MADISON — A second line of defense — the immune system’s T cells — may offer protection from COVID-19 even when vaccine-induced antibodies no longer can, according to new research by the University of Wisconsin School…
Women who suffer from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest are less likely to receive CPR from…
Singapore– Nearly 3,000 people have a sudden cardiac arrest every year in Singapore and about 30 per cent of these occur in public places rather than at home. Yet, women are less likely than men…
Mouse study may help doctors choose treatments for leukemia patients
MADISON — Some genetic mutations linked to leukemia are less than useful guides to making treatment decisions for patients. A new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison suggests a group of clinical signs that can…
Simulation training helps hone advanced surgical skills, international trial finds
A large-scale study has found that simulation-based surgical training produced an increase in surgeons’ skills for more complex surgeries. Practice makes perfect, but what if the practice can be life-threatening? Dangerous professions, such as aviation…
Tracking SARS-CoV-2 during Tokyo 2020 via wastewater
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, delayed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, were held between July 21 and September 21, 2021. The games were held without spectators, and athletes and support staff…