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on 21/04/2021 at 3:49 am

Researchers in the UK have conducted a study that may explain why children who become infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) do not generally develop severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). […]

on 21/04/2021 at 2:40 am

University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have offered new ways to think about the immune system thanks to a recent study published in Nature. […]

on 21/04/2021 at 2:37 am

Using an ACTIV master protocol, the trial will focus on potential interventions for mild-to-moderate illness. […]

on 21/04/2021 at 2:34 am

Unless you've studied chemistry in college, it's unlikely you've come across the name aziridine. An organic compound with the molecular formula, C2H4NH, aziridines are well-known among medicinal chemists, who make use of the compound to prepare pharmaceutical drugs such as Mitomycin C, a chemotherapeutic agent known for its anti-tumor activity. […]

on 21/04/2021 at 2:28 am

Chaperone protein imbalance can play a significant role in initiating toxic accumulation of tau in the aging brain - an early step in the development of Alzheimer's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders known as tauopathies, a new preclinical study by University of South Florida Health (USF Health) neuroscientists suggests. […]

on 21/04/2021 at 2:24 am

Almost 80% of South Africans speak one of the SEB family languages as their first language. Their origins can be traced to farmers of West-Central Africa whose descendants over the past two millennia spread south of the equator and finally into Southern Africa. […]

on 21/04/2021 at 2:16 am

The lack of accountability, poor communication and insufficient planning plaguing the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic -- especially in its early months -- have roots in how the nation responded to 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the H1N1 swine flu, a new study involving the University of Washington found. […]

on 21/04/2021 at 2:08 am

In many species, including humans and mice, the fluctuating levels of the hormones progesterone and estrogen determine whether the female is fertile or not. And in the case of mice, whether she's sexually receptive or not. […]

on 21/04/2021 at 2:02 am

A chemist from Purdue University has found a way to synthesize a compound to fight a previously "undruggable" cancer protein with benefits across a myriad of cancer types. […]

on 21/04/2021 at 1:54 am

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took steps to further facilitate the authorization of molecular tests for screening asymptomatic individuals using pooled anterior nasal respiratory specimens in serial testing programs. […]

by Samantha Liss and Shannon Muchmore on 20/04/2021 at 6:19 pm

For both payers and providers, volumes will be an important metric. The lingering question is how quickly patients will return to in-person care. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:15 pm

Astronauts who spend prolonged time alone in space face mental health stressors like loneliness, isolation and more. A psychologist developed the Mental Health Checklist, a self-reporting instrument for detecting mental health changes in isolated, confined, extreme environments. She's reporting results that show significant declines in positive emotions. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:15 pm

To search for answers about how blood droplets from a gunshot wound can reverse direction while in flight, researchers explored the influence of propellant gases on blood backspatter. They report using numeric modeling to capture the behavior of gun muzzle gases and predict the reversal of blood droplet flight, which was captured experimentally. Their experiments also show the breakup of blood droplets, a future extension of their modeling efforts. […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 20/04/2021 at 4:15 pm

The digital health sector, which has seen unprecedented investor interest during COVID-19, also hit a new high of $9 billion, according to a CB Insights report. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:15 pm

Researchers found a cause for severe epilepsy resulting in death in Parson Russell Terrier puppies at a few months of age. A change in the PITRM1 gene can lead to a dysfunction of mitochondria, the cellular energy pumps. Concurrently, amyloid-beta accumulation and widespread neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease were identified in the puppies' brains. Changes to the PITRM1 gene in humans also cause a severe but slowly progressing brain disease. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:15 pm

Exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals could elevate the risk of breast cancer, according to a new comprehensive systematic review of epidemiological research. However, for many chemicals, evidence is inconsistent or still limited. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:15 pm

Using data from the Human Cell Atlas, researchers have identified the differences in immune cells' response in those who had no symptoms compared to severe symptoms. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:14 pm

Researchers compared the R (basic reproduction number) of the original SARS-CoV-2 virus with the R of the British variant, and found that the British variant is almost 1.5 times more infectious. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:14 pm

Genetically engineered animals provide important insights into the molecular basis of health and disease. Research has focused mainly on genetically modified mice, although other species, such as pigs, are more similar to human physiology. Researchers have now generated chickens and pigs in which target genes in desired organs can be efficiently altered. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:14 pm

Frequent use of social media may not amount to the same as addiction, according to new research. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:14 pm

Researchers have offered new ways to think about the immune system. The research, which indicates organ tissues become increasingly immune throughout life, may begin to alter fundamental ideas regarding the rules of vaccination and the immune system's function within the body. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:14 pm

A recent study suggests that preserving physical and mental health helps older adults experiencing cognitive impairment stave off declines in cognitive engagement. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:14 pm

Scientists have produced a comprehensive roadmap of muscle aging in mice that could be used to find treatments that prevent decline in muscle mobility and function. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:14 pm

An overgrowth of yeast in the gut within the first few months of life may cause changes to the immune system that increase the risk of asthma later on, shows a new study. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 3:56 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- The use of probiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, multivitamins, and vitamin D supplements is associated with a reduction in the risk for testing positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), at... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 3:53 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- For older persons who are medically unwell and referred for a hospital admission, admission avoidance hospital at home (HAH) with comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is associated with similar outcomes to hospital... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 3:50 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- Exposure to epidural labor analgesia (ELA) is not associated with offspring risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online April 19 in JAMA Pediatrics. Elizabeth Wall-Wieler, Ph.D., from the... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 3:47 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- For U.S. collegiate athletes, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is associated with a low prevalence of cardiac involvement, according to a study published online April 17 in... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 3:42 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- During the pandemic, there has been a decrease in total and measles-containing vaccines in all children, according to a study published online April 15 in Pediatrics. Bradley K. Ackerson, M.D., from Kaiser Permanente... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 3:37 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- Cutaneous immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are associated with initiation of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) treatment in cancer patients, according to a study published online April 12 in the Journal of the... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 3:32 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- The risk for leukemia is higher among children with Down syndrome, according to a study published online March 5 in The Journal of Pediatrics. Emily C. Marlow, Ph.D., from the University of California, Davis, and... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 3:26 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- Opdivo (nivolumab) is now approved for the treatment of advanced or metastatic gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, and esophageal adenocarcinoma, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday. The... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 3:23 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- A machine learning algorithm can use data from brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to identify subtypes of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study published online April 6 in Nature Communications. Arman Eshaghi,... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 2:35 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- Many women older than 70 can safely receive fewer treatments for early-stage breast cancer, a new study suggests. Researchers found that adding lymph node removal or radiation to women's treatment did not seem to cut their... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 2:33 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- After Ivan Hernandez was born with a defective mitral valve, doctors warned his parents he could face heart failure at any age. Yet Hernandez grew up without incident. He played all sorts... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 2:33 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- On a recent day in his Denver Health emergency room, Dr. Eric Lavonas hit another tragic trifecta. "In a nine-hour shift, I took care of somebody with chest pain from cocaine, somebody... […]

by Samantha Liss on 20/04/2021 at 1:37 pm

The watchdog said the payer submitted documentation that inaccurately showed some of its Medicare Advantage members were sicker than they actually were. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 1:29 pm

Researchers looked at the way we process human gaze, focusing on the estimation of the temporal duration of social interactions. They discovered that when we make eye contact with another person, our attention is solicited, causing a distortion in our temporal perception: time seems shorter than it really is. These results will make it possible to develop a diagnostic tool to evaluate the mechanisms at work in people who are sensitive to social gaze. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 1:29 pm

A novel system of chilled panels that can replace air conditioning can also help reduce the risk of indoor disease transmission, new analysis suggests. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 1:28 pm

A new study identified clear strengths and a series of specific challenges autistic adolescents experience while learning to drive. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 1:28 pm

Because COVID-19 has been detected in urine and stool samples, public restrooms can be cause for concern. Researchers measured droplets generated from flushing a toilet and a urinal in a public restroom and found a substantial increase in the measured aerosol levels in the ambient environment with the total number of droplets generated in each flushing test ranging up to the tens of thousands. Due to their small size, these droplets can remain suspended for a long time. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 12:45 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- As of Monday, every American aged 16 or older in all 50 states is now open to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, meeting President Joe Biden's promise to deliver vaccines to all adults by April 19. "If you're 16 or over, it is... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 12:44 pm

