In an animal study, researchers from Baylor College of Medicine1 found that with age, cellular function in the urinary tract changes, favoring the development and recurrence of urinary tract infections (UTIs).2 The findings are particularly significant as the prevalence of UTIs is rising,3 and UTIs in the elderly, the focus of the study, increase the… Read More »
As of March 5, 2020, there were 98,067 reported cases of novel coronavirus infections affecting 88 countries and territories, 80,430 of which were in China. Worldometer.info provides an easy overview of confirmed cases and deaths that you can check for the latest statistics.1 Also, as of March 5, 2020, there were 11 deaths reported in… Read More »
Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Air Pollution Takes a Toll on the Brain Even short-term exposure to polluted air may impair mental ability in the elderly. Aspirin and other NSAIDs showed some protective effects. Credit…Getty Images May 17, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET Long-term exposure to air pollution… Read More »
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and MIT have developed 3D printed shields to protect the gastrointestinal tract from the side effects of radiotherapy. Using CT scans, the devices can be custom printed to suit each patient’s anatomy. The materials they’re made of contain high atomic number elements that help to shield tissues from gamma… Read More »