Scientists discover hidden intricacies of sperm motility
Researchers at Stockholm University have unveiled the hidden intricacies of how sperm go from passive bystanders to dynamic swimmers.
Study: Extending diabetic eye screen to 2 years could risk critical treatment delays and sight loss
Extending the annual screen by a year for people in England considered to be at low risk of diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy) could risk critical treatment delays and/or sight…
Young people need to weigh up the benefits against risks of sexual online practices
Young people see the internet as a natural platform for their everyday romantic and sexual encounters, but at the same time, they have to weigh up the benefits against various…
3D modeling reveals cause of balloon rupture during TAVR in patients with bicuspid aortic valves
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Balloon rupture during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a rare but serious complication.
Scientists achieve breakthrough in treating ‘neglected’ polymyalgia rheumatica
Scientists have found success in treating a 'neglected' inflammatory condition, polymyalgia rheumatica, with a drug that could provide an alternative to steroids for patients.
Zika virus exposure during pregnancy slows fetal growth and affects mother-infant interaction
Zika virus infection in pregnant rhesus macaques slows fetal growth and affects how infants and mothers interact in the first month of life, according to a new study from researchers…
Anti-anxiety drug can improve the effectiveness of chemo-radiotherapy towards glioblastoma
A new research study shows that cerebrospinal fluid reduces current treatment efficacy in brain cancer and identifies new therapeutic opportunities.
Atrial fibrillation diagnosis associated with 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment
Atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis was associated with a 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among a cohort of 4.3 million individuals in the UK, according to a new…
Study shows high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans
A new study by UC Davis Health endocrinology researchers has shown a high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans.
Study shows benefit of convalescent plasma in Covid-19 patients requiring artificial ventilation
In a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, clinicians and researchers from the CHU of Liège and the University of Liège show that the administration of plasma…