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Outcomes of COVID-19 treatment with Paxlovid

Researchers investigated the outcomes of COVID-19 treatment with paxlovid.

5 May 2022

Results indicate that Omicron infection induces low levels of neutralizing antibodies in immunocompetent individuals

Researchers assessed the induction of variant-specific neutralizing antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 spike and nucleocapsid proteins of several SARS-CoV-2 strains.

5 May 2022

The impact of COVID-19 on digital health adoption

A new study analyzed the impact that coronavirus disease 2019 has had on the adoption of digital health.

5 May 2022

Study assesses the efficacy and safety of lithium treatment in patients infected with severe SARS-CoV-2

Researchers assessed the efficacy and safety of using lithium for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) treatment.

5 May 2022

Potential indirect and direct effects of SARS-CoV-2 on pancreatic islets in patients who became hyperglycemic after COVID-19

In a recent study published in Diabetes, researchers assessed the direct and indirect effects of SARS-CoV-2 on human pancreatic islets.

5 May 2022

Free SARS-CoV-2 spike protein fragments may trigger platelet activation and clot formation in COVID-19

In a recent study under review in the Nature Portfolio journal and currently available on the Research Square* preprint server, researchers investigated the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein (SP) in the thrombi (or blood clots).

5 May 2022

Benefits of endurance exercise in primary mitochondrial disease depend on the underlying mutation

Mitochondria serve as the main source of energy production in our cells, and endurance exercise is generally known to improve the function of mitochondria.

4 May 2022

Women and people of color waited longer in the ER to receive care for chest pain

Women (ages 18 to 55) waited longer to be evaluated for chest pain in the emergency room (ER) and received a less thorough evaluation for a possible heart attack than men in the same age range.

4 May 2022

Study supports daily steroid doses for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

New research published in JAMA recommends daily steroid doses for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), marking a significant change in how the disease is treated.

4 May 2022

Improved screening can benefit women with postpartum depression

Nurse education is the key to successfully screening women for postpartum depression, which affects some 15% of mothers, according to a new quality improvement (QI) study from Cedars-Sinai.

4 May 2022

Exploring definitions related to COVID-19 infection and deaths

Researchers assessed the definitions and reports of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related deaths.

4 May 2022

Phase 2 clinical trial of COVID-19 convalescent plasma with high antibody titers

Researchers determined the threshold neutralizing antibody titer for effective COVID-19 convalescent plasma therapy.

4 May 2022

High-performing age-stratified machine-learning models for the prediction of the severity of COVID-19 progression

The current study aims to use sophisticated machine learning models that stratify patient data by age group to predict disease progression in almost 7,000 patients studied in community hospital settings.

4 May 2022

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may be linked with lower bone mineral density in male teens

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates (two types of endocrine-disrupting chemicals) may be associated with lower bone mineral density in male teens, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

4 May 2022

Researchers create models to study brain metastases that recapitulate the disease

The spreading of different types of cancer cells to the brain, forming brain metastases, is the main cause of morbidity and mortality associated to cancer. Now, a new study led by Cláudia C. Faria, principal investigator in the group of João Taborda Barata at the Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes (iMM; Portugal) and neurosurgeon at the Hospital Santa Maria (HSM, CHULN, Portugal), and published today in the scientific journal Cell Reports Medicine* created a library of models to study brain metastases that recapitulate the disease in humans. These models can be a relevant tool to understand the disease and discover new therapeutical approaches tailormade to each patient.

4 May 2022

Researchers reveal the mechanism of action of century-old BCG vaccine

The century-old Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine against tuberculosis is one of the world's oldest and most widely used vaccines, used to immunize 100 million newborns every year. Given in countries with endemic TB, it has surprisingly been found to protect newborns and young infants against multiple bacterial and viral infections unrelated to TB. There's even some evidence that it can reduce severity of COVID-19.

4 May 2022

3D-printed bracelet may allow people with hand-impairment to use computers, play video games

People who lack the ability to use their hands from conditions like motor neurone disease and cerebral palsy may one day be able to play video games that require a handheld controller through the use of acustomisable, wearable 3D printed bracelet.

4 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy linked to adverse maternal outcomes and preterm birth

Since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was declared in 2020, there has been much concern over the effects of the disease on unborn children and pregnant women.

4 May 2022

Stroke survivors can now reduce their chances of death by 76% through modified cardiac rehabilitation

Survivors of serious stroke can reduce their chances of dying within the year by 76% if they complete a modified cardiac rehabilitation program that includes medically supervised exercise, prescribed therapy, and physician follow-up, according to new research published in the Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases, published by Elsevier. The findings have the potential to change the future of stroke care.

4 May 2022

Researchers explore the growing influence of Universal Health Coverage in low- and middle-income countries

What policy is the best approach for developing health systems in low- and middle-income countries?

4 May 2022

Hospital News and Research

Outcomes of COVID-19 treatment with Paxlovid

Results indicate that Omicron infection induces low levels of neutralizing antibodies in immunocompetent individuals

The impact of COVID-19 on digital health adoption

Study assesses the efficacy and safety of lithium treatment in patients infected with severe SARS-CoV-2

Potential indirect and direct effects of SARS-CoV-2 on pancreatic islets in patients who became hyperglycemic after COVID-19

Free SARS-CoV-2 spike protein fragments may trigger platelet activation and clot formation in COVID-19

Benefits of endurance exercise in primary mitochondrial disease depend on the underlying mutation

Women and people of color waited longer in the ER to receive care for chest pain

Study supports daily steroid doses for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Improved screening can benefit women with postpartum depression

Exploring definitions related to COVID-19 infection and deaths

Phase 2 clinical trial of COVID-19 convalescent plasma with high antibody titers

High-performing age-stratified machine-learning models for the prediction of the severity of COVID-19 progression

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may be linked with lower bone mineral density in male teens

Researchers create models to study brain metastases that recapitulate the disease

Researchers reveal the mechanism of action of century-old BCG vaccine

3D-printed bracelet may allow people with hand-impairment to use computers, play video games

SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy linked to adverse maternal outcomes and preterm birth

Stroke survivors can now reduce their chances of death by 76% through modified cardiac rehabilitation

Researchers explore the growing influence of Universal Health Coverage in low- and middle-income countries

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