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Global analysis tracks the impact of climate change on human health

Unless we take urgent action to tackle climate change, we can expect an ever-hotter world that threatens global health, disrupts lives and livelihoods and overwhelms healthcare systems, according to The Lancet's Global Countdown on Health and Climate Change, a comprehensive global analysis tracking the impact of climate change on human health across 41 key indicators.

7 Dec 2020

Researchers identify new target that may lead to novel treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have identified a new target in development of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that could lead to therapies focused on treating the neurodegenerative condition early in its progression.

7 Dec 2020

Free radicals may be important for the brain to remain adaptable

Reactive oxygen molecules, also known as "free radicals", are generally considered harmful. However as it now turns out, they control cellular processes, which are important for the brain's ability to adapt - at least in mice.

5 Dec 2020

New federal grant boosts clinical trial access for Louisiana's children

A new $2.1 million federal grant will give more of Louisiana's children access to cutting-edge health research while training young scientists in pediatric research.

5 Dec 2020

Black patients hospitalized with COVID-19 less likely to have severe illness, die compared to Whites

While multiple research studies show that Black and Hispanic patients are more likely to test positive for COVID-19, a team of investigators at NYU Langone Health has found that once hospitalized, Black patients (after controlling for other serious health conditions and neighborhood income) were less likely to have severe illness, die, or be discharged to hospice compared to White patients.

5 Dec 2020

CRISPR-based test could provide rapid, low-cost testing to help control COVID-19 spread

Imagine swabbing your nostrils, putting the swab in a device, and getting a read-out on your phone in 15 to 30 minutes that tells you if you are infected with the COVID-19 virus.

5 Dec 2020

Researchers shed light on the role of antibodies and immune cells in protection against COVID-19

Since the novel coronavirus emerged at the end of last year, scientists around the world -- including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) immunologist Dan Barouch, MD, PhD -- have been developing vaccines to protect against COVID-19 and to put an end to the global pandemic.

5 Dec 2020

Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation shows comparable benefit to therapy alternatives

Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has been used in adults with deep cartilage defects for over 30 years and has been further developed and modified over time.

5 Dec 2020

Secukinumab for treatment of plaque psoriasis in children: Added benefit not proven

The monoclonal antibody secukinumab is approved for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in children and adolescents from the age of six years who are candidates for systemic therapy.

5 Dec 2020

Study investigates the role of neighborhood deprivation on COVID-19 in Louisiana

A study by researchers at LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health, believed to be the first study to investigate the role of neighborhood deprivation on COVID-19 in Louisiana, found that the more a neighborhood is deprived, the higher the risk for cases of COVID-19.

5 Dec 2020

COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decrease in hospital-wide HCV testing

New research from Boston Medical Center finds that the COVID-19 emergency systemic changes made to decrease in-person visits during the pandemic have led to a decrease in hospital-wide Hepatitis C (HCV) testing by 50 percent, and a reduction in new HCV diagnoses by more than 60 percent.

4 Dec 2020

Women with PTSD and depression have greater risk of early death

Women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have an almost fourfold greater risk of early death from cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, type 2 diabetes, accidents, suicide, and other causes than women without trauma exposure or depression, according to a large long-term study conducted by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

4 Dec 2020

Digital breast tomosynthesis offers improved cancer detection and lower false negative rates

Breast cancer screening with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) offers significant advantages over digital mammography, including improved cancer detection and lower false negative rates, according to a study published in Radiology.

4 Dec 2020

After a deadly COVID outbreak, Maryland County takes steps to protect health workers

A Maryland health department is taking new steps to protect its workers six months after a COVID-19 outbreak killed a veteran employee who was twice denied permission to work from home.

4 Dec 2020

FRADE project offers effective help with fall prevention for the elderly

Senior citizens who are a little weaker or frail are often prone to falling. The FRADE concept of the Fraunhofer Center AICOS in Porto offers effective help with prevention. Sensor-based analysis of movements serves as a basis for a tailored training program. If the person actually falls, the system alerts the caregiver via text message. FRADE thus closes a major gap in health care.

4 Dec 2020

COVID-19 mortality varies with demographic profile

A study, published in the preprint server medRxiv*, draws a picture of how infection-related mortality affects two different countries in Latin America.

4 Dec 2020

Health care organizations nationwide continue to prioritize blood pressure control among patients

On the heels of the Surgeon General’s Call to Action to prioritize hypertension control in the U.S. and create tailored strategies aimed at improving reach and equity, the American Heart Association and American Medical Association today nationally recognized more than 1,000 health care organizations for their continued efforts to prioritize blood pressure (BP) control among their patient population.

4 Dec 2020

New pilot program focuses on research-based health findings to address health disparities

North Carolina Central University's Julius L. Chambers Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute is launching a pilot program to examine how research-based health findings can be used more effectively to address health disparities and improve patient care in minority populations.

4 Dec 2020

Study shows metformin can significantly reduce COVID-19 death risks in women

University of Minnesota Medical School and UnitedHealth Group researchers found that metformin was associated with significantly reduced COVID-19 death risks in women in one of the world's largest observational studies of COVID-19 patients.

3 Dec 2020

Black and Hispanic populations are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, shows study

Black and Hispanic populations are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, according to a systematic review published this week.

3 Dec 2020

Health Care News and Research

Global analysis tracks the impact of climate change on human health

Researchers identify new target that may lead to novel treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Free radicals may be important for the brain to remain adaptable

New federal grant boosts clinical trial access for Louisiana's children

Black patients hospitalized with COVID-19 less likely to have severe illness, die compared to Whites

CRISPR-based test could provide rapid, low-cost testing to help control COVID-19 spread

Researchers shed light on the role of antibodies and immune cells in protection against COVID-19

Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation shows comparable benefit to therapy alternatives

Secukinumab for treatment of plaque psoriasis in children: Added benefit not proven

Study investigates the role of neighborhood deprivation on COVID-19 in Louisiana

COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decrease in hospital-wide HCV testing

Women with PTSD and depression have greater risk of early death

Digital breast tomosynthesis offers improved cancer detection and lower false negative rates

After a deadly COVID outbreak, Maryland County takes steps to protect health workers

FRADE project offers effective help with fall prevention for the elderly

COVID-19 mortality varies with demographic profile

Health care organizations nationwide continue to prioritize blood pressure control among patients

New pilot program focuses on research-based health findings to address health disparities

Study shows metformin can significantly reduce COVID-19 death risks in women

Black and Hispanic populations are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, shows study

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