Healthy blood flow is more important than you may know
When UC San Diego bioengineering professor emeritus Shu Chien reminds you that it’s a good idea to get up, move, and get your blood flowing, he knows exactly what he is talking about. In fact, Chien has led research teams…
Read MoreJournalists Delve Into Inflation Policy, Hospital Closures, and Needle Exchanges
KHN chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act with Newsy’s “The Why” on Sept. 2. Click here to watch Rovner on Newsy KHN senior editor Andy Miller discussed the upcoming closure of a trauma hospital…
Read MoreSignificant reductions in heart failure found after drinking coffee
Chris Fountain says he ‘felt really stupid’ after mini-stroke We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our…
Read MoreNew gene editing strategy could lead to treatments for people born with inherited diseases of the immune system
A fault in cells that form a key part of the immune system can be repaired with a pioneering gene editing technique, finds new research demonstrated in human cells and mice, led by UCL scientists. Researchers say the study, published…
Read MoreEvolution of pathogens during vaccination programs
A recent publication in PLOS Biology summarized the current understanding of pathogen evolution. Study: Pathogen evolution during vaccination campaigns. Image Credit: nobeastsofierce/Shutterstock Pathogen adaptation occurs when novel variants gain greater fitness in the current environment than their predecessors. Host immunity,…
Read MoreIs vaccine status associated with the severity of Omicron SARS-CoV-2 infection in hospitalized patients?
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination on the occurrence and severity of symptoms in SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-infected hospitalized patients. Study: Impact of vaccination on…
Read MoreArmy of swimming microbots eradicate deadly pneumonia infection from mice lungs
Researchers have successfully eradicated deadly pneumonia infections from the lungs of mice by pouring armies of swimming microbots down the rodents’ windpipes. The unorthodox treatment, which directly targets the site of the infection, was 100% effective at curing infected mice…
Read MoreHigh glycemic index linked to increased risk of lung cancer
Lung cancer: Dr Amir describes the symptoms in February We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our…
Read MoreUnique gut bacteria could be responsible for triggering rheumatoid arthritis in at-risk people
Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have discovered that a unique bacteria found in the gut could be responsible for triggering rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in people already at risk for the autoimmune disease. Kristine Kuhn, MD, PhD,…
Read MoreVivo Surgical honored with the esteemed WIPO-IPOS IP for Innovation Award
Vivo Surgical, a pioneering medical device company based in Singapore, has become the first start-up to win the prestigious WIPO-IPOS IP for Innovation Award for 2022. Now in its 10th year, this award celebrates Singaporean companies that have achieved outstanding growth…
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