A new method to analyze the blood thinning drug heparin has been developed that can pinpoint contaminants more accurately and quickly, providing greater quality control and safety.
House G.O.P. Votes in Stefanik as Cheney’s Replacement
House Republicans elevated Elise Stefanik, an outspoken defender of Donald Trump, as Liz Cheney’s replacement for conference chair. Here’s the latest from Washington.
House strikes deal to create independent January 6 commission
The top Democrat and Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee struck a deal to create a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol, breaking a months-long logjam between House leaders about how to structure the independent panel.
The Lost Days of Raúl Jiménez
For 45 agonizing minutes, Daniela Basso feared her partner might not survive the head injury he sustained in a Premier League game. Now she must cope with seeing him play again.
Study of hip fracture patient characteristics and outcomes pre- and post-COVID-19 outbreak
The COVID-19 pandemic has been shown to have caused a significant strain on the healthcare system and resources in the United States. However, data regarding the impact of the virus on hip fractures, primarily seen in elderly patients, is lacking.
E-cigarettes associated with wheezing, shortness of breath
The use of e-cigarettes is associated with wheezing and shortness of breath in young adults and adolescents, even in those who don’t smoke cigarettes or marijuana, according to research presented at the ATS 2021 International Conference.
Living in redlined areas associated with lower lung function in those with asthma
Individuals with asthma who live in redlined neighborhoods have worse lung function than those in locales that excluded Black people and benefited from decades of inequitable wealth accumulation at the expense of Black communities in the United States, according to research presented at the ATS 2021 International Conference.
Interim study suggests oral TXA is equally effective in preventing blood loss in joint replacement
Interim results of a study conducted by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) suggest that oral tranexamic acid (TXA) is non-inferior to intravenous (IV) TXA in preventing blood loss in total knee and total hip replacement surgery. These findings were presented at the 2021 Spring American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) …
Genes associated with COVID-19 risk identified
Having genetic risk variants in the ABO gene might significantly increase the chances of developing COVID-19, and other genes may also increase COVID-19 risk, according to research presented at the ATS 2021 International Conference.
Teens, adults who use E-cigarettes have increased odds of asthma, asthma attacks
While vaping is thought to be a safer alternative to smoking, teens and adults who use e-cigarettes have increased odds of developing asthma and having asthma attacks, according to research presented at the ATS 2021 International Conference.