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Study demonstrates decreased lung cancer deaths with early detection

A recent, substantial decline in lung cancer deaths is associated with earlier diagnosis of lung cancer than in the past, supporting the need for increased use of screening to save lives, according to a Mount Sinai study published in JAMA Network Open in December.

18 Dec 2021

Risk of cardiovascular disease increases with stress and adverse life events, finds study

The risk of cardiovascular disease rises with an increasing burden of perceived stress, financial problems and adverse life events, a major international study with University of Gothenburg researchers as main authors shows. They were able to link the risk of both heart attack and stroke with high stress levels.

16 Dec 2021

Vaccine effectiveness of mRNA-1273 during the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

The authors highlight that their research confirms the effectiveness of two doses of mRNA-1273 against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

16 Dec 2021

Study: Pregnant women with disabilities have increased risk for birth complications and death

Pregnant women with disabilities have a much higher risk for severe pregnancy- and birth-related complications and death than other pregnant women, according to findings by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

15 Dec 2021

Researchers identify two new AMD drug candidates using a stem-cell-derived model

Using a stem-cell-derived model, researchers have identified two drug candidates that may slow dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness for which no treatment exists.

15 Dec 2021

Survey shows significant decrease in percentage of adolescents reporting substance use in 2021

The percentage of adolescents reporting substance use decreased significantly in 2021, according to the latest results from the Monitoring the Future survey of substance use behaviors and related attitudes among eighth, 10th, and 12th graders in the United States.

15 Dec 2021

Largest declines in adolescent use of illicit drugs reported in 2021

Declines in adolescent use of illicit drugs reported in 2021 were the largest and most sweeping ever recorded in the past 46 years, according to the Monitoring the Future study.

15 Dec 2021

Postmenopausal women more likely to have overactive bladder syndrome, study says

If you're feeling more sudden urges to run to the bathroom as you age, you're not alone. A new study suggests postmenopausal women aged 45 to 54 years are more likely to have overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome.

15 Dec 2021

Adopting superhero behaviors may improve quality of life in older age

Adopting superhero behaviors such as maintaining physical activity and strong social connections may improve health later in life, a University of Queensland study has found.

14 Dec 2021

Using cannabis alongside other drugs may lead to harmful drug-drug interactions

Using cannabis alongside other drugs may come with a significant risk of harmful drug-drug interactions, new research by scientists at Washington State University suggests.

13 Dec 2021

Impact of tumor environments on susceptibility and course of disease in those infected with SARS-CoV-2

A review assessed the impact of "hot" vs. "cold" immune/tumor environments (and associated therapies) on susceptibility and disease course in subjects with these two types of tumors and infected with SARS-CoV-2 to decipher the mechanisms that drive these adverse outcomes in COVID-19 infected cancer patients.

13 Dec 2021

Efficacy of BNT162b2 vaccine booster in reducing mortality due to COVID-19

A recent observational study in Israel evaluates the efficacy of a Pfizer vaccine booster dose in reducing the mortality rate of COVID-19.

12 Dec 2021

Novel AI score predicts risk of death in patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease

A novel artificial intelligence score provides a more accurate forecast of the likelihood of patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease dying within 10 years than established scores used by health professionals worldwide.

11 Dec 2021

Environmental exposure to low-levels of toxic metals may increase risk of clogged arteries

Environmental exposure to low-levels of the toxic metals arsenic, cadmium and titanium appears to increase the risk of plaque buildup in arteries in the neck, heart and legs, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB).

9 Dec 2021

Sustainable dietary habits are linked to health benefits, shows study

A large population study from Lund University in Sweden has shown that more sustainable dietary habits are linked to health benefits, such as a reduced risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The study is published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

9 Dec 2021

Older people taking anxiety drugs and antidepressants more likely to suffer postoperative delirium

Older people taking a drug used to treat anxiety and insomnia – nitrazepam – as well as those on antidepressants, are twice as likely to suffer postoperative delirium after hip and knee surgery, a new Australian study has found.

9 Dec 2021

Study reveals how a protein in the blood is attracted to key component of Adenovirus-based vaccines

A collaborative team from the School of Medicine at the University of Cardiff, Wales and a range of US institutions used the UK's national synchrotron, Diamond Light Source, to help reveal the details of how a protein in the blood is attracted to a key component of Adenovirus based vaccines.

8 Dec 2021

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Study demonstrates decreased lung cancer deaths with early detection

Risk of cardiovascular disease increases with stress and adverse life events, finds study

Vaccine effectiveness of mRNA-1273 during the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

Study: Pregnant women with disabilities have increased risk for birth complications and death

Researchers identify two new AMD drug candidates using a stem-cell-derived model

Survey shows significant decrease in percentage of adolescents reporting substance use in 2021

Largest declines in adolescent use of illicit drugs reported in 2021

Postmenopausal women more likely to have overactive bladder syndrome, study says

Adopting superhero behaviors may improve quality of life in older age

Using cannabis alongside other drugs may lead to harmful drug-drug interactions

Impact of tumor environments on susceptibility and course of disease in those infected with SARS-CoV-2

Efficacy of BNT162b2 vaccine booster in reducing mortality due to COVID-19

Novel AI score predicts risk of death in patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease

Environmental exposure to low-levels of toxic metals may increase risk of clogged arteries

Sustainable dietary habits are linked to health benefits, shows study

Older people taking anxiety drugs and antidepressants more likely to suffer postoperative delirium

Study reveals how a protein in the blood is attracted to key component of Adenovirus-based vaccines

Electronic nicotine delivery systems may help some people stop smoking cigarettes

Study finds link between electronic device use and signs of depression, anxiety

Long COVID-19 in frontline workers found to directly impact health service delivery

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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