Bioimaging technologies are the eyes that allow doctors to see inside the body in order to diagnose, treat, and monitor […]
Researchers identify protein with which common skin bacteria trigger eczema
A decade-long study has identified the factor produced by a common species of skin bacteria that triggers eczema, in a […]
Time to Results Faster With Point-of-Care COVID-19 Testing
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2020 — Point-of-care testing is associated with large reductions in the time to results for patients presenting […]
Replacing asphalt with forest-type plants at daycare centers found to strengthen immune defenses in children
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Finland and one in the Czech Republic has found that replacing […]
Lack of interest linked with increased risk of dementia
Research published in the journal Neurology suggests those who lack interest in the world around them are at an increased […]
Researchers take issue with study evaluating an AI system for breast cancer screening
In a new perspective piece “Transparency and reproducibility in artificial intelligence” published this week in the journal Nature, an international […]
Pregnant women with severe COVID-19 face additional risks and early delivery
Pregnant women with severe or critical COVID-19 and their unborn infants face increased health risks before and after delivery, a […]
To reach weight-loss targets, start with small goals
People have been formulating weight-loss plans for centuries. In 1087, William the Conqueror replaced food with alcohol and slimmed down […]
Mental health issues double the odds of dying with COVID-19, study finds
(HealthDay)—People suffering from a psychiatric disorder could be more than twice as likely to die if they become infected with […]
Fertility rates lower in women with inflammatory bowel disease
(HealthDay)—Fertility is lower in women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Sept. 19 in the […]