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Why did the world’s pandemic warning system fail when COVID hit?
on 23/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
on 22/01/2021 at 11:48 pm
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Jan. 19 to 22, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted... […]
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Nearly Two-Thirds of Canadian Cardiac Physicians Burned Out
on 22/01/2021 at 11:42 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- Physicians at a Canadian cardiovascular center report higher levels of prepandemic burnout than U.S. colleagues, according to a study published online Jan. 11 in CMAJ Open. Barry Rubin, M.D., Ph.D., from the Peter Munk... […]
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Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Still Exist
on 22/01/2021 at 11:39 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- Despite increases in lung cancer screening eligibility, gender, racial, and ethnic screening disparities may still persist, according to a study published online Jan. 12 in JAMA Network Open. Thomas J. Reese, Pharm.D.,... […]
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Uncompensated hospital care costs reach $660 billion since 2000, AHA finds
by MalloryHackett on 22/01/2021 at 8:52 pm
The AHA data doesn't yet include figures from the COVID-19 pandemic that consumed much of 2020. […]
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UK Prime Minister Says British COVID Variant May Be More Deadly
on 22/01/2021 at 8:04 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned on Friday that a new, more infectious coronavirus variant first spotted in the United Kingdom late last year could also be more lethal. The new variant, which has since been found... […]
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FDA Approves First Monthly Injectable Regimen for HIV
on 22/01/2021 at 7:35 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first monthly injectable, complete regimen for HIV-infected adults, the agency announced Thursday. Cabenuva (cabotegravir and rilpivirine, injectable formulation) is a... […]
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Adults Delaying Even Emergency Care During COVID-19
on 22/01/2021 at 7:25 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- Two-thirds of Americans are concerned about going to medical appointments even for an emergency when COVID-19 rates are high in their area, according to the results of a survey released Jan. 12 by the Orlando Health Heart... […]
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Antibody Drug May Protect Nursing Home Residents, Staff From COVID-19
on 22/01/2021 at 7:23 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- An antibody drug that has emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in early-stage COVID-19 patients with symptoms prevented COVID-19 infections in nursing residents and staff who were... […]
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Novel neutralizing antibodies targeting SARS-CoV-2 N-terminal domain discovered
on 22/01/2021 at 6:54 pm
A new study by US-based researchers shows the presence of protective antibodies that target the N-terminal domain (NTD) of the spike instead of the spike receptor-binding domain (RBD). […]
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Can the onset and end of an epidemic be predicted? A SARS-CoV-2 modeling case study
on 22/01/2021 at 6:25 pm
A recent study by researchers in France shows how differences in infection history and viral spread patterns are important factors in predicting the time course of a localized epidemic of SARS-CoV-2. […]
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How have new SARS-CoV-2 strains become more transmissible?
on 22/01/2021 at 5:50 pm
A new study discusses the effect of specific mutations on the sensitivity of SARS-CoV-2's spike protein to elastase, and on the intramolecular conformational changes. […]
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Researchers update automated computation tool for SARS-CoV-2 genome analysis
on 22/01/2021 at 5:02 pm
Researchers updated a previous version of an automated tool to include SARS-CoV-2 genome analysis. Genome analysis using the freely available software could help track the evolution of the virus and promptly identify variants that increase viral transmission or virulence. […]
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FDA Approves First Once-a-Month HIV Therapy, Cabenuva
on 22/01/2021 at 5:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- The first monthly shots to treat adults with HIV were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. "Currently, the standard of care for patients with HIV includes patients taking daily pills to adequately... […]
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SARS-CoV-2’s nonstructural proteins dysregulate immune responses, study finds
on 22/01/2021 at 4:30 pm
Researchers provide an overview of SARS-CoV-2 and its life cycle pathways, addressing the functional changes in the viral proteins, providing important strategic clues to help that may help in the ongoing development of therapies against COVID-19. […]
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Does hypertension always lead to severe COVID-19?
on 22/01/2021 at 4:11 pm
Researchers have developed some prognostic factors to predict the severity of COVID-19 among hypertensive patients. […]
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AHA News: Anxiety Is Linked With Smoking – But How Is Still Hazy
on 22/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- In these stressful pandemic times, health experts have more reason to circle back to the link between anxiety and smoking: Does anxiety cause people to smoke? Or does smoking cause... […]
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Renal Insufficiency May Worsen Multiple Myeloma Outcomes
on 22/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- For patients with multiple myeloma (MM), those with renal insufficiency (RI) have an increased risk for disease progression or death, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Jan. 8 in Leukemia... […]
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Cases of Idiopathic Intracranial HTN on the Rise in Wales
on 22/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- The incidence and prevalence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension are increasing in Wales, corresponding to increasing body mass index (BMI) in the population, according to a study published online Jan. 20 in... […]
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Cancer Screening, Diagnoses Down During Early Pandemic
on 22/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- There was a significant decrease in the number of patients undergoing screening tests for cancer and in the number of resulting diagnoses of cancerous and precancerous lesions during the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic,... […]
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For Maximum Effectiveness, De-Stress and Get Healthy Before Your COVID-19 Shot
on 22/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- Not many people have had the opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine yet. But while you wait your turn, there are some steps you can take to give the vaccine — whichever brand you get — a boost when it's... […]
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Opioid Use May Contribute to Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
on 22/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- Opioid use seems to contribute to the increasing incidence of pancreatic cancer (PC) in the United States, according to a study published online Jan. 6 in PLOS ONE. Usman Barlass, M.D., from Rush University Medical Center... […]
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Bamlanivimab + Etesevimab Reduces SARS-CoV-2 Viral Load
on 22/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- Treatment with bamlanivimab and etesevimab, but not monotherapy with bamlanivimab, is associated with a reduction in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral load in patients with mild-to-moderate... […]
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Methamphetamine OD Deaths Up for All Races, Ethnicities
on 22/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- Rates of overdose deaths involving methamphetamine increased for all racial/ethnic groups from 2011 to 2018, according to a research letter published online Jan. 20 in JAMA Psychiatry. Beth Han, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., from... […]
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Half of Americans Still Not Wearing Masks When Out in Public: Poll
on 22/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- Though masks are effective in stopping the spread of COVID-19, half of Americans don't wear them when mixing with the public. That's a key takeaway from the ongoing study of more than 6,000 U.S. adults by researchers at the... […]
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Study identifies a host of agents with anti-SARS-CoV-2 potential
on 22/01/2021 at 3:53 pm
A team of researchers at the Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, in Taiwan, evaluated the efficacy of 2,855 agents against SARS-CoV-2. […]
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PTSD link to pandemic fears
on 22/01/2021 at 3:20 pm
A new study of 1040 online participants from five western countries explores people's response to the stresses of the escalating pandemic, finding more than 13 percent of the sample had post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related symptoms consistent with levels necessary to qualify for a clinical diagnosis. […]
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Oily Fish Consumption Tied to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
on 22/01/2021 at 3:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- Consumption of oily fish, but not nonoily fish, is associated with a lower risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study published online Jan. 11 in Diabetes Care. Guo-Chong Chen, from the Albert Einstein College of... […]
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Cannabis Use May Be Tied to More Difficulty Conceiving
on 22/01/2021 at 3:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- Women with a history of miscarriage and who use marijuana may have a more difficult time conceiving a child, according to a study published online Jan. 11 in Human Reproduction. Sunni L. Mumford, Ph.D., from the Eunice... […]
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Accidental Awareness High With General Anesthesia in Obstetric Surgeries
on 22/01/2021 at 3:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- The incidence of accidental awareness is high among women receiving general anesthesia for obstetric surgery, according to a study published online Jan. 12 in Anaesthesia. Peter M. Odor, B.M., B.Sc., from the University... […]
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Total Pediatric ED Visits Decreased in 2020 Versus 2018, 2019
on 22/01/2021 at 3:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- There was a decrease in the total number of pediatric emergency department visits in 2020, but the proportion of trauma-related visits increased, according to a study published in the January issue of Hospital... […]
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4 key trends for payers and providers in 2021
by Samantha Liss on 22/01/2021 at 2:35 pm
The COVID-19 crisis has led some providers to inquire about partnering or acquiring insurance assets as the pandemic exposed the risk of relying on fee-for-service models. […]
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A traditional Chinese medicine could help treat COVID‐19 symptoms
on 22/01/2021 at 2:01 pm
A team of researchers in China – at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine and Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine – recently explored the therapeutic properties of Yinqiao powder in treating COVID-19 symptoms. Their findings were recently published in Phytotherapy Research. […]
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Rhesus macaques develop promising immune response to SARS-CoV-2
on 22/01/2021 at 1:49 pm
In a promising result for the success of vaccines against COVID-19, rhesus macaque monkeys infected with the human coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 developed protective immune responses that might be reproduced with a vaccine. […]
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COVID lockdown loneliness linked to more depressive symptoms in older adults
on 22/01/2021 at 1:49 pm
Loneliness in adults aged 50 and over during the COVID-19 lockdown was linked to worsening depressive and other mental health symptoms, according to a large-scale online study. […]
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CMS expands transcatheter mitral coverage, boosting Abbott's MitraClip device
by Ricky Zipp on 22/01/2021 at 1:24 pm
Wall Street analysts said the national coverage determination could triple the patient base eligible for the company's device that repairs leaky heart valves, adding fuel to a growing and under-penetrated market. […]
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Accurate quantitative COVID-19 antibody test kit by EKF
on 22/01/2021 at 1:14 pm
EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces that it has introduced one of the first tests to precisely measure levels of COVID-19 neutralizing antibodies in individuals. […]
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Exercise Doesn't Boost Health If You Stay Obese, Study Finds
on 22/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- The harmful effects of obesity on the heart can't be undone by exercise, and it's not possible to be "fat but healthy," Spanish researchers warn. "Exercise does not seem to compensate for the negative effects of excess... […]
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Health Highlights: Jan. 22, 2021
on 22/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
Dr. Anthony Fauci Feels 'Liberated' in Biden Administration After nearly a year of being muzzled about the coronavirus pandemic by the Trump administration, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday that it's "liberating" to be part of an... […]
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Immune System May 'Remember' Infections From Previous Coronaviruses
on 22/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- Previous coronavirus infections might prime the immune system to fight the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, a new study suggests. There are numerous types of coronaviruses, including many harmless ones that cause mild... […]
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Even When Cancer Is in Remission, Patients' Risks of Severe COVID Rise
on 22/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- Your cancer has gone into remission, so you breathe a sigh of relief as you try to navigate the coronavirus pandemic safely. Not so fast, says new research that finds even cancer patients in remission still have a high risk... […]
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Biden Warns of 500,000 COVID Deaths by February
on 22/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- As President Joe Biden began to enact key parts of his ambitious pandemic response plan on Thursday, he warned Americans that the coronavirus death toll in this country could top 500,000 by February. "Let me be very clear:... […]
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For Rising Number of People, Obesity Is a Literal Headache
on 22/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- As worldwide obesity rates continue to soar, new research shows that growing numbers of people are developing a potentially blinding type of weight-linked headache that was once considered rare. Though the study... […]
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You're More Likely to Maintain Social Distance If Your Friends Do: Study
on 22/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- Family and friends can influence whether people follow social distancing recommendations during the coronavirus pandemic, a new study finds. British researchers analyzed information from more than 6,600 people in 114... […]
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Meth Overdose Deaths Are Surging in America, With Minorities Most at Risk
on 22/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- Deaths from overdoses of methamphetamine are rising across the United States, especially among Blacks and American Indians/Alaska Natives, a new study warns. "While much attention is focused on the opioid crisis, a... […]
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EKF opens larger facility to increase production of key component for COVID-19 testing regime
on 22/01/2021 at 11:40 am
EKF’s new facilities in Llandough, Cardiff, for the manufacture of PrimeStore® MTM viral transport media, enabling pathogenic samples to be collected and transported safely and easily in compliance with UN3373 packaging regulations. […]
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COVID-19 Testing Demand to Help In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Market Reach USD 118.5 Billion by 2027
on 22/01/2021 at 6:06 am
The global in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) market is projected to register a CAGR of 7% from 2020 to 2027 to reach... […]
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Risk factors for intraoperative pressure injury in aortic surgery
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
In a new publication from Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications; DOI https://doi.org/10.15212/CVIA.2019.1263, Yao Dong, Jun-E Liu and Ling Song from the Capital Medical University, Beijing, China consider risk factors for intraoperative pressure injury in aortic surgery. […]
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Lack of sleep, stress can lead to symptoms resembling concussion
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A new study suggests that a lot of people might be going through life with symptoms that resemble concussion - a finding supporting researchers' argument that athletes recovering from a brain injury should be assessed and treated on a highly individualized basis. […]
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No more needles for diagnostic tests?
