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Implications of higher viral load in new SARS-CoV-2 variants on airborne transmission

Researchers have examined the implications of the increased airborne transmission from new variants.

19 Jan 2022

Impact of atrial fibrillation in COVID-19 vaccine-induced pericarditis patients

In a new study, a team of researchers described the case of a healthy 49-year old male patient with new-onset atrial fibrillation after receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 mRNA-1273 (Moderna) vaccine.

19 Jan 2022

Impact of COVID-19 on male and female reproductive health

A new review article investigated the relation between SARS-CoV-2 infection and reproductive health.

19 Jan 2022

The latest advancements in polymer-based nanotechnology approaches used to fight against SARS-CoV-2

A recent review discusses the engineering versatility of polymeric nanoparticles - making a good therapeutic alternative against coronavirus diseases.

19 Jan 2022

Study finds variations in the magnitude and direction of sex differences in COVID-19 outcomes

A new study by the Harvard GenderSci Lab in Social Science and Medicine found large variations in the magnitude and direction of sex differences in COVID-19 outcomes across localities and over time during the pandemic in the U.S. -- demonstrating that observed sex disparities cannot be explained without reference to social-contextual factors.

19 Jan 2022

New therapies for AIRDs can reduce the harmful side-effects caused by conventional treatments

New therapies for autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AIRDs) that are designed to better regulate lipid (fat) metabolism, could significantly reduce the harmful side-effects caused by conventional treatments, finds a new large-scale review led by UCL researchers.

19 Jan 2022

Antibody combination produces a synergistic response in difficult-to-treat pediatric cancers

A combination of anti-cancer antibodies produced a powerfully synergistic response in two hard-to-treat pediatric cancers, according to a new study, in mice, led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

19 Jan 2022

Early gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender teens leads to better mental health

For transgender people, starting gender-affirming hormone treatment in adolescence is linked to better mental health than waiting until adulthood, according to new research led by the Stanford University School of Medicine.

19 Jan 2022

Schoolchildren in Hong Kong surveyed on the prevalence and impact of allergic diseases

A collaborative study by the Department of Social Work and Social Administration, the University of Hong Kong andthe Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, United Christian Hospital

19 Jan 2022

Study reveals the experience of support health care workers from underserved communities during COVID-19

A Rutgers study gives new insight into the experiences and perspectives of Black and Latinx people working in supportive health care roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.

18 Jan 2022

Sleep and biological rhythm variables linked to severity of depression, anxiety during pregnancy

A set of parameters including sleep and biological rhythm variables are closely associated with the severity of depressive and anxiety symptoms, starting in the third trimester of pregnancy to the third postpartum month, according to a new study.

18 Jan 2022

Harrowing deaths are too common in most parts of the world, survey shows

Among the most troubling scenes from the COVID-19 era are the images of patients dying in isolation, unable to be with loved ones during their final moments. But even before the pandemic, harrowing deaths were all too common in most parts of the world, a new survey of end-of-life care shows.

18 Jan 2022

Scientists assess ACE2 binding and antigenicity of Mu (B.1.621) and A.2.5 spikes

To gain a better understanding of the antigenic properties of Mu and A.2.5 Spikes, Canadian scientists evaluated their capacity to interact with ACE2 and performed binding and neutralization assays with plasma from vaccinated individuals.

18 Jan 2022

Fear of getting sick with COVID-19 linked to increase in disgust sensitivity

Theory has it that disgust sensitivity – how intensely a person is repulsed by images, ideas or situations that could be considered terribly gross or merely unpleasant – is an evolutionary trait that initially helped humans avoid eating rotten food that would have made them sick.

18 Jan 2022

Addition of hormone therapy to radiotherapy treatments improves survival in prostate cancer patients

Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer in men worldwide, and radiotherapy is one of the common forms of treatment.

18 Jan 2022

Macrodomains represent a unique target for pathogens with pandemic potential

In a new study published in the journal Pathogens, researchers have summarized the role of the macrodomain in viral replication and virulence and further reviewed the development of macrodomain inhibitors as antiviral agents.

18 Jan 2022

Research reveals the impact of COVID-19 on youth with ADHD

Compared to their peers, youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to experience significant impairment in school functioning and mental health. Mix in the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruptions are even greater.

18 Jan 2022

Preconception weight loss may not increase obese woman's chances of delivering a healthy baby

Health care professionals often encourage women with obesity to lose weight prior to trying to conceive or start infertility treatments.

18 Jan 2022

Partial bone marrow transplant can dramatically improve survival of mice with cystic fibrosis

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology have found they can dramatically improve survival of mice with cystic fibrosis through a partial bone marrow transplant.

18 Jan 2022

Improved SARS-CoV-2 surveillance testing with self-collected saliva

The findings from a recent study conducted in the United States suggest that combining saliva with a practical pooling protocol may open the door for easier surveillance testing for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), particularly in resource-limited settings.

18 Jan 2022

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Implications of higher viral load in new SARS-CoV-2 variants on airborne transmission

Impact of atrial fibrillation in COVID-19 vaccine-induced pericarditis patients

Impact of COVID-19 on male and female reproductive health

The latest advancements in polymer-based nanotechnology approaches used to fight against SARS-CoV-2

Study finds variations in the magnitude and direction of sex differences in COVID-19 outcomes

New therapies for AIRDs can reduce the harmful side-effects caused by conventional treatments

Antibody combination produces a synergistic response in difficult-to-treat pediatric cancers

Early gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender teens leads to better mental health

Schoolchildren in Hong Kong surveyed on the prevalence and impact of allergic diseases

Study reveals the experience of support health care workers from underserved communities during COVID-19

Sleep and biological rhythm variables linked to severity of depression, anxiety during pregnancy

Harrowing deaths are too common in most parts of the world, survey shows

Scientists assess ACE2 binding and antigenicity of Mu (B.1.621) and A.2.5 spikes

Fear of getting sick with COVID-19 linked to increase in disgust sensitivity

Addition of hormone therapy to radiotherapy treatments improves survival in prostate cancer patients

Macrodomains represent a unique target for pathogens with pandemic potential

Research reveals the impact of COVID-19 on youth with ADHD

Preconception weight loss may not increase obese woman's chances of delivering a healthy baby

Partial bone marrow transplant can dramatically improve survival of mice with cystic fibrosis

Improved SARS-CoV-2 surveillance testing with self-collected saliva

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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