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| Targeting molecular pathway that causes pulmonary arterial hypertension Posted: 06 May 2022 12:14 PM PDT Researchers describe the underlying signaling pathway that results in pulmonary arterial hypertension and a novel monoclonal antibody therapy that blocks the abnormal blood vessel formation characterizing the disease. |
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| Operating rooms are the climate change contributor no one's talking about Posted: 06 May 2022 12:14 PM PDT The health care industry accounts for about 8.5% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, and surgery is one of hospitals' biggest culprits in this space. Two surgeons-in-training give some solutions to combat this problem. |
| Retinal cell map could advance precise therapies for blinding diseases Posted: 06 May 2022 12:14 PM PDT Researchers have identified distinct differences among the cells comprising a tissue in the retina that is vital to human visual perception. The scientists discovered five subpopulations of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) -- a layer of tissue that nourishes and supports the retina's light-sensing photoreceptors. Using artificial intelligence, the researchers analyzed images of RPE at single-cell resolution to create a reference map that locates each subpopulation within the eye. |
| Candy-coated pills could prevent pharmaceutical fraud Posted: 06 May 2022 12:14 PM PDT A colorful candy nonpareil coating gives pills a unique pattern that can be stored by the manufacturer in a database. Consumers could upload a smartphone photograph of a pill and if its CandyCode matches one in the database, the consumer could be confident that the pill is genuine. If not, it is potentially fraudulent. |
| Minerals can be key to healing damaged tissue Posted: 06 May 2022 11:11 AM PDT Every species, from bacteria to humans, is capable of regeneration. Regeneration is mediated by the molecular processes that regulate gene expression to control tissue renewal, restoration and growth. |
| Coaching program reduces burnout among resident physicians Posted: 06 May 2022 11:11 AM PDT A coaching program aimed at decreasing burnout among female resident physicians significantly reduced emotional exhaustion and imposter syndrome while increasing self-compassion over a six month period. |
| Posted: 06 May 2022 11:11 AM PDT Researchers found that inversions in the human genome form more commonly than previously thought, which impacts our understanding of certain genetic diseases. |
| Program issuing mailed kits doubles rate of leftover opioids disposal Posted: 06 May 2022 08:33 AM PDT Study finds that patients of orthopaedic and urologic procedures were more likely to dispose of their extra opioid tablets when they received kits in the mail to do so. |
| Social media break improves mental health, study suggests Posted: 05 May 2022 06:34 PM PDT Results of a new study which asked participants to take a week-long break from TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook find positive effects for wellbeing, depression and anxiety. |
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