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Community mask usage reduces symptomatic COVID seroprevalence in Bangladesh

A new Science preprint explores the effectiveness of universal masking in reducing the incidence of symptomatic disease.

7 Dec 2021

Young adults with prior self-harm and eating disorders report mental health issues during the pandemic

Young adults with previous self-harm or eating disorders reported higher levels of depression and anxiety during the pandemic, even when restrictions had eased, according to new research.

7 Dec 2021

Urinary incontinence could contribute to increased risk of falls in older adults

A team of University of Alberta researchers focused on aging Albertans has found that urinary incontinence could be a contributing factor in falls among older adults.

7 Dec 2021

A promising new therapeutic target for kidney disease

Despite nearly two million people dying of acute kidney injury every year, and tens of millions more needing treatment, no effective drug treatment for the condition is available.

7 Dec 2021

Smart transformable nanoparticles show promise for enhanced tumor theranostics

For more than three decades, biomedical nanomaterials have been successfully developed for the benefit of theranostics -- a compound term referring to the diagnoses and treatment of tumors.

7 Dec 2021

New approach to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of liver cancer immunotherapy

In recent years, tumor immunotherapy has emerged as a highly promising and much-touted oncological approach.

7 Dec 2021

Cochlear implant recipients develop new bone formation that leads to long-term residual hearing loss

The majority of cochlear implant recipients develop new bone formation that adversely affects long-term hearing preservation, according to a study appearing in Radiology.

7 Dec 2021

Yogurt intake associated with lower blood pressure for hypertensive people

Whether it's a dollop on your morning cereal or a simple snack on the go, a daily dose of yoghurt could be the next go-to food for people with high blood pressure, according to new research from the University of South Australia.

7 Dec 2021

Multiplex proteomic panel assay for assessment of disease severity and outcome prediction in COVID-19

According to the authors of a new study, multiplex protein panel assay could support clinical decision-making, guide the development of novel treatments, and expand the risk assessment procedures for COVID-19.

7 Dec 2021

Stand Up To Cancer - An Interview with Chris Draft

In this inspiring interview, we speak to former NFL player Chris Draft about lung cancer, and how he has partnered with SU2C to help raise awareness surrounding it.

7 Dec 2021

Community transmission of SARS-CoV-2 lineage with novel mutations in Florida

A new study describes the introduction and spread of a SARS-CoV-2 lineage, A.2.5 in Florida using samples from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL).

7 Dec 2021

New self-administered test can find the early subtle signs of dementia sooner

Many people experience forgetfulness as they age, but it's often difficult to tell if these memory issues are a normal part of aging or a sign of something more serious

7 Dec 2021

Study finds mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are effective in cancer patients

The mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing infection in most cancer patients, according to a nationwide study of veterans diagnosed with cancer in the past decade.

6 Dec 2021

An analysis of risk factors and symptom presentation among groups at risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection

The study, published on the pre-print server medRxiv*, analyzed the specific linkages between the COVID-19 patients belonging to the three risk groups with the overall COVID-19 patients and compared symptoms between and within the risk groups.

6 Dec 2021

Study highlights how telehealth can facilitate treatment for people with opioid use disorder

The majority of individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) face access barriers to evidence-based treatment.

6 Dec 2021

A faster, safer and more affordable technology to produce personalized cancer therapies

Cell therapy has become an indispensable part of medicine today. With this form of immunotherapy you use your own body cells as medicine to fight the disease.

6 Dec 2021

UC San Diego participates in the expansion of Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative

After a decade of pioneering research, the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research will see a major expansion.

6 Dec 2021

Lack of computer access in COVID predicts lower mental health among adolescents

A new study discusses adolescent mental health during the pandemic in association with the availability of digital access through computers to do schoolwork.

6 Dec 2021

Hospitalization trends and associated factors for COVID in 2.3 million adults in England

Researchers performed a retrospective cohort study to determine risk factors for hospitalization and mortality rates over time among COVID-19 patients.

6 Dec 2021

Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to metabolic-associated fatty liver disease

Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a growing global health challenge and poses a substantial economic burden. A large-scale epidemiologic study in China has identified links between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and MAFLD.

6 Dec 2021

Medical Condition News

Community mask usage reduces symptomatic COVID seroprevalence in Bangladesh

Young adults with prior self-harm and eating disorders report mental health issues during the pandemic

Urinary incontinence could contribute to increased risk of falls in older adults

A promising new therapeutic target for kidney disease

Smart transformable nanoparticles show promise for enhanced tumor theranostics

New approach to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of liver cancer immunotherapy

Cochlear implant recipients develop new bone formation that leads to long-term residual hearing loss

Yogurt intake associated with lower blood pressure for hypertensive people

Multiplex proteomic panel assay for assessment of disease severity and outcome prediction in COVID-19

Stand Up To Cancer - An Interview with Chris Draft

Community transmission of SARS-CoV-2 lineage with novel mutations in Florida

New self-administered test can find the early subtle signs of dementia sooner

Study finds mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are effective in cancer patients

An analysis of risk factors and symptom presentation among groups at risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study highlights how telehealth can facilitate treatment for people with opioid use disorder

A faster, safer and more affordable technology to produce personalized cancer therapies

UC San Diego participates in the expansion of Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative

Lack of computer access in COVID predicts lower mental health among adolescents

Hospitalization trends and associated factors for COVID in 2.3 million adults in England

Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to metabolic-associated fatty liver disease

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

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