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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

UK study finds SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in domestic cats and dogs

Researchers analyzed sera from pet cats and dogs and found them to have developed antibodies against the virus later on during the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings suggest that viral prevalence among the human populations could have led to the pets becoming infected.

28 Jun 2021

Study finds minimal SARS-CoV-2 viral load in vaginal secretions

The virus has also been observed to be present in blood, urine, feces, and tears, though not in semen. Vaginal secretions have not been consistently shown to be positive for the virus in most studies. The authors of a new study in the Journal of Clinical Medicine affirm that the presence of the virus in the vagina is rare, irrespective of pregnancy.

28 Jun 2021

Achieving gender equality within global health

News-Medical spoke to Dr. Claire Bayntun about her incredible career in global health, and how we can achieve gender equality within healthcare settings.

28 Jun 2021

Study examines effect of sorafenib in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma

Oncotarget published "Insulin-like growth factor 1/Child-Turcotte-Pugh composite score as a predictor of treatment outcomes in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma treated with sorafenib" which reported that this study investigated the association of the IGF/CTP score with overall survival and progression-free survival of HCC patients treated with sorafenib.

28 Jun 2021

Tocilizumab and sarilumab shown to be effective in critical COVID-19

A new study, released as a preprint on the medRxiv* server, describes how a team of researchers from the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands explored the efficacy of four monoclonal antibodies that antagonize powerful pro-inflammatory pathways. The team sought to determine which were useful in treating critically ill COVID-19 patients on organ support.

28 Jun 2021

An oral pill for COVID-19? Molnupiravir shows promise

Recently, researchers reported molnupiravir as the first oral and direct-acting antiviral that is highly effective at reducing SARS-CoV-2 levels.

27 Jun 2021

Georgia Tech’s dashboard breaks down Covid-19 vaccination trends by race at county level

The U.S. continues to see Covid-19 vaccinations gradually increasing nationwide, with nearly 66% of all adults now having at least one vaccine dose according to CDC's COVID Data Tracker, yet disparities have been noted in vaccination rates across races and geographic areas.

25 Jun 2021

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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

UK study finds SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in domestic cats and dogs

Study finds minimal SARS-CoV-2 viral load in vaginal secretions

Achieving gender equality within global health

Study examines effect of sorafenib in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma

Tocilizumab and sarilumab shown to be effective in critical COVID-19

An oral pill for COVID-19? Molnupiravir shows promise

Georgia Tech’s dashboard breaks down Covid-19 vaccination trends by race at county level

Black Lives Matter Fellowship established to help Black students excel in neuroscience or neurosurgery

Researchers to test early intervention for caregivers of patients with serious illnesses or injuries

Researchers find surprising differences in the way people use healthcare services during the pandemic

Performance-enhancing substance use is longitudinally associated with criminal offending

Continuity of nursing care in home health visits may prevent rehospitalization for dementia patients

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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