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
The lab of Srikanth Singamaneni at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis developed a biosensing microneedle patch that can be applied to the skin, capture a biomarker of interest and, thanks to its unprecedented sensitivity, allow clinicians to detect its presence. […]
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Chimpanzee friends fight together to battle rivals
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Humans cooperate with each other in large groups to defend territories or wage war. But what underlies the evolution of this kind of cooperation? Researchers at the Max PIanck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and Harvard University show that there may be a link between social bonds and participation in large-scale cooperation: Chimpanzees join their close bond partners when fighting rivals. In humans, too, social bonds may have been essential to the evolution of cooperative abilities. […]
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New perspectives challenge the idea that saturated fats cause heart disease
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Why do saturated fats increase blood cholesterol, and why should this be dangerous? After all, saturated fats occur naturally in a wide variety of foods, including breast milk. […]
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From fins to limbs
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
In a new study an international team of researchers examined three-dimensional digital models of the bones, joints, and muscles of the fins and limbs of two extinct early tetrapods and a closely related fossil fish and discover these early tetrapods had a very distinct pattern of muscle leverage that didn't look like a fish fin or modern tetrapod limbs and their limbs were more adapted for propulsion rather than weight bearing. […]
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UK public supports usage of tracking technology and immunity passports in global pandemic
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
New research suggests the majority of people in the UK are willing to use privacy-encroaching tracking technology and support the introduction of 'immunity passports' to protect themselves and others in the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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A study explores the alteration of the functional dynamics of the human brain associated with ageing
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A study published in Cerebral Cortex, led by Gustavo Deco, director of the Center for Brain and Cognition, with Anira Escrichs as first author, in collaboration with several research centres in Lleida and Girona and participation by the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg (Canada). […]
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Record-breaking laser link could help us test whether Einstein was right
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Scientists from Australia have set a world record for the most stable transmission of a laser signal through the atmosphere. The team combined Aussie 'phase stabilisation' technology with advanced self-guiding optical terminals to 'effectively eliminate atmospheric turbulence,' an advance which could help test Einstein's theory of general relativity. […]
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Addressing the impact of structural racism on disparities in children with Type 1 diabetes
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Advancements in diabetes technology have improved quality of life and glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes. However, data show that a subset of children is being left behind. Those from low-income families and non-Hispanic Black (NHB) children are not experiencing benefits associated with technological advances, and are at higher risk for diabetes complications and adverse outcomes through ongoing poor glycemic control. […]
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Novel target identified that could improve safety of therapy for pancreatic cancer
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London, have identified a protein that may represent a novel therapeutic target for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Using this protein as a target, the team successfully created a CAR T cell therapy - a type of immunotherapy - that killed pancreatic cancer cells in a pre-clinical model. […]
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Highly efficient grid-scale electricity storage at fifth of cost
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Researchers in WMG at the University of Warwick, in collaboration with Imperial College London, have found a way to enhance hybrid flow batteries and their commercial use. The new approach can store electricity in these batteries for very long durations for about a fifth the price of current technologies, with minimal location restraints and zero emissions. […]
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Fungi strengthen plants to fend off aphids
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have demonstrated that unique fungi strengthen the "immune systems" of wheat and bean plants against aphids. Fungi enter and influence the amount of a plant's own defences, resulting in fewer aphids. The results could serve to reduce agricultural insecticide use and bring Denmark a step further along the path towards its green transition. […]
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University of Cincinnati student uses zebrafish to study spinal deformities
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Oriana Zinani, a doctoral student in molecular developmental biology at the University of Cincinnati, is part of a team of researchers using zebrafish embryos to study a gene mutation that causes scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine that typically occurs in humans just before puberty. […]
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Proteins unspool DNA so cells can take on unique properties
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
New research reveals how proteins, called 'pioneer transcription factors,' help turn on key genes that give cell types their unique properties and functions. […]
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Ageing dams pose growing threat: UN
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
By 2050, most people on Earth will live downstream of tens of thousands of large dams built in the 20th century, many of them already operating at or beyond their design life, according to a UN University analysis. […]
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Single atoms as a catalyst: Surprising effects ensue
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Catalysts are getting smaller - "single-atom" catalysts are the logical end point of this downsizing. However, individual atoms can no longer be described using the rules developed from larger pieces of metal, so the rules used to predict which metals will be good catalysts must be revamped - this has now been achieved at TU Wien. As it turns out, single atom catalysts based on much cheaper materials might be even more effective. […]
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Potential combined drug therapy for lung cancer
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Researchers at Kanazawa University report in Clinical Cancer Research that in the most common type of lung cancer, certain secondary mutations occurring with another gene alteration known as ALK make the efficacy of alectinib, an otherwise commonly used drug for treating lung cancer, become unfavorable. Combining alectinib with another kind of drug can overcome this adverse effect, however. […]
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A quarter of known bee species haven't appeared in public records since the 1990s
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Researchers at the Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) in Argentina have found that, since the 1990s, up to 25% of reported bee species are no longer being reported in global records, despite a large increase in the number of records available. While this does not mean that these species are all extinct, it might indicate that these species have become rare enough that no one is observing them in nature. The findings appear January 22 in the journal One Earth. […]
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A large number of gray whales are starving and dying in the eastern North Pacific
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
It is now the third year that gray whales have been found in very poor condition or dead in large numbers along the west coast of Mexico, USA and Canada, and scientist have raised their concerns. An international study published this week in the journal Marine Ecology Progress Series, led by Aarhus University researcher Dr Fredrik Christiansen, suggests that starvation is contributing to these mortalities. […]
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Flowery diets help predatory insects help farmers keep pests in check
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Predatory insects have been shown to live longer when they have access to nectar and pollen, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen. Thus, flowers don't just benefit insects, they help farmers farm sustainably. Predatory insects are skilled pest controllers whose hunting reduces the need for agricultural pesticides. […]
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Pancreatic β cell-derived exosomal miR-29 family enhances hepatic glucose output
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
In a new study published in Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, Chen-Yu Zhang's group at Nanjing University, School of Life Sciences, and Antonio Vidal-Puig's group at University of Cambridge report that pancreatic β cells secrete miR-29 family members (miR-29s) via exosomes in response to high levels of free fatty acids (FFAs). Theses β cell-derived exosomal miR-29s regulate glucose homeostasis through their manipulations on glucose output in liver. […]
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Growing up in a bilingual home has lasting benefits
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
New research has found that growing up in a bilingual home can provide unexpected cognitive benefits later in life. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, demonstrates for the first time that adults who acquired their second language as a young child (early bilinguals) are quicker at shifting attention and quicker at detecting visual changes compared to adults who learnt their second language later in life (late bilinguals). […]
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Consenting for treatment in advance to reduce leaving the hospital against medical advice among patients with addiction - Experts debate pros and cons
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) being treated for serious medical conditions are more likely to leave the hospital against medical advice (AMA) than those without addiction. A special type of contract with healthcare providers might enable patients to consent in advance to life-saving medical care - even if they later refuse treatment, according to a commentary in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer. […]
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SARS-CoV-2 infection in children, their parents in southwest Germany
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
In this observational study, the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection during a period of lockdown in southwest Germany was particularly low in children ages 1 to 10 years old. Overall, this large SARS-CoV-2 prevalence study in children is instructive for how ad hoc mass testing provides the basis for rational political decision-making in a pandemic setting. […]
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Cargo delivery by polymers
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Degradable, bio-based polymers offer options for chemical recycling, and they can be a tool to store and release useful molecules. Scientists have developed a class of sugar-based polymers that are degradable through acid hydrolysis. The researchers also integrated "cargo" molecules in the polymer, which are designed to split off after polymer degradation. Degradable, cargo-bearing polymers are important for medical and sensor applications, says the study published in the journal Angewandte Chemie. […]
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Sliding life expectancy poses gender and inequity questions
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Life expectancy gain is slowing in Australia - and figures show these figures are already sliding backwards in both the US and UK - yet little is being done by policy makers to understand specific gender and inequity reasons why this slip is occurring. […]
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Exercising muscle combats chronic inflammation on its own
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that human muscle has an innate ability to ward off damaging effects of chronic inflammation when exercised. The discovery was made possible through the use of lab-grown, engineered human muscle, demonstrating the potential power of the first-of-its-kind platform in such research endeavors. […]
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Covid lockdown loneliness linked to more depressive symptoms in older adults
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Loneliness in adults aged 50 and over during the COVID-19 lockdown was linked to worsening depressive and other mental health symptoms, according to a large-scale online study. […]
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Magnetic waves explain mystery of Sun's outer layer
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
in a new study published in The Astrophysical Journal, researchers combined observations from a telescope in New Mexico, the United States, with satellites located near Earth to identify a link between magnetic waves in the chromosphere and areas of abundant ionised particles in the hot outer atmosphere. […]
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Research shows preference for male children is declining in Bangladesh
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Research from the University of Kent has demonstrated a decline in 'son preference' by women of childbearing age in Bangladesh. However, the study also shows that fertility decisions are still influenced according to son preference. […]
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CT identifies patients with high-risk nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
According to ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology, Fibrosis-4 and multiple CT findings can identify patients with high-risk nonalcoholic fatty liver disease--advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis, that is--though the presence of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis remains elusive on CT. […]
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Patients of Asian and black backgrounds more likely to die from COVID, large study reveals
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Patients of Asian and black backgrounds suffered disproportionate rates of premature death from COVID-19, according to a study of 1,737 patients by Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust. […]
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UMD researcher expands plant genome editing with newly engineered variant of CRISPR-Cas9
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Recently named a Web of Science 2020 Highly Cited Researcher, Yiping Qi of the University of Maryland already has a new high-profile publication in 2021 introducing SpRY, a newly engineered variant of the famed gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas9. SpRY removes the barriers of what can and can't be targeted for gene editing, making it possible for the first time to target nearly any genomic sequence in plants for potential mutation. […]
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Depression in new fathers connected to relationship insecurities
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Becoming a parent often brings great joy, but not always. Parenthood also entails challenges, stress and, for some people, it can trigger depression. A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that male postnatal depression is more common in men who are insecure in their relationship with their partner. […]
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New blueprint for more stable quantum computers
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have put forward a detailed plan of how faster and better defined quantum bits - qubits - can be created. The central elements are magnetic atoms from the class of so-called rare-earth metals, which would be selectively implanted into the crystal lattice of a material. Each of these atoms represents one qubit. The researchers have demonstrated how these qubits can be activated, entangled, used as memory bits, and read out. […]
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AI trained to read electric vehicle charging station reviews to find infrastructure gaps
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Although electric vehicles that reduce greenhouse gas emissions attract many drivers, the lack of confidence in charging services deters others. Building a reliable network of charging stations is difficult in part because it's challenging to aggregate data from independent station operators. But now, researchers reporting January 22 in the journal Patterns have developed an AI that can analyze user reviews of these stations, allowing it to accurately identify places where there are insufficient or out-of-service stations. […]
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Rediscovery of the 'extinct' Pinatubo volcano mouse
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
When Mount Pinatubo exploded in 1990, the surrounding Philippine ecosystem was devastated. Scientists thought that the Pinatubo volcano mouse that lived there went extinct. But researchers just discovered the volcano mouse alive and well. […]
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Rhesus macaques develop promising immune response to SARS-CoV-2
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
In a promising result for the success of vaccines against COVID-19, rhesus macaque monkeys infected with the human coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 developed protective immune responses that might be reproduced with a vaccine. […]
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Massey researchers review geographic factors that affect HPV vaccination rates
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A team of researchers from VCU Massey Cancer Center conducted the first-ever systematic review of area-level data reported in the United States between 2006 and 2020 to determine how geography, neighborhoods and sociodemographic factors impact HPV vaccination rates among adolescents and young adults. The study was published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. […]
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Genetic sequence for parasitic flowering plant Sapria
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A team of Harvard-led researchers presented the most complete genome yet assembled of one of the major Rafflesiaceae lineages, Sapria himalayana. […]
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New maintenance treatment for acute myeloid leukemia prolongs the lives of patients
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the most common form of acute leukemia in adults, that has gone into remission following initial chemotherapy remain in remission longer and have improved overall survival when they are given a pill form of the cancer drug azacitidine as a maintenance treatment, according to a randomized, international phase 3 clinical trial for which Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian are trial sites. […]
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Role of dams in reducing global flood exposure under climate change
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A new collaborative study led by researchers at the National Institute for Environmental Studies, the University of Tokyo, and Michigan State University exposes the role of dams for mitigating flood risk under climate change. Flood is amongst the costliest natural disasters. Globally, flood risk is projected to increase in the future, driven by climate change and population growth. The role of dams in flood mitigation, previously unaccounted for, was found to decrease by approximately 15% the number of people globally exposed to historical once-in-100-year floods, downstream of dams during the 21st century. […]
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NIH-funded study examines mono, chronic fatigue syndrome in college students
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Many college students fully recover from infectious mononucleosis (which is almost always caused by Epstein-Barr virus) within 1-6 weeks, but some go on to develop chronic fatigue syndrome, also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS). A longitudinal study from DePaul University and Northwestern University followed 4,501 college students to examine risk factors that may trigger longer illness. […]
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Do promotions make consumers more generous?
