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Children battling meningitis face lifelong disability, study finds

One in three children who suffer from bacterial meningitis live with permanent neurological disabilities due to the infection.

18 Jan 2024

Morphine shows potential as effective cough therapy for pulmonary fibrosis, study finds

The efficacy of the controlled release of low-dose morphine as treatment against that of a placebo in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

18 Jan 2024

Age, ethnicity, and deprivation linked to lower COVID-19 vaccination rates in the UK

The association between under-vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 outcomes.

18 Jan 2024

‘Emergency’ or not, covid is still killing people. Here’s what doctors advise to stay safe.

With around 20,000 people dying of covid in the United States since the start of October, and tens of thousands more abroad, the covid pandemic clearly isn't over.

18 Jan 2024

OCD patients may have higher risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may have an increased risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes than those without the disorder, finds a study from Sweden published by The BMJ today.

17 Jan 2024

COVID-19 vaccines saved over 1.4 million lives across Europe, WHO study reveals

A study analyzing COVID-19 mortality and vaccination data in Europe from December 2020 to March 2023 found that vaccination efforts reduced the death toll by 57%, saving approximately 1.4 million lives, with the most significant impact observed in older individuals and during the Omicron variant surge.

17 Jan 2024

What makes people gag at dentists?

Study finds a significant correlation between self-reported emetophobia, excessive gagging, and dental anxiety, with over 50% of participants recalling unpleasant vomiting or gagging experiences and a notable impact of dental office smells on these conditions.

17 Jan 2024

Study reveals intestinal helminth infection diminishes T cell response to COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

Study investigates the impact of helminth infection on COVID-19 mRNA vaccine efficacy, revealing that while antibody responses remain largely unaffected, T-cell responses are significantly impaired, particularly against Omicron variants.

17 Jan 2024

COVID-19 vaccines show moderate success in preventing long COVID in kids

Study reveals that COVID-19 vaccines moderately reduce the risk of long COVID in children, with higher effectiveness observed in adolescents compared to younger children.

17 Jan 2024

Nicotine replacement products offer safe quit option for pregnant smokers

A new analysis of trial data on pregnant smokers, led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, finds that the regular use of nicotine replacement products during pregnancy is not associated with adverse pregnancy events or poor pregnancy outcomes.

17 Jan 2024

Comprehensive analysis of more than 2 million SARS-CoV-2 samples detects co-infections and intra-host recombination

Researchers evaluated the prevalence of co-infection and intra-host recombination in over 2 million global SARS-CoV-2 cases and developed strategies for accurate identification and analysis of recombinant strains.

17 Jan 2024

Study finds vaccination against COVID-19 consistently reduced the risk of long COVID symptoms

Researchers examine whether COVID-19 vaccines could prevent long COVID symptoms.

17 Jan 2024

Unlocking the anti-inflammatory secrets of bergamot byproducts

The positive effect of bergamot derivatives.

17 Jan 2024

Short-acting antibody curbs cytokine storms with minimal side effects

Cytokines are chemical messengers that help the body get rid of invading bacteria and viruses, and control inflammation.

16 Jan 2024

Large UK study highlights gaps in COVID-19 vaccine coverage

The first research study of the entire UK population highlights gaps in COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Between a third and a half of the populations of the four UK nations had not had the recommended number of COVID vaccinations and boosters by summer 2022.

16 Jan 2024

AMIE AI system outshines doctors in simulated medical consultations

The AMIE AI system outperforms primary care physicians in diagnostic accuracy and conversation quality in simulated medical consultations.

16 Jan 2024

Simple measures in the health care setting could prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission

In early 2020, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a highly contagious and pathogenic virus, made its alarming debut and quickly spread worldwide, causing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that threatened human health and public safety.

16 Jan 2024

Study shows slight increase in Guillain-Barre syndrome risk with adenovirus COVID vaccines

Study investigates the link between COVID-19 vaccines and autoimmune/neurological diseases, focusing on Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) risks associated with adenovirus vector vaccines.

16 Jan 2024

Pandemic shifts: Ontario children's hospital visits and admissions down during COVID-19

Despite major disruptions to health care systems during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no significant increase in preventable conditions or deaths in children according to a large study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.221726.

16 Jan 2024

New dust testing methodology better protects workers from lung diseases

A new dust testing methodology developed by University of Queensland researchers offers workers better protection from diseases such as black lung and silicosis.

16 Jan 2024

Respiratory News and Research

Children battling meningitis face lifelong disability, study finds

Morphine shows potential as effective cough therapy for pulmonary fibrosis, study finds

Age, ethnicity, and deprivation linked to lower COVID-19 vaccination rates in the UK

‘Emergency’ or not, covid is still killing people. Here’s what doctors advise to stay safe.

OCD patients may have higher risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes

COVID-19 vaccines saved over 1.4 million lives across Europe, WHO study reveals

What makes people gag at dentists?

Study reveals intestinal helminth infection diminishes T cell response to COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines show moderate success in preventing long COVID in kids

Nicotine replacement products offer safe quit option for pregnant smokers

Comprehensive analysis of more than 2 million SARS-CoV-2 samples detects co-infections and intra-host recombination

Study finds vaccination against COVID-19 consistently reduced the risk of long COVID symptoms

Unlocking the anti-inflammatory secrets of bergamot byproducts

Short-acting antibody curbs cytokine storms with minimal side effects

Large UK study highlights gaps in COVID-19 vaccine coverage

AMIE AI system outshines doctors in simulated medical consultations

Simple measures in the health care setting could prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission

Study shows slight increase in Guillain-Barre syndrome risk with adenovirus COVID vaccines

Pandemic shifts: Ontario children's hospital visits and admissions down during COVID-19

New dust testing methodology better protects workers from lung diseases

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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