On the call, saved in webinar form on the CDC website, experts noted that hospitals have had some success in treating the illness with immunotherapy and steroids, which can work to calm overactive immune responses. Previously the agency shared that…
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Cervical precancer identified by fluorescence, in a step toward bedside detection
A team of researchers at Tufts University’s School of Engineering and its School of Medicine, and physicians at Tufts Medical Center have developed a method using fluorescence to detect precancerous metabolic and physical changes in epithelial cells lining the cervix….
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A deeper connection to Hyaline Fibromatosis Syndrome
Hyaline Fibromatosis Syndrome (HFS) is a rare but severe genetic disease that affects babies, children, and adults. Hyaline, a glassy substance, accumulates in the skin and various organs, and causes painful deformities that can lead to an early death. HFS…
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Study shows a low prevalence of the coronavirus in Estonia
The results of a study conducted by the University of Tartu on the prevalence of the coronavirus were presented to the Government Committee responsible for the emergency situation on Tuesday. The results from the second week of the study continue…
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Women who drink coffee three times a day have less body fat
How all those coffees help to keep the weight off: Women who get a caffeine fix two or three times a day have less body fat than those who drink none Coffee may contain anti-obesity compounds that can cause body…
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Blood cells could serve as a ‘thermometer’ to detect breast cancer
Immune system cells in the blood of breast cancer patients undergo alterations early in the disease course, according to a study published in the journal Clinical & Translational Immunology. The authors believe that this discovery may contribute to the early…
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Doctor almost died of a heart attack to avoid burdening the NHS
The doctor who almost died of a heart attack… because he did not want to burden an NHS hospital coping with coronavirus Dr Paul Trafford, 63, returned home two weeks ago after a gruelling day at work The consultant anaesthetist…
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Not Going To Lie, The Dentist’s Office Is A Risky Place When It Comes To COVID-19
Twenty-three states have now allowed dental offices to reopen for elective appointments like cleanings, and others may soon follow suit. Experts warn that dentist offices are still high-risk areas for spreading COVID-19. If it’s permitted in your area, whether you…
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This Tech Leader Took a Radical Step to Curb His Phone Overuse
It gets crowded in my head and likely yours. But what I learned as a leader at Facebook and Pinterest—and especially afterward—is that everything goes better when it’s not. These tips helped me get mental clarity and perform better. See…
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Why the WHO, often under fire, has a tough balance to strike in its efforts to address health emergencies
The Trump administration recently declared, in the midst of the coronavirus emergency, that it would suspend the United States’ financial support for the World Health Organization, a United Nations agency that coordinates a wide range of international health efforts. The…
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