Archives for: April 2020
Calls to Poison Control Centers on the Rise
April 29th, 2020A study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) “Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report” says calls to poison control centers are on the rise.
Numbers Rise
A team of CDC investigators using data from the National Poison Dat… more »
Bedroom Air Filter may be Good Idea for Asthmatic Children
April 22nd, 2020New research shows that a bedroom air filter can significantly improve breathing in kids with asthma.
Asthma Study
The study included 43 children with mild to moderate asthma. The study was conducted during a period of moderately high fine particulate… more »
FDA Clears Clinical Trial for COVID-19 Stem-Cell Treatment
April 15th, 2020Celularity a New Jersey biotech company announced on April 3 that it received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin a clinical trial of a proposed stem-cell treatment for COVID-19.
Potential Therapy for COVID-19
The therapy,… more »
Social Distancing Guidelines Extended
April 8th, 2020The United States has extended its set of social distancing guidelines until April 30.
The Guidelines
The guidance, which had an initial 15 day time-frame, urged Americans to avoid groups of more than 10 and advised older people to stay at home.
The… more »
Teeth can Provide Archive of Adult Lifespan
April 1st, 2020New research suggests a tooth material called cementum can provide an archive of the entirety of the adult lifespan.
Teeth Reveal Person’s History
The materials that form teeth build in layers, like tree rings. As new layers form, evidence of a person… more »
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