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New Technology Predicts ICU Need for COVID-19 and General Ward Patients
The predictive analytic outperformed two similar technologies.
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Body’s Natural Pain Killers Can Be Enhanced
A study in cells and mice finds compound works with fewer side effects than opioids.
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For Scleroderma, Algorithm Helps Better Screen for Fatal Complication
Pulmonary arterial hypertension occurs when blood vessels in the lungs are blocked or destroyed, which can cause the heart to fail.
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New Urine-Based Test Holds Promise for Detecting Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Using next-generation sequencing, the UPSeq test assesses 15 biomarkers to find aggressive prostate cancer that can be missed by biopsies or imaging tests.
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Better ZZZs, Better Health
Two sleep experts address their most-asked questions about falling asleep, staying asleep and addressing sleep disorders.
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New Algorithm Uses Online Learning for Massive Cell Data Sets
The method enables researchers to analyze millions of cells with the amount of memory found on a standard computer.
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Mask Use Low When People Visit With Friends
While nearly all Americans use a mask at some point each week, very few consistently wear their mask during many common potentially risky activities, study shows.
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Addressing the Cumulative Cost of COVID-19 for Communities of Color
Two translational research social scientists offer six practical solutions to follow.
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Repurposing Tocilizumab in Scleroderma Patients May Prevent Early Lung Disease
A phase 3 clinical trial finds an anti-inflammatory drug used in rheumatoid arthritis can preserve lung function in patients with systemic sclerosis.
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Research Group Identifies Potential Therapeutic Target for Lupus
Inhibiting IRE1α, a molecule activated by the endoplasmic reticulum in neutrophils, counters disease progression in lupus mice
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Vaping Marijuana Associated with More Symptoms of Lung Damage than Vaping or Smoking Nicotine
Research says vaping cannabis may cause worse respiratory issues than e-cigarettes or smoking cigarettes or marijuana alone.
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Researchers Examine Impact of Telehealth Adoption Among Michigan Primary Care Providers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
A new study assesses the relationship between telehealth use among primary care practices across the state and preventable ER visits and hospitalizations.
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Cancer Immunotherapy May Also Treat Certain Autoimmune Diseases
The new approach blocks the interaction between cancer cells and immune receptors, showing promise in mice.
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Can Prebiotics Help Protect Against Immunotherapy-Induced Colitis?
Studies suggest the gut microbiome can influence immunotherapy side effects. Butyrate emerges as an intriguing candidate against inflammation in the colon.
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Two Proteins Critical for Kidney Function
Pax2 and Pax8, known for their role in embryonic development, also key to urine concentration in adults.