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An All-out Attack on the Lassa Virus That Kills 300,000 West Africans Each Year

An All-out Attack on the Lassa Virus That Kills 300,000 West Africans Each Year

  • Post author:Rose Duesterwald
  • Post published:November 15, 2022
  • Post category:Lassa Virus

Scientists at California’s La Jolla Institute are conducting a study that is the forerunner of a clinical that will be investigating human antibodies. The new vaccine will be pitted against…

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Researchers Build Deeper Understanding of Mucinous Ovarian Cancer
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Researchers Build Deeper Understanding of Mucinous Ovarian Cancer

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:November 15, 2022
  • Post category:Ovarian Cancer

Researchers and scientists have stated that it can be difficult to diagnose and treat patients with mucinous ovarian cancer. In fact, because the cancer is often not found until it…

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NCAA Sued for Deceased Football Player’s CTE
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NCAA Sued for Deceased Football Player’s CTE

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:November 15, 2022
  • Post category:Chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Growing up, Matthew Gee always seemed to love football. He played as a linebacker for the 1989 Trojans at the University of Southern California and was part of the 1990…

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UTA Researcher Developing New CDH Treatment
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UTA Researcher Developing New CDH Treatment

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:November 15, 2022
  • Post category:Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Each day, an estimated five children within the U.S. are born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a diaphragmatic defect which is fatal in approximately 33% of cases. While these hernias…

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Mathematical Model Being Developed to Evaluate Esophageal Cancer Progression
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Mathematical Model Being Developed to Evaluate Esophageal Cancer Progression

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:November 15, 2022
  • Post category:Esophageal Cancer

It’s no secret that more mathematics, data, and technology are being used to drive advances within healthcare and medicine. For example, we’ve seen the heightened use of artificial intelligence (AI)…

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