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High-performing age-stratified machine-learning models for the prediction of the severity of COVID-19 progression

The current study aims to use sophisticated machine learning models that stratify patient data by age group to predict disease progression in almost 7,000 patients studied in community hospital settings.

4 May 2022

How protection due to vaccination or previous SARS-CoV-2 infection varies for the population of the Czech Republic

The current study aimed to understand how far this reduced vaccine efficacy and the protection conferred by prior infection in terms of Omicron infection, hospitalization, and oxygen supplementation.

4 May 2022

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may be linked with lower bone mineral density in male teens

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates (two types of endocrine-disrupting chemicals) may be associated with lower bone mineral density in male teens, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

4 May 2022

New drug combinations for obesity and diabetes may show greater efficacy than single therapy

Canadian and German researchers are teaming up to identify new drug combinations to treat people with obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

4 May 2022

Discovery could lead to new treatments to minimize cravings in people with addictions

For some people with alcohol use disorder, it might be the sight of a familiar bar or a favorite bottle; for others, it might be the feeling of leaving the office after a stressful day at work or stepping into a crowded party. Most people who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction have particular cues that set off their cravings.

4 May 2022

Researchers reveal the mechanism of action of century-old BCG vaccine

The century-old Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine against tuberculosis is one of the world's oldest and most widely used vaccines, used to immunize 100 million newborns every year. Given in countries with endemic TB, it has surprisingly been found to protect newborns and young infants against multiple bacterial and viral infections unrelated to TB. There's even some evidence that it can reduce severity of COVID-19.

4 May 2022

Newly discovered brain circuit facilitates the ability to focus on what is important in the environment

When exploring a new environment, mice make use of a unique long-distance connection in the brain that prompts them to pay attention to the most salient features of the environment, according to new research from UC San Francisco. The link, originating in the prefrontal cortex and stretching to the hippocampus, provides evidence of how the brain's higher cognitive regions refine operations occurring in distant brain areas.

4 May 2022

Two specific brain networks can strongly influence weight-loss success

When it comes to weight loss, the old adage it's all in your head may be true.

4 May 2022

Reducing daily sedentary time can help prevent diabetes and cardiovascular diseases

A new study suggests that reducing daily sedentary time can have a positive effect on the risk factors of lifestyle diseases already in three months. Spending just one hour less sitting daily and increasing light physical activity can help in the prevention of these diseases.

4 May 2022

Study finds brain circuit controlling drug withdrawal-induced anxiety and reinstatement

New research from the University of California, Irvine, finds that drug withdrawal-induced anxiety and reinstatement of drug seeking behaviors are controlled by a single pathway in the brain and centered around dopamine cells.

4 May 2022

Elevated levels of PHGDH enzyme associated with Alzheimer’s disease pathology

Elevated levels of an enzyme called PHGDH in the blood of older adults could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease, and a study led by the University of California San Diego provides new evidence to support this claim.

4 May 2022

Researchers investigate the population-level consequences of wearing masks

McMaster University researchers who study the dynamics of infectious disease transmission have investigated the population-level consequences of a potentially significant––and unobvious––benefit of wearing masks.

4 May 2022

Study reveals the efficacy of teacher-implemented intervention in reducing learning gaps

New research from Center for BrainHealth® at The University of Texas at Dallas demonstrates that professional development with a focus on neuroscience equips teachers with the tools and confidence to reduce learning gaps in eighth grade students, as measured by State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) performance.

4 May 2022

Hydrogen sulfide production in the gut is based on animal- or plant-based diet, study finds

Published in Clinical Nutrition, researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School looked at colonic hydrogen sulfide - a toxic gas in the body that smells like rotten eggs - production in people in response to animal- and plant-based diet interventions.

4 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy linked to adverse maternal outcomes and preterm birth

Since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was declared in 2020, there has been much concern over the effects of the disease on unborn children and pregnant women.

4 May 2022

Stroke survivors can now reduce their chances of death by 76% through modified cardiac rehabilitation

Survivors of serious stroke can reduce their chances of dying within the year by 76% if they complete a modified cardiac rehabilitation program that includes medically supervised exercise, prescribed therapy, and physician follow-up, according to new research published in the Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases, published by Elsevier. The findings have the potential to change the future of stroke care.

4 May 2022

Researchers explore the growing influence of Universal Health Coverage in low- and middle-income countries

What policy is the best approach for developing health systems in low- and middle-income countries?

4 May 2022

Injectable hydrogels for single-dose COVID-19 vaccination

Several coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines require multiple doses for long-lasting immunity. However, a new study published in the journal Biomacromolecules has developed a promising single-dose vaccine platform using an injectable hydrogel containing an epitope-labeled plant virus, Cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV).

4 May 2022

Scientists discover a potential new method of active immunization to prevent Alzheimer's disease

During experiments in animal models, researchers at the University of Kansas have discovered a possible new approach to immunization against Alzheimer's disease (AD).

4 May 2022

Psychologists investigate the likelihood of individuals recovering and living a life after mental illness

University of South Florida (USF) psychologists are challenging stereotypes surrounding mental illness – finding that some conditions are not always chronic and can still allow for one to thrive.

4 May 2022

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High-performing age-stratified machine-learning models for the prediction of the severity of COVID-19 progression

How protection due to vaccination or previous SARS-CoV-2 infection varies for the population of the Czech Republic

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may be linked with lower bone mineral density in male teens

New drug combinations for obesity and diabetes may show greater efficacy than single therapy

Discovery could lead to new treatments to minimize cravings in people with addictions

Researchers reveal the mechanism of action of century-old BCG vaccine

Newly discovered brain circuit facilitates the ability to focus on what is important in the environment

Two specific brain networks can strongly influence weight-loss success

Reducing daily sedentary time can help prevent diabetes and cardiovascular diseases

Study finds brain circuit controlling drug withdrawal-induced anxiety and reinstatement

Elevated levels of PHGDH enzyme associated with Alzheimer’s disease pathology

Researchers investigate the population-level consequences of wearing masks

Study reveals the efficacy of teacher-implemented intervention in reducing learning gaps

Hydrogen sulfide production in the gut is based on animal- or plant-based diet, study finds

SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy linked to adverse maternal outcomes and preterm birth

Stroke survivors can now reduce their chances of death by 76% through modified cardiac rehabilitation

Researchers explore the growing influence of Universal Health Coverage in low- and middle-income countries

Injectable hydrogels for single-dose COVID-19 vaccination

Scientists discover a potential new method of active immunization to prevent Alzheimer's disease

Psychologists investigate the likelihood of individuals recovering and living a life after mental illness

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