Patients suffering sudden liver failure could in the future benefit from a new treatment that could reduce the need for […]
Researchers use green gold to rapidly detect and identify harmful bacteria
Researchers from the University of Minnesota (UMN) have developed a method to screen and identify harmful or antibiotic-resistant bacteria within […]
Unwise opioids for wisdom teeth: Study shows link to long-term use in teens and young adults: Those who fill an opioid prescription for wisdom tooth removal are nearly three times as likely to keep using; ages 19-30 most at risk
Getting wisdom teeth removed may be a rite of passage for many teens and young adults, but the opioid painkiller […]
Past experiences shape what we see more than what we are looking at now
A rope coiled on dusty trail may trigger a frightened jump by hiker who recently stepped on a snake. Now […]
Are caries linked to political regime?
At the 96th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), held in conjunction with the IADR Pan […]
Nano-optic endoscope sees deep into tissue at high resolution: Researchers adopt metalens technology in a new endoscopic optical imaging catheter to better detect disease, including cancer
The diagnosis of diseases based in internal organs often relies on biopsy samples collected from affected regions. But collecting such […]
Fewer injuries in girls’ sports when high schools have athletic trainers: Recurrent injury rates were six times higher in girls’ soccer and nearly three times higher in girls’ basketball in schools without athletic trainers
Availability of a full-time certified athletic trainer in high school reduces overall and recurrent injury rates in girls who play […]
Broken bones among older people increase risk of death for up to 10 years: Femur, pelvic fractures pose similar risk as hip fractures
Broken bones among older people increase their risk of death for up to 10 years, according to a new study […]
Dementia could be detected via routinely collected data
Improving dementia care through increased and timely diagnosis in the UK is a priority for the National Health Service (NHS), […]
Incarceration of parents impacts health of their children into adulthood
A new study published in Pediatrics found that young adults who had a parent incarcerated during their childhood are more […]