In the world of allergy diagnostics, the familiar blood samples and unpleasant skin prick procedures for testing allergen tolerance may soon be a thing of the past. A team of researchers has demonstrated that sufficient quantities of allergy antibodies for a diagnosis can be effectively measured in nasal secretions. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]
Published on April 20, 2020
New research suggests that non-traditional social strategies, which can include so-called ”guilty pleasures,” are just as effective at fulfilling critical social needs as family connections, romantic relationships or strong social support systems. The study represents the first time researchers have empirically combined the traditional and non-traditional for comparative purposes to simultaneously test their relative effectiveness. […]
Published on April 20, 2020
Martha Phillips knows exactly how it feels to suddenly find oneself up close to — and unprotected from — a deadly virus. In 2014, Phillips, an emergency room nurse, was at the bedside of a suspected Ebola patient in Sierra Leone when the disposable plastic guard protecting her face came loose. “I turned my head […]
Published on April 16, 2020