitled, "Diphenyl ditelluride anticancer activity and DNA topoisomerase I poisoning in human colon cancer HCT116 cells."

26 Jun 2023

Sense of purpose in life can offer protection against loneliness

A new study co-authored by Patrick Hill, associate professor of psychological and brain sciences, offers an important message for our times: A sense of purpose in life - whether it's a high-minded quest to make a difference or a simple hobby with personal meaning - can offer potent protection against loneliness.

26 Jun 2023

Anchoring bias in emergency medicine leads to missed diagnosis of pulmonary embolism

Finding evidence of what is known as "anchoring bias," UCLA-led research suggests that patients with congestive heart failure experiencing shortness of breath are less likely to be tested in the emergency department for a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism, or a blood clot in the lung, when the reason for the visit noted during the initial emergency department check-in process specifically mentions congestive heart failure instead of the broader "shortness of breath".

26 Jun 2023

New kidney cancer model highlights molecular targets and genomic events that drive metastasis

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer have engineered a new model of aggressive renal cell carcinoma (RCC), highlighting molecular targets and genomic events that trigger chromosomal instability and drive metastatic progression.

26 Jun 2023

Personalized dosing improves outcomes for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

By monitoring early-response biomarkers in men undergoing 177Lu-PSMA prostate cancer treatment, physicians can personalize dosing intervals, significantly improving patient outcomes.

26 Jun 2023

New computational technique shows promise for identifying different subtypes of Alzheimer's disease

A new computational technique that combines genomic and tau PET imaging data promises a more personalized approach for subtyping Alzheimer's disease.

26 Jun 2023

Researchers pinpoint a key feature that leads to aggressive spread of colon cancer

In a significant development in the fight against fatal cancers, University of Otago researchers have pinpointed a key feature that leads to the aggressive spread of colon cancer.

26 Jun 2023

Lean body mass and age predict how quickly women eliminate alcohol

The rate at which women eliminate alcohol from their bloodstream is largely predicted by their lean body mass, although age plays a role, too, scientists found in a new study.

26 Jun 2023

World-renowned researcher receives top award for contributions to clinical psychopharmacology

Dennis Charney, MD, the Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and President for Academic Affairs of the Mount Sinai Health System, has received the prestigious Donald Klein Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society for Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP).

26 Jun 2023

UCalgary researchers discover how Leishmania parasites hide within the body

University of Calgary researchers have discovered how Leishmania parasites hide within the body to cause Leishmaniasis. The tiny parasites are carried by infected sand flies.

26 Jun 2023

Higher doses of oral semaglutide effective in lowering blood sugar and promoting weight loss

Diabetes is a progressive disease that affects one's ability to control blood sugar levels. For many patients, the condition becomes more severe over time and blood sugar levels grow more difficult to manage.

26 Jun 2023

Researchers identify a potential new drug for NASH-related fibrosis

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have led a study to examine a potential new treatment option for patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)-related fibrosis.

26 Jun 2023

Smart Cuff: A single device to measure multiple cardiac functions

Surgical and intensive care patients face a higher risk of death and longer hospital stays because they are susceptible to both hypotension and hemodynamic instability – or unstable blood flow.

26 Jun 2023

Research unveils crucial insights into the brain's potential ability to regulate fentanyl consumption

The opioid crisis continues to pose a grave public health concern, with synthetic opioids such as fentanyl posing a major risk for development of addiction and death due to overdose.

26 Jun 2023

Study sheds new light on the relationship between gut microbiome and autism

The biological roots of autism continue to perplex researchers, despite a growing body of studies looking at an increasing array of genetic, cellular and microbial data.

26 Jun 2023

Expert panel develops first-ever guideline to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth

A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better outcomes when used with common restorative materials like fillings or caps.

26 Jun 2023

Study finds link between environmental chemical exposure and thyroid problems in women with fertility issues

A study led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, reveals multiple associations between the presence of phenol biomarkers and altered thyroid hormone measurements among women seeking fertility care.

26 Jun 2023

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Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 variants lose Infectivity in aerosols: pH and salt content key factors

Mediation may not be effective in resolving disputes over child's medical treatment

Study reveals impact of age and variants on SARS-CoV-2 transmission: Insights from Toyama, Japan

New study shows promise for diphenyl ditelluride as anti-cancer drug

Sense of purpose in life can offer protection against loneliness

Anchoring bias in emergency medicine leads to missed diagnosis of pulmonary embolism

New kidney cancer model highlights molecular targets and genomic events that drive metastasis

Personalized dosing improves outcomes for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

New computational technique shows promise for identifying different subtypes of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers pinpoint a key feature that leads to aggressive spread of colon cancer

Lean body mass and age predict how quickly women eliminate alcohol

World-renowned researcher receives top award for contributions to clinical psychopharmacology

UCalgary researchers discover how Leishmania parasites hide within the body

Higher doses of oral semaglutide effective in lowering blood sugar and promoting weight loss

Researchers identify a potential new drug for NASH-related fibrosis

Smart Cuff: A single device to measure multiple cardiac functions

Research unveils crucial insights into the brain's potential ability to regulate fentanyl consumption

Study sheds new light on the relationship between gut microbiome and autism

Expert panel develops first-ever guideline to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth

Study finds link between environmental chemical exposure and thyroid problems in women with fertility issues

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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