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Molecular Testing – Closing the Gap Between TB Detection and Treatment
Mycobacteria are a widespread and hard to tackle group of bacteria that can colonize their hosts without inducing any pathogenic signs or can cause latent infections that can lead to severe diseases. Reliable diagnostics are therefore key to tackling this global problem.
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How Could a Focus on User Experience Build Better Labs?
Companies undergoing digital transformation are beginning to realise that just implementing new software isn’t valuable unless researchers can make the most of it. In this article, Paula de Matos, a consultant at The Pistoia Alliance, outlines five technologies that will drive the development of user experience in healthcare and the life sciences in the next few years.
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Vaccine and Drug Development for COVID-19 – When the Cure Becomes the Problem
The COVID-19 pandemic is happening in an age of social media where there is an expectation that the development of treatments should proceed and succeed as quickly as instant messaging. However, in reality, vaccines takes an average of two to five years to develop, and care must be taken in re-purposing existing drugs.
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How Access to Telehealth Is Increasing Across the US During COVID-19
Telehealth has been a part of the medical field for several decades, but its use is markedly increasing with the advent of the COVID-19 outbreak. In this article, we look at how government regulations are relaxing at a federal and state level to make this new technology the norm.
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Pitfalls and Promises in Early Phase Oncology Trials
Better cumulative decisions in early phases of drug development could lead to a greater chance of clinical success, as the correct dosage can be identified and tested in the right patient populations for the right early indicator. In this article, we delve into the current and future aspects of early-phase oncology trials.
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Pandemic Lockdown Gives Preview of Attainable Air Quality
Satellite data reveals how rapidly and markedly the harmful compounds polluting our atmosphere drop off when humanity grinds to a halt. The ongoing pandemic lockdown highlights just how much our industrialized areas contribute to air pollution problems, but what lessons can be learnt?
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Can MDMA Therapy Help Treat PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has a reputation for being stubbornly resistant to treatment. Managed with a combination of medicines and therapies that are partially successful, at best, its effects can haunt sufferers for a lifetime. But new hope for PTSD sufferers is coming from an expected quarter: MDMA therapy.
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Why Gender-Neutral Facial Recognition Will Change How We Look at Technology
When we look at the world, we don't always see clearly. We can be tripped up by our own personal biases, or a lack of information. Facial recognition algorithms may help us change that.
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Understanding Preprints in Scientific Publication
An increasing number of online platforms are enabling scientists to share their research before it has undergone peer-review. In this article, we explore the concept of preprints.
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What Led to Reagent Shortages for Coronavirus Testing in the US?
Testing the right person is a crucial aspect in any pandemic. Apart from saving lives, widespread testing can provide important data required to model the course of the outbreak. Reagents are a critical component of testing. Unfortunately, many US labs have struggled to procure the reagents needed to perform large batches of coronavirus diagnostic testing.
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