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Preschool

Preschool Quality Improvement Program For Low-Income Children

Current research findings are mixed as to whether preschool programs; can improve individuals’ outcomes in the long term, with some studies pointing to benefits years later; and others showing a fadeout of cognitive gains as early as elementary school. A new longitudinal study explored the long-term impacts of a preschool quality improvement program for low-income…

Anesthesiology

Buprenorphine And Naltrexone Help To Break A Person’s Addiction

The researches find that the Buprenorphine and naltrexone can help break a person’s addiction to life-threatening opioid use disorder, but they can be hard for front-line, primary care providers to prescribe, according to researchers at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth). Therefore “Currently; evidence-base treatment for opioid use disorders…

Abdominoplasty

Changes To Rectus Muscles From Pregnancy May Impact Abdominoplasty

Pregnancy alters the shape of the rectus abdominis muscle; which may in turn affect abdominoplasty outcomes; according to a study published in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Although recurrent skin laxity is straightforward in its cause and remedy; persistent abdominal wall bulging is less commonly described; and can lead to dramatic patient…

Experimental Hybrid Tubes To Improve Tissue Sample Storage

Experimental Hybrid Tubes To Improve Tissue Sample Storage

The study finding hybrid tubes with external thread; to improve tissue sample storage. As this designing with special features for the storage of fresh frozen tissue samples; Micronic releases the innovative and traceable 1.50 ml and 3.00 ml Hybrid tubes with external thread. With these uniform tissue storage products; Micronic enables biobanks to standardize and…

Cancer

Sea Snail Compound Shows Potential As Anti-Cancer Property

The remarkable ability of a small Australian sea snail to produce a colorful purple compound; to protect its eggs is proving even more remarkable for its potential in a new anti-cancer pharmaceutical. Researchers at Flinders University; Southern Cross University and Monash University in Australia have isolated one compound in the gland secretions from the Australian…

Climate Change And Viral Infection As Emerging Infectious Diseases

Climate Change And Viral Infection As Emerging Infectious Diseases

Recent study showing the links between climate change and viral infection; as emerging infectious diseases refer to diseases caused by newly identified and previously unknown infectious agents; they have the potential to cause immense burden on public health both locally and internationally. Climate change is one of the most complex challenges of this century. Global…

Genome Editing A Broad Range Of Mutations In Live Organisms

Genome Editing A Broad Range Of Mutations In Live Organisms

Research study stating that a novel technology for genome editing; a broad range of mutations in live organisms. The ability to edit genes in living organisms offers the opportunity to treat a plethora of inherited diseases. However, many types of gene-editing tools are unable to target critical areas of DNA, and creating such a technology…

Hardening Of Arteries And Plaque Growth Will Cause Heart Disease

Hardening Of Arteries And Plaque Growth Will Cause Heart Disease

In a new Yale-led study, investigators have revealed previously unknown factors that contribute to the hardening of arteries and plaque growth, which cause heart disease. Their insight is the basis for a promising therapeutic approach to halt and potentially reverse plaque buildup and the progression of disease, the researchers said. Treatments for plaque and arteries…

Reducing Lung Damage Due To The Body's Immune Response

Reducing Lung Damage Due To The Body’s Immune Response

Lung Damage; Drs. Donna Senger, Ph.D., Paul Kubes, Ph.D., and Stephen Robbins, Ph.D. have discovered a new way to stop harmful inflammation in the lungs due to sepsis and injury. “This work demonstrates the power of collaboration in solving complex health issues to benefit patients,” says Robbins, a professor in the departments of Oncology, and…