Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a naturally occurring mutation in nonhuman primates that closely resembles a
Month: August 2021
Licensed drug could reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection by up to 70 per cent, reveals study
A licensed drug normally used to treat abnormal levels of fatty substances in the blood could reduce infection caused by
Ovarian cancer: Potential therapeutic target identified
A gene called DOT1L appears to play a role in progression and severity of ovarian cancer, and inhibitors of the
Genetic factor undermines H. pylori treatment
Helicobacter pylori, a stomach-dwelling bacterium, is a strong risk factor for gastric cancer, peptic ulcers and other debilitating gastrointestinal disorders.
Electrical brain stimulation used to treat stroke patients with aphasia
Researchers in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) are testing a cutting-edge method of electrical brain stimulation to
Narcissist types and what makes each tick
Chances are you’ve met a narcissist. Someone who thinks they’re better than everyone else, dominates the conversation and loves the
Cognition in rugby union players decreases across season
Researchers in Wales have published findings that over the course of a season cognition in professional rugby players decreases. The
WHO urges COVID vaccine makers to keep prices down
The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to keep their prices low and affordable, after reports that
Medical associations create united front to reduce barriers to noninvasive ventilation
On July 30, 2021, the journal CHEST electronically published the outcomes and recommendations of a technical expert panel (TEP) on optimal noninvasive
Low glycaemic diet shows meaningful improvements for people with diabetes
For people with diabetes, sticking to a low glycaemic diet results in small but important improvements in blood sugar levels,
