Over the past six months, Martha Trundle-Selby, 33, has primarily worn glasses despite preferring contact lenses. In the wake of
Month: October 2020
Remote control of blood sugar: Electromagnetic fields treat diabetes in animal models
Researchers from the University of Iowa may have discovered a safe new way to manage blood sugar non-invasively. Exposing diabetic
Does general anesthesia increase dementia risk?
There are concerns that exposure to general anesthesia during surgery may contribute to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. To
Every COVID-19 case seems different; these scientists want to know why
As scientists around the world develop life-saving COVID-19 vaccines and therapies, many are still wondering exactly why the disease proves
Factors that increase or decrease suicidal behavior risk in adolescents
An analysis of relevant studies published to date has identified certain risk factors associated with suicidal behavior in adolescents. The
Excess folic acid during pregnancy harms brain development of mice
A UC Davis MIND Institute study of pregnant mice found that high amounts of folic acid during pregnancy harmed the
Lopinavir-ritonavir is not an effective treatment for patients hospitalised with COVID-19
The drug combination lopinavir-ritonavir is not an effective treatment for patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19, according to the results
Novel testing platform designed for breast cancer cells
A Purdue University team has developed a novel testing platform to evaluate how breast cancer cells respond to the recurrent
COVID-19 transmission rebounds quickly after physical distancing rules are relaxed
Across the U.S., the relaxation of statewide physical distancing measures that are designed to control the COVID-19 pandemic frequently resulted
EU regulator starts review of BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine
European regulators are evaluating early data from a coronavirus vaccine being developed by Germany’s BioNTech and US giant Pfizer, the