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Clinical observations show acute myocarditis developed after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination

Four patients suffering from acute myocarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination suggests that further investigation is needed.

29 Jun 2021

Personal networks could play a key role in advancing the adoption of cleaner cooking fuel

A new, first-of-its-kind study led by researchers from Boston College has found that personal networks in India could play an important role in advancing the adoption of a cleaner cooking fuel, in this case liquefied petroleum gas, according to a report published in the journal Environmental Research Letters.

29 Jun 2021

Black male veterans more likely to receive radiation or surgery for prostate cancer than non-Black men

Black men most likely to benefit from advanced prostate cancer therapies are 11 percent less likely to get them than non-Black men. This happens despite apparent equal opportunities in obtaining health care services, a new study in American veterans shows

29 Jun 2021

Many survivors of adolescent and young adult cancers hesitate to get COVID-19 vaccinations

A new paper in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that many survivors of adolescent and young adult cancers hesitate to obtain COVID-19 vaccinations.

29 Jun 2021

Public opinion surveys could be used to understand regional variation in vaccine hesitancy, say experts

Public opinion surveys could be used more widely to understand regional variation in vaccine hesitancy, experts have recommended.

29 Jun 2021

Sleep-deprived individuals less likely to disclose information about past criminal activity

During the course of a criminal investigation, it is common for investigators to interview individuals who are exhausted and have had little sleep. While unavoidable in some cases, a new Iowa State University study found sleep disruption or deprivation may limit the amount of information provided during an interview.

29 Jun 2021

FDA's controversial decision to approve aducanumab for Alzheimer's treatment raises major ethical issues

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's controversial decision to approve aducanumab for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease raises at least three major ethical issues that need to be addressed, states a new article in the Hastings Center Report:

29 Jun 2021

Patient-psychotherapist matching improves outcomes of mental health treatment

In first-of-its kind research led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst psychotherapy researcher, mental health care patients matched with therapists who had a strong track record of treating the patients' primary concerns had better results than patients who were not so matched.

29 Jun 2021

Study highlights importance of "lived experience" provided by cancer patients in prisons

In a paper published by Research Involvement and Engagement, the University of Surrey and its partners highlight the importance and value of "lived experience" that only people in prison can provide to shape meaningful research and policy decisions.

29 Jun 2021

Aerosol generated by playing wind instruments is less than that produced when vocalizing

Aerosol generated by playing woodwind and brass instruments is less than that produced when vocalizing (speaking and singing) and is no different than a person breathing, new research has found.

29 Jun 2021

Transparent masks can facilitate communication and improve interaction, study shows

The use of transparent masks during communication increases comprehension of speech by about 10% for people with hearing loss and people with normal hearing, according to a study published in the journal Ear and Hearing.

29 Jun 2021

Study highlights need to protect physician residents, emergency care teams from physical or verbal abuse

A new study in Annals of Emergency Medicine highlights the importance of protecting physician residents--early-career doctors still in training--and emergency care teams from incidents of physical or verbal abuse.

29 Jun 2021

New WVU Bridge Initiative aims to address most pressing water issues

In 2014, around 10,000 gallons of a coal-washing chemical called MCHM spilled into the Elk River near Charleston, affecting 30,000 residents in nine counties.

28 Jun 2021

Face mask mandates reduced COVID-19 case rates, hospitalizations and deaths in Kansas

Despite facing cultural and political pushback, the evidence remains clear: Face masks made a difference in Kansas.

28 Jun 2021

Study examines the impact of hotel's community support during COVID-19 pandemic

Hotels that opened their doors to homeless people in their community during lockdown generated greater positive word-of-mouth marketing than those that offered free accommodation to frontline healthcare workers, finds new University research.

28 Jun 2021

Researcher receives $2.5 million award to curb HIV infection among people who inject drugs

International organizations and countries around the world are working to eliminate HIV/AIDS by 2030. To reach this goal, new approaches are needed--particularly among difficult-to-reach groups such as people who inject drugs (PWID), who are 30 times more likely to contract HIV/AIDS compared with the general population.

28 Jun 2021

Study reveals how pervasive emotional distress is linked to stigma around sexual orientation

Imagine having feelings of distress and negativity at some point as you are going about your day. Then imagine feeling that way every day, for almost 21 days. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youth don't have to imagine having negative feelings at some point throughout the day for an extended period of days.

28 Jun 2021

High-deductible health plans associated with decreased ED visits for chest pain

Up to 7 million people each year receive care in an emergency department (ED) for chest pain, a symptom of a potential heart condition. Over 80 percent of chest pain patients, however, ultimately have no evidence of cardiovascular disease or acute coronary syndrome.

28 Jun 2021

Could the activation of FcγRIII/CD16 by anti-spike SARS-CoV-2 antibodies independently determine COVID-19 severity?

A team of scientists from Germany recently investigated whether hyperactivation of immune receptors that recognize the Fc part of an IgG molecule (FcγR) can lead to immunopathologic changes in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. They have observed that hyperactivation of FcγRIII (CD16) by proinflammatory IgG antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can significantly contribute to COVID-19 related immunopathology.

28 Jun 2021

People living with HIV/AIDS more likely to have suicidal thoughts and die from suicide

A new study by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine indicates that people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - approximately 38 million worldwide - are more likely to have suicidal thoughts and die from suicide than members of the general population.

28 Jun 2021

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Clinical observations show acute myocarditis developed after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination

Personal networks could play a key role in advancing the adoption of cleaner cooking fuel

Black male veterans more likely to receive radiation or surgery for prostate cancer than non-Black men

Many survivors of adolescent and young adult cancers hesitate to get COVID-19 vaccinations

Public opinion surveys could be used to understand regional variation in vaccine hesitancy, say experts

Sleep-deprived individuals less likely to disclose information about past criminal activity

FDA's controversial decision to approve aducanumab for Alzheimer's treatment raises major ethical issues

Patient-psychotherapist matching improves outcomes of mental health treatment

Study highlights importance of "lived experience" provided by cancer patients in prisons

Aerosol generated by playing wind instruments is less than that produced when vocalizing

Transparent masks can facilitate communication and improve interaction, study shows

Study highlights need to protect physician residents, emergency care teams from physical or verbal abuse

New WVU Bridge Initiative aims to address most pressing water issues

Face mask mandates reduced COVID-19 case rates, hospitalizations and deaths in Kansas

Study examines the impact of hotel's community support during COVID-19 pandemic

Researcher receives $2.5 million award to curb HIV infection among people who inject drugs

Study reveals how pervasive emotional distress is linked to stigma around sexual orientation

High-deductible health plans associated with decreased ED visits for chest pain

Could the activation of FcγRIII/CD16 by anti-spike SARS-CoV-2 antibodies independently determine COVID-19 severity?

People living with HIV/AIDS more likely to have suicidal thoughts and die from suicide

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