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Rheumatoid arthritis drug can be repurposed to improve diabetes-associated symptoms

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions discovered that the rheumatoid arthritis drug auranofin can potentially be repurposed to improve diabetes-associated symptoms.

14 Oct 2022

Review on Panax ginseng therapeutic efficacy for COVID-19-associated neurological diseases

In a new study, researchers discussed the therapeutic potential of Panax ginseng for COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019)-induced neurological diseases.

14 Oct 2022

International group of honorees to provide latest insights into preventing and treating obesity

An international group of honorees have been selected to present innovative research designs providing the latest insights into preventing and treating obesity during the 10th annual Obesity Journal Symposium.

14 Oct 2022

The utilization and provision of pediatric primary care services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The current protocol focuses on primary care pediatricians (PCPs) since they are the primary point of contact for 80% of children who need to access healthcare in many countries.

14 Oct 2022

Study presents rare cases of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis

Researchers presented a case series of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA). The goal of the study was to inform clinicians and healthcare workers of this serious COVID-19-related complication.

14 Oct 2022

COVID-19 vaccination reduced the severity of the Omicron-driven pandemic wave in Saudi Arabia

In a new study, researchers conducted a retrospective study of all COVID-19 cases from a single hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) between December 25, 2021, and February 30, 2022.

14 Oct 2022

CCA's research initiative aims to identify progress, challenges in the lives of people with celiac disease

Twenty years after the first baseline survey of Canadians living with celiac disease was conducted, the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) is mounting a major research initiative to identify progress made and continuing challenges surrounding life with the condition.

14 Oct 2022

Heart Foundation's new report takes aim at Australia’s concerning prevalence of high-cholesterol

A new report on Australia’s heart health to be released today takes aim at Australia’s concerning prevalence of high-cholesterol, a leading risk factor for heart attack that is estimated to be affecting 6.5 million adult Australians.

14 Oct 2022

Rapidly fading antibody levels in recovered COVID-19 patients associated with plasma metabolites

A study led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has revealed the association between rapidly fading antibody levels in some recovered COVID-19 patients and a high plasma concentration of a metabolite called glycylproline (gly-pro) and its producing enzyme.

14 Oct 2022

The impact of COVID-19 on the metrics for stroke care

A recent study evaluated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on stroke code (SC) metrics.

14 Oct 2022

Will covid spike again this fall? 6 tips to help you stay safe

Last year, the emergence of the highly transmissible omicron variant of the covid-19 virus caught many people by surprise and led to a surge in cases that overwhelmed hospitals and drove up fatalities. Now we're learning that omicron is mutating to better evade the immune system.

14 Oct 2022

Weight loss gadgets: They provide data to help consumers achieve diet goals, but it still won’t be easy

I felt a special kind of awe, then panic, watching my glucose levels skyrocket for the first time after relishing a cold beer on a sweltering summer evening.

14 Oct 2022

Over £800 million to support improved healthcare delivery and breakthroughs in new treatments

Patients up and down the country are set to benefit from innovative new treatments and improved delivery of health and care services following significant funding to support ground-breaking experimental medicine research and advance the UK's response to patient safety challenges.

14 Oct 2022

$Over-the-counter aspirin effective in preventing blood clots following surgery to repair bone fractures$

Over-the-counter aspirin effective in preventing blood clots following surgery to repair bone fractures

Patients who have surgery to repair bone fractures typically receive a type of injectable blood thinner, low-molecular-weight heparin, to prevent life-threatening blood clots, but a new clinical trial found that over-the-counter aspirin is just as effective.

14 Oct 2022

SARS-CoV-2 causes neuronal damage and inflammation within a week of infection in rhesus macaques

SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 virus, caused significant neuron damage and inflammation within a week of infection in rhesus macaque monkeys, according to a new study.

14 Oct 2022

Researchers receive £9.8m to tackle the rising challenge of non-communicable diseases in West Africa

Researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine are teaming up with the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons to tackle the rising challenge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in West Africa.

14 Oct 2022

Researchers explore sex/gender differences in cognitive abilities and verbal fluency

"Women are better. The female advantage is consistent across time and life span, but it is also relatively small", says Marco Hirnstein, professor at The University of Bergen, Norway.

14 Oct 2022

Widespread availability of polypills could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, Say cardiologists

Global health has paid a deadly price for not using simple, low-cost blood pressure lowering drugs, statins and aspirin widely in the form of a single pill, also known as the polypill, say two leading cardiologists in a commentary published in The Lancet.

14 Oct 2022

Total body PET/CT scans can effectively visualize systemic joint involvement in patients with arthritis

Total body PET/CT scans can successfully visualize systemic joint involvement in patients with autoimmune arthritis, according to new first-in-human research published in the October issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

14 Oct 2022

Certain types of dietary fiber fuel inflammation in some people with inflammatory bowel disease

People who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease may soon have access to personalized dietary guidelines to keep them feeling well, thanks to new research on how dietary fibre affects the disease.

13 Oct 2022

Research News and Research

Rheumatoid arthritis drug can be repurposed to improve diabetes-associated symptoms

Review on Panax ginseng therapeutic efficacy for COVID-19-associated neurological diseases

International group of honorees to provide latest insights into preventing and treating obesity

The utilization and provision of pediatric primary care services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Study presents rare cases of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis

COVID-19 vaccination reduced the severity of the Omicron-driven pandemic wave in Saudi Arabia

CCA's research initiative aims to identify progress, challenges in the lives of people with celiac disease

Heart Foundation's new report takes aim at Australia’s concerning prevalence of high-cholesterol

Rapidly fading antibody levels in recovered COVID-19 patients associated with plasma metabolites

The impact of COVID-19 on the metrics for stroke care

Will covid spike again this fall? 6 tips to help you stay safe

Weight loss gadgets: They provide data to help consumers achieve diet goals, but it still won’t be easy

Over £800 million to support improved healthcare delivery and breakthroughs in new treatments

Over-the-counter aspirin effective in preventing blood clots following surgery to repair bone fractures

SARS-CoV-2 causes neuronal damage and inflammation within a week of infection in rhesus macaques

Researchers receive £9.8m to tackle the rising challenge of non-communicable diseases in West Africa

Researchers explore sex/gender differences in cognitive abilities and verbal fluency

Widespread availability of polypills could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, Say cardiologists

Total body PET/CT scans can effectively visualize systemic joint involvement in patients with arthritis

Certain types of dietary fiber fuel inflammation in some people with inflammatory bowel disease

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