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Stanford Medicine launches a diagnostic test for monkeypox

Stanford Medicine's Clinical Virology Laboratory today launched a diagnostic test for the monkeypox virus that has been identified in 42 countries and several U.S. states, including California.

23 Jun 2022

The duration of protection conferred by a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection amongst children and adolescents

Researchers evaluated the immunity dynamics following infection with SARS-CoV-2 in children and adolescents.

23 Jun 2022

The severity of COVID-19 compared to seasonal influenza

In a recent study under review at the Archives of Virology journal and currently posted to the Research Square* preprint server, investigators in Israel assessed the disparities and similarities between seasonal influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections.

14 Jun 2022

Size of air pollution particles may affect a person's risk of dying from stroke, study finds

Living in areas with higher air pollution is associated with an increased risk of in-hospital death from stroke, and the risk varies depending on the size of the air pollution particles, according to a new study published in the May 25, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 May 2022

Air pollutant exposures can exacerbate the effects of the SARS-CoV-2 infection

Data from a new USC study shows a significant increase in the risk of severe outcomes for COVID-19 patients exposed to fine particles (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), two common (and correlated) components of ambient air pollution in Southern California.

25 May 2022

The root causes of long-COVID still a mystery

In a recent article posted to the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers presented baseline outcomes from a longitudinal assessment of post-acute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection (PASC), also known as long-COVID.

25 May 2022

Improving Patient Recruitment for Clinical Trial Research

In this interview, we speak to Matt Walz, CEO of Trialbee, about the importance of improving patient recruitment and retention within clinical trials.

From Trialbee 23 May 2022

Dogs trained to detect SARS-CoV-2 can sniff out infected passengers at airports

In a recent study published in the journal BMJ Global Health, researchers explored whether scent dogs can be trained to identify severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-infected individuals.

19 May 2022

Multicenter study determines the efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination against Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19

A new study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases has focused on analyzing the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination against PASC, utilizing multicentre data across the USA.

13 May 2022

New smoking-cessation program helps more cancer patients to quit successfully

Researchers at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found a way to help more patients who want to stop smoking.

11 May 2022

Correlating symptoms with COVID-19 test positivity in children

Researchers analyzed the relationship between suspected symptoms of COVID-19 and test positivity in children.

9 May 2022

Understanding dysphagia symptoms after spine surgery can help improve patients' quality of life

Difficulty swallowing is one of the most common complications of anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS).

3 May 2022

Funding innovative technologies to revolutionize cancer research

In this interview, News-Medical interviews Michael Weingarten about his work as a director of the Small Business Innovation Research Development Center, helping to fund highly-innovative technologies that are revolutionizing cancer research.

3 May 2022

Obesity progression may contribute to the economic burden of the disease, studies suggest

Obesity is known to approximately double healthcare costs in the US compared to those with a healthy weight.

2 May 2022

Synthetic data accurately replicates the results of analyses from real COVID-19 patient data

Research led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has demonstrated that analyzing synthetic data generated from real COVID-19 patients accurately replicates the results of the same analyses conducted on the real patient data.

27 Apr 2022

Fourth dose of COVID vaccine in over 60 years significantly effective

In a recent study published in the Nature Medicine journal, the researchers assessed the effectiveness of a second booster dose of the BioNTech, Pfizer BNT162b2 vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity in elderly patients.

26 Apr 2022

AI tool could capture subtle, early signs of pancreatic cancer in CT scans

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by Cedars-Sinai investigators accurately predicted who would develop pancreatic cancer based on what their CT scan images looked like years prior to being diagnosed with the disease.

26 Apr 2022

Study highlights mortality risk and healthcare utilization of people with treatment-resistant depression

Researchers from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Department of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine of the LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) and Department of Social Work and Social Administration at The University of Hong Kong (HKU).

21 Apr 2022

Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in telemedicine uptake during the pandemic

Historical data shows minorities have long faced obstacles to getting the critical health care services they need. When COVID-19 arrived two years ago, telemedicine emerged with the promise of better access to care through virtual delivery of clinical services and consultations.

14 Apr 2022

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy not associated with any observable birth defects on ultrasound

In our latest interview, News Medical speaks to Dr. Rachel Ruderman about her current research, which reveals no detectable link on ultrasound scans between COVID-19 vaccination and birth defects.

12 Apr 2022

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Stanford Medicine launches a diagnostic test for monkeypox

The duration of protection conferred by a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection amongst children and adolescents

The severity of COVID-19 compared to seasonal influenza

Size of air pollution particles may affect a person's risk of dying from stroke, study finds

Air pollutant exposures can exacerbate the effects of the SARS-CoV-2 infection

The root causes of long-COVID still a mystery

Improving Patient Recruitment for Clinical Trial Research

Dogs trained to detect SARS-CoV-2 can sniff out infected passengers at airports

Multicenter study determines the efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination against Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19

New smoking-cessation program helps more cancer patients to quit successfully

Correlating symptoms with COVID-19 test positivity in children

Understanding dysphagia symptoms after spine surgery can help improve patients' quality of life

Funding innovative technologies to revolutionize cancer research

Obesity progression may contribute to the economic burden of the disease, studies suggest

Synthetic data accurately replicates the results of analyses from real COVID-19 patient data

Fourth dose of COVID vaccine in over 60 years significantly effective

AI tool could capture subtle, early signs of pancreatic cancer in CT scans

Study highlights mortality risk and healthcare utilization of people with treatment-resistant depression

Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in telemedicine uptake during the pandemic

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy not associated with any observable birth defects on ultrasound

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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