Low Risk of COVID-19 Surface Transmission: CDC There's a low risk of surface transmission of the new coronavirus and continuously disinfecting surfaces may do more harm than good, according to updated U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 12:36 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- As America awaits a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, new research finds that such high-profile police killings of Black people may take a big mental health toll on psyches across the country. Researchers found that, on... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 12:33 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- A cutting-edge experimental drug cuts nearly in half the risk of death among patients with a rare but aggressive cancer of the eye, new clinical trial data show. Tebentafusp has now become the first drug shown to improve... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 12:33 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- If you've ever scoffed at warnings that too much red or processed meat is bad for the heart while oily fish is good for you, there's now some visual evidence to support that advice. British researchers used heart imaging... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 12:32 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- Men with certain sleep problems, like sleep walking, may be at a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study suggests. Among nearly 26,000 men, researchers found those who sleepwalked or had rapid eye... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 12:31 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 – Many people regard middle-aged caregivers as the "sandwich generation" — folks caring for young kids as well their aging moms, dads or grandparents. It turns out that's not the whole picture, according to a new study,... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 12:30 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- Wearing two snug, well-fitted face masks can significantly reduce your risk of coronavirus infection, researchers say. But a good fit is key: The new study found that two ill-fitting cloth masks don't provide as much... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 12:26 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- Video conferencing has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many workers are developing what some call "Zoom fatigue." Now, new research suggests a prime factor behind the trend: A lack of inclusion. The study finds... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 12:25 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- Long-term exposure to polluted air could increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in people with respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), new research shows. For the study,... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 12:24 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- Meatpacking plants were the source of an estimated 334,000 COVID-19 cases in the United States, according to a new study. It puts the economic toll stemming from those cases at $11.2 billion. And study author Tina Saitone,... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 12:23 pm

TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 -- Here's some good news for aging athletes: If you played high school football, you're no more likely than others to have problems with concentration, memory or depression in middle age, according to a new study. "Men who... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 6:50 am

Methylmalonic acidemia is a disorder in which the body cannot break down certain proteins and fats. The result is a... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 6:50 am

Methylmalonic acidemia is a disorder in which the body cannot break down certain proteins and fats. The result is a... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 6:50 am

Methylmalonic acidemia is a disorder in which the body cannot break down certain proteins and fats. The result is a... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 6:50 am

Methylmalonic acidemia is a disorder in which the body cannot break down certain proteins and fats. The result is a... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 6:44 am

A modified version of the PCR test can determine the quantity and quality of inactive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 6:26 am

Increasing cases of infectious diseases, rising geriatric population and growing number of genetic disorders will propel the growth of the... […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Researchers have developed new x-ray optics that can be used to harness extremely fast pulses in a package that is significantly smaller and lighter than conventional devices used to modulate x-rays. The new optics are based on microscopic chip-based devices known as microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

A phase 2 clinical trial whose results were released in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine might point to a way to overcome bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a major cause of death in preterm infants. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

A real-life forensic puzzle inspired University of Illinois at Chicago and Iowa State University researchers to explore the physics involved, and in Physics of Fluids, they present theoretical results revealing an interaction of the incoming vortex ring of propellant muzzle gases with backward blood spatter. A detailed analytical theory of such turbulent self-similar vortex rings was given by this group in earlier work and is linked mathematically to the theory of quantum oscillators. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

An international group of scientific experts co-directed by CNRS oceanographer Jean-Pierre Gattuso has stated the requirements for coral reef survival in an article published in Biological Conservation. Over 500 million people rely on coral reefs. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

The famous 1700 Cascadia earthquake that altered the coastline of western North America and sent a tsunami across the Pacific Ocean to Japan may have been one of a sequence of earthquakes, according to new research presented at the Seismological Society of America (SSA)'s 2021 Annual Meeting. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Hongbo Pang from the U of M College of Pharmacy found a better drug delivery system to treat prostate cancer and bone growth. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Pulmonary neuroendocrine cells, found in the human airway, are more varied than previously thought. Higher levels of certain types of pulmonary neuroendocrine cells are linked to sudden infant death syndrome and other breathing-related conditions. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Researchers assessing the impact of solar energy development across Europe have come up with ten ways in which the expansion of solar can be shaped to ensure pollinators benefit. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Mice study offers a new working hypothesis on how a small brain region in the hypothalamus may control female sexual behaviour. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

The worldwide adoption of biotechnologies to improve crop production has stalled, putting global food security at risk, according to an international team of researchers led by the University of Birmingham. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Renter protection policies that have curbed mass evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic have played a key role in preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in U.S. cities, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Researchers at Penn Medicine have identified more genetic mutations that strongly predispose younger, otherwise healthy women to peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), a rare condition characterized by weakness of the heart muscle that begins sometime during the final month of pregnancy through five months after delivery. PPCM can cause severe heart failure and often leads to lifelong heart failure and even death. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have offered new ways to think about the immune system thanks to a recent study published in Nature. Their research, which indicates organ tissues become increasingly immune throughout life, may begin to alter fundamental ideas regarding the rules of vaccination and the immune system's function within the body. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Researchers have deciphered a trove of data that shows one season of extreme melt can reduce the Greenland Ice Sheet's capacity to store future meltwater - and increase the likelihood of future melt raising sea levels. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Although the problem of gender discrimination is already found in the music industry, music recommendation algorithms would be increasing the gender gap. Andrés Ferraro and Xavier Serra, researchers of the Music Technology research group of the UPF, with Christine Bauer, of the University of Utrecht, have recently published a paper on gender balance in music recommendation systems in which they ask themselves how the system should work to avoid gender bias. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

In Physics of Fluids, scientists reveal several key factors that influence the number of bounces a skipping stone will undergo when hitting the water. The study involved theoretical modeling and an experimental setup using a model stone to gather data in real time and that allowed a motor to apply a controlled spin to the disk prior to launch. The investigators found that vertical acceleration and the spin direction influence the result. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Genetically engineered animals provide important insights into the molecular basis of health and disease. Research has focused mainly on genetically modified mice, although other species, such as pigs, are more similar to human physiology. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have now generated chickens and pigs in which target genes in desired organs can be efficiently altered. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

The observation that most of the viruses that cause human diseases come from other animals has led some researchers to attempt "zoonotic risk prediction" to second-guess the next virus to hit us. However, in an Essay publishing in journal PLOS Biology, led by Dr Michelle Wille at the University of Sydney, Australia with co-authors Jemma Geoghegan and Edward Holmes, it is proposed that these zoonotic risk predictions are of limited value and will not tell us which virus will cause the next pandemic. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Targeted therapy in early stages of breast cancer can pave the way for a notable higher success rate, shows a study from the University of Bergen, Norway (UiB). […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

The coenocytes, i.e. large multinucleate cell structures, originate via nuclear multiplication and cytoplasmic growth among the cells surrounding the early embryo. Interestingly, the coenocytes are commonly found among fungi and plants, yet are quite rare in animals. It is the first time coenocytes have been discovered in placenta. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

American artisan cheese has become increasingly popular over the past few decades. Understanding spoilage concerns and the financial consequences of defects can improve quality, profitability, and sustainability in the American artisan cheesemaking industry. In an article appearing in the Journal of Dairy Science®, scientists from Tufts University took the pulse of artisan cheese producers in the United States through an industry survey. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

The South-Eastern-Bantu (SEB) language family includes isiZulu, isiXhosa, siSwati, Xitsonga, Tshivenda, Sepedi, Sesotho and Setswana. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

As artificial intelligence has attracted interest, researchers are focused on understanding how the brain accomplishes cognition so they can construct systems with general intelligence comparable to humans' intelligence. In Applied Physics Letters, researchers propose an approach to AI that focuses on integrating photonic components with superconducting electronics; using light for communication and complex electronic circuits for computation could enable artificial cognitive systems of scale and functionality beyond what can be achieved with either light or electronics alone. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

The researchers compared the R (basic reproduction number) of the original SARS-CoV-2 virus with the R of the British variant, and found that the British variant is almost 1.5 times more infectious. The researchers: "The study proves that active monitoring of at-risk populations and prioritized vaccination programs can prevent hundreds of deaths." […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Resonant-tunneling diodes are used in high-frequency oscillators, wave emitters and detectors, logic gates, photodetectors, and optoelectronic circuits. The study was a collaboration between Brazilian and German researchers. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Dietary sugars and gut microbes play a key role in promoting malaria parasite infection in mosquitoes. Researchers in China have uncovered evidence that mosquitoes fed a sugar diet show an increased abundance of the bacterial species Asaia bogorensis, which enhances parasite infection by raising the gut pH level. The study appears April 20 in the journal Cell Reports. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Concern tends to ratchet up a notch when pollution enters the river runoff discussion on a national scale, specifically when smaller, navigable intrastate bodies of water push pollution into larger interstate waters often involved in commerce (i.e. the Mississippi River, Great Lakes, Ohio River). […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

A defective intestinal tight junction barrier, sometimes known as "leaky gut," plays an important role in exacerbating and prolonging intestinal inflammation. New research reported in The American Journal of Pathology, published by Elsevier, shows that the probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus) strain known as LA1 can generate a rapid and sustained enhancement of this defective intestinal barrier and effectively treat intestinal inflammation by preserving and restoring the intestinal barrier. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

