New Delhi: The three cheetahs which experts said had maggot-infested wounds similar to the two that died recently in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park are healthy, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MOEF&CC) said in a press release on Wednesday, July 19. Two cheetahs – the brothers Gaurav and Shaurya – were brought […]
Scientists have found a version of a particular gene that may explain why some people who test positive for the coronavirus never develop any covid-19 symptoms. The discovery could help scientists open new avenues for developing vaccines and treatments. On average, studies have found, at least 20 percent of people who contract the SARS-CoV-2 virus […]
Four patients infected with anthrax escaped a hospital in the Tuva region of southern Siberia before they could be fully treated, according to a statement from the regional health ministry. “Four patients hospitalized with anthrax refused treatment at the (region’s) infectious diseases hospital and left the medical facility without authorization,” said the regional arm of […]
Advancements in technology and practice reported for the first time at AAIC 2023 demonstrate the simplicity, transportability and diagnostic value of blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s, including the future potential for at-home testing by a patient or a family member. These findings are timely and important with the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals of […]
One aspect of the COVID pandemic that has fascinated both scientists and the public alike is how the infection affects people differently. I’ve previously discussed the potential reasons some people have managed to avoid infection completely. But for those who have been infected, symptoms can range from a mild cold-like illness, to something resembling a […]
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea A common genetic variant explains why some people are asymptomatic after being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, according to our recently published study in the journal Nature. Early in the pandemic, we were intrigued that many people did not […]
Fever, shortness of breath and cough are all key COVID-19 symptoms we’ve been told to look out for throughout the pandemic. However, at least 1 in 5 people who test positive for the virus don’t develop any symptoms, and the reason why has remained a mystery — until now. In a new study published Wednesday […]
Ahmad Ozair, MBBS Surgically targeted radiation therapy (STaRT) in patients with recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) demonstrated feasibility and safety, according to early data from a prospective multi-institutional observational study (NCT04427384).1 Findings from the trial were presented at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting and showed that at a median follow-up of 5.2 months (range, 0.6-23.2), there were […]
A sample Virginia driver’s license, showing what the icon indicating blood type will look like. (Courtesy Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles) Virginians now have the option to list their blood types on their driver’s license as a way to help first responders in case of an emergency. Customers who want to renew, replace or apply […]
