A new website developed by researchers at Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute and the University of Minnesota is making it easier for organ transplant candidates to choose which transplant center is right for them.
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New imaging tool to track cellular events that may initiate obesity-related conditions
A collaborative team of researchers at Utah State University and the University of Central Florida developed a tool to track cellular events that may lead to obesity-related conditions in people.
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Scientists join forces to combat coronavirus outbreak
Amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, scientists from around the globe race to fight the deadly virus. Now, a team of Harvard scientists has joined forces with Chinese experts to develop new therapies and prevent the further spread of the virus.
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Novel combination of techniques used to compare the effects of two pesticides
University of Saskatchewan researchers have used a novel combination of techniques to compare the effects of two families of pesticides used in agriculture, and found that at low dosages the newer pesticide is less toxic than a currently used neonicotinoid one.
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SDOH screening not enough to identify patients at risk of utility shut-off
Researchers at Boston Medical Center have found that only a fraction of patients at risk of having their utilities shut off were identified through social determinants of health screening.
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Woman’s bladder produces alcohol – a rare medical condition
A 61-year-old woman was set for a liver transplant but was denied due to a high level of alcohol in her system. Her urine contained alcohol, which is unlikely unless someone has consumed large amounts of it.
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Italy, Iran facing a coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has sparked fear and panic since it started to spread in late December 2019. Now, the number of infections has topped over 80,000, with more than 2,699 deaths reported in just two months. Though the number of cases dwindled in mainland China, this is not the case in other parts of the world.
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TMS shows promise in treating broader range of neurological conditions
Transcranial magnetic stimulatio has shown significant efficacy in treating major depressive and obsessive compulsive disorders.
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Simple blood test could help identify cardiovascular aging and heart disease risk
Scientists at Newcastle University have revealed how a simple blood test could be used to help identify cardiovascular aging and the risk of heart disease.
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School nurses on the frontlines of treating opioid overdose
As opioid overdoses continue to grab headlines, more states are providing their communities with easier access to naloxone, which can prevent death by reversing opioid overdoses.
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