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Price promotions can have a positive effect on consumers' donation behavior because the monetary savings from price promotions increase consumers' perceived resources. […]
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Tiny particles that seed clouds can form from trace gases over open sea
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
New results from an atmospheric study over the Eastern North Atlantic reveal that tiny aerosol particles that seed the formation of clouds can form out of next to nothingness over the open ocean. The findings will improve how aerosols and clouds are represented in models that describe Earth's climate so scientists can understand how the particles--and the processes that control them--might have affected the planet's past and present, and make better predictions about the future. […]
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Targeted coating improves graphene oxide membranes for nanofiltration
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A research group led by Prof. WAN Yinhua from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a stable graphene oxide nanofiltration membrane with uniform pore size to remove organic micropollutants. […]
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Experts call for more pragmatic approach to higher education teaching
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Millions of students around the world could benefit if their educators adopted a more flexible and practical approach, say Swansea University experts.After analysing the techniques current being used in higher education, the researchers have released a new paper calling for a pragmatic and evidence-based approach instead. […]
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ACSL1 as a main catalyst of CoA conjugation of propionic acid-class NSAIDs in liver
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Researchers from Kanazawa University have found that propionic acid-class nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen, form "conjugates" with coenzyme A (CoA) by one of the acyl-CoA synthetases, ACSL1, in liver. These conjugates have the covalent binding ability to cellular proteins that may lead to liver injury, a rare severe side effect of NSAID treatment. This knowledge could help pharmaceutical companies to generate pain control options with fewer risks of severe side effects. […]
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Crystal structures in super slow motion
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Laser beams are used to change the properties of materials in an extremely precise way. However, the underlying processes generally take place at such unimaginably fast speeds and at such a small scale that they have so far eluded direct observation. Göttingen researchers have now managed to film, for the first time, the laser transformation of a crystal structure with nanometre resolution and in slow motion in an electron microscope. The results were published in Science. […]
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Microbiome Search Engine 2 helps researchers explore microbiome space
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
To correlate the newly developed microbiomes with existing data sets, researchers from the Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and their collaborators developed the Microbiome Search Engine 2 (MSE 2). […]
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University of Cincinnati research unveils possible new combo therapy for head and neck cancer
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have tested a new combination therapy in animal models to see if they could find a way to make an already effective treatment even better. Since they're using a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug to do it, this could help people sooner than later. […]
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The seven rocky planets of TRAPPIST-1 seem to have very similar compositions
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A new international study led by astrophysicist Eric Agol from the University of Washington has measured the densities of the seven planets of the exoplanetary system TRAPPIST-1 with extreme precision, the values obtained indicating very similar compositions for all the planets. This fact makes the system even more remarkable and helps to better understand the nature of these fascinating worlds. This study has just been published in the Planetary Science Journal. […]
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Shift in caribou movements may be tied to human activity
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Human activities might have shifted the movement of caribou in and near the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, according to scientists who tracked them using isotopic analysis from shed antlers. The study is timely given the auction this year of oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Indigenous Alaskans opposed the leases, arguing development could disrupt the migration of caribou they depend on for sustenance. […]
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NSAIDs might exacerbate or suppress COVID-19 depending on timing, mouse study suggests
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
New research shows that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduced both antibody and inflammatory responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection in mice. The study appears this week in the Journal of Virology, a publication of the American Society for Microbiology. […]
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Study highlights factors that predict success for treating canine behavioral disorders
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Canine behavioral problems are one of the leading causes of why pets are abandoned at shelters. Researchers have identified some of the key factors in both dogs and their owners that predict the success or failure of clinical interventions to correct problems like aggression or separation anxiety. This information may be valuable for veterinarians to provide better guidance to dog owners in future cases that require clinical intervention. […]
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Predictive value of blood pressure, heart rate, and blood pressure/heart rate ratio in a Chinese subpopulation with vasovagal syncope
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
In a new publication from Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications; DOI https://doi.org/10.15212/CVIA.2019.1266, Zhuzhi Wen, Jingying Hou, Zun Mai, Huifen Huang, Yangxin Chen, Dengfeng Geng and Jingfeng Wang from Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China and Guandong Province Key Laboratory of Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Guangzhou, China consider predictive value of blood pressure, heart rate, and blood pressure/heart rate ratio in a Chinese subpopulation with vasovagal syncope. […]
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MRI helps unravel the mysteries of sleep
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Scientists at EPFL and the Universities of Geneva, Cape Town and Bochum have joined forces to investigate brain activity during sleep with the help of MRI scans. It turns out our brains are much more active than we thought. […]
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A professor from RUDN University developed new liquid crystals
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A professor from RUDN University together with his Indian colleagues synthesized and studied new dibenzophenazine-based liquid crystals that could potentially be used in optoelectronics and solar panels. […]
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ECMO/CRRT in the treatment of critically ill SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia patients
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
In a new publication from Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications; DOI https://doi.org/10.15212/CVIA.2019.1267, Hai Zou and Shengqing Li from the Institute of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China consider ECMO/CRRT combined support in the treatment of critically ill SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia patients. […]
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Climate and carbon cycle trends of the past 50 million years reconciled
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
In a study published today in Science Advances, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa oceanographers fully reconciled climate and carbon cycle trends of the past 50 million years--solving a controversy debated in the scientific literature for decades. […]
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New technique builds super-hard metals from nanoparticles
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Brown University researchers have shown a way to make bulk metals by smashing tiny metal nanoparticles together, which allows for customized grain structures and improved mechanical and other properties. […]
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Regulating the ribosomal RNA production line
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
The enzyme that makes RNA from a DNA template is altered to slow the production of ribosomal RNA (rRNA), the most abundant type of RNA within cells, when resources are scarce and the bacteria Escherichia coli needs to slow its growth. […]
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Placental function can illuminate future disease in adults and children
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered a direct association between placental function in pregnant women and future metabolic disorders in children and adults, a finding that could lead to earlier intervention and diagnosis of disease. […]
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Wet and wild: There's lots of water in the world's most explosive volcano
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Conditions inside the Shiveluch volcano include roughly 10%-14% water by weight (wt%), according to research from Washington University in St. Louis. Most volcanoes have less than 1% water. For subduction zone volcanoes, the average is usually 4%, rarely exceeding 8 wt%, which is considered superhydrous. […]
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Study recommends rugby league invests in young players' diets
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
New QUT study recommends NRL rugby league clubs 'invest' in young players' diets to aid performance and recovery with the research outlining specific nutritional needs for the high-impact sport. […]
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COVID-19 news from Annals of Internal Medicine
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
At least 1 in 3 COVID-19 cases asymptomatic […]
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Scientists improved eye tracking technology in VR systems
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
The tracking of eye movement is one of the key elements of virtual and amplified reality technologies (VR/AR). A team from MSU together with a professor from RUDN University developed a mathematical model that helps accurately predict the next gaze fixation point and reduces the inaccuracy caused by blinking. The model would make VR/AR systems more realistic and sensitive to user actions. […]
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A method for calculating optimal parameters of liquid chrystal displays developed at RUDN University
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A professor from RUDN University together with his colleagues from Saratov Chernyshevsky State University and D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia developed a method for calculating the parameters of diffraction optical elements used in LCDs. In particular, the new technology can be used to expand the angle of view while preserving high resolution and color rendition. […]
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New variety of paintbrush lily developed by a novel plant tissue culture technique
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Scientists at Hokkaido University and Chiba University have developed simultaneous triploid and hexaploid varieties of Haemanthus albiflos by the application of endosperm culture, thus extending the use of this technique. […]
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Meta-Apo supports cheaper, quicker microbiome functional assessment
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A new algorithm called Meta-Apo, developed by researchers led by JING Gongchao of the Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) may reduce the need for expensive, time-consuming whole-genome sequencing computations to understand how a microbiome functions. […]
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Navigating uncertainty: Why we need decision theory during a pandemic
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Modern decision theory can assist policymakers in critical times such as the COVID-19 crisis, argue Bocconi University's Massimo Marinacci and Valentina Bosetti in a paper coauthored by Nobel laureate Lars Peter Hansen […]
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Combined river flows could send up to 3 billion microplastics a day into the Bay of Bengal
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
New research shows the Ganges River - with the combined flows of the Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers - could be responsible for up to 3 billion microplastic particles entering the Bay of Bengal every day. […]
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SUTD research team extends 4D printing to nanophotonics
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
The newly developed shape memory polymer resist which allows for high-resolution 4D printing, promises a platform for information hiding for optical anti-counterfeiting and tunable photonic devices. […]
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Reducing traps increases performance of organic photodetectors
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Physicists at the Dresden Integrated Center for Applied Physics and Photonic Materials (IAPP) discovered that trap states rule the performance of organic photodetectors, ultimately limiting their detectivity. These highly promising results have now been published in the renowned scientific journal Nature Communications. […]
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UTMB team proves potential for reducing pre-term birth by treating fetus as patient
on 22/01/2021 at 5:00 am
The results of a study by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch may pave the way for a new medicine delivery system that could reduce the incidence of pre-term labor and premature birth by allowing physicians to treat the 'fetus as the patient'. The study has been published in Science Advances. […]
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Targeting the ubiquitination/deubiquitination process to regulate immune checkpoint pathways
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Correction to: CircPAN3 ameliorates myocardial ischaemia/reperfusion injury by targeting miR-421/Pink1 axis-mediated autophagy suppression
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Predicting all-cause 90-day hospital readmission for dental patients using machine learning methods
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Biomechanical characterization of human temporal muscle fascia in uniaxial tensile tests for graft purposes in duraplasty
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Combination therapy with topical alprostadil and phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors after failure of oral therapy in patients with erectile dysfunction: a prospective, two-arm, open-label, non-randomized study
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Prediction of 3D Cardiovascular hemodynamics before and after coronary artery bypass surgery via deep learning
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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The Frontier of Penile Implants in Phalloplasty: Is the ZSI 475 FTM what we have been waiting for?
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Fetuin-A is a HIF target that safeguards tissue integrity during hypoxic stress
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Sexual orientation in transgender individuals: results from the longitudinal ENIGI study
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Decreased peripheral perfusion measured by perfusion index is a novel indicator for cardiovascular death in patients with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Headache and musculoskeletal pain in school children are associated with uncorrected vision problems and need for glasses: a case–control study
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Data helps an anti-rabies campaign go to the dogs
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Circulating long non-coding RNAs HOTAIR, Linc-p21, GAS5 and XIST expression profiles in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: association with R-CHOP responsiveness
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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High-dose methotrexate-based regimens and post-remission consolidation for treatment of newly diagnosed primary CNS lymphoma: meta-analysis of clinical trials
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Exposure to artificial light at night and risk of cancer: where do we go from here?
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Cognitive and MRI trajectories for prediction of Alzheimer’s disease
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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COVID-19 and hypertension: risks and management. A scientific statement on behalf of the British and Irish Hypertension Society
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Comparison of body composition assessment across body mass index categories by two multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis devices and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in clinical settings
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Respiratory tract infections in children with allergic asthma on allergen immunotherapy during influenza season
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Positive selection as the unifying force for clonal evolution in multiple myeloma
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Implication of PIGA genotype on erythrocytes phenotype in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Does prior surgical interventional therapy for BPH affect the oncological or functional outcomes after primary whole-gland prostate cryoablation for localized prostate cancer?
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Impact of the repurposed drug thonzonium bromide on host oral-gut microbiomes
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Investigating the effects of genetic risk of schizophrenia on behavioural traits
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Facing the urgency of therapies for progressive MS — a Progressive MS Alliance proposal
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Correction: Outcomes in first relapsed-refractory younger patients with mantle cell lymphoma: results from the MANTLE-FIRST study
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Molecular and immunophenotypic characterization of anal squamous cell carcinoma reveals distinct clinicopathologic groups associated with HPV and TP53 mutation status
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Avian antimicrobial peptides: in vitro and in ovo characterization and protection from early chick mortality caused by yolk sac infection
on 22/01/2021 at 12:00 am
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Correction to: Adaptors as the regulators of HECT ubiquitin ligases
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2.3 Percent of Kindergarteners Not Up to Date With MMR in 2019-2020
on 21/01/2021 at 11:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- Overall, 2.3 percent of kindergarteners were not up to date with measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination and did not have an exemption in the 2019 to 2020 school year, according to research published in the Jan. 22... […]
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Aspirin Use Cuts CRC Risk in Those Initiating Use Before Age 70
on 21/01/2021 at 11:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- Regular use of aspirin is associated with a reduced risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) among those with initiation of aspirin before age 70 years, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in JAMA Oncology. Chuan... […]
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Non-Hispanic Blacks Underrepresented on Transplant Wait List
on 21/01/2021 at 10:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- Non-Hispanic Black patients are disproportionately left off liver transplant wait lists, according to a study published online Jan. 11 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Curtis Warren, M.P.H., from the... […]
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Patient Age Linked to Choice of Telepsychiatry Visit Type
on 21/01/2021 at 10:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- Patient age is associated with the choice of telepsychiatry visit type, and many patients report being likely to continue with telepsychiatry even after in-person visits are available, according to a study published in the... […]
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Hahn Resigns as Head of FDA, Dr. Janet Woodcock New Interim Chief
on 21/01/2021 at 10:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- Stephen Hahn, M.D., resigned as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday. Hahn became head of the agency just weeks before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and was widely criticized during the... […]
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California COVID-19 surge leaves hospital nurses frustrated over staffing shortages
by MalloryHackett on 21/01/2021 at 9:54 pm
The state's nurses union urges Congress to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. […]
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New insights into the link between sunlight exposure and kidney damage
on 21/01/2021 at 9:31 pm
A new collaborative study reveals unexpected insights into how skin exposure to ultraviolet light can worsen clinical symptoms in autoimmune diseases such as lupus. […]
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Abnormal hyperactivation in the brain may be an early sign of Alzheimer's
on 21/01/2021 at 8:38 pm
A psychology and neuroscience professor has just targeted an early biomarker of the disease. […]
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Mitochondrial mutation increases the risk of diabetes in Japanese men
on 21/01/2021 at 8:38 pm
A new study of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Japanese populations has uncovered a previously uncharacterized genetic variant that puts male carriers at greater risk for the disease, as well as the mechanism by which it does so. The impact of the variant was most pronounced in sedentary men; those with the variant had a 65% greater rate of T2D than sedentary men without it. […]
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A closer look at T cells reveals big differences in mild vs. severe COVID-19 cases
on 21/01/2021 at 8:09 pm
How long does immunity to SARS-CoV-2 last following infection? Researchers have uncovered an interesting clue. Their new study suggests that people with severe COVID-19 cases may be left with more of the protective 'memory' T cells needed to fight reinfection. […]
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Study finds genetic clues to pneumonia risk and COVID-19 disparities
on 21/01/2021 at 8:09 pm
Researchers have identified genetic factors that increase the risk for developing pneumonia and its severe, life-threatening consequences. […]
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When a story is breaking, AI can help consumers identify fake news
on 21/01/2021 at 8:09 pm
Warnings about misinformation are now regularly posted on Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms, but not all of these cautions are created equal. New research from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute shows that artificial intelligence can help form accurate news assessments -- but only when a news story is first emerging. […]
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Why older adults must go to the front of the vaccine line
on 21/01/2021 at 8:09 pm
A new global, mathematical modeling study shows that in most cases prioritizing older adults for COVID-19 vaccines saves the most lives. It also found that, in some cases, more lives could be saved and infections prevented if those who've already tested positive step to the back of the line. […]
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'Aging well' greatly affected by hopes and fears for later life
on 21/01/2021 at 8:09 pm
If you believe you are capable of becoming the healthy, engaged person you want to be in old age, you are much more likely to experience that outcome, a recent study shows. […]
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COVID-19 infection in immunodeficient patient cured by infusing convalescent plasma, doctors report
on 21/01/2021 at 8:09 pm
Under FDA emergency-use authorization, doctors successfully resolved COVID-19 in a seriously ill, immunodeficient woman using a very high-neutralizing antibody-titer convalescent plasma from a recovered COVID-19 patient. However, further study suggested that use of convalescent plasma may not be warranted in many cases, for two reasons: 1) titer levels are too low in many convalescent plasmas, and 2) there are high endogenous neutralizing antibody titers already present in COVID-19 patients prior to infusion. […]
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Maybe Money Can Help Buy Happiness, After All
on 21/01/2021 at 8:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- Millionaires, rejoice! It turns out that money can, in fact, buy happiness. And a new study suggests more is better, with well-being rising as earnings grow. "Having more money gives people a greater sense of... […]
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Will Vaccines Work Against the New Coronavirus Variants?
