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Oral contraceptives offer a protective effect against common gynecological cancers

A comprehensive study from Uppsala University, involving more than 250,000 women, shows that oral contraceptive use protects against ovarian and endometrial cancer. The protective effect remains for several decades after discontinuing the use. The study is published in the journal Cancer Research.

17 Dec 2020

Why are some groups more vulnerable to COVID-19?

News-Medical speaks to Dr. Jaswinder Singh about his research surrounding why some groups are more susceptible to severe cases of COVID-19.

17 Dec 2020

4E-BP proteins are key to unlock the antidepressant effect of ketamine in the brain

A group of proteins called 4E-BPs, involved in memory formation, is the key to unlocking the antidepressant effect of ketamine in the brain, according to researchers from three Canadian universities. The discovery could lead to better and safer treatments for certain patients suffering from major depression.

17 Dec 2020

Researchers use GIS software to map COVID-19 vaccine administration facilities

As the biggest vaccination effort in U.S. history gets underway, several states may not have a sufficient number of facilities in some areas to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to all residents who want it, according to a new analysis from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and the nonprofit West Health Policy Center.

17 Dec 2020

Innovation Partners Institute and MavenSphere launch personal engagement app for organizations

Amid rapidly rising cases of COVID-19 in Indiana, the Innovation Partners Institute (IPI) at Purdue University and MavenSphere today launched a personal engagement app designed to give organizations a simple tool to help people monitor their COVID symptoms, track test results, and connect to important support tools and resources.

16 Dec 2020

University reopenings appear to have triggered local COVID-19 cases

Researchers in the United States have conducted an analysis suggesting that students returning to university campuses this fall (2020) may have increased the number of new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) within surrounding areas.

16 Dec 2020

Regulatory policies block transgender and gender diverse individuals from accessing care

The Endocrine Society and the Pediatric Endocrine Society oppose legislative efforts to block transgender and gender diverse individuals from accessing gender-affirming medical and surgical care, the two medical societies said in a joint policy perspective published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

16 Dec 2020

Researchers show link between adverse childhood experiences and justice system contact

A new paper released by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health reports a strong association between a high number of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and contact with the U.S. justice system.

16 Dec 2020

Researchers study the mechanisms of skin aging

The ageing process is most apparent on the skin. In the newly opened "SKINMAGINE" (Multimodal Imaging of Aging and Senescence of the Skin) Christian Doppler Laboratory, dermatologists from MedUni Vienna have joined forces with biotechnologists from the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna and chemists from Vienna University of Technology, as well as the company Chanel, to study the interaction of metabolism, cellular communication and cellular quality control in skin ageing accelerated by environmental stress.

16 Dec 2020

Using hypoxia adaptations in marine mammals to understand COVID-19

News-Medical talks to Terrie Williams about how the diving physiology that adapts marine mammals to hypoxia can improve our understanding of COVID-19.

16 Dec 2020

Analysis of timestamp data from EHRs provides useful insights on doctors' use of time

How much time do primary care physicians actually spend one-on-one with patients? Analysis of timestamp data from electronic health records (EHRs) provides useful insights on exam length and other factors related to doctors' use of time, reports a study in the January issue of Medical Care.

16 Dec 2020

Study shows COVID-19 infection does not damage the auditory system

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been reports in the professional literature on possible hearing loss caused by the disease. A new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU), in collaboration with the Galilee Medical Center, finds no evidence of damage to the auditory system as a result of COVID-19 infection.

15 Dec 2020

Phase 2 clinical trial at UCR to test first-in-class drug for treatment of stuttering

The School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside, will serve as lead site for a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating ecopipam, an investigational first-in-class drug being tested for the treatment of stuttering in adults and Tourette syndrome in pediatric patients.

15 Dec 2020

Hazardous chemicals in plastics threaten human health

Plastics contain and leach hazardous chemicals, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that threaten human health.

15 Dec 2020

Researchers use HACCP framework to assess COVID-19 transmission risks in universities

Using the Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) framework, researchers assessed the risk and mitigation strategies for universities with students returning to campus. The methodology allowed a rapid response to curb disease transmission with continuing education.

15 Dec 2020

New measurement technique can provide information about brain activity

Is it possible to read a person's mind by analyzing the electric signals from the brain? The answer may be much more complex than most people think.

15 Dec 2020

Republicans are less likely to follow social distancing guidelines that prevent COVID- 19 transmission

Young Californians who identify themselves as Republicans are less likely to follow social distancing guidelines that prevent coronavirus transmission than those who identify as Democrats or Independents, according to a new USC study published today in JAMA Internal Medicine.

15 Dec 2020

Students News and Research

Oral contraceptives offer a protective effect against common gynecological cancers

Why are some groups more vulnerable to COVID-19?

4E-BP proteins are key to unlock the antidepressant effect of ketamine in the brain

Researchers use GIS software to map COVID-19 vaccine administration facilities

Innovation Partners Institute and MavenSphere launch personal engagement app for organizations

University reopenings appear to have triggered local COVID-19 cases

Regulatory policies block transgender and gender diverse individuals from accessing care

Researchers show link between adverse childhood experiences and justice system contact

Researchers study the mechanisms of skin aging

Using hypoxia adaptations in marine mammals to understand COVID-19

Analysis of timestamp data from EHRs provides useful insights on doctors' use of time

Study shows COVID-19 infection does not damage the auditory system

Phase 2 clinical trial at UCR to test first-in-class drug for treatment of stuttering

Hazardous chemicals in plastics threaten human health

Researchers use HACCP framework to assess COVID-19 transmission risks in universities

New measurement technique can provide information about brain activity

Republicans are less likely to follow social distancing guidelines that prevent COVID- 19 transmission

Study explores new parasitic worm that affects reproduction in Caribbean spiny lobster

New initiative launched to empower youth against COVID-19 pandemic

Study examines psychological, social predictors of U.S. adults' willingness to get COVID-19 vaccine

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