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New online tool launched to increase awareness and participation in Alzheimer’s clinical trials

Also at AAIC 2021, the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, launched a new online tool, Outreach Pro, to help researchers and clinicians increase awareness and participation in clinical trials on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, especially among traditionally underrepresented communities.

14 Nov 2022

Restorative neurostimulation continues to be effective in treating low-back pain for three years

A study has found that restorative neurostimulation continues to be effective in treating low-back pain caused by multifidus dysfunction after three years.

14 Nov 2022

Novel drug could help to fight both COVID-19 and cancer

While vaccination can provide life-saving protection against COVID-19, scientists are still searching for ways to treat severe infections, including in people who cannot get vaccinated or in the event that dangerous new strains of the virus arise that could bypass vaccine protection.

14 Nov 2022

High-intensity aerobic exercise can cut metastatic cancer risk by 72%

A new study at Tel Aviv University found that aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%.

14 Nov 2022

Harnessing the natural potential of venom for drug discovery

Steven Trim, Founder and Cheif Scientific Officer at Venomtech, tells NewsMedical how UK-based Venomtech® harnesses the power of naturally-produced venoms obtained from a collection of nearly 200 species of spiders, scorpions, and centipedes to create compound libraries for drug discovery.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 14 Nov 2022

Sleep deprivation associated with the occurrence and poor treatment outcomes of arrhythmias

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Sleep is essential to the normal psychological and physiological activities of the human body.

14 Nov 2022

Older adults suffer from persistent cognitive impairment after recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection

In addition to the respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms that accompany COVID-19, many people with the virus experience short- and/or long-term neuropsychiatric symptoms, including loss of smell and taste, and cognitive and attention deficits, known as "brain fog."

14 Nov 2022

Study assesses musculoskeletal health needs of underserved patients

To improve the health of a community, the first step is to identify its most pressing needs. To that end, in 2022 Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) implemented a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to assess musculoskeletal health needs, identify health disparities and support the development of initiatives to address unmet needs.

14 Nov 2022

Unique clinical trial in pet dogs could unlock treatment breakthrough for childhood cancers

Telethon Kids Institute is leading a unique clinical trial in pet dogs that could pave the way for a new immunotherapy treatment for one of the most common childhood cancers, Sarcoma.

14 Nov 2022

Study highlights the success of lupus peer support group that transitioned to virtual format during pandemic

A study at Hospital for Special Surgery highlights the success of a lupus peer support and education group that transitioned to a virtual format during the pandemic.

14 Nov 2022

Exploring antiviral drug combinations for SARS-CoV-2 suppression

Researchers assessed the impact of drug combinations on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) suppression.

14 Nov 2022

What was the global SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence from January 2020 to April 2022?

Researchers assessed SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence worldwide between January 2020 and April 2022.

14 Nov 2022

Blood samples from healthy individuals have pre-existing anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgGs and IVIg may be an effective therapy for severe COVID-19

A new paper introduces evidence of effective alleviation of disease severity using intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg).

14 Nov 2022

What is the post-COVID-19-associated morbidity in German children, adolescents, and adults?

Researchers investigated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated morbidity in children, adolescents, and adults using healthcare data covering ~46% of the German population.

14 Nov 2022

Oral deucravacitinib shows promise in patients with active lupus

Tyrosine kinases are enzymes that play central roles in signaling by cytokines involved in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, including lupus.

14 Nov 2022

First placebo-controlled long-term trial of anifrolumab shows positive results in patients with lupus

Type I interferon (IFN) is a powerful immune activator that is present at high levels in the majority of patients with lupus, an autoimmune disease. In Arthritis & Rheumatology, researchers report positive results from the first placebo-controlled long-term trial of anifrolumab - a human monoclonal antibody that targets the type I IFN receptor - in patients with lupus.

14 Nov 2022

What is the role of macrophage origin, function, and heterogeneity in health and disease?

In a new study, researchers examined the wealth of information available regarding the heterogeneity of tissue macrophages.

14 Nov 2022

Cancer Research Horizons: The Innovation Engine of Cancer Research UK

Following ELRIG 2022, News-Medical speaks with Cancer Research Horizons, the innovation engine of Cancer Research UK about their efforts to advance the drug discovery sector.

From Cancer Research UK 14 Nov 2022

Review focuses on giving children ‘the best start in life’ following the Covid-19 pandemic

The review underpins the inspectorate's new strategic focus on early education and giving children 'the best start in life' following the Covid-19 pandemic.

14 Nov 2022

Thousands of experts hired to aid public health departments are losing their jobs

As covid-19 raged, roughly 4,000 highly skilled epidemiologists, communication specialists, and public health nurses were hired by a nonprofit tied to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to plug the holes at battered public health departments on the front lines.

14 Nov 2022

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New online tool launched to increase awareness and participation in Alzheimer’s clinical trials

Restorative neurostimulation continues to be effective in treating low-back pain for three years

Novel drug could help to fight both COVID-19 and cancer

High-intensity aerobic exercise can cut metastatic cancer risk by 72%

Harnessing the natural potential of venom for drug discovery

Sleep deprivation associated with the occurrence and poor treatment outcomes of arrhythmias

Older adults suffer from persistent cognitive impairment after recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study assesses musculoskeletal health needs of underserved patients

Unique clinical trial in pet dogs could unlock treatment breakthrough for childhood cancers

Study highlights the success of lupus peer support group that transitioned to virtual format during pandemic

Exploring antiviral drug combinations for SARS-CoV-2 suppression

What was the global SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence from January 2020 to April 2022?

Blood samples from healthy individuals have pre-existing anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgGs and IVIg may be an effective therapy for severe COVID-19

What is the post-COVID-19-associated morbidity in German children, adolescents, and adults?

Oral deucravacitinib shows promise in patients with active lupus

First placebo-controlled long-term trial of anifrolumab shows positive results in patients with lupus

What is the role of macrophage origin, function, and heterogeneity in health and disease?

Cancer Research Horizons: The Innovation Engine of Cancer Research UK

Review focuses on giving children ‘the best start in life’ following the Covid-19 pandemic

Thousands of experts hired to aid public health departments are losing their jobs

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