A statistician who worked on the first published large randomized clinical trial for a potential treatment for the COVID-19 virus…
Curbing the rising toll of adults with complex care needs
Nurse researchers underscore that while responses to the problem have resulted in well-motivated innovations, an effective and actionable path for…
New algorithm aims to protect surgical team members against infection with COVID-19 virus
Researchers have created an algorithm that aims to protect operating room team members who perform urgent and emergency operations from…
Shorter radiotherapy treatment for bowel cancer patients during COVID-19
An international panel of cancer experts has recommended a one-week course of radiotherapy and delaying surgery as the best way…
Brown fat can burn energy in an unexpected way
Researchers have discovered an unexpected biological pathway by which brown fat cells can translate energy into heat.
Neuroscientists find memory cells that help us interpret new situations
Neuroscientists have identified populations of cells that encode distinctive segments of an overall experience. These chunks of memory are encoded…
Alzheimer’s trial screening data links high amyloid levels with early stage disease
A new study supports the hypothesis that higher levels of amyloid protein in the brain represent an early stage of…
Researchers hope to improve future epidemic predictions
As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, a new mathematical model could offer insights on how to improve future…
Insect wings hold antimicrobial clues for improved medical implants
Some insect wings such as cicada and dragonfly possess nanopillar structures that kill bacteria upon contact. However, to date, the…
Link between air pollution and coronavirus mortality in Italy could be possible
A group of scientists has found another small piece in the puzzle of understanding COVID-19. Looking for reasons why the…