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Large-scale whole genome sequencing in the Middle Eastern population reveals genetic risk factors

A group of researchers at Qatar Foundation have reported the first and largest genetic association study in the Middle East, that has been published online in Nature Communications - a leading a peer-reviewed, open access, scientific journal published by Nature Research.

23 Feb 2021

Polygenic hazard score improves prediction of prostate cancer risk in multi-ethnic populations

Building upon previous research, an international team led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, has validated a more inclusive and comprehensive genetic tool for predicting age of onset of aggressive prostate cancer, a disease that killed more than 33,000 American men in 2020.

23 Feb 2021

Researchers develop models to predict epidemics of yellow fever, other mosquito-borne diseases

Yellow fever was the first human disease to have a licensed vaccine and has long been considered important to an understanding of how epidemics happen and should be combated.

23 Feb 2021

Study identifies potential therapeutic target for treatment of Huntington's disease

Huntington's disease is caused by a mutation in the Huntingtin gene (HTT), which appears in adults and features motor, cognitive and psychiatric alterations.

23 Feb 2021

Calling all vaccinators: Closing the next gap in Covid supply and demand

Beating back Covid right now comes down to balancing supply and demand.

23 Feb 2021

After billions of dollars and dozens of wartime declarations, why are vaccines still in short supply?

The U.S. government has invested billions of dollars in manufacturing, used a wartime act dozens of times to boost supplies and yet there's still not enough covid vaccine on the way to meet demand — or even the government's own goals for national immunization.

23 Feb 2021

Australia shows an increase in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, says study

A disturbing new study details an increase in vaccine hesitancy among many Australians over the period of August 2020 to January 2021. This may have serious implications for the country’s ability to achieve universal immunization.

23 Feb 2021

Study examines the adoption of telemedicine program in a senior living community

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine has become a new norm for many routines and non-emergency medical needs.

23 Feb 2021

New study highlights 10 crucial lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

A mixture of smaller countries led by New Zealand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, Cyprus, Rwanda and Iceland led the world 's Top 10 countries to manage their COVID-19 response well, according to a new study.

23 Feb 2021

Three studies emphasize how behavioral and social factors are intrinsic to aging

A trio of recent studies highlights the need to incorporate behavioral and social science alongside the study of biological mechanisms in order to slow aging.

23 Feb 2021

One in five adults suffers from dental anxiety or phobia in Sweden

In Sweden, approximately one in five adults suffers from dental anxiety or phobia. The number has decreased over time, but still, an important part of the population has major problems, according to a recent doctoral thesis from the University of Gothenburg.

22 Feb 2021

Study explores the effects of COVID-19 on Black and Latino individuals living with HIV

With the COVID-19 pandemic taking a disproportionate toll on low-income people of color, a research team headed by Marya Gwadz of the Silver School of Social Work at New York University set out to understand the ways the pandemic may put individuals at risk for adverse outcomes, and the ways they successfully adapted to and coped with the emerging pandemic, focused on those from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds who have lived with HIV for a decade or longer.

22 Feb 2021

Research identifies failures with Australia and New Zealand's hotel-based COVID-19 quarantine

The researchers found a notable risk of failure with hotel quarantine in Australia and New Zealand. The two countries have collectively had 16 COVID-19 identified failures from hotel-based quarantine up to January 31, 2021. The two countries also have higher proportions of infected travelers, threatening both nations' status in eliminating the illness.

22 Feb 2021

UH receives funding from Gilead Sciences to fight against HIV/AIDS epidemic

A University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work research center working to eradicate the underlying serious and systemic challenges that contribute to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Southern United States has received $5 million in renewal funding from biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Inc. to facilitate the continuation of its impactful work.

22 Feb 2021

Adults with Down syndrome more likely to die from COVID-19 than general population

A new study by an international team of researchers found that adults with Down syndrome are more likely to die from COVID-19 than the general population, supporting the need to prioritize vaccinating people with the genetic disorder.

22 Feb 2021

Researchers develop a mathematical means of assessing COVID-19 tests' false-negative rate

Even with more than 1.5 million Americans receiving a COVID vaccine each day, officials estimate it will take many more months before enough people are protected from the deadly virus.

22 Feb 2021

Material hardship linked to poor mental and physical health in young adults

As the United States approaches the one-year anniversary of the start of COVID-19 lockdowns, a new study by researchers from Syracuse University and the University of Texas at San Antonio shows that material hardship - difficulty paying for food, bills and healthcare - is taking a toll on the mental and physical health of young adults.

22 Feb 2021

FDA issues guidance for medical product developers to address the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued guidances for medical product developers, specifically covering vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics products, to address the emergence and potential future emergence of variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

22 Feb 2021

The do’s and don’ts on social media for vaccine haves and have-nots

Posting about their day is a regular practice for Generations Y and Z, especially when they have something novel or exclusive to share.

22 Feb 2021

Organ transplant patient dies after receiving Covid-infected lungs

Doctors say a woman in Michigan contracted covid-19 and died last fall two months after receiving a tainted double-lung transplant from a donor who turned out to harbor the virus that causes the disease — despite showing no signs of illness and initially testing negative.

22 Feb 2021

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Large-scale whole genome sequencing in the Middle Eastern population reveals genetic risk factors

Polygenic hazard score improves prediction of prostate cancer risk in multi-ethnic populations

Researchers develop models to predict epidemics of yellow fever, other mosquito-borne diseases

Study identifies potential therapeutic target for treatment of Huntington's disease

Calling all vaccinators: Closing the next gap in Covid supply and demand

After billions of dollars and dozens of wartime declarations, why are vaccines still in short supply?

Australia shows an increase in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, says study

Study examines the adoption of telemedicine program in a senior living community

New study highlights 10 crucial lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Three studies emphasize how behavioral and social factors are intrinsic to aging

One in five adults suffers from dental anxiety or phobia in Sweden

Study explores the effects of COVID-19 on Black and Latino individuals living with HIV

Research identifies failures with Australia and New Zealand's hotel-based COVID-19 quarantine

UH receives funding from Gilead Sciences to fight against HIV/AIDS epidemic

Adults with Down syndrome more likely to die from COVID-19 than general population

Researchers develop a mathematical means of assessing COVID-19 tests' false-negative rate

Material hardship linked to poor mental and physical health in young adults

FDA issues guidance for medical product developers to address the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants

The do’s and don’ts on social media for vaccine haves and have-nots

Organ transplant patient dies after receiving Covid-infected lungs

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