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COVID-19 pandemic linked to delays in access to sexual and reproductive health care

Access to contraception was reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. This especially impacted individuals who experienced employment and financial instability, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Women's Health.

30 Mar 2022

Researchers discover potential link between inflammation and structure of specific brain regions

A potential link between inflammation and the structure of specific regions of the brain has been identified by researchers at the University of Birmingham.

30 Mar 2022

Scientists create a biobank of 87 triple-negative breast cancer organoids

It's the cancer version of "mini me." Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Professor David Spector, among others, has developed organoids, which are miniature, three-dimensional copies of cancers. Organoids can be derived from cancer or healthy cells.

30 Mar 2022

Clinical trials for experimental HIV vaccines based on mRNA technology begin in United States

Scientists urge African leaders to demand fair licensing following clinical trials of an HIV vaccine candidate.

30 Mar 2022

Study supports positive link between higher avocado consumption and lower cardiovascular events

Eating two or more servings of avocado weekly was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese or processed meats was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

30 Mar 2022

Dementia risk is high for people with atrial fibrillation, shows research

For people with atrial fibrillation, one of our most common cardiac disorders, dementia risk is elevated. This is shown by a University of Gothenburg thesis based on research at population level.

30 Mar 2022

$1.4 million grant bolsters UC San Diego scientists' efforts to fight malaria spread

Scientists at the University of California San Diego are hard at work on new genetic technologies intended for use in curbing mosquito populations, fighting the spread of malaria and mitigating the hazards associated with the deployment of gene-editing systems in the wild.

30 Mar 2022

New study measures the happiness effects of city parks in 25 U.S. cities

Feeling unhappy? Go find a city park - the bigger the better - and try taking a walk outdoors.

30 Mar 2022

Understanding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and decision-making during pregnancy

In a new study, researchers used a web-based survey to analyze COVID-19 vaccine-related awareness and hesitance in pregnant Californians.

30 Mar 2022

NYU Langone joins NIH-sponsored program as leading center to discover new targets for autoimmune, inflammatory diseases

NYU Langone Health is joining a new National Institutes of Health (NIH)-sponsored program called Accelerating Medicines Partnership Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Diseases (AMP AIM) as a leading center to discover new targets for therapy in these diseases.

30 Mar 2022

Feinberg recognized as one of the best medical schools in the U.S.

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has been recognized as one of the best medical schools in the nation, ranking 17th among research-oriented institutions, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, released today.

30 Mar 2022

Delays for autism diagnosis and treatment grew even longer during the pandemic

Wylie James Prescott, 3, had to wait more than a year after his autism diagnosis to begin behavioral therapy, even though research shows early treatment of autism can be crucial for children's long-term development.

30 Mar 2022

ACE2 decoy receptor with robust neutralization against Omicron subvariants shows therapeutic potential

Researchers demonstrated the inhalation of an ACE2 decoy receptor, sACE22.v2.4-IgG1, increases survival and ameliorates lung injury in K18-hACE2 transgenic mice.

30 Mar 2022

Covid and schizophrenia: Why this deadly mix can deepen knowledge of the brain disease

Most of the time, the voices in Keris Myrick’s head don’t bother her. They stay in the background or say nice things. But sometimes they get loud and mean — like when a deadly pandemic descended on the world.

30 Mar 2022

As red states push strident abortion bans, other restrictions suddenly look less extreme

What is the ultimate goal of the anti-abortion movement? It might be surprising.

30 Mar 2022

Researchers create method to track SARS-CoV-2 RBD binding in vivo

Researchers developed a method for tracking the binding of the receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2 in vivo using genetically engineered extracellular vesicles that can migrate to ACE2 expressing cells.

30 Mar 2022

Revolutionizing the fluorescence microscopy landscape with the all-in-one Microhub, Mica

In this interview, News-Medical talks to James O'Brien, Vice President at Leica Microsystems, about their latest development, the Mica microhub, and how this could revolutionize and advance the field of fluorescence microscopy.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 30 Mar 2022

Discovering a new possible treatment for COVID-19

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Ahmed G. Ibrahim about his latest research that has discovered a new possible treatment for COVID-19.

30 Mar 2022

Study examines pediatric emergency department attendance trends during the first COVID-19 wave in Europe

Researchers investigated the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the adoption of preventive measures in pediatric emergency department attendances in Europe.

30 Mar 2022

Antiviral functions of interferon regulatory factors during human coronavirus infection

Researchers assessed the roles of the interferon regulatory factors: IRF1, IRF3, and IRF7 in infections by human coronaviruses.

30 Mar 2022

Research News and Research

COVID-19 pandemic linked to delays in access to sexual and reproductive health care

Researchers discover potential link between inflammation and structure of specific brain regions

Scientists create a biobank of 87 triple-negative breast cancer organoids

Clinical trials for experimental HIV vaccines based on mRNA technology begin in United States

Study supports positive link between higher avocado consumption and lower cardiovascular events

Dementia risk is high for people with atrial fibrillation, shows research

$1.4 million grant bolsters UC San Diego scientists' efforts to fight malaria spread

New study measures the happiness effects of city parks in 25 U.S. cities

Understanding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and decision-making during pregnancy

NYU Langone joins NIH-sponsored program as leading center to discover new targets for autoimmune, inflammatory diseases

Feinberg recognized as one of the best medical schools in the U.S.

Delays for autism diagnosis and treatment grew even longer during the pandemic

ACE2 decoy receptor with robust neutralization against Omicron subvariants shows therapeutic potential

Covid and schizophrenia: Why this deadly mix can deepen knowledge of the brain disease

As red states push strident abortion bans, other restrictions suddenly look less extreme

Researchers create method to track SARS-CoV-2 RBD binding in vivo

Revolutionizing the fluorescence microscopy landscape with the all-in-one Microhub, Mica

Discovering a new possible treatment for COVID-19

Study examines pediatric emergency department attendance trends during the first COVID-19 wave in Europe

Antiviral functions of interferon regulatory factors during human coronavirus infection

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