The Northwest Atlantic Shelf is one of the fastest-changing regions in the global ocean, and is currently experiencing marine heat waves, altered fisheries and a surge in sea level rise along the North American east coast. A new paper authored by experts at the University of Rhode Island and published in Communications Earth & Environment reveals the causes, potential predictability and historical context for these types of rapid changes. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Researchers (UNIGE) looked at the way we process human gaze, focusing on the estimation of the temporal duration of social interactions. They discovered that when we make eye contact with another person, our attention is solicited, causing a distortion in our temporal perception: time seems shorter than it really is. These results will make it possible to develop a diagnostic tool to evaluate the mechanisms at work in people who are sensitive to social gaze. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

As President Biden's $2 trillion American Jobs Plan places the nation's infrastructure in the spotlight, new research from the University of Georgia suggests states can save money and extend the life of their bridges by taking a fresh approach to how they prioritize maintenance. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have identified, at an atomic level, how a part of a protein called PLEKHA7 interacts with a cell's membrane to regulate important intercellular communications. The research, published in the journal Structure, points to hotspots within PLEKHA7 as targets for drugs. These targets could be key in designing treatments for advanced colon, breast and ovarian cancers. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

A new report by a scientists including University of Arkansas paleontologist Celina Suarez indicates the fearsome tyrannosaur dinosaurs may not have been solitary predators as popularly envisioned, but social carnivores with complex hunting strategies like wolves. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Recent growth in the number of healthcare workers providing home care for Medicare patients is "small and inadequate" compared with the increasing demand in an aging America, a new study suggests. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

A new University of South Florida Health (USF Health) study suggests that disruption of chaperone proteins in the aging brain may tip the balance to promote toxic tau accumulation, leading to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Nearly three-quarters of Earth's land had been transformed by humans by 10,000BC, but new research shows it largely wasn't at the expense of the natural world.A study involving University of Queensland researchers combined global maps of population and land use over the past 12,000 years with current biodiversity data, demonstrating the effective environmental stewardship of Indigenous and traditional peoples. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

One of the first studies to analyze how much care traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients use and identify areas of unmet need found that many needed extensive healthcare services in the year after injury, and a quarter were super-utilizers, having three or more emergency department visits or inpatient encounters or more than 26 outpatient visits during the year. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Artificial intelligence (AI) can analyse large amounts of data, such as those generated when analysing the properties of potential new materials, faster than humans. However, such systems often tend to make definitive decisions even in the face of uncertainty; they overestimate themselves. An international research team has stopped AI from doing this: the researchers have refined an algorithm so that it works together with humans and supports decision-making processes. As a result, promising new materials can be identified more quickly. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

A recent study suggests that preserving physical and mental health helps older adults experiencing cognitive impairment stave off declines in cognitive engagement. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Musty, moldy, smoky or horse dung-like smelling cocoa is not suitable for chocolate production. As part of a larger research project, a team of scientists led by Martin Steinhaus from the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich has identified the odorants responsible for such off-flavors. The food industry can now use these results to objectively assess the sensory quality of fermented cocoa based on odorant concentrations. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

With roughly 80% of jobs being sedentary, often requiring several hours of sitting stooped in front of a computer screen, neck pain is a growing occupational hazard. Smartphones and other devices have also caused people to bend their necks for prolonged periods. But is bad posture solely to blame? […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Using data from the Human Cell Atlas, researchers have identified the differences in immune cells' response in those who had no symptoms compared to severe symptoms. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Researchers at Penn State augmented online symptom checkers by offering explanations of how the system generated its probable diagnoses and suggestions -- while also studying users' perceptions of those recommendations. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

In a study conducted at the University of Helsinki, researchers found a cause for severe epilepsy resulting in death in Parson Russell Terrier puppies at a few months of age. A change in the PITRM1 gene can lead to a dysfunction of mitochondria, the cellular energy pumps. Concurrently, amyloid-β accumulation and widespread neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease were identified in the puppies' brains. Changes to the PITRM1 gene in humans also cause a severe but slowly progressing brain disease. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Researchers at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience used machine learning to develop a new, fully automated way to search and identify gold particles markers in electron micrographs with near human-level accuracy […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Perovskites have so far been used for solar cells, as anode materials or electronic components rather than for their catalytic properties. Now scientists at TU Wien have succeeded in producing a special perovskite that is excellently suited as a catalyst for converting CO2 into other useful substances, such as synthetic fuels. The new perovskite catalyst is very stable and also relatively cheap, so it would be suitable for industrial use. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Astronauts who spend prolonged time alone in space face mental health stressors like loneliness, isolation and more. A University of Houston psychologist developed the Mental Health Checklist, a self-reporting instrument for detecting mental health changes in isolated, confined, extreme environments. She's reporting results that show significant declines in positive emotions. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

The accumulation of abnormal glycogen in glial cells of the nervous system causes inflammation and degeneration of the brain.This study by IRB Barcelona has been published in the journal Brain. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

A Texas A&M researcher is discovering the demographic characteristics that can produce or lessen stress for racial and ethnic minority students in school settings. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

New method can simultaneously diagnose cases, track variants and detect co-infections. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology and the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) have uncovered a new approach o structural topology optimization is outlined that unifies both design and manufacturing to create novel microstructures. Potential applications range from improved facial implants for cranial reconstruction to better ways to get materials into space for planetary exploration. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Researchers have found a causal link between caesarean section birth, low intestinal microbiota and peanut sensitivity in infants, and they report the effect is more pronounced in children of Asian descent than others, in a recently published paper in the journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Fiber optic technology is the holy grail of high-speed, long-distance telecommunications. Still, with the continuing exponential growth of internet traffic, researchers are warning of a capacity crunch. In AVS Quantum Science, researchers show how quantum-enhanced receivers could play a critical role in addressing this challenge. The scientists developed a method to enhance receivers based on quantum physics properties to dramatically increase network performance while significantly reducing the error bit rate and energy consumption. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

An award-winning Scientific Electronic Exhibit to be presented at the ARRS 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting found non-contrast pituitary MRI for central precocious puberty, growth hormone deficiency, and short stature has similar diagnostic yield compared to the standard contrast-enhanced protocol. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

An award-winning Scientific Electronic Exhibit to be presented at the ARRS 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting found no statistically significant threshold for increased renal transplant biopsy risk based on systolic, diastolic, or mean arterial (MAP) blood pressure alone. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

COVID-19 can enter the body via the lungs and gut, and a new study suggests the gut's immune response alone may not provide adequate whole-body immunity from the virus. Blood samples analyzed from COVID-19 patients revealed that immune cells triggered by the gut's response to infection were limited in number when compared to immune cells triggered elsewhere in the body. While more research is needed, these findings could have implications for planned oral COVID-19 vaccines. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

People who regularly use psychoactive substances report experiencing a variety of negative impacts since the COVID-19 pandemic began, including increased usage and fear of relapse or overdose, highlighting the need for improved supports and services, including better access to safe supply programs, according to a new CAMH survey published in the International Journal of Drug Policy. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

A new study identified clear strengths and a series of specific challenges autistic adolescents experience while learning to drive. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

One of the promises of new methods of personalized medicine is that individual risks for diseases can be assessed using large DNA datasets. But many diseases are highly multifactorial, meaning that genetic risk factors are spread throughout the DNA. Finding these elusive connections and constructing a reliable and trackable statistical model from them is the goal of Matthew Robinson at the Institute of Science and Technology (IST) Austria and his international team. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

In an article published in Pain, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Mass Eye and Ear report that 50.2 million (20.5 percent) U.S. adults experience chronic pain based on analysis of the new NHIS data. They estimated the total value of lost productivity due to chronic pain to be nearly $300 billion annually. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

A novel system of chilled panels that can replace air conditioning can also help reduce the risk of indoor disease transmission, suggests new analysis from the University of British Columbia, University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

The study, which identified different proteins associated with 174 biological processes in a type of wedge clam, could mark a turning point in the early detection of pollutants in coastal ecosystems […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Some Himalayan glaciers are more resilient to global warming than previously predicted, new research suggests. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

To search for answers about how blood droplets from a gunshot wound can reverse direction while in flight, researchers explored the influence of propellant gases on blood backspatter. In Physics of Fluids, they report using numeric modeling to capture the behavior of gun muzzle gases and predict the reversal of blood droplet flight, which was captured experimentally. Their experiments also show the breakup of blood droplets, a future extension of their modeling efforts. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Scientists have developed a new biomaterial that regrows blood vessels and bone, potentially providing a single-stage approach when repairing large bone defects. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

EPFL scientists have developed an algorithm that can work out the spatial pattern of gene expression inside the body without the need for microscopes and complicated equipment used currently. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Because COVID-19 has been detected in urine and stool samples, public restrooms can be cause for concern. Researchers measured droplets generated from flushing a toilet and a urinal in a public restroom and found a substantial increase in the measured aerosol levels in the ambient environment with the total number of droplets generated in each flushing test ranging up to the tens of thousands. Due to their small size, these droplets can remain suspended for a long time. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Research from the the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia points to the involvement of the immune system the brain as a contributor to mental disorders such as schizophrenia. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

