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How effective is vitamin D supplementation in COVID-19?

The current paper addresses the considerable evidence now supporting the efficacy of vitamin D in COVID-19, as well as its safety.

13 Sep 2022

Research supports use of FFP2/3 masks for HCWs caring for COVID-19 patients

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the United Kingdom assessed the aerobiology of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in United Kingdom (UK) hospitals and the impact of aerosol-generating procedures (AGP).

12 Sep 2022

Morning-loaded and evening-loaded diets produce similar weight loss, with no energy metabolism differences

There's the old saying in dieting that one must "breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like a pauper," based on the belief that consuming the bulk of daily calories in the morning optimizes weight loss by burning calories more efficiently and quickly.

12 Sep 2022

Brain injury a common consequence of both COVID-19 and influenza

In a recent study published in the journal Brain, researchers reported that brain injury is common in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and influenza.

12 Sep 2022

Ground-breaking plastic film can kill viruses that land on its surface with room light

Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have developed a ground-breaking plastic film that can kill viruses that land on its surface with room light.

9 Sep 2022

Respirator masks used by anesthetists associated with 38% increased risk of airway complications in patients

Personal protective equipment (PPE) was rarely out of the news throughout the peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic.

9 Sep 2022

Researchers review role of melatonin in pregnancies complicated by placental insufficiency

A new study explores the role of melatonin in pregnancy.

8 Sep 2022

Donor iron deficiency produces no harmful effects on donated blood quality or donor wellbeing

Most of the U.S. blood supply comes from about 5 million altruistic volunteers who donate blood regularly. Frequent blood donation is known to result in iron deficiency in donors, which has led to concerns that the practice may not only diminish the quality of donated blood but also harm blood donors' health and quality of life.

8 Sep 2022

The effects of taurine supplementation on biomarkers of oxidative stress in women aged 55 to 70

Researchers investigated the effects of supplementing taurine on the biomarkers of oxidative stress in females.

8 Sep 2022

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection impact fertility in men?

In a recent review published in the journal Endocrines, researchers summarized existing literature findings on the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections on the male reproductive system and fertility.

7 Sep 2022

Umbilical cord milking may be safe, more effective for non-vigorous term and near- term infants

A treatment to move blood from the umbilical cord into an infant's body may improve the overall health of newborns classified as non-vigorous—limp, pale and with minimal breathing, suggests a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

7 Sep 2022

What is currently known about the mechanism and treatments of long COVID?

The current understanding of the mechanisms underlying long COVID or post-acute sequelae of COVID and potential treatment methods that show promise in long COVID management.

6 Sep 2022

Auranofin inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication

In a new ISCIENCE journal study, scientists identified an FDA-approved NF-κB inhibitor, Auranofin, which can also control inflammation.

6 Sep 2022

Studies show link between OSA and decline in mental processing powers, increased risk of blood clots, cancer

People who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at an increased risk of cancer, according to a large study presented on Monday at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

5 Sep 2022

High-quality human clinical trials needed to determine the benefits of CBD for heart disease patients

As cannabidiol (CBD) use rises, high quality randomized clinical trials are needed to determine if anti-inflammatory benefits of CBD for heart disease seen in preclinical data will work in a real-world setting, according to research presented at ACC Latin America 2022 Together with CardioAcademic.

5 Sep 2022

Oxygen News and Research

How effective is vitamin D supplementation in COVID-19?

Research supports use of FFP2/3 masks for HCWs caring for COVID-19 patients

Morning-loaded and evening-loaded diets produce similar weight loss, with no energy metabolism differences

Brain injury a common consequence of both COVID-19 and influenza

Ground-breaking plastic film can kill viruses that land on its surface with room light

Respirator masks used by anesthetists associated with 38% increased risk of airway complications in patients

Researchers review role of melatonin in pregnancies complicated by placental insufficiency

Donor iron deficiency produces no harmful effects on donated blood quality or donor wellbeing

The effects of taurine supplementation on biomarkers of oxidative stress in women aged 55 to 70

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection impact fertility in men?

Umbilical cord milking may be safe, more effective for non-vigorous term and near- term infants

What is currently known about the mechanism and treatments of long COVID?

Auranofin inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication

Studies show link between OSA and decline in mental processing powers, increased risk of blood clots, cancer

High-quality human clinical trials needed to determine the benefits of CBD for heart disease patients

The possible association between SARS-CoV-2, ACE2, TMPRSS2, and skin manifestations

Antiviral activity of favipiravir against Zika and SARS-CoV-2 in cynomolgus macaques

Researchers secure $20.5 million NIH grant to beat Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

Research shows how orderly regeneration is activated after injury

Study suggests strategies to bolster the administration of clot-busting drugs

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