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ThursdayNov 12, 2020 10:00 am

Research Discovers That Suicide Rates Spike After Disasters Occur

A group of researchers from the University of Delaware have examined how suicide rates are influenced by various natural disasters. Natural disasters may include tornadoes, floods and hurricanes. and as climate change becomes more harmful, we are seeing these disasters occurring more frequently, each more serious than the last. In fact, the group measured 281 disasters over a 12-year period. Factoring in the effect natural disasters have on local communities, their economies and their infrastructure, it might be plausible to argue that disasters can also cause severe anxiety and emotional distress. The founding director of the University of Delaware’s College…

WednesdayNov 11, 2020 2:12 pm

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI) CEO Joins NNW Podcast to Discuss Company’s Prospects; Provides Update on POAI Subsidiaries

Predictive Oncology CEO Carl Schwartz featured on NNW’s podcast to discuss the company’s prospects Schwartz elaborated on company’s various divisions, affirming that POAI had begun to see revenue trends stabilize, cash burn rates decline TumorGenesis received overwhelmingly positive feedback on its initial product launches, with plans to extend its technological prowess to address other oncological segments Soluble Biotech, which announced its first major contract in August, is expected to reveal news of second order win in near future Schwartz touched upon POAI’s Helomics business, stating his belief that division could soon transition towards monetizing its unique and one-of-a-kind asset portfolio…

WednesdayNov 11, 2020 1:00 pm

Mothers’ Lifestyles Provide Pointers to Likely Onset of Stroke or Heart Attacks in Offspring

In a study published in the “European Journal of Preventive Cardiology,” research findings show that children from mothers who had healthy lifestyles lived almost 10 years longer without cardiovascular diseases as compared to kids with mothers with unhealthy lifestyles. Dr. James Muchira, the study’s author from Vanderbilt University, says that the study proposes that mothers are the main guardians of their offspring’s health. Prior research shows that parents pass on health to their children through shared lifestyle or environment and genes. This pioneer study by Muchira is the first that looks into whether a parent’s heart health is linked to…

WednesdayNov 11, 2020 11:30 am

Researchers Discover New Cause of Chronic Inflammation in HIV Patients

Data shows that, when compared to persons without HIV, people with HIV have a shorter life expectancy and undergo accelerated aging by up to 10 years. These trends have been linked to prolonged inflammation and may cause the premature onset of diseases associated with age, such as neurocognitive decline, cancers and atherosclerosis. The research findings were in the “Journal of Infectious Diseases,” and its findings highlight the need to create new treatments that target continual inflammation among people with HIV to improve outcomes. When a person is infected with the HIV virus, the virus becomes part of his or her…

TuesdayNov 10, 2020 1:00 pm

Ethicist Suggests People Should Be Paid to Accept COVID-19 Vaccine

In an opinion piece that was recently accepted for publication in the “Journal of Medical Ethics,” a leading ethicist argues that governments across the world should consider incentivizing individuals to get a coronavirus jab when the vaccine comes on the market. This will help reach the needed level of herd immunity. This may make up at least 80% of the population and will help eliminate the infection. The incentive may be payment in kind or financial. Professor Julian Savulescu, the author of the piece, points out that with the rising worldwide death toll and the extensive economic and health consequences…

TuesdayNov 10, 2020 11:15 am

Inadequate Nutrition May Be Making Your Child Shorter

A new analysis conducted by the Imperial College London has assessed the weight and height of adolescents and school-aged children around the globe. The study, which was published in “The Lancet” journal, used the data of 65 million children, all aged between 5 and 19, from 193 nations around the world. The analysis discovered a 20 cm difference between children aged 19 in the shortest and tallest nations. This represents a six-year growth gap and an eight-year one for boys and girls respectively. The team of researchers who conducted the study warned that a lack of quality food with regard…

MondayNov 09, 2020 1:30 pm

Research Shows the Gut Is Pivotal in Protecting Brain from Microbes

The “Nature” journal published a research study last week that highlights the discovery of meninges to be home to plasma cells, which are immune cells that secrete antibodies. These cells are positioned near large blood vessels running in the meninges, which allows them to secrete antibodies that defend the brain’s perimeter. For a long time, scientists couldn’t decipher how the brain remained protected against invading viruses and bacteria. However, a team of researchers led by scientists at the National Institute of Health in the United States and the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, have discovered that the specific…

MondayNov 09, 2020 12:00 pm

Preclinical Research Shows Mothers Can Pass Allergies to Kids

Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore have discovered that mothers can pass their allergies to their offspring while the babies are developing in the womb. This report was published in the “Science” journal last week. The study was conducted in accordance with the NACLAR guidelines. The research team’s discovery demonstrates that immunoglobulin E, the main antibody in charge of triggering allergic reactions, can enter the fetus by crossing the placenta. Once inside the fetus, the antibody hitches itself onto fetal mast cells as observed in mice. Fetal…

FridayNov 06, 2020 1:37 pm

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI) Subsidiary’s HSC Technology Optimization Solution Offers Unparalleled Results, Benefits

POAI subsidiary Soluble Biotech’s optimization solution shaves time and cost off of traditional options offered by competition Results garnered from company’s HSC optimization are unparalleled in field Soluble Biotech lands first major contract, signifying major company milestone Offering a proprietary automated High Throughput Self-Interaction Chromatography(TM) (“HSC”) Technology Platform, Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI) provides biomedical and pharmaceutical companies with superior options never before available. A knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, POAI, through its subsidiary Soluble Biotech, delivers a solution that reduces the cost, time and manpower needed to optimize therapeutic formulations. HSC…

FridayNov 06, 2020 1:30 pm

New Drug May Boost Cancer Patients’ Response to Immunotherapy Treatments

In order to eliminate tumors while strengthening a cancer patient’s immune system, health providers administer cancer immunotherapies to patients. Immunotherapy is revolutionizing the treatment of cancer as many patients respond very well to these treatments, with some actually experiencing a long-lasting remission. However, some types of cancer aren’t as easy to treat with this method, which is why enlarging the effect of this approach remains a high priority. A team of researchers led by Douglas Fearon and Tobias Janowitz, both scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, may have found a way to do this. In collaboration with the University of…