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New Sepsis Test Could Save Lives and Costs in Hospitals

The test may prevent clinicians from relying solely on their judgement to treat a patient presenting sepsis symptoms
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Omicron Genetics and Early Transmission Patterns Are Characterized

Study first to describe the genomic profile of Omicron and explore the origins of the variant
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New Tool Reveals Genetic Influence of Some Sex-Biased Diseases, including Lupus

The team identified hundreds of traits, including male- or female-biased diseases such as lupus, that may be influenced
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Decreased Testing Could Lead to Surge in Sexually Transmitted Infections

Researchers say CDC recommendations to reduce STI screening during the pandemic were detrimental
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Study Finds Short Window for Donating Convalescent Plasma to COVID-19 Patients

Study reveals ideal donor and time frame for donating convalescent plasma for use in COVID-19

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New Tool Can Diagnose Strokes with a Smartphone

Within minutes, the AI tool can diagnose a stroke with the accuracy of an ER physician
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Could Humans Be Getting TB from Animals More Than We Thought?

The results of a recent study could have implications for epidemiological studies and public health interventions
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Gene Therapy Helps Functional Recovery after Stroke

NeuroD1-based gene therapy could potentially be used to treat stroke, which is a leading cause of disability in the US, with 800,000 new stroke patients every year
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Rapid Bacterial Analysis and Testing for Antibiotic Sensitivity Demonstrated

Microchannel cell-trapping device rapidly identifies antimicrobial susceptibility directly from clinical samples at the single cell level
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