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Cardiovascular markers for predicting clinical outcomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, an interdisciplinary team of researchers from Toronto, Canada, characterized the markers of endothelial function and developed micro ribonucleic acid (miRNA) expression atlas in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-positive and -negative patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).

15 Feb 2022

Research project receives additional funding to tackle a drug-resistant superbug

A global drive - led by University of the West of Scotland (UWS) - to tackle a drug-resistant superbug has received additional funding.

14 Feb 2022

Study identifies neurons that fire specifically during mathematical operations

The brain has neurons that fire specifically during certain mathematical operations. This is shown by a recent study conducted by the Universities of Tübingen and Bonn.

14 Feb 2022

NYU Langone achieves top rankings for kidney transplants in New York City and the United States

The NYU Langone Transplant Institute has set new milestones for kidney transplants in the greater New York City region and the nation.

14 Feb 2022

First survey on Omicron BA.2 in France

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers described the emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) 21L/BA.2 Omicron variant in south-eastern France.

14 Feb 2022

Phase one study of oral SARS-CoV-2 antiviral agent nirmatrelvir

A recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server reported the phase one pharmacokinetic and safety data of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir to facilitate its rapid progression to the last stages of clinical trials in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients with mild to moderate disease.

14 Feb 2022

Studies compare endovascular therapy and microsurgery for treating wide-neck aneurysms

Aneurysms are weak, bulging portions of blood vessel walls. These blood-filled sacs resemble balloons in structure and have necks like balloons. Some aneurysms have larger necks and are called "wide-neck" aneurysms.

14 Feb 2022

How has telemedicine assisted COVID-19 patients?

In acknowledging the urgent need for managing outpatients, especially after hospital discharge, scientists have conducted a pilot telemonitoring program.

14 Feb 2022

Trauma centers expand care to treat patients with mental health and substance use disorders

Most patients who show signs of alcohol or opioid/stimulant drug use associated with injury now undergo screening and/or intervention in Level I and II trauma centers, according to national survey results.

14 Feb 2022

Study identifies a link between mortality of newborns on ECMO and red blood cell transfusion volume

Newborns in respiratory failure who require the life-sustaining support of ECMO also require transfusion of red blood cells. But a new study indicates that the higher volume of these oxygen-carrying blood cells the babies receive, the higher their mortality rate.

14 Feb 2022

Hundreds of new proteins that could play a role in cystic fibrosis discovered

Researchers at the University of Toronto have identified hundreds of new proteins that could play a role in cystic fibrosis, and which may shed light on why some patients respond better than others to current therapies.

14 Feb 2022

3 doses of Pfizer–Biontech COVID-19 vaccine offer more benefits than 2 doses

A Kaiser Permanente study published Feb. 14, 2022, in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas found that one month after a third dose, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness is higher for preventing infection and hospitalization than 2 doses of the vaccine after 1 month.

14 Feb 2022

Study explores the gut microbiome of COVID-19 patients

Researchers investigated the changes in the gut microbiome and the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in stool samples of COVID-19 patients.

14 Feb 2022

Differences in infection with Omicron or Delta SARS-CoV-2 variants among vaccinated population from the UK

In a recent study, researchers demonstrated that COVID-19 symptoms varied between cases of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants of concern.

14 Feb 2022

$Medications, measurements of physical function could predict fall and fracture risk in older women$

Medications, measurements of physical function could predict fall and fracture risk in older women

In older women, inability to stand on one leg for more than a few seconds is a risk factor for fracture. Another physical test yields similar results. Moreover, SSRIs can be linked to relatively poor physical function, a University of Gothenburg thesis shows.

14 Feb 2022

Researchers identify autoantibody targets in COVID-19 patients

In a new study, researchers have been investigating auto-immune responses to natural human antigens in COVID-19 patients.

14 Feb 2022

New robot-assisted surgery technique may improve cancer surgical outcomes and care

Researchers from the National Robotarium, a partnership between Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, industry partners and Edinburgh-based clinicians are creating a new robot-assisted surgery technique to improve cancer surgical outcomes and patient care.

14 Feb 2022

Study looks at potential impact of BBIBPCorV and CoronaVac SARS-CoV-2 vaccines on thyroid

In a recent study posted to Preprints with The Lancet* server, a team of researchers from China performed a serology study of thyroid function and antithyroid antibody levels in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-vaccinated recipients and further evaluated their correlation with SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) levels.

14 Feb 2022

Looking into the long-COVID brain

Neurological issues, ranging from memory lapses to trouble with attention, have been widely reported after recovery from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2) infection. Unfortunately, there is limited information about pathways to recovery after severe COVID hospitalization. Now, a prospective study of 4,491 patients hospitalized with COVID suggests neurological recovery can take at least a year. The study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint while awaiting peer review.

13 Feb 2022

CDC study first to show waning immunity after third dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine

A nationwide study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the first to show that immunity against severe COVID-19 disease begins to wane 4 months after receipt of the third dose of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna).

12 Feb 2022

Hospital News and Research

Cardiovascular markers for predicting clinical outcomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Research project receives additional funding to tackle a drug-resistant superbug

Study identifies neurons that fire specifically during mathematical operations

NYU Langone achieves top rankings for kidney transplants in New York City and the United States

First survey on Omicron BA.2 in France

Phase one study of oral SARS-CoV-2 antiviral agent nirmatrelvir

Studies compare endovascular therapy and microsurgery for treating wide-neck aneurysms

How has telemedicine assisted COVID-19 patients?

Trauma centers expand care to treat patients with mental health and substance use disorders

Study identifies a link between mortality of newborns on ECMO and red blood cell transfusion volume

Hundreds of new proteins that could play a role in cystic fibrosis discovered

3 doses of Pfizer–Biontech COVID-19 vaccine offer more benefits than 2 doses

Study explores the gut microbiome of COVID-19 patients

Differences in infection with Omicron or Delta SARS-CoV-2 variants among vaccinated population from the UK

Medications, measurements of physical function could predict fall and fracture risk in older women

Researchers identify autoantibody targets in COVID-19 patients

New robot-assisted surgery technique may improve cancer surgical outcomes and care

Study looks at potential impact of BBIBPCorV and CoronaVac SARS-CoV-2 vaccines on thyroid

Looking into the long-COVID brain

CDC study first to show waning immunity after third dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine

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