Amid growing criticism of the traditional ”publish or perish” system for rewarding academic research, an international team has developed five…
Pioneering method reveals dynamic structure in HIV
The method reveals that the lattice, which forms the major structural component of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is dynamic.…
Opium linked with more deaths after bypass surgery
The largest study on opium use and outcomes after bypass surgery has found that – in contrast to widely held…
Widening cancer gene testing is cost effective and could prevent millions of cancer cases
Screening entire populations for breast and ovarian cancer gene mutations could prevent millions more breast and ovarian cancer cases across…
Some decontamination processes damage N95 face masks
Certain methods of decontaminating medical face masks for repeated use during the COVID-19 pandemic appear to damage the masks’ integrity…
Range of commercial infant foods has grown markedly in past seven years, UK study finds
The range of commercial foods on sale for babies has grown rapidly in recent years but their sugar levels are…
Blood and Urine Inorganic and Organic Mercury Levels in the United States from 1999 to 2016
Mercury is an environmental hazard. Organic mercury is biologically more toxic than inorganic mercury. Therefore, we studied recent trends in…
The Telehealth Ten: A Guide for a Patient-Assisted Virtual Physical Exam
Given the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to keep vulnerable people at home to decrease risk of virus transmission, there…
Invasive non-typhoidal Salmonella infections in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review on antimicrobial resistance and treatment
Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) are a frequent cause of invasive infections in sub-Saharan Africa. They are frequently multidrug resistant (co-resistant to…
Audio Interview: Covid-19 Vaccine Development
The continuing spread of SARS-CoV-2 remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. What physicians need to know about transmission,…