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Study suggests e-cigarettes are contributing to reduce smoking prevalence

People who smoke are increasingly using e-cigarettes to try to quit smoking, a study by researchers at the University of Otago, Wellington, has found.

18 Sep 2020

Researchers examine problems that hinder the development of medical tourism in Russia

Scientists from Sechenov University interviewed Russian healthcare experts to find out what problems impeded the development of medical tourism in the country most and what measures would help attract foreigners.

18 Sep 2020

COVID vaccine trials move at warp speed, but recruiting Black volunteers takes time

Participation in clinical trials among Black people is low, according to Food and Drug Administration statistics.

16 Sep 2020

African swine fever does not pose health risks to humans

The ASF pathogen is a virus which infects domestic pigs and wild boar and which leads to a severe, often lethal, disease in these animals. It is transferred via direct contact or with excretions from infected animals, or through ticks.

15 Sep 2020

Analysis of COVID-19 spread from China, Italy and Iran

A recent study looked at the patterns of the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) from China, Iran, and Italy to other nations. The study by researchers at Case-Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Duke University is published on the preprint website medRxiv* in September 2020.

15 Sep 2020

Virtual reality found to be effective in opioid overdose reversal training

The United States has seen a 200% increase in the rate of deaths by opioid overdose in the last 20 years. But many of these deaths were preventable.

14 Sep 2020

Smoke from wildfires may increase COVID-19 risk

The smoke the firefighters are breathing is heightening their risk of contracting the new coronavirus, with potentially life-threatening effects. Further, fighting the huge fires may make infection control measures such as hand washing and social distancing, challenging to perform.

14 Sep 2020

NIH provides additional support for large scale study of Alzheimer's disease biomarkers

To meet the pressing need to better understand the prevalence, progression, and clinical impact of Alzheimer's disease among Mexican Americans, the National Institutes of Health has added funding for more biomarker measures, including positron emission tomography imaging, to the ongoing Health and Aging Brain Among Latino Elders Study.

14 Sep 2020

New poll highlights feelings of loneliness and isolation among older adults during COVID-19

Staying close to home and avoiding crowded places can help older adults reduce their risk of COVID-19. But a new national poll suggests it comes with a cost, especially for those with health challenges.

14 Sep 2020

FDA issues warning letters to website operators for illegally selling opioids online

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to 17 website operators for illegally selling unapproved and misbranded opioids online in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

10 Sep 2020

Important research on SARS-CoV-2 proteins using proximity labeling

A team of Canadian scientists has recently discovered a wide-range interaction between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and host proteins using proximity-dependent biotinylation approaches.

7 Sep 2020

New technology predicts allosteric sites in proteins

A new technology that uses a protein's structure to predict the inner wiring that controls the protein's function and dynamics is now available for scientists to utilize. The tool, developed by researchers at Penn State, may be useful for protein engineering and drug design.

3 Sep 2020

Improving COVID-19 diagnosis

News-Medical spoke to Yourgene health on their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they developed a diagnostic test for COVID-19.

From Yourgene Health 3 Sep 2020

A global study to determine COVID-19 health and psychosocial consequences

The current paper lays out the details of a longitudinal study that aims to follow up COVID-19 patients, including any pre-existing chronic illnesses as well as the medical care they received during their illness. A significant minority of convalescents appears to have prolonged disease sequelae.

3 Sep 2020

Website News and Research

Study suggests e-cigarettes are contributing to reduce smoking prevalence

Researchers examine problems that hinder the development of medical tourism in Russia

COVID vaccine trials move at warp speed, but recruiting Black volunteers takes time

African swine fever does not pose health risks to humans

Analysis of COVID-19 spread from China, Italy and Iran

Virtual reality found to be effective in opioid overdose reversal training

Smoke from wildfires may increase COVID-19 risk

NIH provides additional support for large scale study of Alzheimer's disease biomarkers

New poll highlights feelings of loneliness and isolation among older adults during COVID-19

FDA issues warning letters to website operators for illegally selling opioids online

Important research on SARS-CoV-2 proteins using proximity labeling

New technology predicts allosteric sites in proteins

Improving COVID-19 diagnosis

A global study to determine COVID-19 health and psychosocial consequences

VUMC launches clinical trial of promising COVID-19 treatments in outpatient setting

SAGE and Hindawi sign publishing partnership agreement

Study shows potential of digital mental healthcare to help people during COVID-19 pandemic

Study publishes guidelines on congenital heart disease

ESC publishes treatment guidelines for non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome

ESC and EACTS develop guidelines for diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation

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