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Archive for January 7th, 2021
A protein that wreaks havoc in the nerves and heart when it clumps together can prevent the formation of toxic protein clumps associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a new study shows. The findings could lead to new treatments for this brain-ravaging condition, which currently has no truly effective therapies and no cure. Source: Protein that can […]
Continue Reading →In a study to examine a Mediterranean diet in relation to prostate cancer progression in men on active surveillance, researchers found that men with localized prostate cancer who reported a baseline dietary pattern that more closely follows the key principles of a Mediterranean-style diet fared better over the course of their disease. Source: Mediterranean diet […]
Continue Reading →Could the merging of humor and news actually help inform the public? New research found that young people were more likely to remember information about politics and government policy when it was conveyed in a humorous rather than non-humorous manner. They were also more willing to share the information online. Source: Delivering the news with […]
Continue Reading →Researchers develop lab tool to mimic conditions in intestines, giving them a mechanical model for the real-time growth of bacterial infections. Source: Simple bioreactor makes 'gut check' more practical
Continue Reading →A study led by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health researchers examines attitudes toward long-acting injectable (LAI) HIV therapies, among women with a history of injection–including medical purposes and substance use. The findings appear in the journal AIDS Patient Care and STDs. Source: Study examines attitudes toward long-acting injectable HIV therapy among women
Continue Reading →Behavioral science and marketing researchers are laying out a range of strategies to help convince people to get vaccinated. Source: Experts tap into behavioral research to promote COVID-19 vaccination in the United States
Continue Reading →Engineering researchers have developed a new technique for eliminating particularly tough blood clots, using engineered nanodroplets and an ultrasound ‘drill’ to break up the clots from the inside out. The technique has not yet gone through clinical testing. In vitro testing has shown promising results. Source: Nanodroplets and ultrasound 'drills' prove effective at tackling tough […]
Continue Reading →Researchers have clarified the contribution of key cancer-associated genes, proteins and signaling pathways in these cancers, while proposing possible new treatment avenues. Source: Comprehensive database of head and neck cancers created
Continue Reading →Medical school curriculums may misuse race and play a role in perpetuating physician bias, a team of researchers found in an analysis of curriculum from the preclinical phase of medical education. Source: How medical schools can transform curriculums to undo racial biases
Continue Reading →The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting people’s mental health. But what helps and hinders people in getting through a lockdown? A new study addressed this question using data from 78 countries across the world. The results hint at the pivots and hinges on which the individual’s psyche rests in the pandemic. Source: How to mitigate the […]
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