Telemedicine appointments reduce risk of further illness
Telemedicine appointments combined with in-person visits significantly reduced the risk of further illness for children with medically complex cases.
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Hong Kong’s marine ecosystem over the last 100 years
The skyscrapers and urban development that have made Hong Kong the ‘Pearl’ have also generated pollutants that affect the marine species that live in Hong Kong’s coastal waters. On-going climate change and dams along the Pearl River have also altered t…
Alcohol can cause immediate risk of atrial fibrillation, research finds
A single glass of wine can quickly — significantly — raise the drinker’s risk for atrial fibrillation, according to new research.
High virus count in the lungs drives COVID-19 deaths, study finds
A buildup of coronavirus in the lungs is likely behind the steep mortality rates seen in the pandemic, a new study finds. The results contrast with previous suspicions that simultaneous infections, such as bacterial pneumonia or overreaction of the bod…
Novel assessment of platelet-rich plasma treatment shows efficacy in patients with osteoarthritis
A pilot study combined wearable technology and patient-reported outcomes to assess the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment in osteoarthritis (OA), finding significant improvements.
Improving strength, stretchiness and adhesion in hydrogels for wound healing
Scientists use the adhesive capabilities of mussels as a model for simultaneously optimizing the strength, stretchiness and adhesion of GelMA hydrogels, a feat not obtained in previous attempts.