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September 11, 2023
Researchers a step closer to effective heparanase inhibitorThe study identified a molecule that reduced the spread of the herpes simplex virus in human cells
August 30, 2023
New research establishes enduring connection between racial segregation, childhood blood lead levelsResearchers find this to be true even when adjusting for socioeconomic status
August 24, 2023
Training immune cells to remove ‘trash’ helps resolve lung inflammationResearchers identified cells in the lungs that can reduce excessive inflammation, which can lead to death
July 25, 2023
Menstrual cups can help prevent infection, improve vaginal healthA study in Kenya found that menstrual cups helped girls avoid certain types of infections
July 20, 2023
Powerhouse proteins protect heart cells from chemotherapy damageUIC researchers’ discovery suggests new clinical possibilities
June 29, 2023
Water fasts can help you lose weight, but you might gain it back quicklyWater fasts, where people consume nothing but water, may not be a long-term weight loss strategy
June 22, 2023
Medical writing with language models: faster but faultierCollege of Medicine physicians test whether language models can help write research papers and communicate with patients
June 15, 2023
Multi-city trial will use community centers to bring treatment to opioid usersProgram will utilize nonmedical neighborhood sites to establish and maintain patients on medical treatment for opioid dependence
June 7, 2023
Electronic health records can contain bias, potentially impacting clinical trialsA lack of representation from underserved groups could impact
clinical trials
June 6, 2023
A compound from fruit flies could lead to new antibioticsNature Chemical Biology study reports on peptide’s antibacterial mechanism