on 21/01/2021 at 7:01 pm
FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 2021 -- Everyone has heard the scary reports about the new, more infectious coronavirus variants that are circulating in countries around the world, but scientists aren't pushing the panic button at this point. Why? Because the new... […]
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AHA News: Keeping Your Brain Sharp Isn't About Working More Puzzles
on 21/01/2021 at 7:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- Mental decline is one of the most feared aspects of growing older. People will do just about anything to prevent it, from swallowing supplements touted as memory boosters to spending hours... […]
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Could Stem Cell Therapy Be a Breakthrough Against MS?
on 21/01/2021 at 7:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- Stem cell transplants may have long-lasting benefits for some people with aggressive cases of multiple sclerosis, a new study suggests. Italian researchers found that among 210 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who... […]
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Diabetes Boosts Odds for Heart Trouble 10-fold in Younger Women
on 21/01/2021 at 7:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 - - With rising obesity rates, more young women American women are developing type 2 diabetes, putting them at hugely increased risk for heart disease, new research shows. In fact, the study found that women under 55 with... […]
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Severe Allergic Reaction Extremely Rare With Pfizer COVID Vaccine: Study
on 21/01/2021 at 7:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- Despite scattered media reports of severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, a detailed analysis shows that such incidents are very rare, striking just 11 people for every million doses given. The study,... […]
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Vegan diet significantly remodels metabolism in young children
on 21/01/2021 at 6:23 pm
Researchers report a comprehensive pilot study on the metabolic effects of full vegan diet on young children. The study found vegan children to have remarkably altered metabolism and lower vitamin A and D status compared to children with no special diet. […]
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Detailed tumour profiling
on 21/01/2021 at 6:22 pm
As part of a clinical study, researchers are conducting a thorough and highly precise investigation into the molecular and functional properties of tumors. Their goal is to help physicians to better determine which treatment will best match every patient's cancer and thus be most effective. […]
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Survey: Frequent reports of missed medical care in US adults during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic
on 21/01/2021 at 6:22 pm
Two out of five individuals delayed or missed medical care in the early phase of the pandemic -- from March through mid-July 2020. […]
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New, simplified genetic test effectively screens for hereditary cancers
on 21/01/2021 at 6:22 pm
Researchers have developed a new integrated genetic/epigenetic DNA-sequencing protocol known as MultiMMR that can identify the presence and cause of mismatch repair (MMR) deficiency in a single test from a small sample of DNA in colon, endometrial, and other cancers. This alternative to complex, multi-step testing workflows can also determine causes of MMR deficiency often missed by current clinical tests. […]
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Randomized trials could help to return children safely to schools, study finds
on 21/01/2021 at 6:22 pm
Schools are closing again in response to surging levels of COVID-19 infection, but staging randomized trials when students eventually return could help to clarify uncertainties around when we should send children back to the classroom, according to a new study. […]
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Study defines small-cell lung cancer subtypes and distinct therapeutic vulnerabilities for each type
on 21/01/2021 at 6:21 pm
Researchers have developed the first comprehensive framework to classify small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) into four unique subtypes, based on gene expression, and have identified potential therapeutic targets for each type in a study. […]
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Scientists make pivotal discovery on mechanism of Epstein-Barr virus latent infection
on 21/01/2021 at 6:21 pm
Researchers have discovered a new enzymatic function of the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) protein EBNA1, a critical factor in EBV's ability to transform human cells and cause cancer. Study provides new indications for inhibiting EBNA1 function, opening up fresh avenues for development of therapies to treat EBV-associated cancers. […]
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Using VR training to boost our sense of agency and improve motor control
on 21/01/2021 at 6:21 pm
Patients with motor dysfunctions are on the rise across Japan as its population continues to age. A researcher has developed a new method of rehabilitation using virtual reality to increase the sense of agency over our body and aid motor skills. […]
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Cartilage matrix as natural biomaterial for cartilage regeneration
on 21/01/2021 at 6:21 pm
A working group develops strategies for regeneration of articular cartilage and has found that natural cartilage matrix is suitable as a biomaterial for improved cartilage regeneration. […]
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Hope for a vaccination against Staphylococcus areus infections?
on 21/01/2021 at 6:21 pm
With an epitope-based immunization, scientists have described a new vaccination strategy against Staphylococcus aureus. […]
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Balancing brain cell activity
on 21/01/2021 at 6:21 pm
Electrical trigger sites in neurons surprisingly change with experience; they are either becoming smaller with increasing number of experiences and, vice versa, they grow larger when less input arrives in the brain. […]
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Age provides a buffer to pandemic's mental health impact, researchers say
on 21/01/2021 at 6:20 pm
Older adults are managing the stress of the coronavirus pandemic better than younger adults, reporting less depression and anxiety despite also experiencing greater general concern about COVID-19, according to a recent study. […]
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Researchers ID potential target for anti-viral drugs to battle COVID
on 21/01/2021 at 6:20 pm
Researchers have published the first structural biology analysis of a section of the COVID-19 viral RNA called the stem-loop II motif. This is a non-coding section of the RNA, which means that it is not translated into a protein, but it is likely key to the virus's replication. […]
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'Smiling eyes' may not signify true happiness after all
on 21/01/2021 at 6:20 pm
A smile that lifts the cheeks and crinkles the eyes is thought by many to be truly genuine. But new research casts doubt on whether this joyful facial expression necessarily tells others how a person really feels inside. […]
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Reviving exhausted immune cells to fight cancer
on 21/01/2021 at 6:20 pm
Eliminating a single gene can turn exhausted cancer-fighting immune cells known as CD8+ T cells back into refreshed soldiers that can continue to battle malignant tumors, a new study suggests. The findings could offer a new way to harness the body's immune system to attack cancers. […]
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What happens to your body during tailgating
on 21/01/2021 at 6:20 pm
Researchers simulated a tailgating situation with a small group of overweight but healthy men and examined the impact of the eating and drinking on their livers using blood tests and a liver scan. […]
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See how they run: 'Exercise protein' doubles running capacity, restores function and extends healthy lifespans in older mice
on 21/01/2021 at 6:19 pm
A new study shows that humans express a powerful hormone during exercise and that treating mice with the hormone improves physical performance, capacity and fitness. Researchers say the findings present new possibilities for addressing age-related physical decline. […]
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Tiny high-tech probes reveal how information flows across the brain
on 21/01/2021 at 6:19 pm
A new study collected and analyzed the largest single dataset of neurons' electrical activity to glean principles of how we perceive the visual world around us. The study captures the hundreds of split-second electrical signals that fire when an animal is interpreting what it sees. […]
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The physics behind tumor growth
on 21/01/2021 at 6:19 pm
Researchers have developed a predictive theory for tumor growth that approaches the subject from a new point of view. Rather than focusing on the biological mechanisms of cellular growth, the researchers instead use thermodynamics and the physical space the tumor is expanding into to predict its evolution from a single cell to a complex cancerous mass. […]
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Drug-delivery microcapsules tagged with zirconium-89 can be tracked by PET imaging
on 21/01/2021 at 6:19 pm
Polymer and radionuclide chemists report major advance in microcapsule drug delivery systems. Their microcapsules -- labeled with radioactive zirconium-89 -- are the first example of hollow polymer capsules capable of long-term, multiday positron emission tomography imaging in vivo. In previous work, the researchers showed that the hollow capsules could be filled with a potent dose of the cancer drug doxorubicin, which could then be released by therapeutic ultrasound that ruptures the microcapsules. […]
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Immune system mounts a lasting defense after recovery from COVID-19, researchers find
on 21/01/2021 at 6:19 pm
Study participants continued to improve their antibodies months after initial infection, potentially due to exposure to remnants of the virus hidden in the gut. […]
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Treating moms with postpartum depression helps their babies' brains
on 21/01/2021 at 6:19 pm
For the study 40 infants of women diagnosed with postpartum depression were matched with 40 infants of non-depressed mothers on infant age, gender and socioeconomic status. The mothers with postpartum depression received nine weeks of group CBT. The infants were all tested before the treatment and nine weeks later, including a questionnaire on the infant behaviour completed by the mother and her partner. […]
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CRISPR technology to cure sickle cell disease
on 21/01/2021 at 6:19 pm
A new article reports two patients appear to have been cured of beta thalassemia and sickle cell disease after their own genes were edited with CRISPR-Cas9 technology. The two researchers who invented this technology received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020. […]
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Message in a bottle: Info-rich bubbles respond to antibiotics
on 21/01/2021 at 6:18 pm
Researchers describe the effects of antibiotics on membrane vesicles, demonstrating that such drugs actively modify the properties of vesicle transport. Under the influence of antibiotics, MVs were produced and released by bacteria in greater abundance and traveled faster and further from their origin. The work sheds new light on these important information-carrying entities, implicated in many cellular communication processes, including antibiotic resistance. […]
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Vaccine produces long-lasting anti-tumor response in patients with melanoma
on 21/01/2021 at 6:18 pm
Patients treated with a vaccine tailored to mutated proteins on patients' own tumor cells, continue to have a strong immune response to the cancer four years after being vaccinated. Results demonstrate the ability of personalized cancer vaccines to provide long-term immunity against some cancers. […]
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Study compares low-fat, plant-based diet to low-carb, animal-based diet
on 21/01/2021 at 6:18 pm
People on a low-fat, plant-based diet ate fewer daily calories but had higher insulin and blood glucose levels, compared to when they ate a low-carbohydrate, animal-based diet, according to a small but highly controlled study. The study compared the effects of the two diets on calorie intake, hormone levels, body weight, and more. […]
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Immunology: Functionality of immune cells in early life
on 21/01/2021 at 6:18 pm
A study shows that putatively immature dendritic cells found in young children are able to induce robust immune responses. The results could lead to improved vaccination protocols. […]
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Natural hazard events and national risk reduction measures unconnected
on 21/01/2021 at 6:18 pm
Countries where massive natural hazard events occur frequently are not more likely than others to make changes to reduce risks from future disasters. […]
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Memory fail controlled by dopamine circuit
on 21/01/2021 at 6:18 pm
Distraction can make you momentarily forget things. But how? A lab now uncovers a mechanism in fruit flies. […]
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COVID-19 is dangerous for middle-aged adults, not just the elderly
on 21/01/2021 at 6:18 pm
COVID-19 has been spreading rapidly over the past several months, and the U.S. death toll has now reached 400,000. As evident from the age distribution of those fatalities, COVID-19 is dangerous not only for the elderly but for middle-aged adults, according to a new study. […]
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Does aspirin lower colorectal cancer risk in older adults? It depends on when they start
on 21/01/2021 at 6:17 pm
A new study has found that there is no protection against colorectal cancer if people begin taking aspirin regularly after age 70. However, there appears to be such protection if aspirin is started before age 70 and continued. […]
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How the brain learns that earmuffs are not valuable at the beach
on 21/01/2021 at 6:17 pm
Fast-spiking neurons in the basal ganglia allow monkeys to associate different values with the same objects based on the surrounding environment. Blocking input from these cells inhibited learning of new scene-based values, but did not erase already learned associations. This could help understand clinical conditions such as Tourette syndrome, which is characterized by reduced input from these cells. […]
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Tough childhood damages life prospects
on 21/01/2021 at 6:17 pm
An adverse upbringing often impairs people's circumstances and health in their adult years, especially for couples who have both had similar experiences. This is shown by a new study in which 818 mothers and their partners filled in a questionnaire one year after having a child together. […]
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Size of connections between nerve cells determines their signaling strength
on 21/01/2021 at 6:17 pm
Nerve cells communicate with one another via synapses. Neuroscientists have now found that these connections seem to be much more powerful than previously thought. The larger the synapse, the stronger the signal it transmits. These findings will enable a better understanding of how the brain functions and how neurological disorders arise. […]
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Estrogen receptors in mom's placenta critical during viral infection
on 21/01/2021 at 6:17 pm
A team of researchers has found a mechanism that protects a fetus from harm when the mother's innate immune system responds to a viral infection. Inflammation that would harm the fetus is dampened by a cell-surface estrogen receptor called GPER1 that is especially abundant in the placenta and fetal tissues. […]
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Electron transfer discovery is a step toward viable grid-scale batteries
on 21/01/2021 at 6:17 pm
The way to boost electron transfer in grid-scale batteries is different than researchers had believed, a new study has shown. […]
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Study suggests that gut fungi are not associated with Parkinson's disease
on 21/01/2021 at 6:17 pm
The bacterial gut microbiome is strongly associated with Parkinson's disease (PD), but no studies had previously investigated he role of fungi in the gut. In this novel study a team of investigators examined whether the fungal constituents of the gut microbiome are associated with PD. […]
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Strange colon discovery explains racial disparities in colorectal cancer
on 21/01/2021 at 6:16 pm
The colons of African-Americans and people of European descent age differently, new research reveals, helping explain racial disparities in colorectal cancer. […]
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Modified pain management strategy reduces opioid exposure to trauma patients
on 21/01/2021 at 6:16 pm
A pain management regimen comprised mostly of over-the-counter medication reduced opioid exposure in trauma patients while achieving equal levels of pain control, according to a new study by physician-researchers. […]
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'Attitude of gratitude' keeps older people in Japan feeling hopeful as they age
on 21/01/2021 at 6:16 pm
Older people in Japan have an 'attitude of gratitude' which keeps them feeling hopeful despite the challenges of aging, a new study says. […]
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Are you a Healthcare Science or Information Governance Lead?
