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High burden of multi-food allergies among children and adults in the U.S.

A new study in the journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology aimed to characterize the characteristics, prevalence, determinants, distribution, and psychosocial burden of multi-FA among adults and children in the US.

3 Jan 2023

Researchers design educational course to inform practitioners on current ranges of ticks and disease risk

Anyone who enjoys taking walks through the woods or grassy fields when the weather is warm knows that checking for ticks afterward is a must.

3 Jan 2023

What is the global state of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in children?

Researchers conducted a systematic review to assess global pediatric SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence.

3 Jan 2023

COVID-19 prevention and control measures associated with decrease in influenza activity

A recent study provides preliminary evidence of the long-term relationship between prevention and control measures and influenza transmission in China during the COVID-19 pandemic, accounting for the impact under various prevention and control levels. This study, the first of its kind, was published in Health Data Science, a Science Partner Journal.

2 Jan 2023

AI can improve the effectiveness of colonoscopy in the presence of Lynch syndrome

First study of AI-assisted colonoscopy for colorectal cancer surveillance in patients with genetic predisposition - People with Lynch syndrome have a higher hereditary risk of colon cancer.

28 Dec 2022

Study reveals long-term health and disability following COVID-19 infection

A new study in BMC Public Health aimed to analyze long-term health and disability among public employees following mild COVID-19 infection.

28 Dec 2022

A genome-based comparison of SARS-CoV-2 XBB recombinant and its parental lineage

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers in Italy performed a genome-based comparison of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) XBB recombinant with its parental lineages.

27 Dec 2022

SHEA advises against COVID screening of asymptomatic patients

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America says layers of protection are more effective and have fewer unintended harms

27 Dec 2022

An estimated 19 million US adults living with long-COVID

In a recent study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, a team of researchers examined the risk factors and prevalence and impact of long coronavirus disease (COVID) among a representative sample of adults in the United States (U.S.) and reported that close to 19 million U.S. adults suffer from long COVID.

26 Dec 2022

Simple Corsi-Rosenthal boxes can help reduce exposure to indoor air pollutants

A team of researchers from Brown University's School of Public Health, Brown's School of Engineering and Silent Spring Institute found that simple air filtration devices called Corsi-Rosenthal boxes are effective at reducing indoor air pollutants.

23 Dec 2022

PCOS increases risk of pancreatic cancer

A new study in confirms that a history of polycystic ovarian syndrome increases a patient’s risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

21 Dec 2022

Study: Long COVID has four major subtypes defined by different clusters of symptoms

The post-COVID syndrome known as long COVID has four major subtypes defined by different clusters of symptoms, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

21 Dec 2022

Brief roundup of research done by experts at UCLA Health

Below is a brief roundup of news and story ideas from the experts at UCLA Health.

21 Dec 2022

Study highlights the lag in screening and treatment of osteoporosis

A new perspective article published in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology has highlighted that screening and treatment of osteoporosis lags behind other diseases, resulting in significant morbidity, mortality, and economic costs.

20 Dec 2022

Study examines the association of dementia diagnosis with risk of COVID-19 mortality

Since December 2019, more than 60 million people have been diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide, while approximately six million individuals have died as a result of the disease.

20 Dec 2022

COVID-19 epidemiology can be estimated using blood donation samples

An article published in the journal eLife reports a study in which researchers concluded that the proportion of the population previously infected by SARS-CoV-2 (infection-induced seroprevalence) can be estimated using blood donation samples.

20 Dec 2022

Childhood body mass index unlikely to have big impact on child's mood or behavioral disorders

Childhood body mass index is unlikely to have a big impact on children's mood or behavioral disorders, according to a study published today in eLife.

20 Dec 2022

Long-lived Chilean rodent is a useful model of natural sporadic Alzheimer's Disease

Led by researchers from the University of California at Irvine, a new study reveals that a long-lived Chilean rodent, called Octodon degus (degu), is a useful and practical model of natural sporadic Alzheimer's Disease.

20 Dec 2022

Patient satisfaction associated with completion of metabolic or bariatric surgery

Patients who are satisfied with their physicians are more likely to follow through with metabolic or bariatric surgery (MBS) regardless of racial or ethnic group, according to a study led by researchers at UTHealth Houston.

19 Dec 2022

First H5N3 infection in a captive emperor tamarin documented in new study

In a new study, researchers reported the first H5N3 infection in a captive Emperor Tamarin.

19 Dec 2022

Epidemiology News and Research

High burden of multi-food allergies among children and adults in the U.S.

Researchers design educational course to inform practitioners on current ranges of ticks and disease risk

What is the global state of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in children?

COVID-19 prevention and control measures associated with decrease in influenza activity

AI can improve the effectiveness of colonoscopy in the presence of Lynch syndrome

Study reveals long-term health and disability following COVID-19 infection

A genome-based comparison of SARS-CoV-2 XBB recombinant and its parental lineage

SHEA advises against COVID screening of asymptomatic patients

An estimated 19 million US adults living with long-COVID

Simple Corsi-Rosenthal boxes can help reduce exposure to indoor air pollutants

PCOS increases risk of pancreatic cancer

Study: Long COVID has four major subtypes defined by different clusters of symptoms

Brief roundup of research done by experts at UCLA Health

Study highlights the lag in screening and treatment of osteoporosis

Study examines the association of dementia diagnosis with risk of COVID-19 mortality

COVID-19 epidemiology can be estimated using blood donation samples

Childhood body mass index unlikely to have big impact on child's mood or behavioral disorders

Long-lived Chilean rodent is a useful model of natural sporadic Alzheimer's Disease

Patient satisfaction associated with completion of metabolic or bariatric surgery

First H5N3 infection in a captive emperor tamarin documented in new study

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