Scientists Make TB Bug Suicidal
Scientists have identified a new class of drug target that tricks tuberculosis bacteria into suicidal self-poisoning. New therapies are urgently required to control the tuberculosis pandemic. Even in the UK cases are on the rise. “With the advent of antibiotics, TB became treatable and at one point eradication was believed possible,” says Dr Steph Bornemann [...]
SEIU ULTCW Encourages Californians To 'Take The Test' To Assess For Diabetes
SEIU ULTCW the United Long Term Care Workers’ Union would like to encourage Californians to participate in the 22nd annual American Diabetes Association Alert Day by simply taking the free Diabetes Risk Test that helps assess the potential for developing type 2 diabetes… Source:SEIU ULTCW Encourages Californians To 'Take The Test' To Assess For Diabetes
Stem-Cell Development Influenced By Geometry
University of Chicago scientists have successfully used geometrically patterned surfaces to influence the development of stem cells. The new approach is a departure from that of many stem-cell biologists, who focus instead on uncovering the role of proteins in controlling the fate of stem cells. “The cells are seeing the same soluble proteins… Source:Stem-Cell Development [...]
Brain Network Scans Help Predict Injury's Effects
Clinicians may be able to better predict the effects of strokes and other brain injuries by adapting a scanning approach originally developed for study of brain organization, neurologists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found… Source:Brain Network Scans Help Predict Injury's Effects
Prepared Patient: On Your Own With Multiple Meds
People with chronic illness often struggle to manage several prescribed drugs at a time. It’s overwhelming when the vials, bottles and inhalers bulge from your medicine cabinet and you’re confused about which drug is which, or when to take what. More medications seem to come with the territory as people get older… Source:Prepared Patient: On [...]
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