Fecal transplants restore gut microbes after antibiotics; antibody combination suppresses HIV; and wearable patch tracks blood pressure

October 16, 2018 Edition

Nurse supporting woman battling cancer

Fecal transplants restore gut microbes after antibiotics

Using fecal transplants, researchers restored beneficial bacteria in cancer patients who received antibiotics for stem cell transplant procedures.


HIV-infected cell

Antibody combination suppresses HIV

In an early trial, a combination of two antibodies suppressed blood levels of HIV for months after treatment in some people.


Patch stretched on a finger joint

Wearable ultrasound patch tracks blood pressure

Researchers engineered a blood pressure sensor that uses ultrasound technology and can be worn as a flexible skin patch.


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