by AHCS Administrator on 21/01/2021 at 5:06 pm
The post Are you a Healthcare Science or Information Governance Lead? appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]
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Stem Cell Transplant May Slow Disability in Multiple Sclerosis
on 21/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- For patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT) may prevent worsening of disability, according to a study published online Jan. 20 in Neurology. Giacomo Boffa, M.D.,... […]
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Tocilizumab Does Not Improve Outcomes in Severe COVID-19
on 21/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- Tocilizumab plus standard care is not superior to standard care alone for improving clinical outcomes among patients with severe or critical COVID-19 and may increase mortality, according to a study published online Jan.... […]
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Mediterranean Diet Tied to Lower Risk for Prostate Cancer Progression
on 21/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- For men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer on active surveillance, adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedD) is associated with a lower risk for Gleason grade group progression, according to a study published online... […]
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Mortality Decreased for COVID-19 ICU Patients Over Time
on 21/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- For adults with COVID-19-related critical illness admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), mortality has decreased over time, according to a study published online Jan. 19 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. George L.... […]
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Impact of Antidepressants Examined in Back Pain, Osteoarthritis
on 21/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- Serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) have a small and not clinically important effect on back pain, but may have a clinically important effect for osteoarthritis, according to a review published online Jan.... […]
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Denosumab Studied for Prosthesis-Related Osteolysis
on 21/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- For patients with symptomatic, radiographically confirmed osteolysis undergoing revision total hip arthroplasty surgery, a single dose of denosumab results in a reduction in osteoclast numbers, according to a study... […]
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President Biden Unveils Details of National Pandemic Response Plan
on 21/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- A day after his inauguration, President Joe Biden plans to unveil a new, far-reaching pandemic response plan. He will also issue executive orders that aim to ramp up the production and distribution of COVID-19 tests and... […]
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Study Estimates Prevalence of Lupus in the U.S.
on 21/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- The estimated prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in the United States is 72.8/100,000, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in Arthritis & Rheumatology. Peter M. Izmirly, M.D., from the New York... […]
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AI Algorithms May Fail to Detect Diabetic Retinopathy
on 21/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- Artificial intelligence (AI)-based screening algorithms for diabetic retinopathy (DR) show significant performance differences, according to a study published online Jan. 5 in Diabetes Care. In an effort to evaluate the... […]
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Hims & Hers goes public in $1.6B SPAC deal
by Rebecca Pifer on 21/01/2021 at 3:20 pm
The digital health startup received proceeds of almost $280 million as a result of the deal, which it plans to reinvest in driving geographic growth and new product lines. […]
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Supplemental Oxygen Often Unnecessary During Childbirth
on 21/01/2021 at 3:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- Use of maternal oxygen during childbirth is not associated with improved neonatal outcomes, according to a review published online Jan. 4 in JAMA Pediatrics. Nandini Raghuraman, M.D., from the Washington University School... […]
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For some, GI tract may be vulnerable to COVID-19 infection
on 21/01/2021 at 2:28 pm
Researchers have found that patients with Barrett's esophagus may be vulnerable to coronavirus infection from what they swallow. […]
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Gold nanoparticles more stable by putting rings on them
on 21/01/2021 at 2:28 pm
Scientists have found a way to prevent gold nanoparticles from clumping, which could help towards their use as an anti-cancer therapy. […]
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Biden taps acting HHS, CMS heads, to launch COVID-19 testing board
by Shannon Muchmore on 21/01/2021 at 2:26 pm
The president also promptly rejoined the World Health Organization and issued a mask mandate on federal property in his first hours on the job. […]
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Patients in cancer remission at high risk for severe COVID-19 illness
on 21/01/2021 at 1:46 pm
Patients with inactive cancer and not currently undergoing treatments also face a significantly higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, according to new research. […]
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Antibiotic resistance may spread even more easily than expected
on 21/01/2021 at 1:46 pm
Pathogenic bacteria in humans are developing resistance to antibiotics much faster than expected. Now, computational research shows that one reason could be significant genetic transfer between bacteria in our ecosystems and to humans. This work has also led to new tools for resistance researchers. […]
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People more likely to follow COVID rules when friends and family do, research finds
on 21/01/2021 at 1:46 pm
New research has shown that people are more likely to follow COVID-19 restrictions based on what their friends do, rather than their own principles. […]
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More Than 200,000 Americans Have Lupus
on 21/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- Just over 200,000 Americans have the autoimmune disorder lupus, and minority women are at highest risk, according to a new study. It's the first estimate of how widespread the disease is in the United States. The number... […]
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Health Highlights: Jan. 21, 2021
on 21/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
Studies Pinpoint Genes That Raise Risk for Breast Cancer New research into exactly which genetic mutations increase breast cancer risk in women without a family history of the disease may help guide decisions about screening and preventive... […]
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Biden COVID Advisor Says Poor Preparation, Changing Virus Could Slow Vaccine Effort
on 21/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- U.S. President Joe Biden has promised to re-energize the nation's response to COVID-19, but one of his top pandemic advisors says that effort could be hamstrung by both the virus and the failings of the previous... […]
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Another Reason Why Cats Go Wild for Catnip
on 21/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- You may think that cats crave the plants catnip and silver vine because it makes them feel euphoric, and that's true. Yet new research indicates felines also use the plants for another key reason: to keep mosquitoes at... […]
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Biden Unveils Details of National Pandemic Response Plan
on 21/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- A day after his inauguration, President Joe Biden plans to unveil a new, far-reaching pandemic response plan. He'll also issue executive orders that aim to ramp up the production and distribution of COVID-19 tests... […]
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Premature Menopause May Bring Tougher Symptoms for Women
on 21/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- Menopause is known to bring a variety of unpleasant symptoms ranging from hot flashes to insomnia. Yet, for those who have a condition known as premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), it is much worse, researchers... […]
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Kids Highly Likely to Transmit Coronavirus to Others: Study
on 21/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- While children are less susceptible to illness with the new coronavirus, they are nearly 60% more likely than adults over 60 to infect other family members when they are sick, a new study shows. The findings show the need... […]
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Arthritis Drug Tocilizumab Flops as COVID-19 Treatment
on 21/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 -- The arthritis drug tocilizumab doesn't help hospital patients with severe COVID-19, according to a new study that contradicts earlier research suggesting that it might aid recovery. In fact, patients receiving tocilizumab... […]
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The National School of Healthcare Science share the draft of new core STP curricula
by AHCS Administrator on 21/01/2021 at 11:47 am
The post The National School of Healthcare Science share the draft of new core STP curricula appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]
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Metastatic Gastric Cancer Outcomes Informed by Single-Cell Transcriptome Profiles
on 21/01/2021 at 7:16 am
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis (PC) is a late stage manifestation of several gastrointestinal malignancies including appendiceal, colorectal, and gastric cancer. In PC,... […]
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Metastatic Gastric Cancer Outcomes Informed by Single-Cell Transcriptome Profiles
on 21/01/2021 at 7:16 am
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis (PC) is a late stage manifestation of several gastrointestinal malignancies including appendiceal, colorectal, and gastric cancer. In PC,... […]
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Counting patients social determinants of health may help doctors avert fatal heart attacks
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Doctors may be able to predict their patients' risks of fatal coronary heart disease more accurately by taking into account the number of adverse social factors affecting them, according to a new study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. […]
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Positive messaging plays a key role in increasing COVID-19 mask compliance
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Among his first acts, President Joe Biden is asking Americans to wear a mask to help curb coronavirus. Research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests positive messages of unity and togetherness are critical to the effort, and work better than messages of fear or instructiveness. […]
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New biochemical clues in cell receptors help explain how SARS-CoV-2 may hijack human cells
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
The SARS-CoV-2 virus may enter and replicate in human cells by exploiting newly-identified sequences within cell receptors, according to work from two teams of scientists. […]
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Abnormal hyperactivation in the brain may be an early sign of Alzheimer's
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A research team led by UdeM psychology and neuroscience professor Sylvie Belleville has just targeted an early biomarker of the disease. […]
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Study says friends are most valued in cultures where they may be needed most
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Researchers from Michigan State University reveal cultural and health benefits of close human relationships in a new study. […]
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Creating a safe CAR T-Cell therapy to fight solid tumors in children
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Scientists modify CAR T-Cell therapy, making it more effective and less toxic, for possible use in solid tumors such as neuroblastoma. […]
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Geoscientists reconstruct 6.5 million years of sea level stands
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
The geological features in caves from Mallorca provide scientific insights for understanding modern-day sea level changes. […]
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Astronomers discover first cloudless, Jupiter-like planet
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Astronomers at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian have detected the first Jupiter-like planet without clouds or haze in its observable atmosphere. The findings were published this month in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. […]
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Stanford: forecasting coastal water quality
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Using water samples and environmental data gathered over 48 hours or less, Stanford engineers develop a new predictive technique for forecasting coastal water quality, a critical step in protecting public health and the ocean economy. […]
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Sloan Kettering Institute scientists solve a 100-year-old mystery about cancer
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A long-standing mystery is why fast-growing cells, like cancer cells and immune cells, rely on a seemingly inefficient form of metabolizing glucose to power their activities. In a new study, scientists at the Sloan Kettering Institute offer a compelling solution. […]
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Study suggests coffee temporarily counteracts effect of sleep loss on cognitive function
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A new study exploring the impact of repeated sleep loss during a simulated working week has found that consuming caffeinated coffee during the day helps to reduce impacts to people's vigilance, alertness, reaction-time, accuracy, working memory, attention and cognitive function, compared to decaffeinated coffee. […]
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Study reveals new insights into the link between sunlight exposure and kidney damage
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A new collaborative study from researchers at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and the University of Washington and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), reveals unexpected insights into how skin exposure to ultraviolet light can worsen clinical symptoms in autoimmune diseases such as lupus. […]
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Highly functional membrane developed for producing freshwater from seawater
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Researchers at Kobe University's Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology have successfully developed a new desalination membrane by laminating a two-dimensional carbon material on to the surface of a porous polymer membrane. This membrane has the potential to perform highly efficient desalination because it is possible to control the gaps between its nanosheets and the charge on the nanosheets' surfaces. It is hoped that this research will contribute towards the implementation of futuristic desalination membranes. […]
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New study: nine out of ten US infants experience gut microbiome deficiency
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A new peer-reviewed study reveals that the vast majority of US infants may be suffering from a substantial deficiency in an important bacterium key to breast milk utilization and immune system development, as well as protection against gut pathogens linked to common newborn conditions such as colic and diaper rash. The study is the largest to date to benchmark the widespread deficiency in gut bacteria among US infants, and the resulting diminished function of their gut microbiomes. […]
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Defects may help scientists understand the exotic physics of topology
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Real-world materials are usually messier than the idealized scenarios found in textbooks. Imperfections can add complications and even limit a material's usefulness. To get around this, scientists routinely strive to remove defects and dirt entirely, pushing materials closer to perfection. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have turned this problem around and shown that for some materials defects could act as a probe for interesting physics, rather than a nuisance. […]
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Mitochondrial mutation increases the risk of diabetes in Japanese men
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A new study of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Japanese populations has uncovered a previously uncharacterized genetic variant that puts male carriers at greater risk for the disease, as well as the mechanism by which it does so. The impact of the variant was most pronounced in sedentary men; those with the variant had a 65% greater rate of T2D than sedentary men without it. […]
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Advances in modeling and sensors can help farmers and insurers manage risk
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
A review of index insurance for smallholder farmers shows the potential of high-resolution satellite imagery to help poor farmers be compensated for potentially devastating losses. […]
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Bringing atoms to a standstill: NIST miniaturizes laser cooling
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have miniaturized the optical components required to cool atoms down to a few thousandths of a degree above absolute zero, the first step in employing them on microchips to drive a new generation of super-accurate atomic clocks, enable navigation without GPS, and simulate quantum systems. […]
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Making protein 'superfood' from marine algae
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Marine microalgae-based cellular agriculture is a promising new way to sustainably produce plant-based 'meat' and healthy 'superfoods' for the future.Researchers at Flinders University's Centre for Marine Bioproducts Development (CMBD) in Australia are responding to growing interest from consumers looking for healthier, more environmentally friendly, sustainable and ethical alternatives to animal proteins. […]
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Study finds racial disparities in breast cancer prognosis testing