A new study out of West Virginia University suggests that rural e-cigarette users are older--and often get sicker--than their urban counterparts. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

A neural network that mimics the biology of the brain can be loaded onto a microchip for faster and more efficient artificial intelligence. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

A new study led by University of Washington researchers borrowed image-analysis methods from engineering to spot the minute movements of a stony coral. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Engineered, autonomous machines combined with artificial intelligence have long been a staple of science fiction, and often in the role of villain like the Cylons in the "Battlestar Galactica" reboot, creatures composed of biological and engineered materials. But what if these autonomous soft machines were ... helpful? […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, highlight how the struggles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic can guide us towards an equitable use of our shared environment and a transition towards sustainability. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

An overgrowth of yeast in the gut within the first few months of life may cause changes to the immune system that increase the risk of asthma later on, shows a study published today in eLife. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Mass extinctions are known as times of global upheaval, causing rapid losses in biodiversity that wipe out entire animal groups. Some of the doomed groups linger on before going extinct, and a team of scientists found these "dead clades walking" (DCW) are more common and long-lasting than expected. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

People living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and without known cardiovascular disease have two to three times the noncalcified coronary plaque burden of non-HIV healthy volunteers, according to a new Canadian study. Researchers said the results underscore the importance of a heart-healthy lifestyle in people living with HIV. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Researchers have discovered how the blood plasma protein fetuin-B binds to the enzyme meprin β and used a computer model to visualize their findings. These results could lead to the development of new drugs to treat serious diseases such as Alzheimer's and cancer. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Embargoed press materials are now available for the virtual Experimental Biology (EB) 2021 meeting, featuring cutting-edge multidisciplinary research from across the life sciences. EB 2021, to be held April 27-30, is the annual meeting of five scientific societies bringing together thousands of scientists and 25 guest societies in one interdisciplinary community. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

New research from Boston Medical Center identifies elevated mortality risk for women with back pain when compared to women without back pain. Back pain was not associated with mortality among men indicating long-term consequences of back pain may differ by sex. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

A new mathematical model for the interaction of bacteria in the gut could help design new probiotics and specially tailored diets to prevent diseases. The research, from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, was recently published in the journal PNAS. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

The federal government, in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, could learn from how the nation responded to Hurricane Katrina, 9/11 and the H1N1 swine flu, a new study found. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

What The Study Did: Researchers investigated the association of burnout at an academic medical center with clinician type, sex, work culture and use of electronic health records. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Researchers at Beam Therapeutics have developed a redesigned base editor that shows considerable promise in directly repairing the single-base mutation that causes sickle-cell disease. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Professor Bin He's team at Carnegie Mellon University, in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, has discovered that fast oscillations in scalp-recorded electroencephalography can pinpoint brain tissues responsible for epileptic seizures. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Policies designed to prevent the misuse of opioids may have the unintended side effect of limiting access to the pain-relieving drugs by terminally ill patients nearing the end of their life, new research led by the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy suggests. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals could elevate the risk of breast cancer, according to a new comprehensive systematic review of epidemiological research. However, for many chemicals, evidence is inconsistent or still limited. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

A chemist from Purdue University has found a way to synthesize a compound to fight a previously "undruggable" cancer protein with benefits across a myriad of cancer types. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

An expansive project led by Michigan State University's Lars Brudvig is examining the benefits, and limits, of environmental restoration on developed land after humans are done with it. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

In extreme heat or in the vacuum of space: a novel nanomaterial delivers top performance in extreme situations, as demonstrated by TU Wien (Vienna) with international partners. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Charcot Marie Tooth and Dejerine-Sottas syndrome are groups of diseases that involve the breakdown of the myelin sheath covering nerve axons. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Marketing can be used to benefit the world. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Frequent use of social media may not amount to the same as addiction, according to research at the University of Strathclyde. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

When hydraulic fracturing operations ground to a halt last spring in the Kiskatinaw area of British Columbia, researchers expected seismic quiescence in the region. Instead, hundreds of small earthquakes occurred for months after operations shut down, according to a new study. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Aziridine structures are an important component of several medicines and pharmaceutical drugs, due to which reactions yielding desirable aziridine structures with high purity have received much interest. In a new study, scientists from Japan have reported a high yield of aziridines with high purity from oxazolones using a novel catalyst and look into the underlying mechanism, paving the way for future development of novel drugs and medicines. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Scientists have produced a comprehensive roadmap of muscle aging in mice that could be used to find treatments that prevent decline in muscle mobility and function. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Using a widely known field of mathematics designed mainly to study how digital and other forms of information are measured, stored and shared, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine and Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center say they have uncovered a likely key genetic culprit in the development of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Earthquake early warnings can be delivered successfully using a small network of off-the-shelf smartphones attached to building baseboards, according to a study conducted in Costa Rica last year. […]

on 20/04/2021 at 4:00 am

The fossil provides the oldest, most intact example of the shoulder of a human ancestor ever found. The bones provide telltale clues of how the individual moved and was adapted to climbing, a USC-led research team reports. […]

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on 19/04/2021 at 11:53 pm

Taking multivitamins, omega-3, probiotics or vitamin D supplements may lessen the risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 infection -- at least among women, indicates a large population study. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 11:53 pm

The impact on lung cells of 'Heat not Burn' products -- a hybrid between traditional cigarettes and electronic vaping devices -- may be no less harmful than that of conventional cigarettes, suggest the findings of a small comparative study. […]

by Ron Shinkman on 19/04/2021 at 11:07 pm

Hospital employment has sunk for three consecutive months, according to data from the Altarum Institute, and is down 37,000 jobs since the end of last year. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 10:21 pm

A group of scientists have just made a key discovery that could prevent and eradicate immune responses that lead to treatment failure in about one-third of people with severe hemophilia A. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 10:21 pm

Tools for optical imaging of brain activity in freely moving animals have considerable potential for expanding the scientific understanding of the brain. However, existing technologies for imaging brain activity with light have challenges. An international team of scientists has now developed an implantable probe for light-sheet imaging of the brain. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 9:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- The official global COVID-19 death toll surpassed 3 million this weekend, according to Johns Hopkins University data. But the actual number of people who have died during the pandemic is believed to be much higher because... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 9:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Moderna says a third booster shot for its two-dose COVID-19 vaccine will be available in the United States by the fall. The announcement was made by company CEO Stéphane Bancel, CBS News reported. Studies show that... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 9:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- An indefinite extension on wearing masks and social distancing in all businesses is being considered by the administrator of the Oregon Department of Occupational Safety and Health. Michael Wood said the step is required... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 9:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Trump-era restrictions on the use of fetal tissue for medical research have been lifted by the Biden administration. The reversal of the restrictions essentially restores the guidelines in place during the Obama... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 9:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Medicare patients of female physicians are more likely than patients of male physicians in the same practice to receive the influenza vaccine, according to a research letter published online April 12 in JAMA Internal... […]

by Samantha Liss on 19/04/2021 at 8:39 pm

The Midwestern giant joins other nonprofits in launching a for-profit unit to diversify its revenue streams. Some critics question whether the strategy fits with the mission and perks enjoyed by not-for-profit entities. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 5:57 pm

Experts have narrowed the group of individuals with prior allergies who should see an allergist before receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 5:57 pm

Researchers have developed a topical drug that regenerates and restores the function of erectile nerves damaged by radical prostatectomy, the most common treatment for localized prostate cancer. The drug was tested in rats. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 5:57 pm

Refuting an earlier study, researchers found that epidural anesthesia, commonly administered for pain relief during labor, does not increase the risk for autism in children. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 5:57 pm

Researchers and physicians have found that early deaths of workers using methylene chloride paint strippers are on the rise. The solvent is widely used in paint strippers, cleaners, adhesives and sealants. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 5:57 pm

Someday, scientists believe, tiny DNA-based robots and other nanodevices will deliver medicine inside our bodies, detect the presence of deadly pathogens, and help manufacture increasingly smaller electronics. Researchers took a big step toward that future by developing a new tool that can design much more complex DNA robots and nanodevices than were ever possible before in a fraction of the time. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 5:57 pm

Immune responses in SARS-CoV-2 patients might provide only incomplete protection against SARS-CoV-2 variants from minks. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 5:57 pm

For some patients, adding aspirin to a direct oral anticoagulant is an equation that rarely adds up. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 5:57 pm

A new gene therapy for one of the most common forms of congenital blindness was safe and improved patients' vision, according to initial data from a clinical trial. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 5:57 pm

University of Minnesota Medical School researchers revealed why some glioblastoma patients see exceptional benefits from chemotherapy and survive beyond expectations. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 5:56 pm

