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Stability and pathogenicity of MERS coronavirus varies across different viral strains

An international team of researchers has conducted a study suggesting that individual variation across different strains of betacoronaviruses can alter their stability and pathogenicity profiles.

16 Feb 2021

Mice study suggests novel approach to treat a type of common glioma

Gliomas are common brain tumors that comprise about one third of all cancers of the nervous system. In a study funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers tested a novel combination treatment approach on mice with tumors with characteristics similar to human astrocytomas--a type of slow-growing glioma--and found tumor regression in 60 percent of the mice treated.

16 Feb 2021

Gift to Yale launches new research enterprise to study human cognition

Yale University today announced that a historic philanthropic gift will launch an ambitious new research enterprise devoted to the study of human cognition.

16 Feb 2021

New model to better predict risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) can be a ticking time bomb if undiscovered in time. However, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are developing a new model to better predict at-risk patients. And the tools they are using apply mechanical testing to the human body - which is itself a complex machine.

16 Feb 2021

Researchers identify key genetic changes in interstitial kidney tissue of people with diabetes

Researchers from Indiana University have identified key genetic changes in the interstitial kidney tissue of people with diabetes, a discovery that signifies the potential for a revolutionary new genetic approach to the treatment of kidney disease.

16 Feb 2021

Study finds high COVID-19 infection rates in pregnant women

The COVID-19 infection rate among pregnant women was estimated to be 70% higher than in similarly aged adults in Washington state, according to a new study published today in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

16 Feb 2021

Study reveals how people respond to financial and health uncertainties

A recent qualitative study sheds light on how people cope with health and financial challenges, highlighting the important role that communication plays in these coping strategies.

16 Feb 2021

Gait variability could help diagnose different types of dementia, Alzheimer's disease

Canadian researchers are the first to study how different patterns in the way older adults walk could more accurately diagnose different types of dementia and identify Alzheimer's disease.

16 Feb 2021

CPAP therapy increases physical activity in sleep apnea patients with a history of heart disease

A new study found that treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP therapy increased self-reported physical activity in adults with a history of heart disease.

16 Feb 2021

Study focuses on assessing mental and physical health of undergraduates during the pandemic

An ongoing study led by North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University focuses on assessing the mental, emotional and physical health of undergraduates during the pandemic - in order to determine how universities can better support their students.

16 Feb 2021

Multi-resistant bacteria continue to grow in hospital wastewater

Scientists from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden presents evidence that hospital wastewater, containing elevated levels of antibiotics, rapidly kills antibiotic-sensitive bacteria, while multi-resistant bacteria continue to grow.

16 Feb 2021

Study finds an alarming trend of increased alcohol use during pandemic lockdowns

The ongoing pandemic has had a significant and alarming trend of increased alcohol use and abuse - especially among younger adults, males and those who have lost their jobs - according to a new study by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers.

16 Feb 2021

Maternal cardiovascular health in pregnancy associated with child's heart health in adolescence

A mother's heart health while she is pregnant may have a significant impact on her child's cardiovascular health in early adolescence (ages 10 to 14), according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

16 Feb 2021

New program may reduce rehospitalizations after discharge

Throughout her career, Lori Popejoy provided hands-on clinical care in a variety of health care settings, from hospitals and nursing homes to community centers and home health care agencies.

16 Feb 2021

Researchers develop new algorithm to minimize errors in diagnosis

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have developed an algorithm that can identify patients who may have been wrongly diagnosed.

16 Feb 2021

Asthma may influence the evolution of influenza virus, study shows

A subtype of asthma in adults may cause higher susceptibility to influenza and could result in dangerous flu mutations.

16 Feb 2021

Kruppel-like factor 15 controls skeletal muscle fat uptake and utilization

Metabolic diseases, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, have risen to epidemic proportions in the U.S. and occur in about 30 percent of the population. Skeletal muscle plays a prominent role in controlling the body's glucose levels, which is important for the development of metabolic diseases like diabetes.

16 Feb 2021

New analysis shows lack of strong evidence to support anorexia nervosa treatment guidelines

New analysis published in The Lancet Psychiatry has shown a lack of strong evidence to support current guidance on psychological therapies for treating anorexia nervosa over expert treatment as usual.

16 Feb 2021

Discovery opens up the possibility to predict metastases even before cancer develops

The researchers analyzed cells, mouse models, and human patient samples using biochemical, mathematical, and biophysical methods.

16 Feb 2021

Special issue delves into global polio eradication efforts and modeling

Launched in 1988, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) stands out as one of the largest, internationally coordinated global public health major projects conducted to date, with cumulative spending of over $16.5 billion for 1988-2018, according to the World Health Organization.

16 Feb 2021

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Stability and pathogenicity of MERS coronavirus varies across different viral strains

Mice study suggests novel approach to treat a type of common glioma

Gift to Yale launches new research enterprise to study human cognition

New model to better predict risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms

Researchers identify key genetic changes in interstitial kidney tissue of people with diabetes

Study finds high COVID-19 infection rates in pregnant women

Study reveals how people respond to financial and health uncertainties

Gait variability could help diagnose different types of dementia, Alzheimer's disease

CPAP therapy increases physical activity in sleep apnea patients with a history of heart disease

Study focuses on assessing mental and physical health of undergraduates during the pandemic

Multi-resistant bacteria continue to grow in hospital wastewater

Study finds an alarming trend of increased alcohol use during pandemic lockdowns

Maternal cardiovascular health in pregnancy associated with child's heart health in adolescence

New program may reduce rehospitalizations after discharge

Researchers develop new algorithm to minimize errors in diagnosis

Asthma may influence the evolution of influenza virus, study shows

Kruppel-like factor 15 controls skeletal muscle fat uptake and utilization

New analysis shows lack of strong evidence to support anorexia nervosa treatment guidelines

Discovery opens up the possibility to predict metastases even before cancer develops

Special issue delves into global polio eradication efforts and modeling

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

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