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Antihistamines may offer hope for long COVID patients

Researchers offer hope that an inexpensive over-the-counter medication could improve long COVID symptoms for a large proportion of these patients.

14 Feb 2022

New system produces a 3D interactive map of arrhythmia hotspots in the heart

A new way of treating arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation (AF) - the most common heart arrhythmia diagnosis in clinical practice - has debuted at UC San Diego Health.

14 Feb 2022

Trauma centers expand care to treat patients with mental health and substance use disorders

Most patients who show signs of alcohol or opioid/stimulant drug use associated with injury now undergo screening and/or intervention in Level I and II trauma centers, according to national survey results.

14 Feb 2022

Discovery may lead to new treatment approach for people with alcohol-associated liver disease

Investigators at Cedars-Sinai have uncovered a new pathway that helps explain how consuming too much alcohol causes damage to the liver, specifically mitochondrial dysfunction in alcohol-associated liver disease.

14 Feb 2022

Research lays the foundation for developing obesity drugs based on enhancing β-AR signaling

Following up on a 2018 study that identified an epigenetic modifier known as histone deacetylase 11 (HDAC11) as a potential therapeutic target for treating obesity and diabetes, researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine have published new research that finds HDAC11 regulates G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) called beta-adrenergic receptors (β-ARs).

14 Feb 2022

Improving social support may help reduce cardiovascular disease and death in older American Indians

Improving social support and connectedness could not only lower depression symptoms but also help reduce cardiovascular disease and death in older American Indians, according to a new analysis.

14 Feb 2022

Enhanced external counterpulsation therapy benefits long COVID-19 patients

In a small study of long COVID-19 patients, those with and without coronary artery disease demonstrated improvement of a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, breathing difficulties and chest discomfort, after undergoing 15-35 hours of enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) therapy.

14 Feb 2022

Progression of Alzheimer's disease is linked to oxidative brain damage, research confirms

Increased oxidative damage is linked to neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Even though the pathophysiology of AD has been widely investigated, the likely relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction and the disease remains largely unknown.

14 Feb 2022

Study analyzes antigenic properties of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineages

A new study elucidated the antigenic properties of the sublineages of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 Omicron variant.

14 Feb 2022

Variations in the neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 variants in vaccinated mice and primates

In a new study, researchers demonstrated the variations in the neutralizing antibody responses induced by SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in humans, non-human primates, and mice against the SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern.

14 Feb 2022

Study explores the gut microbiome of COVID-19 patients

Researchers investigated the changes in the gut microbiome and the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in stool samples of COVID-19 patients.

14 Feb 2022

An alternative strategy targeting furin disrupts SARS-CoV-2 infection cycle

A new study was based on the hypothesis that competitively inhibiting cellular furin and selectively targeting SARS-CoV-2 in the infected viral-producing cells is critical for therapeutic specificity.

14 Feb 2022

Study explores the social impact of COVID-19 symptoms among female long haulers

A new study analyzed the impact of long-COVID on women long haulers with respect to various aspects of their social life.

14 Feb 2022

Researchers identify autoantibody targets in COVID-19 patients

In a new study, researchers have been investigating auto-immune responses to natural human antigens in COVID-19 patients.

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

Flinders study reflects a need to streamline referrals for cancer treatment

Patients undergoing primary radiotherapy treatment with or without chemotherapy, rather than surgery, for head and neck cancers are more likely to experience delays in their treatment starting, according to a new analysis from Flinders University.

14 Feb 2022

Novel tool for better dietary management in cancer patients

A new dietary tool to quickly and accurately assess micronutrient levels aims to help cancer patients fight disease, paving the way to find better nutritional solutions for oncology services, Flinders University researchers say.

14 Feb 2022

Study looks at potential impact of BBIBPCorV and CoronaVac SARS-CoV-2 vaccines on thyroid

In a recent study posted to Preprints with The Lancet* server, a team of researchers from China performed a serology study of thyroid function and antithyroid antibody levels in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-vaccinated recipients and further evaluated their correlation with SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) levels.

14 Feb 2022

Testes found to be a viral reservoir for SARS-CoV-2 replication

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers used a suite of methods to detect severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the testis of patients who died from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to gain insights into SARS-CoV-2 tropism inside testis and its impact on male fertility.

13 Feb 2022

Looking into the long-COVID brain

Neurological issues, ranging from memory lapses to trouble with attention, have been widely reported after recovery from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2) infection. Unfortunately, there is limited information about pathways to recovery after severe COVID hospitalization. Now, a prospective study of 4,491 patients hospitalized with COVID suggests neurological recovery can take at least a year. The study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint while awaiting peer review.

13 Feb 2022

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Antihistamines may offer hope for long COVID patients

New system produces a 3D interactive map of arrhythmia hotspots in the heart

Trauma centers expand care to treat patients with mental health and substance use disorders

Discovery may lead to new treatment approach for people with alcohol-associated liver disease

Research lays the foundation for developing obesity drugs based on enhancing β-AR signaling

Improving social support may help reduce cardiovascular disease and death in older American Indians

Enhanced external counterpulsation therapy benefits long COVID-19 patients

Progression of Alzheimer's disease is linked to oxidative brain damage, research confirms

Study analyzes antigenic properties of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineages

Variations in the neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 variants in vaccinated mice and primates

Study explores the gut microbiome of COVID-19 patients

An alternative strategy targeting furin disrupts SARS-CoV-2 infection cycle

Study explores the social impact of COVID-19 symptoms among female long haulers

Researchers identify autoantibody targets in COVID-19 patients

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

Flinders study reflects a need to streamline referrals for cancer treatment

Novel tool for better dietary management in cancer patients

Study looks at potential impact of BBIBPCorV and CoronaVac SARS-CoV-2 vaccines on thyroid

Testes found to be a viral reservoir for SARS-CoV-2 replication

Looking into the long-COVID brain

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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