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The role of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning in virus transmission, including SARS-CoV-2

A new study provides an overview of reviews to identify previous systematic reviews on HVAC systems and airborne transmission of infectious agents.

28 Sep 2021

Females more likely to report depressive symptoms than males in late life

Depression affects up to one in four people but is often associated with young adults in the public consciousness.

28 Sep 2021

The effectiveness of mRNA BNT162b2 vaccine in reducing severe COVID-19: Evidence from Germany

A new study discusses the epidemiology of the outbreak in German nursing homes and the preventive measures undertaken.

28 Sep 2021

Depression in early adulthood may lead to cognitive decline in old age

While research has shown that poor cardiovascular health can damage blood flow to the brain increasing the risk for dementia, a new study led by UC San Francisco indicates that poor mental health may also take its toll on cognition.

28 Sep 2021

UNLV neuroscientists bolster the connection between Type II diabetes and Alzheimer's disease

A team of UNLV neuroscientists has strengthened the link between Type II diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.

28 Sep 2021

Concordia researchers examine the effects of evening high-intensity exercise on sleep in healthy adults

Exercise is often associated positively with a good night's sleep. But if done at certain times of day, or shortly before bedtime, it can also alter how we sleep. And yet despite years of study, there is still much we do not know about how the two are linked.

28 Sep 2021

Novel mind-body intervention found to be highly beneficial for treating chronic back pain

Chronic back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. In the United States, patients spend up to $300 billion each year to treat the condition, according to a 2012 study published in the Journal of Pain.

28 Sep 2021

Stimulant users more likely to drink heavily and use other drugs, study finds

College students who misuse stimulant drugs or nootropics like Adderall or Ritalin are also likely to drink heavily and use other drugs, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

28 Sep 2021

Child deaths from surgical conditions found to be too high in Sub-Saharan Africa

Child deaths from surgical conditions such as birth defects are too high in Sub-Saharan Africa compared with high-income countries because of a lack of focus on surgical diseases in children in the region, a study finds.

28 Sep 2021

Large trial finds little effect of antibiotic amoxicillin for treating chest infections in children

The largest randomized placebo-controlled trial of the antibiotic amoxicillin for treating chest infections in children - one of the most common acute illnesses treated in primary care in developed countries, has found it is little more effective at relieving symptoms than the use of no medication.

28 Sep 2021

Salt substitutes are effective in reducing stroke, major cardiovascular events

A salt substitute that includes less sodium reduced rates of stroke and heart attack in rural China, according to a trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

28 Sep 2021

Feeling happy about life reduces the odds of cognitive impairment in older adults

Feeling happy about life slowed the cognitive decline among older adults in China, a new 12-year study suggests.

28 Sep 2021

Eating more fruit and veg linked to better mental wellbeing among children

Children who eat a better diet, packed with fruit and vegetables, have better mental wellbeing – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

28 Sep 2021

Researchers find cliché-sounding behavioral patterns from first coronavirus lockdown

In a crisis, women make significantly longer phone calls and adhere more closely to governmental measures than men; men are less likely to have their mobility restricted and return to normal more quickly than women.

28 Sep 2021

Higher fruit and veg intake associated with better mental health in secondary school pupils

Nutritious breakfast and lunch linked to emotional wellbeing in pupils across the age spectrum Include good nutrition in public health strategies for kids' mental health, urge researchers.

28 Sep 2021

Primary sclerosing cholangitis: Therapy with synthetic bile acid acts directly on the immune system

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease of the bile ducts and is difficult to treat. Studies conducted by the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at MedUni Wien under the guidance of Michael Trauner (Department of Internal Medicine III) were able to show positive effects from the administration of synthetically produced bile acids and bile acid receptor agonists.

28 Sep 2021

Medical Research News

The role of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning in virus transmission, including SARS-CoV-2

Females more likely to report depressive symptoms than males in late life

The effectiveness of mRNA BNT162b2 vaccine in reducing severe COVID-19: Evidence from Germany

Depression in early adulthood may lead to cognitive decline in old age

UNLV neuroscientists bolster the connection between Type II diabetes and Alzheimer's disease

Concordia researchers examine the effects of evening high-intensity exercise on sleep in healthy adults

Novel mind-body intervention found to be highly beneficial for treating chronic back pain

Stimulant users more likely to drink heavily and use other drugs, study finds

Child deaths from surgical conditions found to be too high in Sub-Saharan Africa

Large trial finds little effect of antibiotic amoxicillin for treating chest infections in children

Salt substitutes are effective in reducing stroke, major cardiovascular events

Feeling happy about life reduces the odds of cognitive impairment in older adults

Eating more fruit and veg linked to better mental wellbeing among children

Researchers find cliché-sounding behavioral patterns from first coronavirus lockdown

Higher fruit and veg intake associated with better mental health in secondary school pupils

Primary sclerosing cholangitis: Therapy with synthetic bile acid acts directly on the immune system

Classic antidepressants show potential to enhance modern cancer treatments

Study finds common adverse events between Flu and COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccination reduces risk and duration of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Caspase-11 identified as regulator of inflammatory pathology in SARS-CoV-2 infections

Advancing Drug Safety Assessment With AI, Predictive Modeling, and Human-Relevant Data

AI-powered analytics and experimental validation

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

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