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FridayDec 18, 2020 2:45 pm

What Successful Coronavirus Vaccines Should Do

The recent news of the discovery of coronavirus vaccines has been welcomed by many, albeit with accompanying speculations and safety concerns. Generally, it is assumed that when an individual is vaccinated, he or she becomes immune to the disease in question. However, as we do not measure immunity, how will we then know if a person has indeed become immune to a disease after vaccination? Two studies that were published recently in “Science Translational Medicine” look into this by exploring the body’s antibody response to infection, with a focus on the SARS-CoV-2 virus. As a general rule, the body’s antibody…

FridayDec 18, 2020 11:56 am

United Medical Equipment Business Solutions Network Inc. Is ‘One to Watch’

United Medical Equipment focuses on the needs of aging patients and veteran communities, as well as those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is a trusted supplier of FDA-approved COVID-19 rapid antibody test kits and personal protective equipment (“PPE”) offering flexible payment terms. United Medical Equipment is led by a team of professionals who have over 25 years of combined experience in business, 10 years in nursing and over 20 years in sales, marketing and branding. By 2026, the global medical supplies industry is projected to reach $95.04 billion, up from $80 billion in 2019, reflecting a CAGR of…

ThursdayDec 17, 2020 2:45 pm

Researchers Find Imbalances in Gut Microbiota May Cause Major Depressive Disorder

A groups of investigators from various institutions in China and the United States have discovered a connection between major depressive disorder (MDD) and disturbances in the human gut microbiome. The study was published in the “Science Advances” journal. The team of researchers studied samples of fecal matter from control groups and patients suffering from MDD. Major depressive disorder, also known as clinical depression, is a mood disorder that brings about a loss of interest or persistent feelings of sadness in an individual. The disorder affects how an individual behaves, thinks or feels, and may cause various physical and emotional problems.…

ThursdayDec 17, 2020 1:10 pm

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI) Leverages Precision Medicine Expertise to Support Oncologists, Improve Patient Outcomes

Precision medicine is emerging approach to disease prevention, treatment that incorporates individual’s distinctive characteristics. New approach allows doctors, researchers to predict more accurately which treatments may work better. Helomics’ database, largest of its kind, is comprised of ovarian, head and neck, colon and pancreas tumors. Science has discovered that thumbprints and DNA aren’t the only biological elements that make individuals unique. In fact, ears, eyes, tongues and even the way a person walks is distinctive, unlike anybody else in the world (https://ibn.fm/SJX27). Moreover, the things that make people different from each other don’t stop at physical characteristics. Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI) is…

WednesdayDec 16, 2020 2:00 pm

Scientists Compare, Contrast Different Masks’ Protective Abilities

Research has shown the transmission risk of the coronavirus is significantly reduced when individuals wear masks. This explains why public health officials around the world are advocating for all individuals to wear masks, especially when in public. Masks not only protect the wearer from breathing in particles that may contain the SARS-CoV-2 virus but also block the wearer from discharging particles that may carry the virus. Despite this backing from science, some individuals are still refraining from putting masks on. So in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency, scientists from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine investigated the…

TuesdayDec 15, 2020 2:55 pm

Using AI-Powered Models and Drug-Response Data, Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI) Holds Strong Position in Burgeoning Precision Oncology Industry

Precision oncology leverages the profile of genetic mutations in patients for the purpose of delivering precision drug-based cancer therapy Precision oncology industry forecast to be worth 99.72 billion by 2027 according to recent report POAI applies AI to proprietary data trove, aiding oncologists in personalizing cancer therapies in addition to collaborating with pharmaceutical companies for drug discovery Precision oncology is driven by the profile of genetic mutations in tumors that give practitioners required information to target therapies based off the specific mutations in the patient’s tumor. According to a recent research report, the industry is predicted to be worth 99.72…

TuesdayDec 15, 2020 2:00 pm

Human Evolution May Be Responsible for Increased Risk of Developing Cancer

Even in the absence of risk factors such as the use of tobacco and genetic predisposition, human beings are susceptible to developing tumors that lead to colorectal, lung, prostate and breast cancers. A study led by researchers from UC San Diego in collaboration with the Moores Cancer center explains why this is so. The study suggests that a unique evolutionary gene mutation may partly be to blame. Ajit Varki, a senior author of the study, who’s a professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, explained that the siglec-12 protein of a human’s immune system, which is produced by…

MondayDec 14, 2020 2:15 pm

Researchers Discover How Coronavirus Triggers Silent Hypoxia

There are some aspects of the coronavirus that scientists do not know enough about, seeing as it’s a completely new virus that attacks the lungs as well as other parts of the body. However, the strides that have been made in the last few months with regard to research — and now a vaccine — are a clear indication that researchers are working hard to discover as much as they can. Recently, University of Vermont collaborators and biomedical engineers from Boston University discovered have studied how the coronavirus causes silent hypoxia in patients. Hypoxia is a condition that causes abnormally…

MondayDec 14, 2020 1:32 pm

Imagin Medical Inc. (CSE: IME) (OTCQB: IMEXF) Innovative Technology to Change Current Standard of Care for Bladder Cancer Patients

The company’s proprietary technology could change the way surgeons handle cystoscopy procedures by displaying white light and blue light images side-by-side on one screen The technology is primarily promoted as an imaging device for bladder cancer but has the potential to expand to other endoscopic procedures including laparoscopic, colorectal and thoracic Bladder cancer is the sixth most prevalent cancer in the United States, with 600,000 people fearing recurrence The global market for bladder cancer is estimated to grow to an estimated $4.71 billion by 2026 The current standard of care for bladder cancer is minimally invasive surgery (MIS)uses white light…

FridayDec 11, 2020 1:15 pm

What You Should Know About Chronic Rhinitis

Ever heard of chronic rhinitis? No? Well, it’s a condition that results in the inflammation of the inner lining of your nose. It can last for more than a month, and statistics show that 77 million individuals in America have the disease. Chronic rhinitis is not acute rhinitis, which only lasts several days. There are two types of chronic rhinitis: the non-allergic and allergic types. An estimated 19 million individuals in America suffer from the less common non-allergic type while the remaining 58 million have the allergic type, making the latter very common. We discuss both types below. Non-allergic chronic…