Direct-acting antivirals reduce risk of premature mortality and liver cancer for people with chronic...
The first prospective, longitudinal study investigating treatment of chronic hepatitis C with direct-acting antivirals finds that the treatment is associated with reduced risk of...
With age comes hearing loss and a greater risk of cognitive decline
In a new study, researchers report that hearing impairment is associated with accelerated cognitive decline with age, though the impact of mild hearing loss...
Investing in antibiotics critical to saving lives during pandemic influenza outbreaks
Researchers have developed a mathematical framework to estimate the value of investing in developing and conserving an antibiotic to mitigate the burden of bacterial...
Gallbladder removal operation during pregnancy associated with adverse maternal outcomes
When faced with painful gallstones, pregnant women should consider postponing surgical treatment until after childbirth, new study results show.
A new mouse model may unlock the secrets of type I diabetes
Finding new treatments or a cure for type I diabetes has been elusive in part because scientists have not had a reliable animal model...
Teaching self-driving cars to predict pedestrian movement
By zeroing in on humans' gait, body symmetry and foot placement, researchers are teaching self-driving cars to recognize and predict pedestrian movements with greater...
Selfies to self-diagnosis: Algorithm ‘amps up’ smartphones to diagnose disease
Smartphones aren't just for selfies anymore. A novel cell phone imaging algorithm can now analyze assays typically evaluated via spectroscopy, a powerful device used...
Possibility of recent underground volcanism on Mars
New research suggests liquid water is present beneath the south polar ice cap of Mars. Now, a new study argues there needs to be...
Another early-onset Alzheimer’s gene mutation found, and traced back to Africa
For some of us, they carry the bright blue of our grandfather's eyes. For others they result in the characteristic cleft chin or the...
Diets consisting of fewer calories improve cell performance
Animal experiments have shown that caloric restriction causes cellular changes that can prevent diseases.
