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Genome-wide CRISPR screens reveal resistance and sensitization mechanisms of drugs used in COVID-19

By leveraging nucleotide triphosphate analog-induced cell death, Chinese researchers unveiled genes that affect the import, export, and metabolism of pervasively used antiviral drugs in the treatment of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This exciting study is currently available on the bioRxiv* preprint server.

28 Oct 2020

CAC scanning can help doctors decide which patients might benefit from aspirin therapy

An X-ray test commonly used to assess hardening of the arteries could help doctors decide whether the benefits of taking aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke outweigh the risks of bleeding from its use, UT Southwestern research suggests.

28 Oct 2020

Studies suggest the need for a new home-time metric to judge hospital readmissions

Two new studies suggest Medicare's system of penalizing hospitals if too many patients are readmitted within 30 days should also look at whether the patients were well enough to remain in their home during that time.

28 Oct 2020

Study: Nearly 17% of recovered COVID-19 patients could still carry the virus

A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, presents new data that address important questions pertaining to the containment of the coronavirus pandemic: When should COVID-19 quarantine really end and which continuing symptoms may be more indicative of a positive test in recovered patients?

28 Oct 2020

Staff and families support use of COVID-19 mitigation measures in UK schools

Researchers in the UK have conducted a study showing that families and school staff support the use of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mitigation measures in secondary schools as young people return to face-to-face education.

28 Oct 2020

Study finds persistence of racial disparities in treatment for common lung cancer

Lung cancer continues to be the most deadly solid cancer in the world, despite the fact that survival rates have been improving over the past decade.

28 Oct 2020

Study: COVID-19 vaccine nationalism could cost the global economy up to $1.2 trillion

Nationalistic behavior by governments may exclude some countries from gaining access to COVID-19 vaccines and cost the global economy up to $1.2 trillion a year in GDP, according to a new study from the not-for-profit research organization RAND Europe.

28 Oct 2020

Genomic analysis of early SARS-CoV-2 epidemic in the UK

By analyzing 50,887 SARS-CoV-2 genomes, the team has provided insights into the micro-epidemiological patterns underlying the features of one of the world's largest national COVID-19 epidemics.

28 Oct 2020

A systematic review and meta-analysis of stroke in COVID-19 patients

Fourteen out of every 1,000 COVID-19 patients admitted to hospital experience a stroke, a rate that is even higher in older patients and those with severe infection and pre-existing vascular conditions, according to a report published this week.

28 Oct 2020

Younger knee replacement patients more often have early reoperation and component revision surgery

Knee replacement surgery, also known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is increasing among patients 65 and younger.

28 Oct 2020

Physical stress caused by interruptions in workplace

ETH researchers have used an experiment in a simulated group office environment to show for the first time that the body produces more stress hormones when people are repeatedly interrupted at work.

28 Oct 2020

Study assesses mental health, sleep quality among physically active adults during lockdown

In the middle of the pandemic this spring, researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) conducted a survey among members of Kondis, a Norwegian fitness training organization.

28 Oct 2020

Glucose-lowering drug can protect the kidneys in patients with type 1 diabetes, study shows

A glucose-lowering drug commonly used in patients with type 2 diabetes, can protect the kidneys in patients with type 1 diabetes. According to results shown in a new study published in the Lancet.

28 Oct 2020

Novel cardiac patch improves recovery from heart attack in rats and pigs

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide in recent years.

28 Oct 2020

Women more likely to be hypertensive when experiencing social isolation

It's no secret that loneliness and social isolation have a negative impact on the mental and physical health of older adults. Now, researchers at the University of British Columbia are discovering that social isolation affects the health of men and women in different ways--including placing women at higher risk of high blood pressure.

28 Oct 2020

Cognitive disorders associated with risk for developing severe COVID-19

Dementia and other cognitive disorders now appear to be risk factors for developing severe COVID-19, according to research from the University of Georgia. The findings highlight the need for special care for populations with these preexisting conditions during the pandemic.

28 Oct 2020

Sleep could be targeted to improve post-stroke recovery, study shows

Until today neurorehabilitation is the only approach that promotes recovery after stroke. Researchers at the Neurology Department of the University of Bern and Inselspital have provided first evidence that sleep could be targeted to improve post-stroke recovery.

28 Oct 2020

Teen boys more likely to associate marijuana use with improving sexual activity

Teen-age boys exposed to pro-cannabis advertising and social media posts are more likely than female peers to associate marijuana use with improving sexual activity, new research from Washington State University suggests.

28 Oct 2020

Novel mechanism increases arterial diameter, allows increased inflow

Upon a heart infarct or stroke, rapid restoration of blood flow, and oxygen delivery to the hypoperfused regions is of eminent importance to prevent further damage to the heart or brain. Arterial diameter is a critical determinant of blood flow conductance.

28 Oct 2020

People with depression are more likely to develop Crohn's disease

A new study, published inGut, has found depression is more common among people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis in the years before they are diagnosed with these bowel conditions.

28 Oct 2020

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Genome-wide CRISPR screens reveal resistance and sensitization mechanisms of drugs used in COVID-19

CAC scanning can help doctors decide which patients might benefit from aspirin therapy

Studies suggest the need for a new home-time metric to judge hospital readmissions

Study: Nearly 17% of recovered COVID-19 patients could still carry the virus

Staff and families support use of COVID-19 mitigation measures in UK schools

Study finds persistence of racial disparities in treatment for common lung cancer

Study: COVID-19 vaccine nationalism could cost the global economy up to $1.2 trillion

Genomic analysis of early SARS-CoV-2 epidemic in the UK

A systematic review and meta-analysis of stroke in COVID-19 patients

Younger knee replacement patients more often have early reoperation and component revision surgery

Physical stress caused by interruptions in workplace

Study assesses mental health, sleep quality among physically active adults during lockdown

Glucose-lowering drug can protect the kidneys in patients with type 1 diabetes, study shows

Novel cardiac patch improves recovery from heart attack in rats and pigs

Women more likely to be hypertensive when experiencing social isolation

Cognitive disorders associated with risk for developing severe COVID-19

Sleep could be targeted to improve post-stroke recovery, study shows

Teen boys more likely to associate marijuana use with improving sexual activity

Novel mechanism increases arterial diameter, allows increased inflow

People with depression are more likely to develop Crohn's disease

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