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SARS-CoV-2 July update - part 1
Posted in Medicine, Science on 3rd Aug, 2020
by Alex Muller
An aggregated collection of summarized Covid19 news and research updates for July.
Level Ex upgrades surgery games to virtually train doctors to treat COVID-19
Posted in Games, Interviews on 31st May, 2020
by Alex Muller
The game lets the physician know if tests are expensive or time consuming, or if ventilators are available. That helps the doctor weigh decisions such as how soon to test someone.
Why are cancer rates increasing?
Posted in Medicine, Science on 6th Feb, 2020
by Alex Muller
There are now more people than ever living to an age where they have a higher risk of developing cancer.
New research indicates that unvaccinated adults cost the U.S. more than $7 billion a year
Posted in Medicine on 17th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller
Researchers studied 10 vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New catheter lets doctors see inside arteries for first time and clear plaque
Posted in Hardware on 6th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller
A new safer catheter that allows cardiologists to see inside arteries and remove plaque from only diseased tissue has been used.