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Study estimates the proportion of COVID-19 deaths due to air pollution

Long-term exposure to air pollution generated by human activity is linked to about 27 per cent of COVID-19-related deaths in East Asia and 15 per cent mortality in South Asia and worldwide. These deaths could be largely prevented by adopting air quality regulations, says a new study.

3 Nov 2020

Sphincter injuries associated with higher risk of future fecal incontinence

The risk of subsequent fecal incontinence and intestinal gas leakage is significantly higher among women who, during childbirth, have suffered a sphincter injury and consequent damage to the anal sphincter muscle, was shown in a new study from the University of Gothenburg.

2 Nov 2020

Novel MRI contrast agent offers hope for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease

Hong Kong Baptist University scientists have invented a novel contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging, which enables real-time visualization and detection of the size and number of amyloid-beta in the brain, a main hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.

2 Nov 2020

New model aims to predict risk of cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes

Researchers from the University of Sydney’s School of Project Management within the Faculty of Engineering have developed a model which aims to predict the risk of people living with type 2 diabetes developing cardiovascular disease.

2 Nov 2020

Despite COVID-19 setbacks, WHO aims to eliminate lymphatic filariasis by 2030

In 2019, 538.1 million people were treated for lymphatic filariasis (LF) in 38 countries that implemented mass drug administration (MDA) of populations at risk of the disease, as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

2 Nov 2020

Researchers develop a unique method of identifying early signs of acute kidney injury

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have identified a unique method of identifying the early signs of a potentially serious condition known as Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).

2 Nov 2020

Exposure to environmental immunotoxicants may worsen outcome of SARS-CoV-2 infection

A team of researchers recently carried out a study in Denmark in which they determined the plasma PFAS concentrations in individuals with a confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

2 Nov 2020

Study identifies new cause of inflammation in people living with HIV

While current antiretroviral treatments for HIV are highly effective, data has shown that people living with HIV appear to experience accelerated aging and have shorter lifespans - by up to five to 10 years - compared to people without HIV.

30 Oct 2020

A $200 debit card won’t do much for seniors’ drug costs

If they've been listening to President Donald Trump, seniors may be expecting a $200 debit card in the mail any day now to help them pay for prescription drugs.

30 Oct 2020

New project to develop surgical technologies for COVID-19 receives €2.4 million funding

Irish medical tech firm Palliare leads EU H2020 research project with UCD using innovative optical technology for new safer surgery solution.

30 Oct 2020

People exposed to chemical warfare agents feel uncertain about family building

People who have been exposed to chemical warfare agents (CWAs) feel uncertain, decades after the exposure, about their survival and ability to build a family, a University of Gothenburg study shows. Women are more severely affected than men.

30 Oct 2020

RNI researchers to study the impact of excessive speeds on the human brain, body

Before the first Virgin Hyperloop ride takes off, the brains behind pioneering neuroscience research at West Virginia University will help ensure the health and well-being of its passengers and operators.

30 Oct 2020

Massey Cancer Center and VCUarts win Hamilton International Arts in Health Award

Last year, 12 patients in the Supportive Care Clinic at VCU Massey Cancer Center stepped inside a conference room, donned motion sensors and engaged in a facilitated life review, acting out various parts of their lives through a virtual avatar displayed on a projection screen.

30 Oct 2020

Symptoms and outcomes of 3.32 million people tested for SARS-CoV-2

A recent study published on the preprint server medRxiv* in October 2020 shows the need for large-scale studies on the clinical characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 at the national and international scale. This is essential to shape interventions and optimize the use of resources to contain and manage a second wave of the pandemic.

30 Oct 2020

Severe ulcerative colitis linked to a newly-discovered strain of oral bacteria

Bacteria from the mouth could hold clues to understanding – and potentially treating – severe ulcerative colitis, a painful bowel disease.

29 Oct 2020

Younger knee replacement patients more often have early reoperation and component revision surgery

Knee replacement surgery, also known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is increasing among patients 65 and younger.

28 Oct 2020

Physical stress caused by interruptions in workplace

ETH researchers have used an experiment in a simulated group office environment to show for the first time that the body produces more stress hormones when people are repeatedly interrupted at work.

28 Oct 2020

Glucose-lowering drug can protect the kidneys in patients with type 1 diabetes, study shows

A glucose-lowering drug commonly used in patients with type 2 diabetes, can protect the kidneys in patients with type 1 diabetes. According to results shown in a new study published in the Lancet.

28 Oct 2020

CN Bio announces launch of drug metabolism and safety toxicity testing services

CN Bio, a leading 3D cell culture company, that has developed single and multi-organ microphysiological systems to improve the accuracy and efficiency of drug discovery, today announced the commercial launch of its Drug Metabolism and Safety Toxicity Testing Services.

28 Oct 2020

Sleep deprivation can increase the rewarding properties of cocaine

Sleep deprivation may pave the way to cocaine addiction. Too-little sleep can increase the rewarding properties of cocaine, according to new research in mice published in eNeuro.

28 Oct 2020

Chronic News and Research

Study estimates the proportion of COVID-19 deaths due to air pollution

Sphincter injuries associated with higher risk of future fecal incontinence

Novel MRI contrast agent offers hope for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease

New model aims to predict risk of cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes

Despite COVID-19 setbacks, WHO aims to eliminate lymphatic filariasis by 2030

Researchers develop a unique method of identifying early signs of acute kidney injury

Exposure to environmental immunotoxicants may worsen outcome of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study identifies new cause of inflammation in people living with HIV

A $200 debit card won’t do much for seniors’ drug costs

New project to develop surgical technologies for COVID-19 receives €2.4 million funding

People exposed to chemical warfare agents feel uncertain about family building

RNI researchers to study the impact of excessive speeds on the human brain, body

Massey Cancer Center and VCUarts win Hamilton International Arts in Health Award

Symptoms and outcomes of 3.32 million people tested for SARS-CoV-2

Severe ulcerative colitis linked to a newly-discovered strain of oral bacteria

Younger knee replacement patients more often have early reoperation and component revision surgery

Physical stress caused by interruptions in workplace

Glucose-lowering drug can protect the kidneys in patients with type 1 diabetes, study shows

CN Bio announces launch of drug metabolism and safety toxicity testing services

Sleep deprivation can increase the rewarding properties of cocaine

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