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SARS-CoV-2-related smell loss lasts longer than previously thought

A recent study discusses the long-term prevalence of olfactory dysfunction in COVID-19 patients.

17 Nov 2021

Olympus announces first results of its AI-based pathology diagnostic tool for gastric cancer

The results of Olympus’ ongoing joint research program to create an AI-based pathology diagnostic tool with the potential to streamline pathologists’ workloads were announced at the Japan Society of Digital Pathology Study annual meeting.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 17 Nov 2021

Texas abortion law harms survivors of rape and incest, activists say

The Safe Alliance in Austin, Texas, helps survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence. Before Texas’ new abortion law took effect, the organization counseled a 12-year-old who had been repeatedly raped by her father.

17 Nov 2021

Patients get stranded out of network as insurer-hospital contract talks fall apart

In September, when Shelly Azzopardi went to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with abdominal pain, she didn't worry about her insurance.

17 Nov 2021

Congressional doctors lead bipartisan revolt over policy on surprise medical bills

The detente that allowed Congress to pass a law curbing surprise medical bills has disintegrated, with a bipartisan group of 152 lawmakers assailing the administration's plan to regulate the law and medical providers warning of grim consequences for underserved patients.

17 Nov 2021

California plans for a post-roe world as abortion access shrinks elsewhere

With access to abortion at stake across America, California is preparing to become the nation's abortion provider.

17 Nov 2021

Commonly prescribed anticoagulants may increase UTI severity

New research by the Centenary Institute suggests that commonly prescribed anticoagulants – medicines, such as aspirin, that help prevent blood clots – may make urinary tract infections (UTIs) more severe.

17 Nov 2021

New technology could revolutionize treatment of pediatric burns

Burns are one of the most common injuries suffered by Australians and one of the top causes of death in children under four. While survival rates for burns patients have improved substantially, treating paediatric burns remains challenging, especially with the rise of multi-drug resistant bacteria.

17 Nov 2021

Study finds lower-quality thrombectomy outcomes for Hispanic ischemic stroke patients

A study involving UT Southwestern neurology researchers found lower-quality outcomes for Hispanic ischemic stroke patients who receive endovascular thrombectomies than for comparable white and Black patients.

17 Nov 2021

New imaging software can accurately diagnose jaundice in the blink of an eye

Imagine a system that can detect within one second whether a newborn baby has jaundice, a condition affecting 60 per cent of infants, and in severe cases leading to brain damage and hearing loss.

17 Nov 2021

Leading organizations announce funding for small-scale pilot dementia-related projects

Over the past five years, three leading organizations - the Alzheimer's Association, Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), and the UK-based Alzheimer's Society - have united to address global challenges in dementia through a competitive funding program for emerging leaders in brain health and dementia.

17 Nov 2021

Nationwide Swedish study strengthens evidence for a third booster COVID vaccine dose

A nationwide study from Sweden investigates the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination against the risk of symptomatic infection, hospitalization, and death up to 9 months post-vaccination. This study is published on the Preprints with The Lancet website while awaiting peer review.

17 Nov 2021

Urinary SARS-CoV-2 RNA is a prognosticator of COVID-19

A new study published in the journal Diagnostics was based on the hypothesis that detecting urinary SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid––which may result in renal and cardiovascular endothelial destruction to facilitate viral access to the kidney parenchyma—may be used as a specific biomarker to indicate the severity of COVID-19.

16 Nov 2021

Nanocomputing agent controls the function of protein involved in cell movement, cancer metastasis

The creation of nanoscale computers for use in precision health care has long been a dream of many scientists and health care providers.

16 Nov 2021

How effective is the COMIRNATY BNT162b2 vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 Lambda variant?

Now, researchers from Public Health Services Israel have been investigating a new variant called Lambda to see if it qualifies as a variant of concern. Their research is published in the journal Eurosurveillance.

16 Nov 2021

3D cell culturing platform allows study of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a deadly and rapidly progressing disease with no cure. The disease involves abnormal interactions between lung cells, including fibroblasts, and their surrounding environment.

16 Nov 2021

New computer software can help track and analyze pandemics before they spread

Researchers at Georgia State University have created lightning-fast computer software that can help nations track and analyze pandemics, like the one caused by COVID-19, before they spread like wildfire around the globe.

16 Nov 2021

Coffee and tea consumption may be associated with lower risk of stroke, dementia

Drinking coffee or tea may be associated with a lower risk of stroke and dementia, according to a study of healthy individuals aged 50-74 publishing November 16th in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine. Drinking coffee was also associated with a lower risk of post-stroke dementia.

16 Nov 2021

'Brain age' mostly relates to early life influences

Researchers in brain science and aging are very interested in measuring the health of a brain using a single observation. The most popular way to measure it is through a method called "brain age".

16 Nov 2021

Young adults with cancer may require different treatments than older patients

Not all tumors are alike. Young adults who are diagnosed with skin, colon, and other cancer types may require different treatments than older patients receive.

16 Nov 2021

Research News and Research

SARS-CoV-2-related smell loss lasts longer than previously thought

Olympus announces first results of its AI-based pathology diagnostic tool for gastric cancer

Texas abortion law harms survivors of rape and incest, activists say

Patients get stranded out of network as insurer-hospital contract talks fall apart

Congressional doctors lead bipartisan revolt over policy on surprise medical bills

California plans for a post-roe world as abortion access shrinks elsewhere

Commonly prescribed anticoagulants may increase UTI severity

New technology could revolutionize treatment of pediatric burns

Study finds lower-quality thrombectomy outcomes for Hispanic ischemic stroke patients

New imaging software can accurately diagnose jaundice in the blink of an eye

Leading organizations announce funding for small-scale pilot dementia-related projects

Nationwide Swedish study strengthens evidence for a third booster COVID vaccine dose

Urinary SARS-CoV-2 RNA is a prognosticator of COVID-19

Nanocomputing agent controls the function of protein involved in cell movement, cancer metastasis

How effective is the COMIRNATY BNT162b2 vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 Lambda variant?

3D cell culturing platform allows study of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

New computer software can help track and analyze pandemics before they spread

Coffee and tea consumption may be associated with lower risk of stroke, dementia

'Brain age' mostly relates to early life influences

Young adults with cancer may require different treatments than older patients

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