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Women with hormone-dependent breast cancer typically have a favorable prognosis, but new research has found that even after adjusting for age at diagnosis, tumor stage and treatment, there is still a significant mortality gap between Black and non-Hispanic white women with axillary node-negative, hormone-dependent tumors that have a comparable Oncotype Recurrence Score. […]
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How to get more electric cars on the road
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
MIT researchers reveal the kinds of infrastructure improvements that would make the biggest difference in increasing the number of electric cars on the road, a key step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. […]
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PTSD link to pandemic panic
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Even at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, people around the world became more fearful of what could happen to them or their family. A new Flinders University study of 1040 online participants from five western countries published in PLOS ONE explores people's response to the stresses of the escalating pandemic, finding more than 13% of the sample had post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related symptoms consistent with levels necessary to qualify for a clinical diagnosis. […]
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Giant sand worm discovery proves truth is stranger than fiction
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Simon Fraser University researchers have found evidence that large ambush-predatory worms--some as long as two metres--roamed the ocean floor near Taiwan over 20 million years ago. […]
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Methods in studying cycad leaf nutrition found to be inconsistent and incomplete
on 21/01/2021 at 5:00 am
Collective research to date regarding nutrients found in the leaves of contemporary cycad species has been inconsistent as far as data collection and narrow in scope, according to a University of Guam-led literature review published on Nov. 19 in Horticulturae journal. […]
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Antidepressants largely ineffective for back pain and osteoarthritis
on 21/01/2021 at 1:40 am
Antidepressant drugs are largely ineffective for back and osteoarthritis pain, despite being widely used for these conditions, suggests a review of the evidence. […]
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New trial finds arthritis drug no better than standard care for severe COVID-19
on 21/01/2021 at 1:40 am
Adding the arthritis drug tocilizumab to standard care for patients in hospital with severe or critical covid-19 is no better than standard care alone in improving clinical outcomes at 15 days, according to results of a new trial. […]
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Tool Can Predict Chemo Toxicity for Seniors With Breast Cancer
on 20/01/2021 at 11:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- For older patients with early-stage breast cancer, a score has been developed and validated for predicting grade 3 to 5 chemotherapy toxicity, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in the Journal of Clinical... […]
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Nearly One in Four Doctors Report Harassment on Social Media
on 20/01/2021 at 11:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- Nearly one-quarter of physicians report being personally attacked on social media, according to a research letter published online Jan. 4 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Tricia R. Pendergrast, from the Northwestern University... […]
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Rates of Suicide, Suicide Attempts Up for Individuals With Autism
on 20/01/2021 at 11:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- The rates of suicide attempts and suicide are increased among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online Jan. 12 in JAMA Network Open. Kairi Kõlves, Ph.D., from Griffith... […]
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Rachel Levine Nominated as U.S. Assistant Health Secretary
on 20/01/2021 at 11:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- Rachel Levine, M.D., a transgender woman, has been nominated by President-elect Joe Biden to serve as assistant secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. If confirmed by the Senate, Levine... […]
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BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen Test Has Lower Sensitivity Than RT-PCR
on 20/01/2021 at 11:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- The Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card (BinaxNOW) rapid antigen test has lower sensitivity than reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for detecting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2... […]
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Physician medical group M&A peaked in fourth quarter for 2020
by MalloryHackett on 20/01/2021 at 9:48 pm
Analysts predict that the uptick will continue and that this year could be record-setting for physician practice deals. […]
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Hematopoietic stem cell transplants may provide long-term benefit for people with MS
on 20/01/2021 at 9:20 pm
A new study shows that intense immunosuppression followed by a hematopoietic stem cell transplant may prevent disability associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) from getting worse in 71% of people with relapsing-remitting MS for up to 10 years after the treatment. The study also found that in some people their disability improved over 10 years after treatment. […]
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Two-Drug Combo May Help Fight Meth Addiction
on 20/01/2021 at 9:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- In what may signal a seismic shift in the treatment of methamphetamine addiction, a pair of prescription drugs appears to help patients significantly reduce their stimulant use, or quit altogether. The combination... […]
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UnitedHealth returns to normal care levels in Q4, posts $15B in profit for 2020
by Rebecca Pifer on 20/01/2021 at 7:56 pm
The health behemoth beat Wall Street forecasts for both earnings and revenue in the fourth quarter as care consumption and prescriptions returned to more typical levels despite fears of renewed deferrals as COVID-19 cases surge. […]
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When ICUs Near Capacity, COVID-19 Patients' Risk for Death Nearly Doubles
on 20/01/2021 at 6:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- When intensive care units are swamped with COVID-19 patients, death rates may climb, a new study finds. Looking at data from 88 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals, researchers found a pattern:... […]
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Healthcare funding shatters records in 2020, helped by COVID-19
by Rebecca Pifer on 20/01/2021 at 5:38 pm
Global equity funding hit an all-time high last year at $80.6 billion as the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing trends opened new market opportunities for savvy investors, according to a CB Insights report. […]
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Now That Psychiatric Care Has Gone Online, Many Patients Want It to Stay There
on 20/01/2021 at 5:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- Only a year ago, Michigan Medicine psychiatrists were trying to recruit patients to give telepsychiatry a try, with very little success. The psychiatrists worked with people by video only 26 times in six months, while... […]
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COVID-19 Ups Complication Risks During Childbirth
on 20/01/2021 at 5:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- Women who have COVID-19 during childbirth are more likely to face complications than moms-to-be without the coronavirus, researchers say. Fortunately, the absolute risk for complications for any one woman is very... […]
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Mortality, Preeclampsia Up for Women With COVID-19 Giving Birth
on 20/01/2021 at 5:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- Among U.S. women hospitalized for childbirth, the rates of death and certain adverse events are increased among those diagnosed with COVID-19, according to a research letter published online Jan. 15 in JAMA Internal... […]
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Continuing Blood Pressure Meds Safe for Those With COVID-19
on 20/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- Hospitalized COVID-19 patients can safely continue using blood pressure medications, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. Jordana B. Cohen, M.D., from the University of... […]
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New York City May Run Out of COVID-19 Vaccines
on 20/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- New York City's COVID-19 vaccination rate has outpaced its supply of vaccine doses, and the city could run out of doses in the next few days, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday. "If we don't get more vaccine quickly, a... […]
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Smoking Marijuana Ups Toxic Chemical Levels in Blood, Urine
on 20/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- People who smoke marijuana have several smoke-related toxic chemicals in their blood and urine, but at lower levels than those who smoke tobacco, according to a study published online Jan. 11 in EClinicalMedicine. David... […]
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Tips for Parents of Kids With Diabetes
on 20/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- Kids with diabetes can lead full, fun lives, but they have special needs. Here's what parents should know. Diabetes is common among American children. More than 205,000 kids and teens have the disease, and cases are... […]
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AHA News: COVID-19 Registries Offer Lessons Beyond the Coronavirus
on 20/01/2021 at 4:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- As the U.S. marks one year since the arrival of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus has made history in epic and terrible ways. But it also sparked innovative and inspiring science, say... […]
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Dental Practices Rebound as U.S. Dentists Look Forward to COVID-19 Vaccine
on 20/01/2021 at 3:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- The coronavirus pandemic hit dental practices hard early in 2020, as COVID-19 fears kept millions of Americans from seeking routine oral health care. But as dental offices have ratcheted up their safety measures, more... […]
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How Biden might shore up the Affordable Care Act
by Hailey Mensik on 20/01/2021 at 1:30 pm
After four years of peeling away by the Trump administration, some parts will be easier to put back together than others. […]
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Key members of the Biden healthcare team
by Shannon Muchmore on 20/01/2021 at 1:30 pm
Many officials in the administration will be focused solely on the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which Biden has named as his top priority. […]
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Biden's most ambitious health policy: a public option plan
by Samantha Liss on 20/01/2021 at 1:30 pm
"It could fundamentally change how healthcare is priced in the U.S.," said Cynthia Cox, vice president of the Kaiser Family Foundation. […]
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Biden faces many healthcare challenges as he takes the helm at an unprecedented time
on 20/01/2021 at 1:30 pm
The former senator and vice president has been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States while the country grapples with one of the biggest health crises in its history. […]
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America Sees COVID-19 Deaths Top 400,000, While New Variants Worry Scientists
on 20/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- The tragic milestone was reached before a COVID-19 memorial service began in the nation's capital Tuesday evening: More than 400,000 Americans have now died from the new coronavirus. "To heal, we must remember,"... […]
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Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine? A Good Night's Sleep Will Help
on 20/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- Want to get the most out of your COVID-19 vaccine? Make sure you get some good rest before you get your shot, sleep experts say. That's because adequate sleep is an important factor in a strong immune system. "As... […]
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Stressed Out By the News? Here's Tips to Help Cope
on 20/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- Be kind to your heart and health and turn off the news, doctors say. Northwestern University experts suggest checking in on current events a couple of times a day and no more. Constant updates can fuel anxiety and... […]
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Toddler Tantrums? Pediatricians Offer Tips to Curb Bad Behavior
on 20/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 – Toddler behavior won't always be good. Outbursts are normal. Yet, you can also use those aggravating moments to help shape your little one's behavior, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Start by... […]
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Pot Use Ups Odds for Suicide in Young People With Bipolar Disorder
on 20/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- Marijuana addiction increases the risk of death by suicide, homicide and other causes (such as car crashes) in youth and young adults with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, a new study warns. For the study, the... […]
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Are Pricey Air Ambulance Rides Really Saving More Lives?
on 20/01/2021 at 1:01 pm
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 -- Air ambulance service is pricey, but promises lifesaving speed by providing rapid straight-line helicopter transport for critically ill patients. But a new study out of Denmark questions whether that expensive haste... […]
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Health system strengthening and COVID-19 response in focus during WHO/Europe Regional Director’s visit to Ukraine
on 20/01/2021 at 12:40 pm
On December 13–16, WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Kluge paid his first official visit to Ukraine. […]
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Tryptophan Metabolism Is Dysregulated in Individuals with Fanconi Anemia
on 20/01/2021 at 7:41 am
Fanconi anemia (FA) is a complex genetic disorder frequently associated with progressive marrow failure and a strong predisposition to early... […]
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Tryptophan Metabolism Is Dysregulated in Individuals with Fanconi Anemia
on 20/01/2021 at 7:41 am
Fanconi anemia (FA) is a complex genetic disorder frequently associated with progressive marrow failure and a strong predisposition to early... […]
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Tryptophan Metabolism Is Dysregulated in Individuals with Fanconi Anemia
on 20/01/2021 at 7:41 am
Fanconi anemia (FA) is a complex genetic disorder frequently associated with progressive marrow failure and a strong predisposition to early... […]
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Tryptophan Metabolism Is Dysregulated in Individuals with Fanconi Anemia
on 20/01/2021 at 7:41 am
Fanconi anemia (FA) is a complex genetic disorder frequently associated with progressive marrow failure and a strong predisposition to early... […]
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Basophil Activation Test Predicts Pediatric Wheezing Prognosis
on 20/01/2021 at 7:33 am
Although asthma is a common chronic airway inflammatory disease in children, the natural history of asthma remains unknown. It is... […]
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Thermo Fisher Acquires Point-of-Care Molecular Diagnostics Provider Mesa Biotech
on 20/01/2021 at 7:13 am
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (Waltham, MA, USA) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mesa Biotech (San Diego, CA,... […]
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CMS receives payer pushback on final interoperability and prior authorization rule
by MalloryHackett on 19/01/2021 at 10:07 pm
Rule requiring payers to implement APIs for data sharing and to streamline prior authorization is "half-baked," AHIP says. […]
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Scaling up telemedicine services in Romania post COVID-19
on 19/01/2021 at 5:16 pm
WHO is working with Romania’s Ministry of Health and health professionals in the country to make telephone consultations more widely available. The aim is to institutionalize telemedicine in Romania and make the service easily accessible to patients during and after the pandemic. WHO supported a proposal by the Ministry’s Paediatric Commission to update national health legislation to include phone triage, thereby helping to strengthen health services in the wake of COVID-19. […]
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Confirmation: Extension of free access to the mental health apps
by AHCS Administrator on 19/01/2021 at 10:31 am
The post Confirmation: Extension of free access to the mental health apps appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]
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Increased Serum Neurofilament Light Portend Worse Prognosis in COVID-19
on 19/01/2021 at 7:07 am
There is emerging evidence for multifarious neurological manifestations of COVID‐19, while little is known whether they reflect structural damage to... […]
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Increased Serum Neurofilament Light Portend Worse Prognosis in COVID-19
on 19/01/2021 at 7:07 am
There is emerging evidence for multifarious neurological manifestations of COVID‐19, while little is known whether they reflect structural damage to... […]
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Coagulopathy Testing Linked to Better COVID-19 Outcomes
on 19/01/2021 at 7:05 am
Significant infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) may lead to development of coagulopathy, most typically a hypercoagulable... […]
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New WHO report: population-based screening for cardiovascular disease risk factors does not reduce CVD mortality
on 19/01/2021 at 6:06 am
Population-level screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors has no effect on lowering CVD morbidity and mortality, concludes a recently published WHO Health Evidence Network (HEN) report. To reduce CVD risks, which are also associated with poorer COVID-19 outcomes, the report proposes some alternative measures for consideration by policy-makers in the WHO European Region. […]
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New WHO report: population-based screening for cardiovascular disease risk factors does not reduce CVD mortality
on 19/01/2021 at 6:03 am
