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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on those with OCDs

Researchers from the University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf and University Hospital, Munich in Germany, have reported their findings on the course of obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCDs) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

19 Nov 2020

SARS-CoV-2 immunity can last over six months, study finds

US-based scientists have released a study on preprint server bioRxiv*, titled “Immunological memory to SARS-CoV-2 assessed for greater than six months after infection,” contributing to the enormous research effort currently underway in this area.

19 Nov 2020

New, non-invasive method for diagnosing and preventing colorectal cancer

Researchers from the University of Alicante(UA) and Alicante General University Hospital's Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL) have developed a new non-invasive method for diagnosing and preventing colorectal cancer (CRC) through the analysis of volatile organic compounds in stool samples.

19 Nov 2020

COVID-19 lockdown is associated with high blood pressure

Lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with an increase in high blood pressure among patients admitted to emergency.

19 Nov 2020

Scientists find significant differences in liver-related mortality rates in the U.S

When they set out to study local levels of death from liver diseases in the U.S., University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Emory researchers found significant differences in death rates even within the same state, according to a recently published study in Gastroenterology.

19 Nov 2020

Enforced isolation can increase risk of mental health problems in children, adolescents

The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated widespread social isolation, affecting all ages of global society.

19 Nov 2020

Researchers find new link between incretin hormones and arteriosclerosis

Diabetes is currently treated using incretin hormones to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other medical issues that the illness can trigger.

19 Nov 2020

UK’s COVID-19 vaccine shows similar safety and immunogenicity results in healthy older adults

The UK's vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 shows similar safety and immunogenicity results in healthy older adults (aged 56 years and over) to those seen in adults aged 18-55 years.

19 Nov 2020

Researchers use bioinformatics methods to identify key genes in dilated cardiomyopathy

In a new publication from Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications, Yukuan Chen, Xiaohui Wu, Danchun Hu and Wei Wang, from the Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China and Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China consider the importance of mitochondrial-related genes in dilated cardiomyopathy.

19 Nov 2020

Researchers consider major complications between traditional and leadless pacemakers

In a new publication from Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications; Diyu Cui, Yimeng Liao, Jianlin Du and Yunqing Chen from The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China consider major complications between traditional pacemakers and leadless pacemakers.

19 Nov 2020

Teenagers facing COVID-19 and EVALI show similar symptoms

A UC Davis Health pediatric team presented a powerful case series of three teenagers who had unexplained breathing problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.

19 Nov 2020

Study shows new route for treating myocardial infarction

When the heart develops, some of its coronary blood vessels develop from cells lining the inner surface of the heart's ventricular chambers (endocardium). Novel

19 Nov 2020

Genetic variations of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in cats

Using cats as an animal model to study severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission, researchers have determined the virus has a narrow transmission bottleneck.

19 Nov 2020

Researchers investigate challenges of treating acute myocardial infarction caused by variant angina

In a new publication from Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications, Wen-Yuan Ding, Jia-Min Li, Fei Zheng, Li-Li Wang, Xin-Yi Wei and Guo-Hua Li from Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Ji'nan, China, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ji'nan, China and Shandong First Medical University, Tai'an, China consider the challenges of treating acute myocardial infarction due to variant angina.

19 Nov 2020

Immune mechanism responsible for adverse inflammatory reactions after stem cell transplant identified

In the treatment of leukemia, stem cell transplantation subsequent to chemotherapy and radiation can often engender severe adverse inflammatory reactions - especially in the skin or in the gut, since these so-called barrier organs are more frequently affected.

19 Nov 2020

Countries worldwide should promote good nutrition for school-aged children

Countries worldwide need to increase emphasis on the need for healthy nutrition from childhood, including school years to adulthood, to help in brain development, a scientist says.

19 Nov 2020

Sleep Revolution project receives 15-million Euro grant to revolutionize treatment for OSA

Sleep Revolution, an interdisciplinary international research and development project, has been selected for a 15-million Euro grant from the EU's Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Health, demographic change and wellbeing.

19 Nov 2020

Blood pressure drug eases recovery for alcoholics with withdrawal symptoms

A drug once used to treat high blood pressure can help alcoholics with withdrawal symptoms reduce or eliminate their drinking, Yale University researchers report Nov. 19 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

19 Nov 2020

How the influenza virus takes control of a city, and implications for SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2 has spread around the world, passed across the borders of nations by travelers and cargo.

19 Nov 2020

Scientists discover potential strategy to prevent inflammation in COVID-19 patients

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause significant illness and death while treatment options remain limited. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have discovered a potential strategy to prevent life-threatening inflammation, lung damage and organ failure in patients with COVID-19. The research appeared online in the journal Cell.

19 Nov 2020

Medical Research News

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on those with OCDs

SARS-CoV-2 immunity can last over six months, study finds

New, non-invasive method for diagnosing and preventing colorectal cancer

COVID-19 lockdown is associated with high blood pressure

Scientists find significant differences in liver-related mortality rates in the U.S

Enforced isolation can increase risk of mental health problems in children, adolescents

Researchers find new link between incretin hormones and arteriosclerosis

UK’s COVID-19 vaccine shows similar safety and immunogenicity results in healthy older adults

Researchers use bioinformatics methods to identify key genes in dilated cardiomyopathy

Researchers consider major complications between traditional and leadless pacemakers

Teenagers facing COVID-19 and EVALI show similar symptoms

Study shows new route for treating myocardial infarction

Genetic variations of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in cats

Researchers investigate challenges of treating acute myocardial infarction caused by variant angina

Immune mechanism responsible for adverse inflammatory reactions after stem cell transplant identified

Countries worldwide should promote good nutrition for school-aged children

Sleep Revolution project receives 15-million Euro grant to revolutionize treatment for OSA

Blood pressure drug eases recovery for alcoholics with withdrawal symptoms

How the influenza virus takes control of a city, and implications for SARS-CoV-2

Scientists discover potential strategy to prevent inflammation in COVID-19 patients

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

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