Study reveals the accuracy of risk stratification scores among patients with unexplained syncope

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The Canadian Syncope Risk Score (CSRS) is an accurate validated prediction score for emergency department patients with unexplained syncope. Read Original...

FDA reminds the public about the limitations of COVID-19 antibody

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The following quote is attributed to Tim Stenzel, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health in the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Read Original...

New color-changing thread in tampons or sanitary napkins helps diagnose vulvovaginal yeast infections

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The yeast Candida albicans can cause itchy, painful urinary tract and vaginal yeast infections. For women in low-resource settings who lack access to healthcare facilities, these infections create substantial social and economic burdens. Read Original...

Plant-produced COVID-19 vaccine shows potent immunogenic profile in humans

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An interim report on a phase 2 clinical trial indicates both the safety and efficacy of a plant-produced virus-like particle vaccine candidate against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The vaccine candidate has shown an acceptable safety...

Philly CEAL team receives NIH grant to extend COVID-19 outreach

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José A. Bauermeister, PhD, and Antonia M. Villarruel, PhD, are leading one of 10 new research teams from across the country that received National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants totaling $14 million to extend the reach of the NIH's Community Engagement Alliance...