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The significance of bedside lung ultrasound on predicting COVID-19-related hospitalization in children

A recent study demonstrated the significance of bedside lung ultrasound on predicting COVID-19-related hospitalization in children.

23 Mar 2022

First comprehensive report reveals the burden of epilepsy in Australia

Epilepsy affects around 151,000 Australians and thousands are hospitalized by their condition each year, according to the first comprehensive report, Epilepsy in Australia, from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

23 Mar 2022

Study shows link between psychotropic medication use and post-Covid dementia

Recent studies have highlighted the connection between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and the development of dementia.

23 Mar 2022

Study shows effectiveness of community-based group exercise program for older people with mobility limitations

Results from a major study into the effectiveness of a community-based group exercise program designed for people aged 65 and over with mobility limitations shows that REACT prevents physical decline and is cost-effective to run. The team behind it say it should be rolled out nationwide.

23 Mar 2022

New magnetic tentacle robot can reach the smallest bronchial tubes in the lung

Engineers and scientists have developed proof of concept for a robot that can reach some of the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs - to take tissue samples or deliver cancer therapy.

23 Mar 2022

Oral version of remdesivir could extend its reach and benefits to COVID-19 patients

Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are testing a new route for remdesivir, a pill form of the COVID-19 treatment that’s given to half of all hospitalized patients with the disease.

22 Mar 2022

Accumulation of damaged mitochondria triggers inflammatory processes that cause muscle atrophy

The loss of muscle mass and strength during aging is called sarcopenia. Affecting the elderly population, sarcopenia is a degenerative process that brings about a decrease in wellbeing and increased dependency.

22 Mar 2022

Burst wave lithotripsy may provide an effective alternative for noninvasive treatment of kidney stones

An innovative technique called burst wave lithotripsy (BWL) may provide an effective, more accessible alternative for non-invasive treatment of kidney stones, according to initial human studies reported in The Journal of Urology, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association

22 Mar 2022

Comparing outcomes of modern cementless knee implant with standard knee replacement surgery

Cementless knee replacement, an alternative approach to traditional cemented knee replacement surgery, is garnering interest in the field of orthopedic surgery.

22 Mar 2022

Study finds lesser satisfaction with care after knee or hip replacement among Black patients

A study presented today at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2022 Annual Meeting found that Black patients were less likely than white patients to be completely satisfied with the process of care following knee or hip replacement.

22 Mar 2022

Men presented more severe carpal tunnel syndrome and were offered surgery more often than women

Males presented with more severe carpal tunnel syndrome and were offered surgery more often than females with the condition, according to work by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery featured today in a poster presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2022 Annual Meeting.

22 Mar 2022

Study provides attainable goals for return to sports after reconstructive foot surgery

Many patients who undergo surgery to correct a collapsing foot share the question: Will I be able to get back to doing the things I love?

22 Mar 2022

Men with periodontitis and erectile dysfunction more likely to suffer major adverse cardiovascular event

A team of researchers led by the University of Granada has shown in a prospective study that men with periodontitis who are also diagnosed with erectile dysfunction are almost four times more likely to suffer a major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE).

22 Mar 2022

Maternal and infant antibody levels and transplacental transfer following SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination

A recent study evaluated maternal antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 and transplacental transfer.

22 Mar 2022

How valid are the reported results on health outcomes in children after acute SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Researchers discussed the validity of reported health outcomes post-acute infection with SARS-CoV-2 in children.

22 Mar 2022

More than a quarter of parents say their adolescent has seen a mental health specialist

Amid growing concerns for children's mental health during the pandemic era, more than a quarter of parents say their adolescent-aged child has seen a mental health specialist – with nearly 60 % of those reporting a visit within the past year – a new national poll suggests.

22 Mar 2022

Hospital News and Research

The significance of bedside lung ultrasound on predicting COVID-19-related hospitalization in children

First comprehensive report reveals the burden of epilepsy in Australia

Study shows link between psychotropic medication use and post-Covid dementia

Study shows effectiveness of community-based group exercise program for older people with mobility limitations

New magnetic tentacle robot can reach the smallest bronchial tubes in the lung

Oral version of remdesivir could extend its reach and benefits to COVID-19 patients

Accumulation of damaged mitochondria triggers inflammatory processes that cause muscle atrophy

Burst wave lithotripsy may provide an effective alternative for noninvasive treatment of kidney stones

Comparing outcomes of modern cementless knee implant with standard knee replacement surgery

Study finds lesser satisfaction with care after knee or hip replacement among Black patients

Men presented more severe carpal tunnel syndrome and were offered surgery more often than women

Study provides attainable goals for return to sports after reconstructive foot surgery

Men with periodontitis and erectile dysfunction more likely to suffer major adverse cardiovascular event

Maternal and infant antibody levels and transplacental transfer following SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination

How valid are the reported results on health outcomes in children after acute SARS-CoV-2 infection?

More than a quarter of parents say their adolescent has seen a mental health specialist

Early treatment of COVID-19 in high-risk children and adolescents infected with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

Length of stay distributions of hospitalized COVID-19 cases during a mixed Omicron-Delta epidemic in Australia

Key mechanism that increases drug tolerance among microbial communities revealed

Immunocompromised patients worry vaccine exemptions put them in peril

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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