Treating people with Type 2 diabetes with a new once-a-week injectable insulin therapy proved to be safe and as effective as daily insulin injections, according to the results of two international clinical trials. The studies suggest that the once-weekly treatment could provide a convenient alternative to the burden of daily insulin shots for diabetes patients. […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 19/04/2021 at 5:54 pm

The public health and financial devastation of COVID-19 can't be overlooked, but the pandemic has also created new opportunities for industry to leverage technology. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 5:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Users with small children and pets should stop using Peloton Tread+ exercise machines immediately, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The warning comes after one child died and dozens of... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 3:09 pm

New basic science research shows what happens to the development of abdominal aortic aneurysms when you inhibit JMJD3 through both genetics and pharmacology. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Higher levels of estradiol and follicle-stimulating hormone, irregular menstrual cycles, and symptoms of menopause are strong indicators that a woman is approaching menopause, according to a study published online April 12... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Forty-two percent of transgender women with a valid HIV test result have a positive result, with considerable regional and ethnic/racial variation, according to a report issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- In news that should reassure many pregnant women, having an epidural during childbirth won't increase the child's risk of autism, researchers report. The new findings refute a widely criticized 2020 study that said... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse imaging measures of cardiovascular health, including adverse ventricular remodeling, poorer cardiac function, and higher arterial stiffness, according to a... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Among healthy, young adults, those who are seropositive rather than seronegative for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have a reduced risk for subsequent SARS-CoV-2 infection -- about one-fifth... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Half of all Americans aged 18 years or older have now gotten at least one shot in the arm of a COVID-19 vaccine, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Sunday. The agency said that almost 130 million... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- Garlic is a food of legends, supposedly capable of providing protection against everything from common colds to heart disease – not to mention vampires and werewolves. But does it... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

MONDAY, April 16, 2021 -- There are racial/ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic disparities apparent in access to sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor treatment for patients with diabetes, according to a study published online April 15 in... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Within two to four months of starting gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), transfeminine adults have lower mean systolic blood pressure and transmasculine adults have higher mean systolic blood pressure, according to a... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 3:01 pm

Middle-age and older people living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods -- areas with higher poverty levels and fewer educational and employment opportunities--had more brain shrinkage on brain scans and showed faster decline on cognitive tests than people living in neighborhoods with fewer disadvantages, according to a new study. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 3:01 pm

Intellectual disability is most often caused by changes to the genome that take place in early fetal development and are not found in the parents' DNA. This is why the risk of recurrence in the next sibling of the family is very small, as indicated by a recent study. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 3:01 pm

Language is one of the most notable abilities humans have. It allows us to express complex meanings and transmit knowledge from generation to generation. An important question in human biology is how this ability ended up being developed. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 3:01 pm

There are many variants of 'goblet cells' in the intestines and they seem to have different functions, according to a new study. The study indicates that defects in goblet cells of a particular type may be a factor contributing to ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 3:01 pm

A simple dietary supplement reduces behavioral symptoms in mice with a genetic mutation that causes schizophrenia. After additional experiments, including visualizing the fluorescently stained dancing edge of immature brain cells, researchers concluded that the supplement likely protects proteins that build neurons' cellular skeletons. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 3:01 pm

A new study uses computer modeling to suggest that eviction bans authorized during the COVID-19 pandemic reduced the infection rate and not only protected those who would have lost their housing but also entire communities from the spread of infections. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 2:59 pm

A recent study finds that social inequality persists, regardless of educational achievement - particularly for men. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 2:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- A bruising clinical decision rule (BCDR) can differentiate abuse from nonabusive trauma in young children, according to a study published online April 14 in JAMA Network Open. Mary Clyde Pierce, M.D., from the Ann &... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 2:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- For patients with COVID-19 admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), stroke is not a common complication, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, held virtually from April... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 2:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a higher prevalence of migraine or severe headache, according to a study published online March 23 in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain. Yong Liu, M.D., from the... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 2:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- People who eat plenty of vegetables, fish and fiber may have more inflammation-fighting bacteria in their guts, but fast-food lovers may be feeding inflammatory microbes. That's the conclusion of a new study that looked at... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 1:51 pm

Researchers worked with almost 260 people to understand online disagreements and to develop potential design interventions that could make these discussions more productive and centered around relationship-building. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 12:43 pm

Transgender and gender-diverse people have higher rates of hypertension compared to the general population. Within two to four months of starting gender-affirming hormone therapy, transgender women had a lower average systolic blood pressure, and transgender men had a higher average systolic blood pressure. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 12:42 pm

Videoconferences may be less exhausting if participants feel some sense of group belonging, according to new research. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 12:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- The respiratory health risks among people who live near oil wells in Los Angeles are similar to the risks from daily exposure to secondhand smoke or living near a freeway, researchers say. In a new study, they also found... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 12:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Most people know obesity can lead to diabetes or heart disease, but excess weight can play a role in cancer, too, researchers say. A new study found that breast cancer survivors who are overweight have a statistically... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 12:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Black people experience more severe courses of multiple sclerosis (MS), and now new research suggests that drugs commonly used to treat this disease may not work as well or for as long in these folks. "I was amazed," said... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 12:04 pm

  Oregonians Rebel as State Considers 'Indefinite Extension' of Pandemic Rules An indefinite extension on wearing masks and social distancing in all businesses is being considered by the administrator of Oregon's Department of Occupational... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 12:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Half of all Americans aged 18 or older have now gotten at least one shot in the arm of a COVID-19 vaccine, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Sunday. The agency said that almost 130 million... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 12:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Children who have a sudden lowering of their resting heart rate as they move into young adulthood may be at increased risk for heart disease later in life, researchers report. For their new study, they assessed data from... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 12:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Exercise can provide a much-needed mental health boost during the COVID-19 pandemic. But stress and anxiety may hold you back, new research suggests. According to a survey by researchers at McMaster University in Canada,... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 12:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Monitoring blood pressure is important for transgender people, according to new research, which found changes in systolic blood pressure after the start of gender-affirming hormone therapy. Transgender men and transgender... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 12:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- American families that suffered job losses during the pandemic are struggling to pay their bills and afford food, and many have turned to government help, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 7,700... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 12:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Bye-bye Zoom meetings: As America begins to emerge from the pandemic, many companies are welcoming employees back into physical work spaces. But Taylor Villanueva, an entrepreneurship specialist at the Girl Scouts of... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 12:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Living near a Superfund hazardous waste site may shorten your life, new research suggests. There are thousands of Superfund sites across the United States and they include manufacturing facilities, processing plants,... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 12:04 pm

MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Seasonal allergies are striking this year at the worst possible time, with the United States in the midst of a fourth wave of the global COVID-19 pandemic. You've got an itchy nose and watery eyes. Or maybe you've got a... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 10:55 am

Leaving no one behind in health has taken on a greater sense of urgency during the COVID-19 pandemic. On a country visit coinciding with World Health Day, the WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, highlighted the importance of equity in health to decision-makers, while also meeting with patients and health-care workers delivering health care to people who find themselves in difficult circumstances. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 10:54 am

Leaving no one behind in health has taken on a greater sense of urgency during the COVID-19 pandemic. On a country visit coinciding with World Health Day, the WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, highlighted the importance of equity in health to decision-makers, while also meeting with patients and health-care workers delivering health care to people who find themselves in difficult circumstances. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 6:49 am

Digital analysis of cancer specimens using spectroscopic imaging coupled to machine learning is an emerging area that links spatially localized... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 6:49 am

Digital analysis of cancer specimens using spectroscopic imaging coupled to machine learning is an emerging area that links spatially localized... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 6:45 am

A highly sensitive blood test detects the bacteria that causes Lyme disease in early stages of the infection, when treatment... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 6:45 am

A highly sensitive blood test detects the bacteria that causes Lyme disease in early stages of the infection, when treatment... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 6:33 am

Siemens Healthineers (Erlangen, Germany) has successfully completed the acquisition of Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (Palo Alto, CA, USA), thus strengthening... […]

on 19/04/2021 at 4:00 am

New research confirms potential for exotic 'topological' materials to substantially reduce the energy consumed by computing. The theoretical study showed electronics based on topological insulators rather than conventional semiconductors can reduce transistor 'switching' energy by a factor of four, in the process defeating the famous 'Boltzman's tyranny', which puts a lower limit on operating voltage. […]

on 19/04/2021 at 4:00 am

Researchers from NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine's Infectious Diseases Translational Research Programme have identified two new proteins that play a critical role in the ability of EV-A71 to invade the central nervous system. One of these proteins is a druggable target, which means that there are drugs available that target this protein and which could potentially be used to limit the neurological complications associated with this illness. […]

on 18/04/2021 at 1:04 pm

SUNDAY, April 18, 2021 -- Climate change has made North America's pollen season longer and more severe, but there are ways to reduce your allergy misery, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). The best way to... […]

on 17/04/2021 at 1:04 pm

SATURDAY, April 17, 2021 -- Young baseball players are at risk for overuse injuries, but there are ways to play it safe and prevent such problems, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) says. "Overhead athletes, such as baseball... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 11:49 pm

