Month: October 2023

Pregnant and Addicted: Homeless Women See Hope in Street Medicine

REDDING, Calif. — Five days after giving birth, Melissa Crespo was already back on the streets, recovering in a damp, litter-strewn water tunnel, when she got the call from the hospital. Her baby, Kyle, who had been born three months prematurely, was in respiratory failure in the neonatal intensive care unit and fighting for his […]

Published on October 18, 2023

Helmets + Slower Speed = Less E-Scooter Injuries!

Just like wearing a helmet and slowing down can keep you safe while riding an e-scooter, scientists have found that these two factors are crucial for preventing serious injuries. Using sophisticated Human Body Models to study e-scooter accidents, researchers have identified these key safety measures. It’s like wearing a helmet while zooming through traffic or […]

Published on October 18, 2023

Exploring the Link Between Cuproptosis and Alzheimer’s Disease

In this study, scientists investigated the relationship between cuproptosis (a type of cell death) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by analyzing the genes associated with cuproptosis and their impact on the immune system. They identified clusters of genes related to cuproptosis and immune cell infiltration in AD. By constructing diagnostic models, they were able to differentiate […]

Published on October 18, 2023