Population-level screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors has no effect on lowering CVD morbidity and mortality, concludes a recently published WHO Health Evidence Network (HEN) report. To reduce CVD risks, which are also associated with poorer COVID-19 outcomes, the report proposes some alternative measures for consideration by policy-makers in the WHO European Region. […]
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Reaching Turkey’s health policy goals could avert thousands of deaths says research from WHO/Europe
on 19/01/2021 at 12:51 am
Approximately 20 000 deaths could have been averted in Turkey in 2017 if the country had reached its current goals of reducing tobacco and salt consumption by 30%, and physical inactivity by 10%, according to WHO/Europe experts in an article published in the Lancet. The study calculated possible outcomes of the action plan for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) adopted in the country for 2017–2025. […]
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Family physicians’ crucial role in mental health
on 18/01/2021 at 1:44 pm
In Turkey, currently host of 3.6 million Syrian refugees, family physicians play a crucial role in primary health-care services, often serving as a first contact for refugees in need of health care. Family physicians are often also the first ones who can adequately identify mental health issues and needs. […]
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Universal health coverage high on the political agenda during the Regional Director’s visit to Georgia
on 18/01/2021 at 1:32 pm
During a country visit to Georgia on 18–23 December 2020, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, discussed priority areas for health with high-level representatives. The visit was also an opportunity to speak with health care workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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Universal health coverage high on the political agenda during the Regional Director’s visit to Georgia
on 18/01/2021 at 9:13 am
During a country visit to Georgia on 18–23 December 2020, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, discussed priority areas for health with high-level representatives. The visit was also an opportunity to speak with health care workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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Alzheimer's Disease Subtypes Proposed from Brain Gene Expression Profiles
on 18/01/2021 at 8:45 am
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia in the elderly, estimated to affect more than 5.8 million... […]
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Alzheimer's Disease Subtypes Proposed from Brain Gene Expression Profiles
on 18/01/2021 at 8:45 am
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia in the elderly, estimated to affect more than 5.8 million... […]
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Immunohistological Detection of Small Particles of Echinococcus Species Evaluated
on 18/01/2021 at 8:40 am
Echinococcosis, also known as Hydatid Disease, is a life-threatening disease in humans that is caused by the larval stages of... […]
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Immunohistological Detection of Small Particles of Echinococcus Species Evaluated
on 18/01/2021 at 8:40 am
Echinococcosis, also known as Hydatid Disease, is a life-threatening disease in humans that is caused by the larval stages of... […]
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FTC begins investigation of physician group mergers and orders insurers to share data
by MalloryHackett on 15/01/2021 at 9:20 pm
The data will be used in a study to assess how physician practice mergers and hospital acquisitions of physician practices affect the marketplace. […]
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FDA Updates Vinca Alkaloid Labeling for Preparation in Intravenous Infusion Bags Only
on 15/01/2021 at 2:47 pm
Audience: Health Care Professionals January 15, 2021 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals to labeling updates for the preparation of vinca alkaloids, a group of chemotherapy agents that includes... […]
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Healthcare M&A's down in 2020 but analysts say COVID-19 is a catalyst for future deals
by MalloryHackett on 14/01/2021 at 9:51 pm
Forty-four percent of healthcare CFOs say the pandemic will drive an increase in partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem. […]
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A tipping-point in the course of the pandemic
on 14/01/2021 at 12:07 pm
We were prepared for a challenging start to 2021 and it has been just that. One year from WHO’s first news report about this virus, we have new tools at our disposal and considerably more knowledge, but we remain in the grip of COVID-19, as cases surge and we tackle new challenges brought by the mutating virus. […]
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A tipping-point in the course of the pandemic
on 14/01/2021 at 12:03 pm
We were prepared for a challenging start to 2021 and it has been just that. One year from WHO’s first news report about this virus, we have new tools at our disposal and considerably more knowledge, but we remain in the grip of COVID-19, as cases surge and we tackle new challenges brought by the mutating virus. […]
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Serum Pentosidine Levels Measured in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
on 14/01/2021 at 9:20 am
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is the most common type of lupus. SLE is an autoimmune disease in which the immune... […]
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Serum Pentosidine Levels Measured in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
on 14/01/2021 at 9:20 am
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is the most common type of lupus. SLE is an autoimmune disease in which the immune... […]
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Serum Pentosidine Levels Measured in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
on 14/01/2021 at 9:20 am
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is the most common type of lupus. SLE is an autoimmune disease in which the immune... […]
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Angiopoietin-Like 2 Is a Biomarker for Diabetic Foot Patients
on 14/01/2021 at 9:17 am
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are one of the common complications in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and are chartered by... […]
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Angiopoietin-Like 2 Is a Biomarker for Diabetic Foot Patients
on 14/01/2021 at 9:17 am
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are one of the common complications in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and are chartered by... […]
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Providence president and CEO steps into chair position for AHA
by MalloryHackett on 13/01/2021 at 8:38 pm
He comes to this position amidst COVID-19 and will be responsible for the organization as the country works to end the pandemic this year. […]
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Health and Wellbeing support
by AHCS Administrator on 13/01/2021 at 3:08 pm
The post Health and Wellbeing support appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]
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MALDI-TOF-MS Evaluated for Rapid Diagnosis of Bacteremia and Fungemia
on 13/01/2021 at 5:11 am
When sepsis occurs, it is essential to begin an effective and potent antibacterial or antifungal treatment as soon as possible... […]
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MALDI-TOF-MS Evaluated for Rapid Diagnosis of Bacteremia and Fungemia
on 13/01/2021 at 5:11 am
When sepsis occurs, it is essential to begin an effective and potent antibacterial or antifungal treatment as soon as possible... […]
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Roche Launches Digital Pathology Image Analysis Algorithms for Precision Patient Diagnosis in ...
on 13/01/2021 at 5:03 am
Roche (Basel, Switzerland) has announced the CE-IVD launch of its automated digital pathology algorithms, uPath HER2 (4B5) image analysis and... […]
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Parkland Health and Hospital System turns to online staff training
by MalloryHackett on 12/01/2021 at 9:59 pm
More than three-quarters of healthcare professionals report "major or moderate shifts" toward online training during the pandemic. […]
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Uzbekistan is making healthy diets a cornerstone of national policy with the help of WHO
on 12/01/2021 at 9:39 pm
Uzbekistan is taking important steps towards the prevention of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) with technical guidance and support from WHO. Recently, the country adopted a series of important measures that can significantly improve food safety and the quality of nutrition, reducing many health risk factors for the population. […]
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Common Brain Malformation Traced to Its Genetic Roots
on 12/01/2021 at 7:01 am
About one in 100 children has a common brain disorder called Chiari 1 malformation, but most of the time such... […]
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Common Brain Malformation Traced to Its Genetic Roots
on 12/01/2021 at 7:01 am
About one in 100 children has a common brain disorder called Chiari 1 malformation, but most of the time such... […]
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Gestational Lipid Profiles Associated with Adverse Cardiovascular Risk
on 12/01/2021 at 6:56 am
Pregnancy has been proposed as a natural ‘stress test’ to predict the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life.... […]
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Gestational Lipid Profiles Associated with Adverse Cardiovascular Risk
on 12/01/2021 at 6:56 am
Pregnancy has been proposed as a natural ‘stress test’ to predict the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life.... […]
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Predicting Thrombosis Risk in SLE Patients by Monitoring Blood Levels of Hydroxychloroquine
on 12/01/2021 at 6:52 am
Risk of developing a blood clot (thrombosis) by patients suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus can be predicted by monitoring levels... […]
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CMS approves first Medicaid block grant waiver in Tennessee
by MalloryHackett on 11/01/2021 at 9:13 pm
The approval has been met with opposition over fears that Medicaid block grants cause vulnerable populations to lose access to healthcare. […]
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Combination Urinary Biomarker Panel Detects Pancreatic Cancer Earlier
on 11/01/2021 at 7:56 am
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the deadliest cancers, with only around 9% of patients surviving more than... […]
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Preterm Infants Tolerate Restrictive Red Blood Cell Transfusion Strategy
on 11/01/2021 at 7:52 am
Very preterm infants (born before 29 weeks of pregnancy) and those weighing less than 1,000 grams are at high risk... […]
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Elevated Galectin-1 Levels in Sepsis Reflect Danger of Cytokine Storm Development
on 11/01/2021 at 7:50 am
Increased concentration of the beta-galactoside-binding protein “galectin-1” in sera from human sepsis patients has been found to be a novel... […]
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AHA urges HHS to better coordinate COVID-19 vaccine rollout
by MalloryHackett on 08/01/2021 at 8:39 pm
Officials expected to have 20 million doses allocated by the end of 2020, yet so far less than 6 million people have received their first dose. […]
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Fresenius Kabi Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter
on 08/01/2021 at 11:23 am
Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 08, 2021 -- Fresenius Kabi USA is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 30 mg/mL, 1 mL fill in a 2 mL amber vial to the user level due to the... […]
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PerkinElmer to Acquire Oxford Immunotec Global PLC
on 08/01/2021 at 10:02 am
PerkinElmer, Inc. (Waltham, MA; USA) has reached an agreement to acquire Oxford Immunotec Ltd. (Abingdon, UK) that will allow the... […]
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A challenging start to 2021, new COVID-19 variants and promising vaccine progress
on 07/01/2021 at 12:34 pm
Be it vaccine allocation and prioritization, access to medical supplies and tests, or public health measures and policies to control the pandemic, we have a responsibility to base decisions on the core values that are at the heart of humanity: solidarity, equity and social justice. It is the only way out of these uncertain times, because no one is safe until everyone is safe. […]
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A challenging start to 2021, new COVID-19 variants and promising vaccine progress
on 07/01/2021 at 12:33 pm
Be it vaccine allocation and prioritization, access to medical supplies and tests, or public health measures and policies to control the pandemic, we have a responsibility to base decisions on the core values that are at the heart of humanity: solidarity, equity and social justice. It is the only way out of these uncertain times, because no one is safe until everyone is safe. […]
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Next Generation Sequencing Developed for Monitoring of Mixed Chimerism
on 07/01/2021 at 6:12 am
Hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) is the only curative treatment for patients with hematological malignant and non-malignant diseases. There are more... […]
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Decade of Healthy Ageing 2021 – 2030
on 06/01/2021 at 8:40 am
The United Nations has proclaimed 2021–2030 the Decade of Healthy Ageing, with WHO leading international action to improve the lives of older people, their families and communities. […]
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YHLO Helps China’s Top Ranking Hospital PUMCH to Upgrade from Traditional ELISA to CLIA Technology
on 06/01/2021 at 5:29 am
Shenzhen YHLO Biotech Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen, China) has helped China’s top ranking hospital, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH; Beijing,... […]
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Preliminary Predictive Criteria Identified for COVID-19 Cytokine Storm
on 05/01/2021 at 7:17 am
While most of cases of COVID-19 are mild, a sizeable number of patients develop a severe acute hyperimmune response characterized... […]
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Preliminary Predictive Criteria Identified for COVID-19 Cytokine Storm
on 05/01/2021 at 7:17 am
While most of cases of COVID-19 are mild, a sizeable number of patients develop a severe acute hyperimmune response characterized... […]
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Automated Hematologic Reference Intervals Defined for Newborns
on 05/01/2021 at 7:14 am
Laboratory tests leverage 60% to 70% of medical decisions and one of the most often ordered and impactful tests is... […]
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Dr Sharran Grey
by AHCS Administrator on 04/01/2021 at 3:20 pm
The post Dr Sharran Grey appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]
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HCPC – Remote Consultations Webinar
by AHCS Administrator on 04/01/2021 at 3:12 pm
The post HCPC – Remote Consultations Webinar appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]
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Essaar Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Rubbing Alcohol Contaminated with Methanol
on 04/01/2021 at 11:58 am
Audience: Consumer January 4, 2021 -- Essaar Inc. is voluntarily recalling lot 200528303 of Soho Fresh 70% Rubbing Alcohol in 33.81 oz. clear plastic bottles to the consumer level. FDA analysis of the product revealed it is contaminated with... […]
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Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP 750 mg, Due to N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Content Above the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) Limit
on 04/01/2021 at 10:40 am
Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 4, 2021 -- Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP 750 mg (generic equivalent to Glucophage Tablets) to the... […]
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Blood Type Linked to Risk Of COVID-19 Infection Severity
on 04/01/2021 at 4:12 am
Identification of risk factors for contracting and developing serious illness following infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)... […]
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Multiplex Bead-Based Immunoassay Validated for Non-Invasive Bladder Cancer Detection
on 04/01/2021 at 3:38 am
Cancer of the urinary bladder has two unique features: the tumor is continuously immersed in a urine and the tumor... […]
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Precision Dose, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Paroex Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%, 15mL Due to Microbial Contamination
on 31/12/2020 at 9:51 am
Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 31, 2020 Precision Dose, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%, 15mL Unit Dose Cups bearing an expiration date from 1/31/2021... […]
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Adoption of safer enteral connections key to patient safety
by Guest Author on 30/12/2020 at 11:00 am
These are challenging times for hospitals of all sizes. Due to the crush of patients suffering from COVID-19, caregivers are stretched thin and stressed out. The ripple effects are everywhere in the hospital system. These heavy patient loads raise the risk that a busy caregiver might make an all-too-common medical error caused by tubing misconnections. […] [MORE […]
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Sunstar Americas Inc. Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Paroex® Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% Due to Microbial Contamination
on 28/12/2020 at 11:38 am
Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 28, 2020 -- Schaumburg, Illinois, Sunstar Americas, Inc. (SAI) is voluntarily recalling Paroex® Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% products bearing an expiration date... […]
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Better, efficient revenue cycle management with patient centric approach
by Guest Author on 28/12/2020 at 11:00 am
The pandemic has forced many healthcare stakeholders to seek out innovative tech solutions that improve their revenue cycle management, as the crisis continues to highlight the inefficiencies of an overly complicated (and often manual) process. After months of reducing activity and suspending elective procedures, healthcare facilities must reassess their business strategy with a focus towards […] [MORE […]
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Can people afford to pay for health care? New report considers status of universal health coverage in the Republic of Moldova
on 28/12/2020 at 8:29 am