The dominant G-form spike protein 'puts its head up' more frequently to latch on to receptors, but that makes it more vulnerable to neutralization. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 9:04 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 April 12 to 16, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 8:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- One in four people with HIV experience intimate partner violence, according to a study published online March 31 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Ansley B. Lemons-Lyn, M.P.H., from the U.S. Centers for... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 8:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- The United States should support efforts to temporarily waive intellectual property rules so that nations struggling to vaccinate their populations against COVID-19 can get more vaccines, 10 senators urged in a letter to... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 8:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- The number of physicians in preventive medicine is unlikely to match the population needs in the United States, according to a study published in the May/June issue of the Journal of Public Health Management &... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 8:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- The COVID-19 death toll in Europe has surpassed 1 million, and it is seeing about 1.6 million new cases each week, a top World Health Organization official said Thursday. The comments from Hans Kluge, M.D., were meant to... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 8:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- More than four in 10 older U.S. adults have used online physician rating sites to select physicians, according to a study published online April 13 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Jeffrey T. Kullgren, M.D., from the... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 7:50 pm

A synaptically localized long noncoding RNA proves to be an important regulator of neural plasticity. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 6:58 pm

Scientists have identified a set of human genes that fight SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus that causes COVID-19. Knowing which genes help control viral infection can greatly assist researchers' understanding of factors that affect disease severity and also suggest possible therapeutic options. The genes in question are related to interferons, the body's frontline virus fighters. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 6:58 pm

Researchers have found that autism may develop in different regions of the brain in girls than boys and that girls with autism have a larger number of genetic mutations than boys, suggesting that they require a larger 'genetic hit' to develop the disorder. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 5:19 pm

Results of a new study suggest vaccination against COVID-19 remains crucial even in young adults who were previously infected. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 5:19 pm

Scientists have figured out how to modify CRISPR's basic architecture to extend its reach beyond the genome and into what's known as the epigenome -- proteins and small molecules that latch onto DNA and control when and where genes are switched on or off. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 5:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- Energy drinks provide millions with a quick, caffeinated boost, but one young man's story could be a warning about overconsumption, experts say. In the case of the 21-year-old, daily heavy intake of these drinks may have... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 4:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- On a Saturday morning last August, Sindi Mafu had started her typical weekly chores – dusting, laundry, sweeping. Her 4-year-old daughter, Avela, was busy with her Zoom ballet class,... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 4:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- Four in 10 transgender women have HIV, which shows the urgent need to offer them more prevention and treatment services, according to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. In interviews with more... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 4:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- While ER visits have stayed below normal levels as the coronavirus pandemic continues, the number of people showing up in the emergency department with mental woes is increasing, new federal government data shows. Between... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 4:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- The pandemic has exposed troubling inequities in the United States that have left Black and Hispanic people at higher risk of dying from COVID-19 – and getting a smaller share of... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 4:01 pm

The experimental antiviral drug MK-4482 significantly decreased levels of virus and disease damage in the lungs of hamsters treated for SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a new study. MK-4482, delivered orally, is now in human clinical trials. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 4:01 pm

In a proof-of-concept study, dogs identified positive samples with 96 percent accuracy. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 4:01 pm

Some survivors of ebolavirus outbreaks make antibodies that can broadly neutralize these viruses -- and now, scientists have illuminated how these antibodies can disable the viruses so effectively. The insights may be helpful for developing effective therapies. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 4:00 pm

A new study shows that wearing two face coverings can nearly double the effectiveness of filtering out SARS-CoV-2-sized particles, preventing them from reaching the wearer's nose and mouth and causing COVID-19. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 4:00 pm

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, does not infect brain cells but can inflict significant neurological damage, according to a new study of dozens of deceased patients. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 4:00 pm

A person who owns a car or who has a college education may be less vulnerable to COVID-19, according to an analysis of cases in Tehran, Iran, one of the early epicenters of the pandemic. While such variables do not inherently lower a person's risk, they do indicate an infrastructure of protection that persists despite how densely populated a person's district might be. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 4:00 pm

A new study has shown that underweight and overweight women are at a significantly higher risk of experiencing recurrent miscarriages compared to those of average weight. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 3:59 pm

A candidate vaccine that could provide protection against the COVID-19 virus and other coronaviruses has shown promising results in early animal testing. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- Grandmaternal perinatal serum dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) is associated with granddaughter adult obesity and early menarche, according to a study published online April 14 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- Researchers may have uncovered potential mechanisms contributing to "broken heart syndrome," according to a study published online March 26 in the European Heart Journal. Azar Radfar, M.D., Ph.D., from Massachusetts... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- For persons with a history of previous infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the neutralizing antibody titer is higher after one dose of mRNA vaccine than after two vaccine doses among... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- People with a severe mental illness (SMI) are more likely to die following a heart attack than those without a psychiatric diagnosis, according to a study published online March 22 in BMC Medicine. Kelly Fleetwood, from... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- Chronic immune-related adverse effects after adjuvant treatment with anti-programmed cell death 1 (anti-PD-1) immunotherapies for melanoma are more common than previously thought, according to a study published online March... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- Vaccinated Americans will probably need booster shots to guard against emerging coronavirus variants in the future, a White House adviser and Pfizer said Thursday. The United States is already planning for future booster... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- COVID-19 ups the risk for death with hemorrhagic stroke by more than twofold, according to a study published online April 14 in PLOS ONE. Vijay M. Ravindra, M.D., from the Naval Medical Center San Diego, and colleagues... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- Clinical indication and individual risk factors are associated with breast cancer detection and could help triage mammography examinations, according to a study published online March 25 in JAMA Network Open. Diana L.... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 3:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- Gen X and Gen Y are showing poorer physical health and higher levels of unhealthy behaviors compared with older generations, according to a study published online March 18 in the American Journal of Epidemiology. Hui... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 2:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- In new guidelines issued by the American Thyroid Association and published in the March issue of Thyroid, recommendations are presented for the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC). Keith... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 1:10 pm

Working hours that deviate from an individual's natural body clock are associated with greater cardiovascular risk, according to recent research. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 1:10 pm

Scientists have modeled the spikes of the coronavirus particle to unravel how their shape and number may influence the transmissibility of the virus. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 1:10 pm

According to new research, when people are explicitly told that they are free to accept or reject propagandistic claims, the likelihood of choosing a moderate view increases. This was a result of a survey of attitudes that tested counter-propaganda strategies, which stressed a person's autonomy, and then measured sentiments after exposure. […]

by Shannon Muchmore on 16/04/2021 at 1:05 pm

The scene was a contrast to the sometimes heated questioning of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, who was eventually confirmed by a narrow margin. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 12:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- While U.S. federal government experts probe potential risks of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, what do you need to know if you have had the one-dose COVID shot or hope to get it? Experts at the American Heart... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 12:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 -- CBD oil used to curb seizures in a 2-year-old with epilepsy may be linked to the boy developing signs of a very early puberty, a British case study reports. The incident is outlined in the April 15 issue of the journal BMJ... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 11:25 am

Audience: Consumers April 16, 2021 -- Sanit Technologies LLC d/b/a Durisan announces a voluntary recall expansion of its Durisan Antimicrobial Hand Sanitizer, NonAlcohol products in various sizes listed to now include products that have not yet... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 6:56 am

Snibe Diagnostic (Shenzhen, China) has received the CE certificate (List A) for the Maglumi HIV Ab/Ag Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA) assay. […]

on 16/04/2021 at 6:53 am

Randox Laboratories’ (Crumlin, UK) Discovery, a diagnostic analyzer which can consolidate molecular and immunoassay testing on one compact benchtop platform,... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 6:53 am

Randox Laboratories’ (Crumlin, UK) Discovery, a diagnostic analyzer which can consolidate molecular and immunoassay testing on one compact benchtop platform,... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 6:48 am

Eppendorf AG (Hamburg, Germany) has introduced a new centrifuge designed to increase efficiency in the laboratory, Centrifuge 5910 Ri, a... […]

on 16/04/2021 at 6:45 am

The global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medical Diagnostics Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 50.2% from USD... […]

by Ron Shinkman on 16/04/2021 at 12:26 am

A new Rock Health analysis notes the targets tend to raise significantly less money than the comparable IPOs, but calls the trend a "wake-up call" to larger healthcare firms looking to acquire. […]

on 15/04/2021 at 9:07 pm

Researchers have developed a new model for making short-term projections of daily COVID-19 cases that is accurate, reliable and easily used by public health officials and other organizations. […]

on 15/04/2021 at 9:07 pm

Financial stress can have an immediate impact on well-being, but can it lead to physical pain nearly 30 years later? The answer is yes, according to new research. […]

on 15/04/2021 at 1:37 pm

Last week, we surpassed 1 million confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the WHO European Region. The situation in our region is serious; 1.6 million new cases are reported every week. That’s 9500 every hour, 160 people every minute. Once again, only vaccinating a chosen few, and excluding population segments, undermines our fight against the virus, everywhere. […]

on 15/04/2021 at 1:23 pm

Last week, we surpassed 1 million confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the WHO European Region. The situation in our region is serious; 1.6 million new cases are reported every week. That’s 9500 every hour, 160 people every minute. Once again, only vaccinating a chosen few, and excluding population segments, undermines our fight against the virus, everywhere. […]

on 15/04/2021 at 12:27 pm

While largely spared the physical impact of COVID-19, young people around the world remain among those hardest hit by the pandemic. […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 15/04/2021 at 12:14 pm

