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Common infertility treatment linked to increased risk for vascular and pregnancy-related complications

Women who conceive with assisted reproductive technology (infertility treatment) may be at increased risk for vascular and pregnancy-related complications, according to new research published today in a special Go Red for Women issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

22 Feb 2022

A blood test proves to be highly accurate in detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease

A blood test developed at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has proven highly accurate in detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease in a study involving nearly 500 patients from across three continents, providing further evidence that the test should be considered for routine screening and diagnosis.

22 Feb 2022

Study explores the decline in viral load and immune response in COVID-19 patients

Researchers described the changes in viral ribonucleic acid the decline in viral load, and the immune response of SARS-CoV-2-infected patients, in a new preprint study.

22 Feb 2022

Widely utilized SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen detection tests continue to perform as expected despite Omicron mutations

A recent study evaluated the performance of three at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests commonly used in the US against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

22 Feb 2022

Mouse-adapted virus model to study persistent COVID induced lung disease

Researchers develop a mouse model to identify early biomarkers and test countermeasures needed to detect and prevent PASC.

21 Feb 2022

Comparative transmission study of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variant in England

Researchers performed an epidemiological cohort study to assess differences in transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants in England.

21 Feb 2022

How accurate are rapid antigen COVID tests?

A new study updates the state of knowledge about antigen rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDT) in the diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

17 Feb 2022

New NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Center East 53rd Street offers gynecologic, obstetric, and wellness care

As part of its commitment to enhance access to high-quality care, NYU Langone Health has begun the phased opening of NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Center East 53rd Street, at 159 East 53rd Street, offering comprehensive gynecologic, obstetric, and wellness care.

17 Feb 2022

Study explores the high viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Alpha variants

In a new study, scientists evaluated the cycle threshold values from 1,297 COVID-19-positive saliva samples obtained at a testing lab in the USA.

17 Feb 2022

Illumina partners with centers across France to advance a precision medicine approach for patients with late-stage cancer

Joint study will assess clinical value of comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) on cancer therapy options in patients with advanced disease

From Illumina, Inc. 17 Feb 2022

Study determines 115 long COVID symptoms and their associated risk factors

A new study determined which symptoms are linked with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection beyond 12 weeks post-infection in non-hospitalized individuals, and investigated the associated risk-factors of such symptoms.

17 Feb 2022

Heart attack survivors may have a lower risk of Parkinson's disease

People who have had a heart attack may be slightly less likely than people in the general population to develop Parkinson's disease later in life, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

16 Feb 2022

Antibodies become more powerful for at least six months after COVID-19 vaccination

For at least six months after COVID-19 vaccination, antibodies produced by immune cells become steadily more formidable and more precisely targeted against the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a study of the antibody response to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

16 Feb 2022

South African population reveal durable protection by prior infection against pre-Omicron variants

A recent study explored the buildup of immunity developed post-SARS-CoV-2 infection in African people and the impact of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron VOC on the COVID-19 pandemic.

15 Feb 2022

U-M researchers measure out-of-pocket costs for follow-up tests after free cancer screening

With the White House putting cancer prevention and early treatment squarely in the sights of its renewed Cancer Moonshot initiative, recent University of Michigan research offers insights that policymakers could use to ensure more cancers are diagnosed earlier and reduce inequalities.

15 Feb 2022

Study investigates the spread of SARS-CoV-2 genetic diversity on a fishing boat

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, a team of researchers from Washington, United States, investigated the transmission of viral genetic diversity during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) superspreading outbreak among the crew members on a fishing boat.

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

Mechanical clot removal may improve recovery after severe stroke in children

Serious disability was 6 times more likely to be the result three months after stroke among children whose clot-caused stroke in a large vessel (a type of ischemic stroke) was not treated with a procedure to extract the clot, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2022.

12 Feb 2022

Identifying and targeting ‘fence-sitters’ early in pandemic could help reduce vaccine hesitancy

Identifying adults who are ambivalent about vaccines early in a pandemic and finding community leaders who can help spread reliable information within their communities could help reduce vaccine hesitancy, according to a new University of Michigan study.

11 Feb 2022

Mechanical blood clot removal helps nearly half of stroke survivors to achieve good outcomes

Mechanical removal of blood clots reduced post-stroke disability in nearly half of "all-comer" real-world stroke patients in an international study, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2022.

11 Feb 2022

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Common infertility treatment linked to increased risk for vascular and pregnancy-related complications

A blood test proves to be highly accurate in detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease

Study explores the decline in viral load and immune response in COVID-19 patients

Widely utilized SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen detection tests continue to perform as expected despite Omicron mutations

Mouse-adapted virus model to study persistent COVID induced lung disease

Comparative transmission study of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variant in England

How accurate are rapid antigen COVID tests?

New NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Center East 53rd Street offers gynecologic, obstetric, and wellness care

Study explores the high viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Alpha variants

Illumina partners with centers across France to advance a precision medicine approach for patients with late-stage cancer

Study determines 115 long COVID symptoms and their associated risk factors

Heart attack survivors may have a lower risk of Parkinson's disease

Antibodies become more powerful for at least six months after COVID-19 vaccination

South African population reveal durable protection by prior infection against pre-Omicron variants

U-M researchers measure out-of-pocket costs for follow-up tests after free cancer screening

Study investigates the spread of SARS-CoV-2 genetic diversity on a fishing boat

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

Mechanical clot removal may improve recovery after severe stroke in children

Identifying and targeting ‘fence-sitters’ early in pandemic could help reduce vaccine hesitancy

Mechanical blood clot removal helps nearly half of stroke survivors to achieve good outcomes

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