Chronic News and Research

RSS

Researchers warn against national strategies for a "new normal" of life with COVID-19

Researchers are warning U.S. leaders and health officials against national strategies for a "new normal" of life with COVID-19.

10 May 2022

Stress may be linked with diminished ovarian reserve, animal study shows

Female rats exposed to a scream sound may have diminished ovarian reserve and reduced fertility, according to a small animal study published in the Endocrine Society's journal, Endocrinology.

10 May 2022

Study investigates brain connectivity patterns at rest in veterans with chronic pain and trauma

A new study is the first to investigate brain connectivity patterns at rest in veterans with both chronic pain and trauma, finding three unique brain subtypes potentially indicating high, medium, and low susceptibility to pain and trauma symptoms.

10 May 2022

Researchers report widespread prevalence of reactive and acute inflammatory CNS microvasculopathy in 36 COVID-19 brain autopsies

A new study has focused on the microcirculatory factors associated with neurological complications of COVID-19.

10 May 2022

Systematic review with meta-analysis of the current evidence regarding the incidence of long COVID symptomatology

The researchers searched several databases looking for observational studies on the incidence of long COVID symptoms and signs by organ system, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria.

10 May 2022

Living in close proximity to wildfires may increase cancer risk

A new study from McGill University finds higher incidence of lung cancer and brain tumors in people exposed to wildfires.

10 May 2022

Telemedicine boom reduced racial gaps in primary care appointment completion rates

Historically, there has been racial inequity when it comes to primary care appointments, which are vital for managing and preventing chronic disease.

9 May 2022

Gene therapy effectively reduces neuropathic pain in mice with spinal cord injuries

An international team of researchers, led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, report that a gene therapy that inhibits targeted nerve cell signaling effectively reduced neuropathic pain with no detectable side effects in mice with spinal cord or peripheral nerve injuries.

9 May 2022

Urgent action needed to address disparities in women’s heart health

Investing in and improving research, awareness and equity in women's heart health are critical for the health and well-being of women, according to a new Presidential Advisory from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation.

9 May 2022

CDC offers public health recommendations for mask-wearing and safer travel

At this time, CDC recommends that everyone aged 2 and older – including passengers and workers – properly wear a well-fitting mask or respirator over the nose and mouth in indoor areas of public transportation (such as airplanes, trains, etc.) and transportation hubs (such as airports, stations, etc.).

9 May 2022

Hypertensive pregnancy disorders associated with increased risk for future cardiovascular events

Women who experienced complications related to developing high blood pressure, or hypertension, during pregnancy had a 63% increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life, according to research funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health.

9 May 2022

LJI researchers uncover new drug target for severe asthma, lung fibrosis

If you've ever struggled to breathe, you've had a moment of hypoxia - a lack of oxygen. Hypoxia can have long-term effects. In fact, doctors describe hypoxia as an "initial insult."

9 May 2022

Study shows the importance of early detection of coronary heart disease among COPD patients

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have other comorbid disorders, a new study from University of Bergen, Norway shows.

9 May 2022

Personal construct therapy found to be effective in reducing depression in women with fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a rheumatic disease of unknown origin, which is characterized by chronic pain and often accompanied by symptoms of depression. It mainly affects women, and there is no cure, but various treatments can help relieve the symptoms.

9 May 2022

Obesity increased among children, teens from low-income families during early pandemic months

During the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the proportion of children and adolescents from low-income families with overweight or obesity increased markedly, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, Netherlands (4-7 May).

8 May 2022

Nature's effects on mental health have a 'massive' bias towards rich, white populations

New research shows that a rapidly-growing environmental science field - which measures nature's effects on human well-being - has a diversity problem that threatens its ability to make universal scientific claims.

6 May 2022

Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals characteristics of myeloid immune cells in coronary plaque

Through single-cell RNA sequencing, a research group has successfully illuminated the characteristics of Myeloid immune cells in coronary plaque, which causes acute coronary syndrome (this term includes conditions such as unstable angina and acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)).

6 May 2022

Insight into Neurological Diagnosis in Children

In this interview, we speak to Amy Brin, MSN, MA, PCNS-BC, CEO of the Child Neurology Foundation, about the current landscape of neurological diagnosis in children and the importance of helping patients and their families through the diagnosis and treatment process.

6 May 2022

Acute hepatitis and adenovirus infection among pediatric patients in Alabama

A new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today, "Acute Hepatitis and Adenovirus Infection Among Children - Alabama, October 2021–February 2022" provides additional clinical and epidemiologic information from an ongoing investigation involving children in Alabama with hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) of unknown cause.

5 May 2022

Crucial discovery could inform potential strategies to control malaria transmission

WEHI researchers in Melbourne have made a crucial discovery about how asymptomatic malaria infections impact the body, informing potential strategies to control transmission and improve treatment outcomes.

5 May 2022

Chronic News and Research

Researchers warn against national strategies for a "new normal" of life with COVID-19

Stress may be linked with diminished ovarian reserve, animal study shows

Study investigates brain connectivity patterns at rest in veterans with chronic pain and trauma

Researchers report widespread prevalence of reactive and acute inflammatory CNS microvasculopathy in 36 COVID-19 brain autopsies

Systematic review with meta-analysis of the current evidence regarding the incidence of long COVID symptomatology

Living in close proximity to wildfires may increase cancer risk

Telemedicine boom reduced racial gaps in primary care appointment completion rates

Gene therapy effectively reduces neuropathic pain in mice with spinal cord injuries

Urgent action needed to address disparities in women’s heart health

CDC offers public health recommendations for mask-wearing and safer travel

Hypertensive pregnancy disorders associated with increased risk for future cardiovascular events

LJI researchers uncover new drug target for severe asthma, lung fibrosis

Study shows the importance of early detection of coronary heart disease among COPD patients

Personal construct therapy found to be effective in reducing depression in women with fibromyalgia

Obesity increased among children, teens from low-income families during early pandemic months

Nature's effects on mental health have a 'massive' bias towards rich, white populations

Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals characteristics of myeloid immune cells in coronary plaque

Insight into Neurological Diagnosis in Children

Acute hepatitis and adenovirus infection among pediatric patients in Alabama

Crucial discovery could inform potential strategies to control malaria transmission

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Latest News