Care was still muted in the first quarter even as vaccinations ramped up and states lifted restrictions, contributing to the healthcare behemoth's $4.9 billion bottom line. […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 15/04/2021 at 12:00 pm

Lyft says the offering allowing consumers to schedule their own medical rides, called Lyft Pass for Healthcare, is the first product of its kind from a ride-hailing company. […]

on 15/04/2021 at 11:58 am

WHO/Europe and the Hellenic Republic of Greece today open a new sub-office in the country focusing on quality of care and patient safety. Acting as a centre of excellence, the sub-office will work towards achieving the highest level of well-being, health and health protection in the WHO European Region, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). […]

on 15/04/2021 at 11:04 am

Although the WHO European Region has experienced an overall decrease in alcohol consumption levels, this trend is only associated with the progress achieved by a small number of countries mainly from the eastern part of the Region. With a few notable exceptions, western European countries, including countries within the European Union (EU), have made little or no progress in the reduction of alcohol consumption. […]

on 15/04/2021 at 11:01 am

The WHO-recommended “best buys” for alcohol policy can easily help countries to reduce health harms related to alcohol consumption. But according to the new WHO/Europe report “Making the WHO European Region SAFER. Developments in alcohol control policies, 2010–2019”, not many Member States use these measures. Experience from Lithuania, Scotland and the Russian Federation shows how effective they can be when countries choose to implement them. […]

on 15/04/2021 at 11:01 am

Although the WHO European Region has experienced an overall decrease in alcohol consumption levels, this trend is only associated with the progress achieved by a small number of countries mainly from the eastern part of the Region. With a few notable exceptions, western European countries, including countries within the European Union (EU), have made little or no progress in the reduction of alcohol consumption. […]

on 15/04/2021 at 8:18 am

Due to the proofreading ability of the coronavirus (CoV) RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, the evolution of the global SARS-CoV-2 viral population... […]

on 15/04/2021 at 8:18 am

Due to the proofreading ability of the coronavirus (CoV) RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, the evolution of the global SARS-CoV-2 viral population... […]

on 15/04/2021 at 8:15 am

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is the most common type of lupus. SLE is an autoimmune disease in which the immune... […]

on 15/04/2021 at 8:15 am

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is the most common type of lupus. SLE is an autoimmune disease in which the immune... […]

on 15/04/2021 at 8:13 am

Calprotectin (CLP) acts as an endogenous ligand of different cell-surface proteins like Toll-like receptor 4 and receptor of advanced glycation... […]

on 15/04/2021 at 8:13 am

Calprotectin (CLP) acts as an endogenous ligand of different cell-surface proteins like Toll-like receptor 4 and receptor of advanced glycation... […]

on 14/04/2021 at 2:32 pm

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy On February 27, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the third vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused... […]

on 14/04/2021 at 6:39 am

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) results from insufficient insulin production and is thought to result from an immune reaction against the... […]

on 14/04/2021 at 6:36 am

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the common chronic airway obstructive diseases, characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and... […]

on 14/04/2021 at 6:36 am

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the common chronic airway obstructive diseases, characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and... […]

on 14/04/2021 at 6:36 am

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the common chronic airway obstructive diseases, characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and... […]

on 14/04/2021 at 6:36 am

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the common chronic airway obstructive diseases, characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and... […]

on 14/04/2021 at 5:12 am

The aims are simple: to reduce the risk of diabetes and ensure that all people who are diagnosed have access to equitable, comprehensive, affordable and quality management of their condition. Much work remains to be done. Insulin was discovered 100 years ago, yet far too many people still are unable to access this essential, life-saving medicine. […]

on 13/04/2021 at 6:12 am

Early histopathological changes of viral pneumonias are rarely observed because histopathological examination is not necessary for diagnosis, but late stage... […]

on 13/04/2021 at 6:12 am

Early histopathological changes of viral pneumonias are rarely observed because histopathological examination is not necessary for diagnosis, but late stage... […]

on 13/04/2021 at 6:09 am

A recent paper identified a lipid biomarker indicative of cellular senescence and described a method to evaluate its effect on... […]

on 13/04/2021 at 5:59 am

DiaSorin S.p.A. (‎Saluggia‎, Italy) has announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved and signed a definitive merger agreement... […]

on 12/04/2021 at 5:04 am

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common form of age-related dementia, accounting for 60%–80% of such cases. The disorder causes... […]

by jonah.comstock@himssmedia.com on 09/04/2021 at 5:59 pm

With his new company, Transcarent, Glen Tullman and his team are looking to go ... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 09/04/2021 at 2:30 pm

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by AHCS Administrator on 09/04/2021 at 10:56 am

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on 08/04/2021 at 6:36 am

Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common hematological malignancy and is consistently preceded by the asymptomatic expansion of clonal... […]

on 08/04/2021 at 6:30 am

Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides (AAV) are among the rheumatic diseases with the highest mortality and morbidity, due to their... […]

on 08/04/2021 at 6:27 am

Non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been associated with increased risk of incident diabetes, but such evidence is lacking in... […]

on 08/04/2021 at 6:27 am

Non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been associated with increased risk of incident diabetes, but such evidence is lacking in... […]

on 07/04/2021 at 11:41 am

Even as it battles with COVID-19, Uzbekistan is maintaining strong momentum to reform its health system and provide quality, affordable health services to the entire population. Dilshod Soliev, a 40 year-old patient, who requires hemodialysis, is just one person who has benefitted from these reforms. […]

on 07/04/2021 at 10:28 am

“I’m not too sure that I want to go back to school because I’ve lost my will to learn. But I’m also not so sure that I want to stay at home; I am just really confused at this time.&rdquo […]

on 07/04/2021 at 9:29 am

“I came to the centre to get my second dose of vaccine – I am happy to get any. I have heard of COVID, how could I not? Everyone is talking about it on the streets, in the centre. I hear about it on the radio, I see it on TV,” says Alexandru, aged 53, from Bucharest. After working for 35 years as an operator in a chemical plant, he is now without work and, following a family break-up, is also homeless. […]

on 07/04/2021 at 6:51 am

Neuroblastoma is the most common cancer in infants and the third-most common cancer in children after leukemia and brain cancer.... […]

on 07/04/2021 at 6:49 am

Interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) is a multifunctional protein and is primarily produced by macrophages, monocytes, fibroblasts, and T lymphocytes, and plays important... […]

on 06/04/2021 at 3:39 pm

COVID-19 has affected us all, but some have fared worse than others simply because of the jobs they do and the insecurity of their living conditions and livelihoods. […]

on 06/04/2021 at 12:12 pm

Inappropriate promotion of commercial baby foods can undermine parents’ confidence in home-produced foods and breastfeeding, as well as encourage dietary habits that may lead to obesity and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). […]

by MalloryHackett on 05/04/2021 at 8:25 pm

In March, hospitals lost 600 jobs compared to drops of 2,100 in January and 2,200 in February. […]

by MalloryHackett on 02/04/2021 at 8:59 pm

The plan would spend $400 billion toward expanding access to home-based or community-based care and improving the wages of caregivers. […]

by jonah.comstock@himssmedia.com on 02/04/2021 at 3:58 pm

In her new book "Humanizing Healthcare," Dr. Summer Knight takes a survey of the healthcare landscape and explores how technology and culture change. […]

on 02/04/2021 at 9:40 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy April 02, 2021 -- Libertyville, IL, A-S Medication Solutions, LLM (ASM) is voluntarily recalling 198,350 bottles of Acetaminophen Extra Strength 500 mg Tablets, 100 ct. bottles (NDC#... […]

by MalloryHackett on 01/04/2021 at 9:15 pm

Also: Johnson & Johnson vaccine shipments have been delayed after cross-contamination occurred in a Baltimore production facility. […]

on 01/04/2021 at 2:43 pm

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a malignant disorder representing clonal expansion and arrest of maturation of lymphoid progenitor cells in... […]

on 01/04/2021 at 12:01 am

As variants of concern continue to spread and strain on hospitals grows, religious holidays are leading to increased mobility. Speeding up vaccination roll-out is crucial as new cases in the WHO European Region are increasing in every age group, apart from one. […]

