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Scientists report the first map of molecular responses of human lung cells to SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a multi-group collaborative involving the National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratories (NEIDL), the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM), and the Center for Network Systems Biology (CNSB), scientists have reported the first map of the molecular responses of human lung cells to infection by SARS-CoV-2.

2 Dec 2020

New wearable sensor can track healing in chronic skin wounds

Researchers from Skoltech and the University of Texas at Austin have presented a proof-of-concept for a wearable sensor that can track healing in sores, ulcers, and other kinds of chronic skin wounds, even without the need to remove the bandages.

2 Dec 2020

Studies examine rates of blindness and vision impairment worldwide

Sobering new statistics released by the Global Burden of Disease study found no significant reduction in the number of people with treatable sight loss worldwide since 2010 as public health services failed to meet World Health Organization (WHO) targets.

2 Dec 2020

Study: Shipping pallets were responsible for sending people to emergency rooms of US hospitals

Shipping pallets -- often used as display platforms in retail settings or seen as raw material for household projects -- were responsible for sending more than 30,000 people to the emergency rooms of U.S. hospitals over a recent five-year period, according to a new study.

2 Dec 2020

Researchers use new imaging technique to produce digital reconstruction of eye tissues

A new study by scientists at the University of Southampton has made a breakthrough that could help the search for treatments against age related sight loss.

2 Dec 2020

Study: Individualized treatment plans can benefit both COVID-19 patients, their caregivers

Returning home after a stay in the hospital and a skilled nursing facility is often overwhelming. New research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University shows that individualized treatment plans and instructions would be beneficial to both patients and their caregivers.

2 Dec 2020

Despite new CDC guidance, opioid prescription rates have not declined

Research from Saint Louis University finds that among patients at risk for opioid misuse, the odds of receiving a schedule II opioid for non-cancer pain were similar to those not at risk, despite new prescribing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

2 Dec 2020

Study links declines in working-class jobs to suicide, deaths of despair

Declines in blue-collar jobs may have left some working-class men frustrated by unmet job expectations and more likely to suffer an early death by suicide or drug poisoning, according to a study led by sociologists at The University of Texas at Austin.

2 Dec 2020

Chronic kidney disease strongly associated with COVID-related hospitalization

An analysis of Geisinger's electronic health records has revealed chronic kidney disease to be the leading risk factor for hospitalization from COVID-19.

2 Dec 2020

Circadian gene mutation increases drug-taking behaviors in mice

A mutation in the gene regulating circadian rhythms increases self-administration of cocaine in mice, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences researchers found in a paper published today in the Journal of Neuroscience.

2 Dec 2020

Testing intensity has greatest influence on COVID-19 transmission

Lacking vaccines, countries have relied on multiple non-pharmaceutical interventions to control COVID-19 transmission.

2 Dec 2020

Global solidarity, resilient services to reduce TB deaths among people living with HIV

The theme of this year's World AIDS Day is "Global solidarity, resilient services". At the 2016 UN High-level Meeting on ending AIDS, member states committed to a 75% reduction of TB deaths among people living with HIV by 2020, compared with 2010.

2 Dec 2020

Carrot-based Japanese herbal medicine may improve muscle complications associated with COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease caused by long-term inhalation of harmful gases such as cigarette smoke.

2 Dec 2020

New insight into role of autophagy in controlling SARS-CoV-2 infection

A team of researchers at the University of Manitoba in Canada said that nanoparticle targeting of autophagy at the sites could be a potent tool to effectively overcome COVID-19 while preventing the common adverse effects of the drug.

2 Dec 2020

Immune system differences, better blood vessel health could protect children from severe COVID-19

Differences in the immune systems and better blood vessel health were among the factors protecting children from severe COVID-19, according to a new review.

2 Dec 2020

CDC to reduce quarantine period from 14 days to 7 to 10 days

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with other health agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO), recommend that people who may have been in close contact with a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case should undergo quarantine for 14 days.

2 Dec 2020

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Scientists report the first map of molecular responses of human lung cells to SARS-CoV-2 infection

New wearable sensor can track healing in chronic skin wounds

Studies examine rates of blindness and vision impairment worldwide

Study: Shipping pallets were responsible for sending people to emergency rooms of US hospitals

Researchers use new imaging technique to produce digital reconstruction of eye tissues

Study: Individualized treatment plans can benefit both COVID-19 patients, their caregivers

Despite new CDC guidance, opioid prescription rates have not declined

Study links declines in working-class jobs to suicide, deaths of despair

Chronic kidney disease strongly associated with COVID-related hospitalization

Circadian gene mutation increases drug-taking behaviors in mice

Testing intensity has greatest influence on COVID-19 transmission

Global solidarity, resilient services to reduce TB deaths among people living with HIV

Carrot-based Japanese herbal medicine may improve muscle complications associated with COPD

New insight into role of autophagy in controlling SARS-CoV-2 infection

Immune system differences, better blood vessel health could protect children from severe COVID-19

CDC to reduce quarantine period from 14 days to 7 to 10 days

Study finds link between brain’s network connections and epilepsy-related atrophy

Combination of exercise and mindfulness training can help alleviate fatigue in cancer survivors

Surprising discovery reveals new target for aggressive lung adenocarcinoma

Atrial fibrillation patients should avoid heavy alcohol consumption, warns study

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