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Medical and Non-medical Laboratories in UK and Europe Hit by Rising Costs and Supply Shortages Due to High Demand for Testing Services
Supply chain shortages involving clinical laboratory products may not ease up any time soon, as China’s largest shipping province is once again in COVID-19 lockdown.
What if you could "cleanse" the blood of chemotherapeutic drugs to reduce their harmful side effects?
Researchers develop novel device to “cleanse” the blood of chemotherapeutic drugs.
Massachusetts General Hospital Researchers Develop Tool for Detecting Lung Cancer from the Metabolites in a Drop of Blood
In a proof-of-concept study, researchers from Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have created a metabolomic screening model that can uncover early-stage lung cancer in asymptomatic patients from a single drop of the patient’s blood.
New evidence on alterations of neuronal activity that drive food cravings during pregnancy
Many people have felt the sudden and uncontrollable urge to eat a certain food. These urges - known as cravings - are very common, mostly during pregnancy.
Exercise prior to tumor bearing may help reduce the effects of wasting syndrome
A new study has identified yet another benefit of keeping up your exercise routine. In experiments performed with mice, researchers found that exercising prior to developing cancer was associated with slower tumor growth and helped reduce the effects of a cancer complication known as wasting syndrome, or cachexia.
Potential Clues regarding the Risk of Dementia in Women
Levels of the hormone estrogen may be linked to a woman’s risk of developing dementia in later life.
Alzheimer’s Disease: The Identification of 75 Genetic Risk Factors
Identifying genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease to improve our understanding and treatment of it.
Good hydration may reduce long-term risks for heart failure
Serum sodium levels may help identify adults with a greater chance of experiencing heart disease.
Our Planet, Our Health; Importance of Understanding Planetary Health
For world health day, Dr. Sam Myers, director of the Planetary Health Alliance, is asked about the importance of raising awareness surrounding planetary health.
How sleep and mental health were affected in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers uncovered the relationship between mental health and sleep in Sweden during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
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