Health system reforms in the Republic of Moldova have expanded the number of people benefiting from publicly financed health care and the range of services covered. Better access has reduced unmet need for health care. However, this greater use of services has increased people’s exposure to out-of-pocket payments – for example, through co-payments for outpatient medicines. A new report released by WHO finds that around 1 in 6 households in the Republic of Moldova experiences catastrophic health spending. […]
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Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia Associated with Poor Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients
on 28/12/2020 at 3:09 am
Diabetes and hyperglycemia have emerged as important risk factors for hospitalization, disease severity, acute kidney injury, acute respiratory distress syndrome,... […]
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How facilities can prepare for flu season amidst COVID-19
by Guest Author on 23/12/2020 at 11:00 am
In 2017, the British Medical Journal published a report stating that healthcare facilities around the world are “woefully unprepared for the next infectious disease outbreak.” Three years later, and COVID-19 needs no introduction. The virus has ravaged the United States this past year. But while COVID-19 has been unpredictable, the one thing we can count […] [MORE […]
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Shane Erickson, Inc. DBA Innovative Marketing Consultants Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer Due to Potential Presence of Undeclared Methanol
on 23/12/2020 at 9:48 am
Audience: Consumers December 23, 2020 -- Shane Erickson, Inc. is voluntarily recalling lot 2020/05/11 and MFG: 2020/05/10 L/N: 20200510-3 of imc Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer 50 ml, 100 ml, 300 ml and Wash Free Hand Sanitizer 300 ml lot 2020/05/11 and... […]
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WHO/Europe’s Regional Director’s visit to Ukraine: reinforcing partnerships for COVID–19 response and health system strengthening
on 23/12/2020 at 8:43 am
During a recent visit to Ukraine, WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge stressed WHO’s continued support for the COVID–19 response in Ukraine and the health system transformation amid the pandemic. The three-day visit provided an opportunity to discuss the country’s COVID–19 preparedness and response, health system reform process, humanitarian response and socioeconomic recovery, and the importance of strengthening the prison health system capacity in Ukraine during meetings with high-level representatives of the Government of Ukraine and international development partners. […]
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Novel Biomarker Candidate for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Explored
on 23/12/2020 at 7:40 am
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease causing a rapid loss of motor function, which usually results in... […]
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WHO supports European countries’ response to new virus variant
on 22/12/2020 at 4:33 pm
WHO/Europe is supporting countries in the WHO European Region following the report of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant on 14 December 2020 by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. […]
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Letter from the U.K. Heads of Profession for Healthcare Science
by AHCS Administrator on 22/12/2020 at 3:31 pm
Catherine Ross, Chief Healthcare Science Officer Scotland, has shared a letter from heads of Profession for Healthcare Science. The post Letter from the U.K. Heads of Profession for Healthcare Science appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]
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Quick Ultra-Sensitive System Identifies Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria
on 22/12/2020 at 10:40 am
The worldwide emergence of multidrug‐resistant (MDR) bacteria is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Rapid and accurate diagnostic... […]
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Improving the patient experience: Technology solutions for healthcare providers
by Guest Author on 21/12/2020 at 11:00 am
The interest in the public health branch of government has dramatically increased in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. With public health officials helping governments curb the spread of the virus, doctors, hospitals, researchers, and medical professionals have become some of the most trusted people in the U.S. But with many non-essential medical services—including fertility treatments […] [MORE […]
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What pandemic has taught us about importance of hand hygiene compliance
by Guest Author on 18/12/2020 at 11:00 am
Never in my lifetime do I recall such a significant worldwide wake-up call on the importance of infection prevention. When COVID hit, nearly every person across the globe changed their hand hygiene behaviors seemingly overnight, and became more compliant. Rightfully so; hand hygiene has been cited as one of the single most important practices to […] [MORE […]
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UK Parliament Heath & Social Care Committee Inquiry
by AHCS Administrator on 17/12/2020 at 2:42 pm
The post UK Parliament Heath & Social Care Committee Inquiry appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]
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RPM’s role in COVID-19
by Guest Author on 16/12/2020 at 11:00 am
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions have been emerging within the market for several years, and several studies evaluated and found RPM to improve treatment and access to ongoing care, patient satisfaction, and healthcare costs. Despite the success and proven effectiveness, providers in the past have been slow to adapt to RPM. The changing landscape and […] [MORE […]
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HCPC launches Diversity Data Survey
by AHCS Administrator on 15/12/2020 at 3:34 pm
The post HCPC launches Diversity Data Survey appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]
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Lab-on-a-Chip Infection Test Provides Cheaper, Faster Portable Diagnostics
on 15/12/2020 at 7:26 am
Rapid screening and low-cost diagnosis play a crucial role in choosing the correct course of intervention when dealing with highly... […]
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Five technology lessons healthcare organizations learned from COVID-19
by Guest Author on 14/12/2020 at 7:48 pm
More than nine months after the coronavirus became a household word, many healthcare organizations are still struggling to catch up on delayed appointments and postponed surgeries caused by the pandemic. Providers are getting creative and leveraging technology to reduce exposures and help keep clinicians and patients safe – gaining valuable insights into a wide range […] [MORE […]
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Professional development team sessions have been refreshed within the Educator Training Resource Programme
by AHCS Administrator on 14/12/2020 at 3:11 pm
The post Professional development team sessions have been refreshed within the Educator Training Resource Programme appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]
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Interstitial Fluid Sampled from Skin Using a Microneedle Patch
on 10/12/2020 at 7:22 am
Biochemical information about the body most commonly comes from analysis of blood, which represents only 6% of bodily fluids, but... […]
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AvKARE Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Sildenafil 100mg Tablets and Trazodone 100mg Tablets Due to Product Mix-Up
on 09/12/2020 at 12:09 pm
Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 9, 2020 -- AvKARE, Pulaski, TN is voluntarily recalling one lot of Sildenafil 100 mg tablets and one lot of Trazodone 100mg tablets to the consumer level. These products have been recalled... […]
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Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Anagrelide Capsules, USP Due to Dissolution Test Failure
on 09/12/2020 at 11:58 am
Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 9, 2020 -- Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited is voluntarily recalling one lot of Anagrelide Capsules, USP to the consumer level due to dissolution test failure detected during routine quality... […]
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Tracking COVID-19 immunizations relies on accurate patient identification
by Guest Author on 08/12/2020 at 11:00 am
As the rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine nears, the industry must have a robust strategy in place to manage coronavirus immunizations effectively. That means patients will have to be accurately identified and consistently matched to their health records so providers can track who has received a vaccine and who hasn’t. The issue of patient identification […] [MORE […]
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FDA Alerts Healthcare Professionals About the Risk of Medication Errors with Tranexamic Acid Injection Resulting in Inadvertent Intrathecal (Spinal) Injection
on 03/12/2020 at 4:42 pm
Audience: Healthcare Professionals December 3, 2020 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals about the risk of inadvertent intrathecal administration of tranexamic acid injection. Intrathecal administration of... […]
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MPM Medical LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Regenecare HA Hydrogel Due to Burkholderia cepecia Contamination
on 02/12/2020 at 8:38 am
Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 2, 2020 -- Mesquite, TX MPM Medical is voluntarily recalling one lot of Regenecare HA Hydrogel to the consumer level. Following two customer complaints of visible contamination, the... […]
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Rural hospitals can beat COVID-19 by shifting from reactive to pro-active care
by Guest Author on 01/12/2020 at 11:00 am
The COVID-19 virus is ravaging the planet at a scale not seen since the infamous Spanish Flu of the early 1900s, inflicting immense devastation as the U.S. loses more than 265,000 lives and counting. According to CDC statistics, 94% of patient mortalities associated with COVID-19 were simultaneously suffering from preexisting conditions, leaving a mere 6% […] [MORE […]
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3 challenges hospitals can overcome with medical financial aid platform
by Guest Author on 24/11/2020 at 11:00 am
As the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, CEOs, CFOs and senior level management at health systems face increased pressure to recover lost revenues while providing the maximum level of financial assistance for their uninsured and underinsured patients. The American Hospital Association (AHA) estimates a total four-month financial impact of $202.6 billion […] [MORE […]
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Fresenius Kabi Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of a Single Lot of Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection Due to Cross-Contamination of Lidocaine
on 19/11/2020 at 10:54 am
Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy November 19, 2020 -- Fresenius Kabi USA is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 200 mcg/50 mL (4 mcg /mL), 50 mL fill in a 50 mL vial.... […]
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Lohxa LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% Due to Microbial Contamination
on 09/11/2020 at 11:29 am
Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy November 09, 2020 -- Lohxa, LLC is voluntarily recalling Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% Alcohol free (NDC:70166-027-15) products bearing an expiration date from 01/31/21... […]
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Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, Due to N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Content Above the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) Limit
on 03/11/2020 at 10:07 am
Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy November 03, 2020 -- Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. is notifying its distributors by letter and is arranging for return of all recalled products. Pharmacies that have Metformin HCl Extended Release... […]
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Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP 750 mg, Due to N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Content Above the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) Limit
on 02/11/2020 at 9:51 am
Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy November 02, 2020 -- Kansas City, Missouri, Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 2 (two) lots of Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP 750 mg to the consumer level. The Metformin... […]
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Sunstar Americas Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Paroex® Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% Due to Microbial Contamination
on 28/10/2020 at 10:46 am
Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy Sunstar Americas, Inc. (SAI) is voluntarily recalling Paroex® Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% products bearing an expiration date from 6/30/22 – 9/30/22 (see specific... […]
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Drug Safety Communication: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) - Avoid Use of NSAIDs in Pregnancy at 20 Weeks or Later
on 15/10/2020 at 12:39 pm
Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy ISSUE: FDA is warning that use of NSAIDs around 20 weeks or later in pregnancy may cause rare but serious kidney problems in an unborn baby. This can lead to low levels of amniotic fluid... […]
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Marksans Pharma Limited Issues Expansion of Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500mg & 750mg, Due to the Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)
on 05/10/2020 at 9:32 am
Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy October 05, 2020 -- Marksans Pharma Limited, India is voluntarily expanding its earlier initiated recall on June 05, 2020 to include an additional 76 unexpired lots of Metformin Hydrochloride... […]
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Drug Safety Communication: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) - Serious Problems with High Doses of the Allergy Medicine
on 24/09/2020 at 9:16 am
Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy ISSUE: FDA is warning that taking higher than recommended doses of the common over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medicine Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can lead to serious heart problems, seizures,... […]
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Drug Safety Communication: Benzodiazepine Drug Class - Boxed Warning Updated to Improve Safe Use
on 23/09/2020 at 9:03 am
Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy ISSUE: The FDA is requiring the Boxed Warning, FDA’s most prominent warning, be updated by adding other information to the prescribing information for all benzodiazepine medicines. This... […]
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Diagnostic Test Identifies Resistance Mutation that Enables Use of Inexpensive, Single Dose ...
on 17/08/2020 at 5:57 am
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New Technique Predicts Preterm Births in High Risk Women
on 14/08/2020 at 2:55 am
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Automated Malaria Diagnosis Enhanced by Deep Neural Networks
on 14/08/2020 at 2:40 am
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Genome Analysis Predicts Likelihood of Neurodisability in Oxygen-Deprived Newborns
on 11/08/2020 at 3:57 pm
A genomics-based blood test can predict likelihood that a baby suffering hypoxia at birth will suffer serious nervous disorders such... […]
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Global Coronavirus Crisis: Researchers, Industry Mobilize to Offer Remedies (Updated)
on 09/03/2020 at 8:08 am
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How 10 OR efficiency performance indicators can impact operations
on 14/02/2020 at 8:27 pm
Keeping score and tracking improvement will assist in guiding positive changes for your operating rooms. […]
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How to read between the lines of the healthcare data blocking debate
on 14/02/2020 at 2:19 pm
Data liquidity present new risks to data privacy and security, and that is at the heart of the debate on this hot button topic. […]
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What should lie ahead for healthcare IT in the next decade
on 14/02/2020 at 2:35 am
As Health Data Management wraps up 27 years of reporting on the healthcare information technology industry today, it gives me a chance to pause and reflect, and to look hopefully toward the future for the industry. […]
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VA apps pose privacy risk to veterans’ healthcare data
on 14/02/2020 at 2:26 am
The increasing use of apps provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs is meant to improve access to patient health and benefits information in convenient digital platforms. However, members of Congress are worried that this electronic data is vulnerable. […]
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Concerns rise that the system for diagnosing epidemics is failing
on 14/02/2020 at 12:44 am
How big is the coronavirus outbreak? A lot bigger than we were initially told, it turns out. […]
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House panel to hold hearing on VA delay of first EHR go-live
on 13/02/2020 at 7:40 pm
The chair of the House subcommittee charged with legislative oversight of the VA’s Cerner electronic health record implementation is concerned about the agency’s decision to delay the EHR’s initial go-live. […]
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Health standards organizations help codify novel coronavirus info
on 13/02/2020 at 7:36 pm
As part of the global effort to manage and contain the coronavirus response, two global health standards organizations have introduced new content. […]
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5 top cyber hygiene tips to help organizations stay ahead of cyberthreats
on 13/02/2020 at 1:48 pm
Similar to how an individual would not go to the dentist until after teeth have started falling out, an organization should not wait until a breach to get serious about cybersecurity. […]
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Apervita’s NCQA approval helps health plans speed VBC analysis
on 13/02/2020 at 3:01 am
Value-based care platform provider Apervita says it is the first company to be certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for electronic clinical quality measures using a clinical quality language-based engine. […]
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FCC close to finalizing $100M telehealth pilot program
on 13/02/2020 at 2:57 am
The Federal Communications Commission will soon move to issue a final order for its new $100 million Connected Care Pilot Program, which is intended to boost the use of telehealth for underserved patient populations. […]