Tag: Research

March 25, 2020

The Biology of Coronavirus Preventative Measures

Why do we take preventative measures during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic
February 18, 2020

Life-Saving Drugs on Craigslist

Research shows a market for the sale of essential medications for asthma and diabetes, typically at lower prices on a popular online market-place.
February 11, 2020

Sleep Could Be the Missing Link in Certain Types of Dementia

In patients with dementia, a sleep deficits may link accumulation of beta-amyloid in the brain to cognitive impairment.
January 27, 2020

Summoning the Troops
to Attack Colon Cancer

Creating a promising cancer vaccine from scratch is a multigenerational effort.
December 6, 2019

Should I Be Worried About
Fatty Liver Disease?

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is serious but preventable. Learn if you’re at risk.
October 24, 2019

Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict Risk of Thyroid Cancer on Ultrasound

Animated video shows how machine learning could predict risk of malignancy in thyroid nodules.
September 13, 2019

Cancer Researchers’ Failure to Disclose Industry Payments Damages Patient Trust — and Care

Any relationship with industry, whether with a center director or any other member of the scientific or medical community, must be honest.
August 8, 2019

Microbubbles Could Make Breast Cancer More Susceptible to Radiation Therapy

Bursting oxygen-filled microbubbles could make breast tumors three times more sensitive to radiation therapy in preliminary tests.
August 8, 2019

Culturally Competent Care for Muslim Patients

Nurses and other health professional are in a position to have a tremendous impact.
August 8, 2019

Can Telehealth Aid in Disaster Relief?

Technology could improve healthcare response during a disaster, yet it is rarely used.
August 8, 2019

Is Surgery Right for Frail Adults with Heart Failure?

Patients showed improvement after surgery for left-ventricular-assist-device (LVAD).