Inhalable COVID vaccine shows promise in rodent model
Researchers have created an inhalable COVID-19 vaccine that is shelf stable at room temperature for up to three months, targets the lungs specifically and effectively, and allows for self-administration via an inhaler. The researchers also found that the delivery mechanism…
Read MoreIn Krabbe disease, neurons may bring about their own destruction
The gene defect underlying Krabbe disease causes degeneration of neurons directly, independent of its effects on other cell types, according to a new study publishing July 5 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Daesung Shin of the University at…
Read MoreGoogle to Delete Location History for Abortion Clinic Visits
Google announced that it would work to delete location history data for people who visit abortion sites and other medical establishments. Legal experts have voiced concerns about electronic data since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and reversed its…
Read MoreGene defect underlying Krabbe disease causes degeneration of neurons directly, study finds
The gene defect underlying Krabbe disease causes degeneration of neurons directly, independent of its effects on other cell types, according to a new study publishing July 5th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Daesung Shin of the University at…
Read MoreDementia: Fading eyesight has a ‘strong’ link to cognitive impairment – signs
Dr Zoe says walking can reduce risk of dementia 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 MoreCDC Recommends 6 Washington Counties Should Wear Masks Again
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) — People in six Washington counties should begin wearing masks indoors in public and on public transportation again, according to recommendations from the…
Read MoreCOVID was a leading cause of death for 2020, 2021
COVID-19 has officially joined heart disease and cancer as a leading cause of death in the United States for two years in a row. The virus was the third-leading cause of death for the period between when the pandemic began…
Read MoreFloating in space might be fun, but study shows its hard on earthly bodies
Ever wondered if you have anything in common with an astronaut? Turns out there are 206 things — your bones. It’s these parts of our body that are the focus of a research study on bone loss in astronauts, and…
Read MoreFinding the right RPA partner for your organization
Electronic health records (EHRs) are now commonplace throughout medical facilities, as they provide a centralized database to create, access, store and share patient information. Key to EHR functionality is interoperability – easy, fast, and secure data exchange and communication among…
Read MoreA window into the number of trans teens living in America
In our recent analysis of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, a representative health survey of high school-age Americans at the school district, state and national levels, we found that about 1.4% of youths ages 13 to 17 identify as transgender…
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