A previously healthy 21-year-old Caucasian man was admitted for vasoplegic shock. He denied any drug intake, did not smoke tobacco…
Processes of consent in research for adults with impaired mental capacity nearing the end of life: systematic review and transparent expert consultation (MORECare_Capacity statement)
Involving adults lacking capacity (ALC) in research on end of life care (EoLC) or serious illness is important, but often…
Evidence of ‘hormone disruptor’ chemical threats grows
A growing number of chemicals in pesticides, flame retardants, and certain plastics have been linked to widespread health problems including…
Scientists publish findings from first statewide COVID-19 random sample study in US
The results of the first statewide random sample study in the United States to measure the spread of COVID-19 indicated…
Brain network mechanism causing spatial memory impairment revealed
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease frequently suffer from spatial memory loss, such as no recognition of where they are, and forgetting…
Chinese, American scientists leading efforts on COVID-19
Despite the political tensions between the United States and China, scientists in the two countries are working together more than…
Lab-made virus mimics COVID-19 virus
Researchers have created a virus in the lab that infects cells and interacts with antibodies just like the COVID-19 virus,…
Twitter data reveals global communication network
Twitter mentions show distinct community structure patterns resulting from communication preferences of individuals affected by physical distance between users and…
Smile: Atomic imaging finds root of tooth decay
Researchers combined complementary imaging techniques to explore the atomic structure of human enamel, exposing tiny chemical flaws in the fundamental…
Portable blood ammonia detector
This device offers a significantly faster and easier method for detecting ammonia levels in blood, which can reach dangerous levels…