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Investigational mRNA-based HIV vaccine shows promise in mice and non-human primates

An experimental HIV vaccine based on mRNA—the same platform technology used in two highly effective COVID-19 vaccines—shows promise in mice and non-human primates, according to scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health.

9 Dec 2021

Researchers receive $100,000 grant for new project on community health workers

For Department of Kinesiology and Community Health researchers Andiara Schwingel and Susan Aguiñaga, the concept of helping place Community Health Workers has a personal meaning.

9 Dec 2021

Suit by doctors, hospitals seeks change in how arbitrators settle surprise billing cases

Two of the largest lobbying groups representing physicians and hospitals filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a Biden administration decision on how to implement the law shielding patients from most surprise medical bills.

9 Dec 2021

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Much ado about (vaccine) mandates

Even with the new omicron variant of the covid virus spreading in the U.S., Republicans on Capitol Hill are pushing to stop President Joe Biden from requiring workers to either be tested regularly or vaccinated.

9 Dec 2021

Tips to guarantee your pipette has a long and happy life

Find out how you can store and clean your pipettes correctly, and why regular calibration is crucial.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 9 Dec 2021

Novel waveform-based approach to determine the propensity of betacoronaviruses to infect humans

Scientists attempt to understand the evolution of the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2.

9 Dec 2021

Prescribing generic heart medications in Medicare Part D could result in substantial savings

Prescribing generic medications for heart and blood vessel diseases more frequently instead of brand-name medications in Medicare's prescription drug program, called Part D, could save more than $600 million each year in the U.S., according to new research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal.

9 Dec 2021

Study of individuals referred to a cardiovascular disease clinic designed for patients with long COVID

Scientists discuss the characteristics, diagnostic evaluations, and cardiac diagnoses in patients referred to a clinic designed for patients with PASC.

9 Dec 2021

Never mind toys, it’s time to ask Santa for crutches and catheters

America's hospitals, strained by nearly two years of fighting the covid-19 pandemic, are now scrounging for basic medical supplies.

9 Dec 2021

Health experts worry CDC’s covid vaccination rates appear inflated

For nearly a month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's online vaccine tracker has shown that virtually everyone 65 and older in the United States — 99.9% — has received at least one covid vaccine dose.

9 Dec 2021

Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy may have risks for younger women, but safe for post-menopausal patients

A study of over 200,500 women who had a hysterectomy for non-cancerous reasons found an increased risk of death in women under 50 years of age when the ovaries and fallopian tubes were also removed during the surgery. The same association was not found in women over 50.

9 Dec 2021

Biologic agent dupilumab effective in improving asthma exacerbations and lung function, study shows

A new medication has been added to the treatment options for children with moderate-to-severe asthma. In a late-stage clinical trial, the biologic agent dupilumab reduced the rate of severe asthma attacks and improved lung function and asthma control for children ages 6 to 11.

9 Dec 2021

COVID-19 led to increased depression and anxiety among urban, ethnic minority children

New research has determined that the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased depression, anxiety and social risks among urban, racial, and ethnic minority children aged five to 11 years old compared to the prior six months.

9 Dec 2021

Scientists determine structure of the molecule associated with ALS for the first time

Scientists have determined for the first time the structure of the molecule associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple other neurodegenerative diseases.

9 Dec 2021

Researchers develop a battery-free, wearable device for real-time nicotine monitoring

Some studies have shown that nicotine, an addictive substance in electronic cigarettes, increases the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disorders. But to get a full understanding of its potential health effects, a real-time nicotine monitoring device is needed.

9 Dec 2021

Kinetics and persistence of SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses

New study findings indicate that antibody detection shows a distinct pattern depending on the type of antibody detected, the target antigen, the test design, antibody avidity level, and COVID-19 severity.

9 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

Gene therapy and diabetes drug may be treatments for late-onset retinal degeneration

Scientists have discovered that gene therapy and the diabetes drug metformin may be potential treatments for late-onset retinal degeneration (L-ORD), a rare, blinding eye disease.

9 Dec 2021

Abortion remains safe after removing restrictions on the medical abortion pill, study finds

Abortion remains safe after Canada removed restrictions on the medical abortion pill mifepristone in November 2017.

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

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Investigational mRNA-based HIV vaccine shows promise in mice and non-human primates

Researchers receive $100,000 grant for new project on community health workers

Suit by doctors, hospitals seeks change in how arbitrators settle surprise billing cases

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Much ado about (vaccine) mandates

Tips to guarantee your pipette has a long and happy life

Novel waveform-based approach to determine the propensity of betacoronaviruses to infect humans

Prescribing generic heart medications in Medicare Part D could result in substantial savings

Study of individuals referred to a cardiovascular disease clinic designed for patients with long COVID

Never mind toys, it’s time to ask Santa for crutches and catheters

Health experts worry CDC’s covid vaccination rates appear inflated

Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy may have risks for younger women, but safe for post-menopausal patients

Biologic agent dupilumab effective in improving asthma exacerbations and lung function, study shows

COVID-19 led to increased depression and anxiety among urban, ethnic minority children

Scientists determine structure of the molecule associated with ALS for the first time

Researchers develop a battery-free, wearable device for real-time nicotine monitoring

Kinetics and persistence of SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses

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

Gene therapy and diabetes drug may be treatments for late-onset retinal degeneration

Abortion remains safe after removing restrictions on the medical abortion pill, study finds

Sustainable dietary habits are linked to health benefits, shows study

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