on 01/04/2021 at 12:01 am

As variants of concern continue to spread and strain on hospitals grows, religious holidays are leading to increased mobility. Speeding up vaccination roll-out is crucial as new cases in the WHO European Region are increasing in every age group, apart from one. […]

on 31/03/2021 at 2:55 pm

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy March 31, 2021 Weston, Florida -- Apotex Corp is voluntarily recalling three (3) lots of Guanfacine Extended-Release Tablets 2mg to the consumer level due to trace amounts of Quetiapine... […]

on 31/03/2021 at 2:43 pm

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy, Neurology, Cardiology, Psychiatry ISSUE: An FDA review of study findings showed a potential increased risk of heart rhythm problems, called arrhythmias, in patients with heart disease who are taking... […]

on 31/03/2021 at 12:09 pm

Faith can be a source of support, comfort and guidance particularly in times of COVID-19, and springtime is rich with religious celebrations, including Passover, Easter and Ramadan. Currently everyone is experiencing a mix of frustration and hope, as vaccine coverage remains low but early signs of vaccination impact appear. While some of the most vulnerable people have received a vaccination against COVID-19, a large majority remain at risk of infection. […]

on 31/03/2021 at 10:36 am

Meeting Dilzada and Aiperi at Kyrgyzstan’s National Centre for Phthisiology offered Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, a rare opportunity during the pandemic to speak with patients directly. […]

on 31/03/2021 at 10:17 am

Meeting Dilzada and Aiperi at Kyrgyzstan’s National Centre for Phthisiology offered Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, a rare opportunity during the pandemic to speak with patients directly. […]

on 31/03/2021 at 8:49 am

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) affects about 300,000 people in the USA, the majority of whom are women. Previous studies have... […]

on 31/03/2021 at 8:46 am

Recent studies show that citrate is involved in several biological processes such as inflammation, cancer, insulin secretion, acetylation of histones,... […]

on 31/03/2021 at 8:41 am

Sensitive detection of microsatellite instability (MSI) in tissue or liquid biopsies using next generation sequencing (NGS) has growing prognostic and... […]

on 30/03/2021 at 10:34 am

Toxoplasmosis is a disease that results from infection with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, one of the world's most common parasites.... […]

on 29/03/2021 at 7:25 am

Vitamin D has diverse physiological effects, including on calcium regulation, bone density, and immune function. Deficient levels, typically defined as... […]

on 26/03/2021 at 10:45 am

Audience: Consumer March 26, 2021 -- Little Ferry, NJ, Namoo Enterprise LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of PremierZen Black 5000 capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found the product to contain undeclared sildenafil... […]

on 26/03/2021 at 10:23 am

It’s hardly possible to find someone whose life has not been changed in one way or another because of COVID-19. In this photo story young people from Uzbekistan share their experiences of living through a pandemic and how it has transformed their lives. Such personal experiences reflect on the impact that COVID-19 has had on physical and mental health, relationships, values and priorities for young people facing the future. […]

on 25/03/2021 at 10:18 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy March 25, 2021 -- Pennington, NJ, Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. is voluntarily recalling four lots of Acyclovir Sodium Injection, 50 mg/mL, 10 mL and 20 mL vials, to the Hospital/User... […]

on 25/03/2021 at 9:02 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy March 25, 2021  -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that the abuse and misuse of the overthe-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant propylhexedrine can lead to serious... […]

by MalloryHackett on 24/03/2021 at 9:03 pm

Although a vote has yet to be officially scheduled, the Senate is expected to vote on a hotlined version of H.R. 1868. […]

on 24/03/2021 at 10:53 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy March 24, 2021 -- FDA Safety Communication Purpose: To inform the public and healthcare providers that FDA has required and approved safety labeling changes to the Prescribing Information... […]

on 24/03/2021 at 9:53 am

In 2018, Ophelia, a 32-year-old mother of 2 who lives in Azerbaijan, realized something was very wrong. She was feeling exhausted and could barely get out of bed without assistance. “I had pain, my chest hurt, I was weak and I was sweating,” she explained. She went to the doctor and was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB), joining the ranks of some 246 000 people with active TB in the WHO European Region today. Ophelia has extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB), which is the most severe form of TB. She was immediately invited to join a treatment programme and is now completing her 12th month of therapy, out of a 2-year regimen. Luckily, there are new TB medicines in Ophelia’s treatment regimen, she is responding well to therapy, and will most likely combat the disease. […]

on 24/03/2021 at 9:53 am

In 2018, Ophelia, a 32-year-old mother of 2 who lives in Azerbaijan, realized something was very wrong. She was feeling exhausted and could barely get out of bed without assistance. “I had pain, my chest hurt, I was weak and I was sweating,” she explained. She went to the doctor and was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB), joining the ranks of some 246 000 people with active TB in the WHO European Region today. Ophelia has extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB), which is the most severe form of TB. She was immediately invited to join a treatment programme and is now completing her 12th month of therapy, out of a 2-year regimen. Luckily, there are new TB medicines in Ophelia’s treatment regimen, she is responding well to therapy, and will most likely combat the disease. […]

on 24/03/2021 at 9:33 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy March 24, 2021 -- Bridgewater, NJ, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Inc is voluntarily recalling one lot of Telmisartan Tablets, USP, 20 mg, packaged in 30-count bottles, Lot No. 1905005661 to the... […]

on 24/03/2021 at 7:06 am

Genetic profiling is a routine component of the diagnostic workup for an increasing number of cancers and is used to... […]

by MalloryHackett on 23/03/2021 at 8:09 pm

New analysis shows that as many as half of U.S. hospitals will have negative operating margins throughout 2021. […]

by MalloryHackett on 22/03/2021 at 8:46 pm

With the endowment, it is expanding its graduate medical education program, investing in community health and building a virtual hospital. […]

by MalloryHackett on 22/03/2021 at 7:23 pm

The new appointees join tens of thousands of career officials during a time when expertise is critical to tackling the ongoing pandemic. […]

on 22/03/2021 at 8:59 am

The tuberculosis (TB) burden in the WHO European Region as a whole is decreasing, and is down 19% overall for 2015–2019, according to the latest WHO/European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) report Tuberculosis surveillance and monitoring in Europe 2021 (2019 data). […]

by MalloryHackett on 19/03/2021 at 8:29 pm

The bill now moves to the Senate, where it needs 60 votes to pass before the current moratorium ends on March 31. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 18/03/2021 at 5:57 pm

The post Why I Went Through the Equivalence Process and Why I think it’s Important as a Lead Healthcare Scientist to Lead By Example appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 18/03/2021 at 4:50 pm

The post Application for Equivalence Funding for the NHS Wales Healthcare Scientific Workforce appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 17/03/2021 at 4:28 pm

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on 17/03/2021 at 9:33 am

Audience: Consumers March 17, 2021 -- Raleigh, North Carolina, PNHC, LLC, d/b/a Heal the World, is voluntarily recalling all lots of Heal the World hand sanitizer packaged in 9.6 fl. oz containers to the consumer level. The products are being... […]

on 11/03/2021 at 10:33 am

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy March 11, 2021 -- Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the voluntary nationwide recall of three lots of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection, USP (10 mg/mL). This product was manufactured by Indoco... […]

on 09/03/2021 at 8:52 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy March 9, 2021 -- Bryant Ranch Prepack is voluntarily recalling 4 lots of Spironolactone tablets to the consumer level. The products have been found to be mislabeled, displaying the incorrect... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 05/03/2021 at 12:00 pm

The post Healthcare Science Week – 5th–14th March 2021 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

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The post Healthcare Science week: 5th – 14th March 2021 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

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by AHCS Administrator on 03/03/2021 at 10:09 am

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by AHCS Administrator on 02/03/2021 at 12:25 pm

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on 16/02/2021 at 3:06 pm

Audience: Consumers February 16, 2021 -- Adamssecret.co is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of Adam’s Secret Extra Strength 1500 and Adam’s Secret Extra Strength 3000 capsules to the consumer level. This recall has been... […]

on 04/02/2021 at 9:25 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy February 4, 2021 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting the public that preliminary results from a safety clinical trial show an increased risk of serious heart-related... […]

on 03/02/2021 at 4:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy February 03, 2021 -- Apotex Corp is voluntarily recalling two (2) batches of Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP to consumer level due to a packaging error resulting in some syringes barrels... […]

on 27/01/2021 at 11:20 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 27, 2021 -- Meitheal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Meitheal”), announced today that it is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Cisatracurium Besylate Injection, USP 10mg per... […]

on 26/01/2021 at 9:14 am

Audience: Consumer January 26, 2021 -- As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s continuing efforts to protect consumers from potentially dangerous or subpotent hand sanitizers, the agency has placed all alcohol-based hand sanitizers... […]

on 25/01/2021 at 9:20 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 25, 2021 -- Kansas City, Missouri, Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP 750 mg (generic equivalent to Glucophage... […]

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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